Ms. Catherine Cortez Masto, from the State of Nevada, called
the Senate to order at 3:05 p.m., the Chaplain offered a prayer, and Ms.
Cortez Masto 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 Thursday, December 5, 2024, the
Journal of the proceedings of the Senate was deemed approved to date.
Certain Procedures Dispensed With
Pursuant to the order of Thursday, December 5, 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 9)
S. 709 (Sen. Peters):
A bill to improve performance and accountability
in the Federal Government, and for other purposes.
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Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: House amendment to
Senate bill.
Executive Business (Monday, December 9)
PN1789:
Lauren McGarity McFerran, of the District of
Columbia, to be a Member of the National Labor Relations Board for the term
of five years expiring December 16, 2029
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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 12/10/2024.
PN1790:
Joshua L. Ditelberg, of Illinois, to be a Member
of the National Labor Relations Board for the term of five years expiring
December 16, 2027
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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.
PN2016:
Tiffany Rene Johnson, of Georgia, to be United
States District Judge for the Northern District of
Georgia
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 48 - 44. Record Vote Number:
317
Adjournment
Under the authority of the order of today, at 6:35 p.m,
the Presiding Officer (Mr. Brown in the chair) declared the Senate
adjourned, under its order of today, until 10 a.m. tomorrow.
