[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 188 (Tuesday, November 14, 2023)]
[Senate]
[Page S5482]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         JUDICIAL CONFIRMATIONS

  Mr. SCHUMER. Madam President, on a circuit court judge, last night, 
the Senate confirmed the 37th circuit court judge under President 
Biden: Ana de Alba to serve as circuit court judge for the Ninth 
Circuit.
  Judge de Alba's confirmation is significant. She is the 30th Hispanic 
judge confirmed by this Democratic majority under President Biden. With 
the confirmation of this 30th Hispanic judge, that is the most Hispanic 
judges confirmed by any President in one term--something we can all be 
proud of. That is the most Hispanic judges ever confirmed by any 
President in his first term--30--30 new Hispanic judges.
  We are making the bench look more like America. One judge at a time, 
Democrats are making our courts look more like America--greater 
diversity, more women, a broader range of professional and personal 
experiences. We will keep going.
  I yield the floor.
  I suggest the absence of a quorum.
  The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The clerk will call the roll.
  The senior assistant legislative clerk proceeded to call the roll.
  Mr. McCONNELL. Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that the 
order for the quorum call be rescinded.
  The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is so 
ordered.

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