Senate Record — Tuesday, 7/11/2023
Pages S2291-2329
Senate Congressional Record (39-page PDF) + Senate Daily Press Log
10:00 a.m. The Senate convened. Prayer.
10:15 a.m. Majority Leader Schumer spoke about AI, the dangers of White Nationalism, Judicial Nominations, the NDAA, and Sweden joining NATO.
10:31 a.m. Republican Leader McConnell spoke about NATO, Ukraine, the NDAA, and SCOTUS.
10:49 a.m. Senator Thune spoke about SCOTUS.
10:58 a.m. Senator Cornyn spoke about the Southern Border.
11:23 a.m. Senators Carper and Stabenow spoke in support of the nomination of Xochitl Torres Small to be Deputy Secretary of Agriculture.
11:34 a.m. The Senate is now voting on the confirmation of Xochitl Torres Small to be Deputy Secretary of Agriculture.
12:34 p.m. By a vote of 84-8, the Senate confirmed Xochitl Torres Small to be Deputy Secretary of Agriculture. Senators Voting against: Senators Blackburn Hawley Johnson Paul Rubio Schmitt Scott (FL) & Vance. Senators Not voting: Barrasso Durbin Fetterman King Ricketts Shaheen Sullivan & Tillis.
12:34 p.m. The Senate is now voting on the motion to invoke cloture on Rosemarie Hidalgo to be Director of the Violence Against Women Office, Department of Justice.
1:18 p.m. By a vote of 50-42, the Senate invoked cloture on the nomination of Rosemarie Hidalgo to be Director of the Violence Against Women Office, DOJ. Republican Senators voting yes: Collins, Graham & Murkowski. Senators not voting: Barrasso, Durbin, Fetterman, King, Ricketts, Shaheen, Sullivan & Tillis.
1:19 p.m. The Senate stands in recess until 2:15 p.m.
2:15 p.m. The Senate is now voting on the motion to invoke cloture on the nomination of Kymberly Kathryn Evanson to be United States District Judge for the Western District of Washington.
3:18 p.m. By a vote of 51-42, the Senate invoked cloture on the nomination of Kymberly Evanson to be United States District Judge for the Western District of Washington. Republicans senators voting yes: Collins, Graham, and Murkowski. Senators not voting: Barrasso, Durbin, King, Ricketts, Shaheen, Sullivan, and Tillis.
4:04 p.m. Senator Cruz spoke on privacy regarding smart devices and asked unanimous consent that the Senate pass H.R. 538, Informing Consumers about Smart Devices Act, and the Cruz-Cantwell substitute amendment. Senator Paul objected.
4:20 p.m. Senator Murray spoke in support of the Evanson and Cartwright nominations.
4:26 p.m. Senator Cantwell spoke in support of the Evanson and Cartwright nominations.
4:30 p.m. The Senate began a roll call vote on confirmation of the nomination of Rosemarie Hidalgo to be Director of the Violence Against Women Office, Department of Justice
5:19 p.m. By a vote of 51-42, the Senate confirmed the nomination of Rosemarie Hidalgo to be Director of the Violence Against Women Office, Department of Justice. Republican senators voting in favor: Collins, Graham, and Murkowski. Senators not voting: Cotton, Durbin, King, Ricketts, Shaheen, Sullivan, and Tillis.
5:20 p.m. The Senate began a roll call vote on confirmation of the nomination of Kymberly Kathryn Evanson to be United States District Judge for the Western District of Washington.
5:47 p.m. By a vote of 50-42, the Senate confirmed the nomination of Kymberly Kathryn Evanson to be United States District Judge for the Western District of Washington. Republicans voting in favor: Senators Collins, Graham, and Murkowski. Not voting: Senators Cotton, Durbin, Hickenlooper, King, Ricketts, Shaheen, Sullivan, and Tillis.
5:48 p.m. The Senate began a roll call vote on cloture on the nomination of Tiffany Cartwright to be a District Judge for the Western District of Washington.
6:25 p.m. By a vote of 49-42, the Senate invoked cloture on the Cartwright nomination. Republicans voting in favor: Collins and Graham.
6:40 p.m. Senator Murkowski spoke on energy, mining and Graphite.
7:12 p.m. Majority Leader Schumer wrapped up for the evening. Passed in wrap up: S Res 284, 289 and 290 en bloc.
7:14 p.m. The Senate adjourned.