Mr. Peter Welch, from the State of Vermont, called the Senate
to order at 10 a.m., the Chaplain offered a prayer, and Mr. Welch 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 yesterday, the Journal of the
proceedings of the Senate was deemed approved to date.
Certain Procedures Dispensed With
Pursuant to the order of yesterday,
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 (Wednesday, November
20)
S.J.Res. 117 (Sen. Paul):
A joint resolution relating to the disapproval of
the Presidential report with respect to the indebtedness of the Government
of Ukraine.
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Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate.
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Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay
Vote. 37 - 61. Record Vote Number:
295
Legislative Business (Thursday, November
21)
H.R. 7218 (Rep. Guthrie):
A bill to amend title III of the Public Health
Service Act to extend the program for promotion of public health knowledge
and awareness of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias, and for other
purposes.
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Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.
H.R. 8932 (Rep. Houchin):
A bill to establish an earlier application
processing cycle for the FAFSA.
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Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
S. 1153 (Sen. Peters):
A bill to require the Secretary of Commerce to
establish the National Manufacturing Advisory Council within the Department
of Commerce, and for other purposes.
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The committee substitute withdrawn by Unanimous Consent.
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Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.
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Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.
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Amendment SA 3304 proposed by Senator Schumer for Senator Peters.
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Amendment SA 3304 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
S. 3959 (Sen. Wicker):
A bill to require the Transportation Security
Administration to streamline the enrollment processes for individuals
applying for a Transportation Security Administration security threat
assessment for certain programs, including the Transportation Worker
Identification Credential and Hazardous Materials Endorsement Threat
Assessment programs of the Administration, and for other purposes.
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Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 902 (Sen. Thune):
A resolution relating to the death Timothy Peter
Johnson, former Senator for the State of South Dakota.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 903 (Sen. Warnock):
A resolution expressing support for the
designation of November 8, 2024, as "National First-Generation College
Celebration Day".
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 904 (Sen. Gillibrand):
A resolution recognizing the 75th anniversary of
the Antiquarian Booksellers' Association of America.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 905 (Sen. Blackburn):
A resolution recognizing the role of the Scarboro
85 in the desegregation of public schools following the landmark decision
of the Supreme Court of the United States in Brown v. Board of Education.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 906 (Sen. Boozman):
A resolution commending and congratulating the
United States Team for winning the 2024 Solheim Cup.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 907 (Sen. Schumer):
A resolution to authorize representation by the
Senate Legal Counsel in the case of Dr. Ralph de la Torre v. Bernard
Sanders, et al.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Executive Business (Wednesday, November
20)
PN1402:
Amir H. Ali, of the District of Columbia, to be
United States District Judge for the District of
Columbia
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By unanimous consent agreement, mandatory quorum required under Rule XXII
waived.
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Cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 48. Record Vote Number:
290
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 49. Record Vote Number:
291
PN1463:
Sparkle L. Sooknanan, of the District of Columbia,
to be United States District Judge for the District of
Columbia
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By unanimous consent agreement, mandatory quorum required under Rule XXII
waived.
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Cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 49. Record Vote Number:
296
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Considered by Senate.
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By unanimous consent agreement, vote to be determined.
PN1573:
Rebecca L. Pennell, of Washington, to be United
States District Judge for the Eastern District of
Washington
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 48. Record Vote Number:
289
PN1577:
Brian Edward Murphy, of Massachusetts, to be
United States District Judge for the District of
Massachusetts
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By unanimous consent agreement, vote 11/20/2024.
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By unanimous consent agreement, mandatory quorum required under Rule XXII
waived.
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Cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 49. Record Vote Number:
297
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Considered by Senate.
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By unanimous consent agreement, vote to be determined.
PN1651:
Anne Hwang, of California, to be United States
District Judge for the Central District of California
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By unanimous consent agreement, vote 11/20/2024.
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By unanimous consent agreement, mandatory quorum required under Rule XXII
waived.
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Cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 48. Record Vote Number:
298
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Considered by Senate.
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By unanimous consent agreement, vote to be determined.
PN2041:
Sharad Harshad Desai, of Arizona, to be United
States District Judge for the District of Arizona
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Cloture motion withdrawn by unanimous consent in Senate.
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By unanimous consent agreement, vote 11/21/2024.
Executive Business (Thursday, November 21)
PN1650:
Cynthia Valenzuela Dixon, of California, to be
United States District Judge for the Central District of
California
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By unanimous consent agreement, vote 11/20/2024.
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By unanimous consent agreement, mandatory quorum required under Rule XXII
waived.
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Cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 49. Record Vote Number:
299
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Considered by Senate.
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By unanimous consent agreement, vote to be determined.
PN1806:
Catherine Henry, of Pennsylvania, to be United
States District Judge for the Eastern District of
Pennsylvania
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By unanimous consent agreement, vote 11/20/2024.
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By unanimous consent agreement, mandatory quorum required under Rule XXII
waived.
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Cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 49. Record Vote Number:
300
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Considered by Senate.
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By unanimous consent agreement, to be determined.
Adjournment
By unanimous consent, on the request of Mr. Schumer, at
12:34 a.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until
10 a.m. tomorrow.
