[Senate Report 114-10]
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114th Congress    }                                     {        Report
                                 SENATE
 1st Session      }                                     {        114-10
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                        REPORT ON THE ACTIVITIES

                                 of the

                       COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY

                          UNITED STATES SENATE

                               during the

                    ONE HUNDRED THIRTEENTH CONGRESS

                              pursuant to

                 Rule XXVI of the Standing Rules of the

                          United States Senate

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                 March 31, 2015.--Ordered to be printed
     Filed under authority of the order of the Senate of March 27 
                    (legislative day, March 26) 2015
                    
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                  SENATE COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY\1\
                    ONE HUNDRED THIRTEENTH CONGRESS

                  PATRICK J. LEAHY, Vermont, Chairman
DIANNE FEINSTEIN, California         CHUCK GRASSLEY, Iowa, (Ranking 
CHUCK SCHUMER, New York                  Member)
DICK DURBIN, Illinois                ORRIN G. HATCH, Utah
SHELDON WHITEHOUSE, Rhode Island     JEFF SESSIONS, Alabama
AMY KLOBUCHAR, Minnesota             LINDSEY GRAHAM, South Carolina
AL FRANKEN, Minnesota                JOHN CORNYN, Texas
CHRISTOPHER A. COONS, Delaware        MICHAEL S. LEE, Utah
RICHARD BLUMENTHAL, Connecticut      TED CRUZ, Texas
MAZIE HIRONO, Hawaii                 JEFF FLAKE, Arizona

          Bruce A. Cohen, Chief Counsel and Staff Director\2\
          Kristine Lucius, Chief Counsel and Staff Director\3\
        Kolan Davis, Republican Chief Counsel and Staff Director

\1\January 24, 2013--The Senate agreed to S. Res. 17 and to S. Res. 18, 
making majority and minority party appointments to the Senate Committee 
on the Judiciary for the 113th Congress (CR S296-S297).
\2\Retired on June 30, 2013.
\3\Beginning July 1, 2013.
                             SUBCOMMITTEES
           Antitrust, Competition Policy and Consumer Rights

                   AMY KLOBUCHAR, Minnesota, Chairman
CHUCK SCHUMER, New York              MICHAEL S. LEE, Utah, Ranking 
AL FRANKEN, Minnesota                    Member
CHRISTOPHER A. COONS, Delaware       LINDSEY GRAHAM, South Carolina
RICHARD BLUMENTHAL, Connecticut      CHUCK GRASSLEY, Iowa
                                     JEFF FLAKE, Arizona

                       Bankruptcy and the Courts

                CHRISTOPHER A. COONS, Delaware, Chairman
DICK DURBIN, Illinois                JEFF SESSIONS, Alabama, Ranking 
SHELDON WHITEHOUSE, Rhode Island         Member
AMY KLOBUCHAR, Minnesota             CHUCK GRASSLEY, Iowa
AL FRANKEN, Minnesota                JEFF FLAKE, Arizona
                                     TED CRUZ, Texas

            The Constitution, Civil Rights and Human Rights

                    DICK DURBIN, Illinois, Chairman
AL FRANKEN, Minnesota                TED CRUZ, Texas, Ranking Member
CHRISTOPHER A. COONS, Delaware       LINDSEY GRAHAM, South Carolina
RICHARD BLUMENTHAL, Connecticut      JOHN CORNYN, Texas
MAZIE HIRONO, Hawaii                 ORRIN G. HATCH, Utah

                          Crime and Terrorism

               SHELDON WHITEHOUSE, Rhode Island, Chairman
DIANNE FEINSTEIN, California         LINDSEY GRAHAM, South Carolina, 
CHUCK SCHUMER, New York                  Ranking Member
DICK DURBIN, Illinois                TED CRUZ, Texas
AMY KLOBUCHAR, Minnesota             JEFF SESSIONS, Alabama
                                     MICHAEL S. LEE, Utah

               Immigration, Refugees and Border Security

                   CHUCK SCHUMER, New York, Chairman
PATRICK J. LEAHY, Vermont            JOHN CORNYN, Texas, Ranking Member
DIANNE FEINSTEIN, California         CHUCK GRASSLEY, Iowa
DICK DURBIN, Illinois                ORRIN G. HATCH, Utah
AMY KLOBUCHAR, Minnesota             JEFF SESSIONS, Alabama
RICHARD BLUMENTHAL, Connecticut      JEFF FLAKE, Arizona
MAZIE HIRONO, Hawaii                 TED CRUZ, Texas
             Oversight, Federal Rights and Agency Action\1\

