Ms. Tammy Duckworth, from the State of Illinois, called the
Senate to order at 3 p.m., the Chaplain offered a prayer, and Ms.
Duckworth 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 29, 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 29, 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 (Monday, December 2)
H.R. 7438 (Rep. LaHood):
A bill to require the Secretary of the Treasury to
mint coins in commemoration of the FIFA World Cup 2026, and for other
purposes.
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Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs discharged by
Unanimous Consent.
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Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
S. 3746 (Sen. Hassan):
A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to
make certain spouses eligible for services under the disabled veterans'
outreach program, and for other purposes.
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Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.
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Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
S. 4305 (Sen. Peters):
A bill to improve the effectiveness of body armor
issued to female agents and officers of the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes.
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Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.
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The committee substitute withdrawn by Unanimous Consent.
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Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
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Amendment SA 3307 proposed by Senator Stabenow for Senator Peters.
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Amendment SA 3307 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
Executive Business (Monday, December 2)
PN1577:
Brian Edward Murphy, of Massachusetts, to be
United States District Judge for the District of
Massachusetts
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 45. Record Vote Number:
305
PN1651:
Anne Hwang, of California, to be United States
District Judge for the Central District of California
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 48 - 43. Record Vote Number:
304
PN2015:
Anthony J. Brindisi, of New York, to be United
States District Judge for the Northern District of New
York
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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.
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By unanimous consent agreement, debate 12/3/2024.
PN2016:
Tiffany Rene Johnson, of Georgia, to be United
States District Judge for the Northern District of
Georgia
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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.
PN2017:
Keli Marie Neary, of Pennsylvania, to be United
States District Judge for the Middle District of
Pennsylvania
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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.
PN2039:
Elizabeth C. Coombe, of New York, to be United
States District Judge for the Northern District of New
York
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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.
PN2040:
Sarah Morgan Davenport, of New Mexico, to be
United States District Judge for the District of New
Mexico
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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.
PN2050:
Maj. Gen. Allan M. Pepin, in the Army, to be
Lieutenant General
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.
PN2157:
Lt. Gen. Christopher T. Donahue, in the Army, to
be General
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.
Adjournment
By unanimous consent, on the request of Ms. Stabenow, at
7:45 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until
12 noon tomorrow.
