[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 46 (Thursday, March 14, 2024)]
[Daily Digest]
[Pages D253-D254]
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                                                Thursday, March 14, 2024

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                              Daily Digest

                                 Senate

Chamber Action
Routine Proceedings, pages S2373-S2420
Measures Introduced: Thirty-two bills and five resolutions were introduced, 
as follows: S. 3934-3965, S.J. Res. 64-65, and S. Res. 588-590. 
                                                              Pages S2403-14
Measures Reported:
  S. 3613, to require Facility Security Committees to respond to security 
recommendations issued by the Federal Protective Service relating to 
facility security, with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. (S. 
Rept. No. 118-160)
  S. 3648, to amend the Post-Katrina Management Reform Act of 2006 to repeal 
certain obsolete requirements, with an amendment in the nature of a 
substitute. (S. Rept. No. 118-161)                                
Page S2400
Measures Passed:
  Authorizing the Use of Emancipation Hall: Senate agreed to H. Con. Res. 
84, authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center 
for a ceremony to present the Congressional Gold Medal collectively to the 
23d Headquarters Special Troops and the 3133d Signal Services Company, known 
collectively as the ``Ghost Army'', in recognition of unique and highly 
distinguished service during World War II.                        
  Page S2416
Berner Nomination--Agreement: Senate continued consideration of the 
nomination of Nicole G. Berner, of Maryland, to be United States Circuit 
Judge for the Fourth Circuit.                                 
  Pages S2382-87
  During consideration of this nomination today, Senate also took the 
following action:
  By 48 yeas to 40 nays (Vote No. EX. 93), Senate agreed to the motion to 
close further debate on the nomination.                           
Page S2386
  A unanimous-consent agreement was reached provided that all time on the 
nomination be considered expired, and Senate vote on confirmation of the 
nomination at 5:30 p.m., on Tuesday, March 19, 2024.              
Page S2387
  A unanimous-consent agreement was reached providing that Senate resume 
consideration of the nomination, post-cloture, at approximately 3 p.m., on 
Tuesday, March 19, 2024; and that the motions to invoke cloture filed during 
the session of Thursday, March 14, 2024 ripen on Wednesday, March 20, 2024. 
                                                                  Page S2417
Kiel Nomination--Cloture: Senate began consideration of the nomination of 
Edward Sunyol Kiel, of New Jersey, to be United States District Judge for 
the District of New Jersey.                                       
  Page S2387
  A motion was entered to close further debate on the nomination, and, in 
accordance with the provisions of Rule XXII of the Standing Rules of the 
Senate, a vote on cloture will occur upon disposition of the nomination of 
Nicole G. Berner, of Maryland, to be United States Circuit Judge for the 
Fourth Circuit.                                                   
Page S2386
  Prior to the consideration of this nomination, Senate took the following 
action:
  Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to Legislative Session. 
                                                                  Page S2387
  Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to Executive Session to consider 
the nomination.                                                   
Page S2387
Lee Nomination--Cloture: Senate began consideration of the nomination of 
Eumi K. Lee, of California, to be United States District Judge for the 
Northern District of California.                              
  Pages S2387-99
  A motion was entered to close further debate on the nomination, and, in 
accordance with the provisions of Rule XXII of the Standing Rules of the 
Senate, a vote on cloture will occur upon disposition of the nomination of 
Edward Sunyol Kiel, of New Jersey, to be United States District Judge for 
the District of New Jersey.                                       
Page S2387
  Prior to the consideration of this nomination, Senate took the following 
action:
  Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to Legislative Session. 
                                                             Page S2387
  Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to Executive Session to 
consider the nomination.                                     
Page S2387
Nomination Confirmed: Senate confirmed the following nomination:
  By 89 yeas to 1 nay (Vote No. EX. 92), Dennis B. Hankins, of 
Minnesota, to be Ambassador to the Republic of Haiti.      
Pages S2382, S2420
Nominations Received: Senate received the following nominations:
  Jennifer L. Homendy, of Virginia, to be Chairman of the National 
Transportation Safety Board for a term of three years.
  Jennifer L. Homendy, of Virginia, to be a Member of the National 
Transportation Safety Board for a term expiring December 31, 2029.

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  Kelly Adams-Smith, of New Jersey, to be Ambassador to the Republic of 
Moldova.
  Peter W. Lord, of Florida, to be Ambassador to the Republic of 
Senegal, and to serve concurrently and without additional compensation 
as Ambassador to the Republic of Guinea-Bissau.
  Jeremey Neitzke, of Illinois, to be Ambassador to the Kingdom of 
Lesotho.
  1 Air Force nomination in the rank of general.
  1 Army nomination in the rank of general.
  1 Coast Guard nomination in the rank of commander.
  1 Marine Corps nomination in the rank of general.
  1 Navy nomination in the rank of admiral.
  Routine lists in the Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Foreign Service, 
Marine Corps, and Navy.                                  
Pages S2418-20
Messages from the House:                                     
  Page S2399
Measures Referred:                                           
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Enrolled Bills Presented:                                    
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Executive Communications:                                    
  Page S2400
Additional Cosponsors:                                   
  Pages S2401-03
Statements on Introduced Bills/Resolutions:              
  Pages S2400-01
Additional Statements:                                       
  Page S2399
Authorities for Committees to Meet:                          
  Page S2416
Privileges of the Floor:                                     
  Page S2416
Record Votes: Two record votes were taken today. (Total--93) 
                                                     Pages S2382, S2386
Adjournment: Senate convened at 10 a.m. and adjourned at 5 p.m., until 
9:25 a.m. on Friday, March 15, 2024. (For Senate's program, see the 
remarks of the Acting Majority Leader in today's Record on page S2418.)