Senate Record — Wednesday, 6/14/2023

Pages S2079-2104

Senate Congressional Record (26-page PDF) + Senate Daily Press Log

10:00 a.m. The Senate convened. Prayer.

10:16 a.m. Majority Leader Schumer spoke about AI, paid tribute to Sergeant William Johnson, and spoke on the House Republican tax plan and nominations.

10:29 a.m. Republican Leader McConnell spoke about nominations and Ukraine.

10:39 a.m. Senator Murray spoke about public health funding.

10:45 a.m. Senator Thune spoke about the Biden Administration spending regulations.

11:01 a.m. Senator Shaheen spoke in support of the nomination of Ambassador Elizabeth H. Richard to be Coordinator for Counterterrorism and asked unanimous that the Senate vote on the Richard nominations. Senator Cruz objected.

11:30 a.m. Senator Young spoke on Flag Day.

11:37 a.m. The Senate began a roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the nomination of P. Casey Pitts to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of California.

12:27 p.m. By a vote of 53-46, the Senate invoked cloture on the nomination of P. Casey Pitts to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of California. Senators Collins and Graham voted yes. Senator Scott of SC did not vote.

12:28 p.m. The Senate is now voting on the Motion to Invoke Cloture on Executive Calendar #26 Dale E. Ho, of New York, to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of New York.

1:18 p.m. By a vote of 50-49 , the motion to invoke cloture on the Ho nomination was agreed to. Senator Scott (SC) did not vote. Senator Manchin voted no.

1:20 p.m. Senators Capito, Moran, Budd, Tuberville, and Marshall spoke about broadband.

2:15 p.m. Senator Blackburn spoke about artificial intelligence.

2:25 p.m Senator Schumer announced that the veto message with respect to S.J. Res. 11 be considered at a time to be determined by the two leaders prior to June 23. There will be two hours of debate followed by a vote on passage of the joint resolution, the objection, by the President to the contrary, notwithstanding.

2:30 p.m. The Senate began voting on confirmation of the nomination of P. Casey Pitts to be US District Judge for the Northern District of CA.

3:20 p.m. By a vote of 53-46, the Senate confirmed the nomination of P. Casey Pitts to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of California. Republican Senators Collins and Graham voted yes. Senator Scott of SC did not vote.

3:22 p.m. The Senate began a roll call vote on confirmation of the nomination of Dale E. Ho to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of New York.

4:19 p.m. By a vote of 50-49, the Senate confirmed the nomination of Dale E. Ho to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of New York. Senator Manchin voted against the nomination. Senator Scott of SC did not vote.

4:18 p.m. Senator Padilla spoke on judicial nominations.

4:27 p.m. Senator Braun spoke on Flag Day and the Senate adopted S. Res. 252, Celebrating the 246th Anniversary of the Creation of the Flag of the United States and Expressing Support for the Pledge of Allegiance.

4:51 p.m. Senator Cruz spoke on renaming the street in front of the Cuban embassy Oswaldo Paya Way.

5:04 p.m. Senator Cantwell paid tribute to Washington State Senator John McCoy who recently passed away.

5:13 p.m. The Senate began a roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the nomination of Nusrat Jahan Choudhury to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of New York.

6:08 p.m. By a vote of 50-47 , the motion to invoke cloture on the Choudhury nomination was agreed to. Not voting: Senators Cotton, Schmitt and Scott (SC). Senator Manchin voted no.

6:09 p.m. Senator Cortez-Masto began wrap up: - Confirmed the nomination of Stephen Eberle to be U.S. Marshal for the Western District of Pennsylvania for the term of four years, by voice vote. - Under Rule 14, H.R. 1615, Gas Stove Protection and Freedom Act was read for the first time. - The Senate agreed to H.Con.Res. 43, Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the Greater Washington Soap Box Derb, by unanimous consent. - The Senate agreed to S.Res. 253, Designating June 16, 2023 as National Service and Conservation Coprs Day.

6:12 p.m. Senator Lee spoke celebrating the passage of the REINS Act in the House of Representatives.

6:23 p.m. The Senate stands adjourned until 10 a.m. on Thursday, June 15, 2023.