Recent Floor Activity

Ms. Tammy Duckworth, from the State of Illinois, called the Senate to order at 3 p.m., the Chaplain offered a prayer, and the Acting President pro tempore 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, September 12, 2024, the Journal of the proceedings of the Senate was deemed approved to date.

Certain Procedures Dispensed With

Pursuant to the order of Thursday, September 12, 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, September 16)

S.Res. 817 (Sen. Cardin): A resolution designating the week beginning September 8, 2024, as "National Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week".

-- Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.

S.Res. 818 (Sen. Carper): A resolution expressing support for and celebrating the 80th anniversary of the Servicemen's Readjustment Act of 1944.

-- Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.

S.Res. 819 (Sen. King): A resolution designating September 25, 2024, as "National Lobster Day".

-- Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.

S.Res. 820 (Sen. Whitehouse): A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of September 21 through September 28, 2024, as "National Estuaries Week".

-- Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.

S.Res. 821 (Sen. Reed): A resolution expressing support for designation of the week of September 15 through 21, 2024, as "National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week".

-- Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.

Executive Business (Monday, September 16)

PN1573: Rebecca L. Pennell, of Washington, to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of Washington

-- Motion to proceed to executive session to consideration of nomination agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.

-- Cloture motion presented in Senate. -- By unanimous consent agreement, mandatory quorum required under Rule XXII waived. PN1574: Kevin Gafford Ritz, of Tennessee, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Sixth Circuit -- Considered by Senate. -- Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 48 - 46. Record Vote Number: 240

PN1649: Michelle Williams Court, of California, to be United States District Judge for the Central District of California

-- Motion to proceed to executive session to consideration of nomination agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.

-- Cloture motion presented in Senate. -- By unanimous consent agreement, mandatory quorum required under Rule XXII waived.

Adjournment

By unanimous consent, on the request of Mr. Schumer, at 8:00 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until 10 a.m. tomorrow.

Floor Activity Summaries

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