                     MAZIE HIRONO, Hawaii, Chairman
PATRICK LEAHY, Vermont               ORRIN G. HATCH, Utah, Ranking 
AMY KLOBUCHAR, Minnesota                 Member
                                     JEFF FLAKE, Arizona

                    Privacy, Technology and The Law

                    AL FRANKEN, Minnesota, Chairman
DIANE FEINSTEIN, California          JEFF FLAKE, Arizona, Ranking 
CHUCK SCHUMER, New York                  Member
SHELDON WHITEHOUSE, Rhode Island     ORRIN G. HATCH, Utah
CHRISTOPHER A. COONS, Delaware       MICHAEL S. LEE, Utah
MAZIE HIRONO, Hawaii                 JOHN CORNYN, Texas
                                     LINDSEY GRAHAM, South Carolina

\1\Senator Blumenthal served as Chairman of the Subcommittee through 
March 27, 2014. In the business meeting held that day, Chairman Leahy 
announced that Senator Hirono would be the new chair of the 
Subcommittee.










                         LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL

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                                       U.S. Senate,
                                Committee on the Judiciary,
                                     Washington, DC, March 31, 2015
Hon. Julie E. Adams,
Secretary, U.S. Senate,
Washington, DC
    Dear Ms. Secretary: In accordance with Rule XXVI of the 
Standing Rules of the United States Senate, I am transmitting 
herewith a report on the activities of the Committee on the 
Judiciary of the United States for the 113th Congress.
            Sincerely,
                                           Chuck Grassley, Chairman
    Enclosure
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
                            C O N T E N T S

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Committee Membership.............................................    II
Subcommittees....................................................   III
Letter of Transmittal............................................     V
Contents.........................................................   VII
Jurisdiction of the Senate Committee on the Judiciary............     1
Jurisdiction of Subcommittees of the Senate Committee on the 
  Judiciary......................................................     2
Rules of the Senate Committee on the Judiciary...................     4
Tabulation of Legislation and Nominations Referred to the 
  Committee......................................................     6
Publications Issued by the Committee:
    Hearings.....................................................     7
    Senate Reports...............................................    10
Summary of Activities of the Committee during the 113th Congress:
 I. Overview.........................................................11
II. Public Laws......................................................11
III.Bills and Resolutions in Order of Date Reported by the Committee.12

IV. Business Meetings of the Committee...............................13
 V. Hearings of the Committee........................................32
VI. U.S. Court of Appeals Judges.....................................40
    U.S. District Court Judges.......................................44
    U.S. Court of Federal Claims.....................................64
    U.S. Court of International Trade................................65
    U.S. Department of Justice.......................................65
        U.S. Attorneys...........................................    67
        U.S. Marshals Service....................................    68
        Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives.....    69
        Federal Bureau of Investigation..........................    69
        Foreign Claims Settlement Commission.....................    69
    U.S. Department of Homeland Security.............................70
    U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.................................70
    Executive Office of the President:
        Office of National Drug Control Policy...................    70
        Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator............    70
    Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board......................71
    U.S. Sentencing Commission.......................................71













114th Congress    }                                     {        Report
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   REPORT ON THE ACTIVITIES OF THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY 
                       DURING THE 113TH CONGRESS

                                _______
                                

                 March 31, 2015.--Ordered to be printed

                                _______
                                

   Mr. Grassley, from the Committee on the Judiciary, submitted the 
                               following

                              R E P O R T

             JURISDICTION OF THE COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY

    Pursuant to Rule XXV of the Standing Rules of the United 
States, all proposed legislation, messages, petitions, 
memorials, and other matters relating to the following subjects 
are referred to the Senate Committee on the Judiciary:

         1. Apportionment of Representatives.
         2. Bankruptcy, mutiny, espionage, and counterfeiting.
         3. Civil liberties.
         4. Constitutional amendments.
         5. Federal courts and judges.
         6. Governmental information.
         7. Holidays and celebrations.
         8. Immigration and naturalization.
         9. Interstate compacts, generally.
         10. Judicial proceedings, civil and criminal, 
        generally.
         11. Local courts in the territories and possessions.
         12. Measures relating to claims against the United 
        States.
         13. National penitentiaries.
         14. Patent Office.
         15. Patents, copyrights, and trademarks.
         16. Protection of trade and commerce against unlawful 
        restraints and monopolies.
         17. Revision and codification of the statutes of the 
        United States.
         18. State and territorial boundary lines.

