Senate Record — Thursday, 9/21/2023
30 pages: S4637-4666
Senate Congressional Record (PDF) + Senate Daily Press Log
11:00 a.m. - The Senate convened. Prayer.
11:20 a.m. - Majority Leader Schumer completed the Rule XIV process on H.R. 3935, Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act. The Majority Leader spoke on the meeting with President Zelenskyy, on funding for Ukraine, on House CR negotiations, and on Temporary Protected Status (TPS).
11:31 a.m. - Republican Leader McConnell spoke on the meeting with President Zelenskyy, on China, and on reliable American energy.
11:42 a.m. - Senator Ernst spoke supporting the nomination of General Randy George to be Chief of Staff of the Army.
11:44 a.m. - The Senate began a roll call vote on confirmation of the nomination of General Randy A. George to be Chief of Staff of the Army.
12:36 p.m. - By a vote of 96-1, the Senate confirmed the nomination of General Randy George to be Chief of Staff of the Army. Senator Lee voted no. Senators Feinstein, Murkowski, and Scott (SC) did not vote.
12:37 p.m. - The Senate began a roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the nomination of Gen. Eric M. Smith to be Commandant of the Marine Corps
1:25 p.m. - By a vote of 96-0, The Senate invoked cloture on General Eric Smith to be Commandant of the Marine Corps. Senators Feinstein, Murkowski, Romney and Scott (SC) did not vote.
1:25 p.m. - Senators Cruz and Sullivan spoke about the Coast Guard. Senator Cruz then asked for unanimous consent for the Senate to pass S. 2791, Pay Our Coast Guard Act. Senator Murray objected.
1:42 p.m. - The Senate is now voting on the Confirmation of Gen. Eric M. Smith to be Commandant of the Marine Corps
2:26 p.m. - By a vote of 96-0, the Senate confirmed the nomination of Gen. Eric M. Smith to be Commandant of the Marine Corps.
2:26 p.m. - Senator Scott (FL) spoke on disaster aid and asked unanimous consent for the Senate to pass S. 2721, Federal Disaster Responsibility Act, as amended. Senator Whitehouse objected.
2:35 p.m. - Senators Grassley and Whitehouse spoke on Credit Suisse Nazi-linked accounts.
2:59 p.m. - Senator Cardin spoke about the price of prescription drugs.
3:26 p.m. - Senator Moran spoke on the US-Mexico border and Ukraine.
3:56 p.m. - Senator Sullivan spoke about the confirmation of General Eric. Smith to be Commandant of the Marine Corps.
4:10 p.m. - Senator Schatz spoke about the appropriations process and disaster relief in Hawaii.
4:38 p.m. - Senator Schumer filed cloture on the motion to proceed to H.R. 3935, FAA Authorization.
During wrap-up:
Passed, S. 2787 - a bill to authorize the FCC to process application for Spectrum Licenses for applicants who were successful bidders in an auction
Agreed to, S. Res. 359 - Recognizing and supporting the goals and ideals of National Forensic Science Week
Agreed to, S. Res. 208 - expressing support of National Warrior Call Day
Confirmed - Philip Hadji to be Judge of the US Court of Federal Claims
4:43 p.m. - The Senate adjourned.
Friday, September 22, 2023
10 a.m. - pro forma session
Tuesday, September 26, 2023
3 p.m. - morning hour
5:30 p.m. - cloture vote on the motion to proceed to H.R. 3935 — FAA Authorization