[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 112 (Monday, July 8, 2024)]
[Senate]
[Page S4216]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]



                          Judicial Nominations

  Mr. SCHUMER. Madam President, on another matter, the Senate this week 
will continue its work confirming more of President Biden's outstanding 
nominees to the Federal judiciary.
  The nominees that have passed through this Chamber have in many cases 
been historic, and today is no exception. The Senate will vote on the 
nomination of Nancy Maldonado, who will be the very first Hispanic 
judge on the Seventh Circuit if confirmed.
  Under President Biden and Democratic leadership, the Senate has 
confirmed 35 Hispanic judges to date, and nearly two-thirds of all our 
nominees have been people of color. When our courts more faithfully 
reflect our country, it is a good thing for faith in our judiciary, 
which we greatly need right now.
  I am confident that Judge Maldonado will make an excellent judge. I 
am proud to vote in favor of her confirmation and thank my colleagues 
who will do the same.
  I yield the floor.
  I suggest the absence of a quorum.
  The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The clerk will call the roll.
  The 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order for the quorum call be rescinded.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.