 JURISDICTION OF SUBCOMMITTEES OF THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY

           Antitrust, Competition Policy and Consumer Rights


        Jurisdiction: (1) Oversight of antitrust law and 
        competition policy, including the Sherman, Clayton and 
        Federal Trade Commission Acts; (2) Oversight of 
        antitrust enforcement and competition policy at the 
        Justice Department; (3) Oversight of antitrust 
        enforcement and competition policy at the Federal Trade 
        Commission; (4) Oversight of competition policy at 
        other federal agencies.

                       Bankruptcy and the Courts


        Jurisdiction: (1) Federal court jurisdiction, 
        administration and management; (2) Rules of evidence 
        and procedure; (3) Creation of new courts and 
        judgeships; (4) Bankruptcy; (5) Legal reform and 
        liability issues; (6) Local courts in territories and 
        possessions.

            The Constitution, Civil Rights and Human Rights


        Jurisdiction: (1) Constitutional amendments; (2) 
        Enforcement and protection of constitutional rights; 
        (3) Statutory guarantees of civil rights and civil 
        liberties; (4) Separation of powers; (5) Federal-State 
        relations; (6) Interstate compacts; (7) Human rights 
        laws and practices; (8) Enforcement and implementation 
        of human rights laws.

                          Crime and Terrorism


        Jurisdiction: (1) Oversight of the Department of 
        Justice's (a) Criminal Division, (b) Drug Enforcement 
        Administration, (c) Executive Office for U.S. 
        Attorneys, (d) Office on Violence Against Women, (e) 
        U.S. Marshals Service, (f) Community Oriented Policing 
        Services and related law enforcement grants, (g) Bureau 
        of Prisons, (h) Office of the Pardon Attorney, (i) U.S. 
        Parole Commission, (j) Federal Bureau of Investigation, 
        and (k) Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and 
        Explosives, as it relates to crime or drug policy; (2) 
        Oversight of the U.S. Sentencing Commission; (3) Youth 
        violence and directly related issues; (4) Federal 
        programs under the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency 
        Prevention Act of 1974, as amended (including the 
        Runaway and Homeless Youth Act); (5) Criminal justice 
        and victims' rights policy; (6) Oversight of the Office 
        of National Drug Control Policy; (7) Oversight of the 
        U.S. Secret Service; (8) Corrections, rehabilitation, 
        reentry and other detention-related policy; and (9) 
        Parole and probation policy; (10) Oversight of anti-
        terrorism enforcement and policy; (11) Oversight of 
        Department of Homeland Security functions as they 
        relate to anti-terrorism enforcement and policy; (12) 
        Oversight of State Department consular operations as 
        they relate to anti-terrorism enforcement and policy; 
        (13) Oversight of encryption policies and export 
        licensing; and (14) Oversight of espionage laws and 
        their enforcement.

               Immigration, Refugees and Border Security


        Jurisdiction: (1) Immigration, citizenship, and refugee 
        laws; (2) Oversight of the immigration functions of the 
        Department of Homeland Security, including U.S. 
        Citizenship and Immigration Services, U.S. Customs and 
        Border Protection, U.S. Immigration and Customs 
        Enforcement, and Ombudsman Citizenship and Immigration 
        Services; (3) Oversight of the immigration-related 
        functions of the Department of Justice, the Department 
        of State, the Department of Health and Human Services 
        Office of Refugee Resettlement, and the Department of 
        Labor; (4) Oversight of international migration, 
        internally displaced persons, and refugee laws and 
        policy; and (5) Private immigration relief bills.

