Mr. George S. Helmy, from the State of New Jersey, called the
Senate to order at 3 p.m., the Chaplain offered a prayer, and Mr. Helmy
led the Senate in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the
United States of America.
The Journal
Pursuant to the order of Friday, November 8, 2024, the Journal
of the proceedings of the Senate was deemed approved to date.
Certain Procedures Dispensed With
Pursuant to the order of Friday, November 8, 2024,
the morning hour being deemed expired, and the times for the recognition
of the two leaders being reserved.
Transaction of Morning Business
The following transactions of morning business occurred on today.
Legislative Business (Tuesday, November
12)
S. 2581 (Sen. Crapo):
A bill to extend the Secure Rural Schools and
Community Self-Determination Act of 2000.
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Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 892 (Sen. Coons):
A resolution designating the week beginning on
October 13, 2024, as "National Wildlife Refuge Week".
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Executive Business (Tuesday, November 12)
PN1749:
Embry J. Kidd, of Florida, to be United States
Circuit Judge for the Eleventh Circuit
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Motion to proceed to executive session to consideration of nomination
agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
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Cloture motion presented in Senate.
PN1960:
April M. Perry, of Illinois, to be United States
District Judge for the Northern District of Illinois
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 44. Record Vote Number:
256
Adjournment
By unanimous consent, on the request of Mr. Schumer, at
6:56 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until
12 noon tomorrow.
