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Tuesday, September 13, 2022
Daily Digest
Senate
Chamber Action
Routine Proceedings, pages S4545-S4583
Measures Introduced: Twenty-one bills and six resolutions were introduced, as follows: S. 4823-4843, and S. Res. 757-762.
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Measures Reported:
S. 1116, to amend chapter 81 of title 5, United States Code, to create a presumption that a disability or death of a Federal employee in fire protection activities caused by any of certain diseases is the result of the performance of such employees duty, with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. (S. Rept. No. 117-146)
S. 2793, to authorize the Administrator of General Services to establish an enhanced use lease pilot program, with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. (S. Rept. No. 117-147)
S. 3552, to provide an increased allocation of funding under certain programs for assistance in areas of persistent poverty, with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. (S. Rept. No. 117-148)
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Measures Passed:
Honoring Bill Russell: Senate agreed to S. Res. 759, honoring Boston Celtics legend Bill Russell, 11-time National Basketball Association champion, first Black head coach of the National Basketball Association, and civil rights activist.
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Patriot Week: Senate agreed to S. Res. 760, expressing support for the designation of the week of September 11 through September 17 as
``Patriot Week''.
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Gold Star Families Remembrance Week: Senate agreed to S. Res. 761, designating the week of September 18 through September 24, 2022, as
``Gold Star Families Remembrance Week''.
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Honoring the Life of Queen Elizabeth II: Senate agreed to S. Res. 762, honoring the life and accomplishments of Queen Elizabeth II and expressing condolences to her family and the United Kingdom on her passing.
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Appointments:
Commission on the National Defense Strategy: The Chair, on behalf of the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Armed Services, pursuant to the provisions of Public Law 117-81, appointed the following individual to serve as a member of the Commission on the National Defense Strategy: Alissa M. Starzak of the District of Columbia.
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Freeman Nomination: Senate continued consideration of the nomination of Arianna J. Freeman, of Pennsylvania, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Third Circuit, post-cloture.
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By 47 yeas to 50 nays (Vote No. 333), Senate failed to confirm the nomination.
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Senator Schumer entered a motion to reconsider the vote by which the nomination was not confirmed.
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Montecalvo Nomination--Agreement: Senate continued consideration of the nomination of Lara E. Montecalvo, of Rhode Island, to be United States Circuit Judge for the First Circuit.
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During consideration of this nomination today, Senate also took the following action:
By 51 yeas to 45 nays (Vote No. EX. 334), Senate agreed to the motion to close further debate on the nomination.
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A unanimous-consent agreement was reached providing for further consideration of the nomination, post-cloture, at approximately 10 a.m., on Wednesday, September 14, 2022; and that all post-cloture time on the nomination be considered expired at 11:30 a.m.
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Nominations Confirmed: Senate confirmed the following nominations:
Bruce I. Turner, of Colorado, for the rank of Ambassador during his tenure of service as U.S. Representative to the Conference on Disarmament.
E. Martin Estrada, of California, to be United States Attorney for the Central District of California for the term of four years.
Gregory J. Haanstad, of Wisconsin, to be United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Wisconsin for the term of four years.
2 Coast Guard nominations in the rank of admiral.
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Measures Placed on the Calendar:
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Executive Communications:
Pages S4568-74
Additional Cosponsors:
Pages S4575-77
Statements on Introduced Bills/Resolutions:
Pages S4577-82
Additional Statements:
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Authorities for Committees to Meet:
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Privileges of the Floor:
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Record Votes: Two record votes were taken today. (Total--334)
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Adjournment: Senate convened at 10 a.m. and adjourned at 6:20 p.m., until 10 a.m. on Wednesday, September 14, 2022. (For Senate's program, see the remarks of the Acting Majority Leader in today's Record on pages S4582-83.)
SOURCE: Congressional Record Vol. 168, No. 147
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