              Oversight, Federal Rights and Agency Action


        Jurisdiction: (1) Administrative practices and 
        procedures including agency rulemaking and 
        adjudication; (2) Judicial review of agency action; (3) 
        Third party enforcement of federal rights; (4) 
        Oversight of the Department of Justice grant programs, 
        as well as government waste and abuse; (5) private 
        relief bills other than immigration; and (6) Oversight 
        of the Foreign Claims Settlement Act.

                    Privacy, Technology and the Law


        Jurisdiction: (1) Oversight of laws and policies 
        governing the collection, protection, use and 
        dissemination of commercial information by the private 
        sector, including online behavioral advertising, 
        privacy within social networking websites and other 
        online privacy issues; (2) Enforcement and 
        implementation of commercial information privacy laws 
        and policies; (3) Use of technology by the private 
        sector to protect privacy, enhance transparency and 
        encourage innovation;(4) Privacy standards for the 
        collection, retention, use and dissemination of 
        personally identifiable commercial information; and (5) 
        Privacy implications of new or emerging technologies.

           RULES OF THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY\1\
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    \1\Reaffirmed by the Senate Committee on the Judiciary in executive 
session on January 31, 2013, and as printed in the Congressional Record 
of January 31, 2013, pages S433-S434.
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I. MEETINGS OF THE COMMITTEE

    1. Meetings of the Committee may be called by the Chairman 
as he many deem necessary on three days' notice of the date, 
time, place and subject matter of the meeting, or in the 
alternative with the consent of the Ranking Minority Member, or 
pursuant to the provision of the Standing Rules of the Senate, 
as amended.
    2. Unless a different date and time are set by the Chairman 
pursuant to (1) of this section, Committee meetings shall be 
held beginning at 10:00 a.m. on Thursdays the Senate is in 
session, which shall be the regular meeting day for the 
transaction of business.
    3. At the request of any Member, or by action of the 
Chairman, a bill, matter, or nomination on the agenda of the 
Committee may be held over until the next meeting of the 
Committee or for one week, whichever occurs later.

II. HEARINGS OF THE COMMITTEE

    1. The Committee shall provide a public announcement of the 
date, time, place and subject matter of any hearing to be 
conducted by the Committee or any Subcommittee at least seven 
calendar days prior to the commencement of that hearing, unless 
the Chairman with the consent of the Ranking Minority Member 
determines that good cause exists to begin such hearing at an 
earlier date. Witnesses shall provide a written statement of 
their testimony and curriculum vitae to the Committee at least 
24 hours preceding the hearing in as many copies as the 
Chairman of the Committee or Subcommittee prescribes.

    2. In the event 14 calendar days' notice of a hearing has 
been made, any witness appearing before the Committee, 
including any witness representing a Government agency, must 
file with the Committee at least 48 hours preceding appearance 
written statements of their testimony and curriculum vitae in 
as many copies as the Chairman of the Committee or Subcommittee 
prescribes.
    3. In the event a witness fails timely to file the written 
statement in accordance with this rule, the Chairman may permit 
the witness to testify, or deny the witness the privilege of 
testifying before the Committee, or permit the witness to 
testify in response to questions from Senators without the 
benefit of giving an opening statement.

III. QUORUMS

    1. Six Members of the Committee, actually present, shall 
constitute a quorum for the purpose of discussing business. 
Eight Members of the Committee, including at least two Members 
of the minority, shall constitute a quorum for the purpose of 
transacting business. No bill, matter, or nomination shall be 
ordered reported from the Committee, however, unless a majority 
of the Committee is actually present at the time such action is 
taken and a majority of those present support the action taken.
    2. For the purpose of taking sworn testimony, a quorum of 
the Committee and each Subcommittee thereof, now or hereafter 
appointed, shall consist of one Senator.

IV. BRINGING A MATTER TO A VOTE

    The Chairman shall entertain a non-debatable motion to 
bring a matter before the Committee to a vote. If there is 
objection to bring the matter to a vote without further debate, 
a roll call vote of the Committee shall be taken, and debate 
shall be terminated if the motion to bring the matter to a vote 
without further debate passes with ten votes in the 
affirmative, one of which must be cast by the minority.

