[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 92 (Tuesday, June 5, 2018)]
[Senate]
[Page S2973]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                          JUDICIAL NOMINATIONS

  Mr. McCONNELL. Madam President, yesterday, the Senate advanced the 
nomination of Robert Wier to serve on the Eastern District Court of 
Kentucky by a vote of 90 to 1. This was a needless delay, but I look 
forward to confirming this well-qualified nominee later this morning.
  Next, the Senate will turn to Fernando Rodriguez, Jr., the 
President's selection to be a U.S. district judge for the Southern 
District of Texas. Mr. Rodriguez is a graduate of Yale and the 
University of Texas. He earned recognition for his tireless efforts to 
combat human trafficking. His peers praise his work ethic and his knack 
for tackling complicated issues.
  President Trump continues to send us impressive judicial nominees 
with sterling qualifications. I would urge all of my colleagues to join 
me in voting to promptly confirm this slate.

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