Senate Record — Wednesday, 9/27/2023

39 pages: S4689-4727

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

10:06 a.m. - Senators Young and Braun spoke about the visiting Pastor, Lt. Colonel Kent Lundy, from Indiana.

10:16 a.m. - Majority Leader Schumer spoke about the bipartisan Senate CR, House Republicans and the SAFER Banking Act.

10:26 a.m. - Republican Leader McConnell spoke about the bipartisan Senate CR and the economy.

10:42 a.m. - Senator Durbin spoke about big tech, child exploitation and in support of S. 1199, STOP CSAM Act of 2023.

10:55 a.m. - Senator Thune spoke about the southern border and immigration.

11:25 a.m. - Senator Cornyn spoke about Title 42 and immigration.

11:44 a.m. - Senator Kennedy spoke about inflation.

12:30 p.m. - The Senate recessed until 2:15 p.m.

2:15 p.m. - The Senate returned from recess. Senator Reed spoke on ramifications of a possible government shutdown.

2:29 p.m. - Senator Lankford spoke on a bill ending government shutdown threats and the situation at the southern border.

3:00 p.m. - Senator Rosen spoke on the 2017 Las Vegas concert shooting and on gun violence.

3:26 p.m. - Senator Padilla spoke on human trafficking.

3:28 p.m. - ML Schumer asked unanimous consent to call up and agree to S.Res. 370, To constitute the Majority Party’s membership on certain committees for the 118th Congress, or until their successors are chosen. The measure was adopted by unanimous consent.

3:32 p.m. - Senator Padilla spoke on the confirmation of Judge Rita Lin. Senator Padilla asked unanimous consent to proceed to Executive Session to consider the nomination of Tara K. McGrath to be U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of California. Senator Vance objected. Senator Durbin spoke on the role of U.S. attorney’s. Senator Vance spoke on the holds on nominations.

4:01 p.m. - Senator Durbin achieved unanimous consent that at a time to be determined by the Majority Leader in consultation with the Republican Leader, the Senate will vote on confirmation of the following nominations: - Todd Gee to be U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Mississippi for the term of four years. - Tara K. McGrath to be U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of California for the term of four years.

4:05 p.m. - Senators Sullivan and Cruz spoke on military pay during a government shutdown. Senator Sullivan asked UC to take up and pass a bill paying the military, Senator Murray objected.

4:30 p.m. - Senator Kaine spoke about backpay.

5:07 p.m. - Senator Murphy spoke on appropriations and gun control.

5:19 p.m. - Senators Tester, Cornyn, Sinema, Tillis, and Murkowski spoke on funding for hunter safety programs. H.R. 5110, Protecting Hunting Heritage and Education Act, was then passed by unanimous consent.

5:38 p.m. - Senator Carper spoke on nominations to the Postal Regulatory Commission.

5:58 p.m. - Senator Brown paid tribute to retiring manager of the Cleveland Guardians Terry Francona and then to United Steelworkers union chief Tom Conway who passed away.

6:12 p.m. - Senator Whitehouse spoke on the Supreme Court.

SENATE DRESS CODE RESOLUTION (S4716)

6:45 p.m. - Majority Leader Schumer spoke on the Senate dress code.

6:46 p.m. - Senators Manchin and Romney spoke on the Senate dress code.

6:50 p.m. - S. Res. 376, clarifying the dress code for men on the floor of the Senate, was adopted by unanimous consent.

Wrap-up: The following resolutions were adopted by unanimous consent en bloc: - S. Res. 373 Community School Coordinators - S. Res. 374 Student Parent Month - S. Res. 375 National Teach Ag Day - S. Res. 377 Hispanic Restaurant Week

6:56 p.m. - The Senate stands in recess until 10 a.m., Thursday, September 28, 2023.