V. AMENDMENTS

    1. Provided at least seven calendar days' notice of the 
agenda is given, and the text of the proposed bill or 
resolution has been made available at least seven calendar days 
in advance, it shall not be in order for the Committee to 
consider any amendment in the first degree proposed to any 
measure under consideration by the Committee unless such 
amendment has been delivered to the office of the Committee and 
circulated via e-mail to each of the offices by at least 5:00 
p.m. the day prior to the scheduled start of the meeting.
    2. It shall be in order, without prior notice, for a Member 
to offer a motion to strike a single section of any bill, 
resolution, or amendment under consideration.
    3. The time limit imposed on the filing of amendments shall 
apply to no more than three bills identified by the Chairman 
and included on the Committee's legislative agenda.
    4. This section of the rule may be waived by agreement of 
the Chairman and the Ranking Minority Member.

VI. PROXY VOTING

    When a recorded vote is taken in the Committee on any bill, 
resolution, amendment, or any other question, a quorum being 
present, Members who are unable to attend the meeting may 
submit their votes by proxy, in writing or by telephone, or 
through personal instructions. A proxy must be specific with 
respect to the matters it addresses.

VII. SUBCOMMITTEES

    1. Any Member of the Committee may sit with any 
Subcommittee during its hearings or any other meeting, but 
shall not have the authority to vote on any matter before the 
Subcommittee unless a Member of such Subcommittee.
    2. Subcommittees shall be considered de novo whenever there 
is a change in the Subcommittee chairmanship and seniority on 
the particular Subcommittee shall not necessarily apply.
    3. Except for matters retained at the full Committee, 
matters shall be referred to the appropriate Subcommittee or 
Subcommittees by the Chairman, except as agreed by a majority 
vote of the Committee or by the agreement of the Chairman and 
the Ranking Minority Member.

    4. Provided all Members of the Subcommittee consent, a bill 
or other matter may be polled out of the Subcommittee. In order 
to be polled out of a Subcommittee, a majority of the Members 
of the Subcommittee who vote must vote in favor of reporting 
the bill or matter to the Committee.

VIII. ATTENDANCE RULES

    1. Official attendance at all Committee business meetings 
of the Committee shall be kept by the Committee Clerk. Official 
attendance at all Subcommittee business meetings shall be kept 
by the Subcommittee Clerk.
    2. Official attendance at all hearings shall be kept, 
provided that Senators are notified by the Committee Chairman 
and Ranking Minority Member, in the case of Committee hearings, 
and by the Subcommittee Chairman and Ranking Minority Member, 
in the case of Subcommittee hearings, 48 hours in advance of 
the hearing that attendance will be taken; otherwise, no 
attendance will be taken. Attendance at all hearings is 
encouraged.

  TABULATION OF LEGISLATION AND NOMINATIONS REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE

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                INTRODUCED AND REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE

Public:
    Senate Bills..................................................   274
    Senate Resolutions............................................    77
    Senate Concurrent Resolutions.................................     3
    Senate Joint Resolutions......................................    21
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      Total, public...............................................   375
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Private:
    Senate Bills..................................................    31
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      Total, private..............................................    31
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      Total, Senate...............................................   406
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               PASSED HOUSE AND REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE

Public:
    House Bills...................................................    24
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      Total, public...............................................    24
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Private:
    House Bills...................................................     1
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      Total, private..............................................     1
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      Total, House................................................    25
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      Total legislation referred, House and Senate................   431
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                               NOMINATIONS

U.S. Court of Appeals Judges......................................    35
U.S. District Court Judges........................................   168
U.S. Court of Federal Claims......................................     8
U.S. Court of International Trade.................................     3
Attorney General..................................................     1
Associate Attorney General........................................     1
Assistant Attorneys General.......................................    11
Director, Federal Bureau of Investigation.........................     1
Director, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives....     1
U.S. Attorneys....................................................    12
U.S. Marshals.....................................................    10
Foreign Claims Settlement Commission..............................     2
Director, CIS, U.S. Department of Homeland Security...............     1
Assistant Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security.........     1
Director, U.S. Patent and Trademark Office........................     1
Director, Office of National Drug Control Policy..................     1
Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator.....................     1
Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board.......................     4
U.S. Sentencing Commission........................................     3
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      Total nominations...........................................265\1\
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    \1\The Committee considered 199 unique nominations. The 265 figure 
includes 66 nominations in which the Committee reconsidered individual 
nominees who had been returned to the President under the provisions of 
Senate Rule XXXI, paragraph 6 of the Standing Rules of the Senate, and 
subsequently renominated by the President.

                  PUBLICATIONS ISSUED BY THE COMMITTEE

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                              HEARINGS\2\

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    \2\This report provides Serial No. citations for all hearings of 
the Senate Judiciary Committee during the 113th Congress. S. Hrg. 
citations are included for those hearings that had been assigned 
citations as of press time.
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Serial No. J-113-1 (S. Hrg. 113-515) (Full Committee) Confirmation 
    Hearings on Federal Appointments (January 23, February 13, February 
    27, March 19, 
    April 10, April 24, May 8, May 23, June 11, June 19, July 10, July 
    24, September 11, September 25, October 30, November 6, November 
    13, November 20, and December 19, 2013)

Serial No. J-113-1 (S. Hrg. 113-515) (Full Committee) Confirmation 
    Hearings on Federal Appointments (January 8, January 28, February 
    11, February 25, March 12, April 1, May 13, May 20, June 4, June 
    24, July 24, July 29, September 9, September 17, November 13, and 
    December 10, 2014)

Serial No. J-113-2 (Full Committee) What Should America Do About Gun 
    Violence? (January 30, 2013)

Serial No. J-113-3 (The Constitution, Civil Rights and Human Rights) 
    Proposals to Reduce Gun Violence: Protecting Our Communities While 
    Respecting the Second Amendment (February 12, 2013)

Serial No. J-113-4 (S. Hrg. 113-129) (Full Committee) Comprehensive 
    Immigration Reform (February 13, 2013)

Serial No. J-113-5 (Full Committee) The Assault Weapons Ban of 2013 
    (February 27, 2013)

Serial No. J-113-6 (Full Committee) Oversight of the U.S. Department of 
    Justice (March 6, 2013)

Serial No. J-113-7 (S. Hrg. 113-449) (Full Committee) We the People: 
    Fulfilling the Promise of Open Government Five Years After The OPEN 
    Government Act (March 13, 2013)

Serial No. J-113-8 (S. Hrg. 113-45) (Full Committee) How Comprehensive 
    Immigration Reform Should Address the Needs of Women and Families 
    (March 18, 2013)

Serial No. J-113-9 (Antitrust, Competition Policy and Consumer Rights) 
    The American Airlines/U.S. Airways Merger: Consolidation, 
    Competition, and Consumers (March 19, 2013)

Serial No. J-113-10 (S. Hrg. 113-50) (Full Committee) The Future of 
    Drones in America: Law Enforcement and Privacy Considerations 
    (March 20, 2013)

Serial No. J-113-11 (S. Hrg. 113-54) (Full Committee) Building an 
    Immigration System Worthy of American Values (March 20, 2013)

Serial No. J-113-12 (S. Hrg. 113-301) (Crime and Terrorism) Current 
    Issues in Campaign Finance Law Enforcement (April 9, 2013)

Serial No. J-113-13 (Antitrust Competition Policy and Consumer Rights) 
    Oversight of the Enforcement of the Antitrust Laws (April 16, 2013)

Serial No. J-113-14 (S. Hrg. 113-44) (Full Committee) Comprehensive 
    Immigration Reform Legislation (April 19, 2013)

Serial No. J-113-15 (Full Committee) The Border Security, Economic 
    Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act, S. 744 (April 22, 
    23, 2013)

Serial No. J-113-16 (The Constitution, Civil Rights and Human Rights) 
    Drone Wars: The Constitutional and Counterterrorism Implications of 
    Targeted Killing (April 23, 2013)

Serial No. J-113-17 (Crime and Terrorism) Cyber Threats: Law 
    Enforcement and Private Sector Responses (May 8, 2013)

Serial No. J-113-18 (S. Hrg. 113-326) (Full Committee) Oversight of the 
    Federal Bureau of Investigation (June 19, 2013)

Serial No. J-113-19 (Full Committee) Nomination of James B. Comey, of 
    Connecticut, to be Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation 
    (July 9, 2013)

Serial No. J-113-20 (S. Hrg. 113-332) (Full Committee) From Selma to 
    Shelby County: Working Together to Restore the Protection of the 
    Voting Rights Act 
    (July 17, 2013)

Serial No. J-113-21 (S. Hrg. 113-109) (Bankruptcy and the Courts) 
    Sequestering Justice: How the Budget Crisis is Undermining Our 
    Courts (July 23, 2013)

Serial No. J-113-22 (The Constitution, Civil Rights and Human Rights) 
    Closing Guantanamo: The National Security, Fiscal, and Human Rights 
    Implications 
    (July 24, 2013)

Serial No. J-113-23 (S. Hrg. 113-279) (Antitrust, Competition Policy 
    and Consumer Rights) Pay-for-Delay Deals: Limiting Competition and 
    Costing Consumers (July 23, 2013)

Serial No. J-113-24 (S. Hrg. 113-308) (Antitrust, Competition Policy 
    and Consumer Rights) Standard-Essential Patent Disputes and 
    Antitrust Law (July 30, 2013)

Serial No. J-113-25 (S. Hrg. 113-334) (Full Committee) Strengthening 
    Privacy Rights and National Security: Oversight of FISA 
    Surveillance Programs (July 31, 2013)

Serial No. J-113-26 (S. Hrg. 113-344) (Oversight, Federal Rights and 
    Agency Action) Justice Delayed: The Human Cost of Regulatory 
    Paralysis (August 1, 2013)

Serial No. J-113-27A (S. Hrg. 113-348) (Bankruptcy and the Courts) The 
    Federal Judgeship Act of 2013 (September 10, 2013)

Serial No. J-113-28 (S. Hrg. 113-588) (Full Committee) Conflicts 
    Between State and Federal Marijuana Laws (September 10, 2013)

Serial No. J-113-30 (S. Hrg. 113-356) (Full Committee) Reevaluating the 
    Effectiveness of Federal Mandatory Minimum Sentences (September 18, 
    2013)

Serial No. J-113-32 (Full Committee) Continued Oversight of the Foreign 
    Intelligence Surveillance Act (October 2, 2013)

Serial No. J-113-35  (The Constitution, Civil Rights and Human Rights) 
    'Stand Your Ground' Laws: Civil Rights and Public Safety 
    Implications of the Expanded Use of Deadly Force (October 29, 2013)

Serial No. J-113-33 (S. Hrg. 113-359) (Bankruptcy and the Courts) 
    Changing the Rules: Will Limiting the Scope of Civil Discovery 
    Diminish Accountability and Leave Americans Without Access to 
    Justice? (November 5, 2013)

Serial No. J-113-34 (Full Committee) Oversight of the Bureau of Prisons 
    & Cost-Effective Strategies for Reducing Recidivism (November 6, 
    2013)

Serial No. J-113-38 (S. Hrg. 113-361) (Oversight, Federal Rights and 
    Agency Action) Justice Denied: Rules Delayed on Auto Safety and 
    Mental Health (November 7, 2013)

Serial No. J-113-40 (S. Hrg. 113-365) (Privacy, Technology and the Law) 
    The Surveillance Transparency Act of 2013 (November 13, 2013)

Serial No. J-113-41 (S. Hrg. 113-387) (Antitrust, Competition Policy 
    and Consumer Rights) Cartel Prosecution: Stopping Price Fixers and 
    Protecting Consumers (November 14, 2013)

Serial No. J-113-42 (Full Committee) Continued Oversight of U.S. 
    Government Surveillance Authorities (December 11, 2013)

Serial No. J-113-43 (Full Committee) Protecting Small Businesses and 
    Promoting Innovation by Limiting Patent Troll Abuse (December 17, 
    2013)

Serial No. J-113-44 (S. Hrg. 113-373) (Full Committee) The Federal 
    Arbitration Act and Access to Justice: Will Recent Supreme Court 
    Decisions Undermine the Rights of Consumers, Workers, and Small 
    Businesses? (December 17, 2013)

Serial No. J-113-45 (The Constitution, Civil Rights and Human Rights) 
    The Syrian Refugee Crisis (January 7, 2014)

Serial No. J-113-46 (Full Committee) Report of the President's Review 
    Group on Intelligence and Communications Technologies (January 14, 
    2014)

Serial No. J-113-47 (Full Committee) Oversight of the U.S. Department 
    of Justice (January 29, 2014)

Serial No. J-113-48 (Full Committee) Privacy in the Digital Age: 
    Preventing Data Breaches and Combating Cybercrime (February 4, 
    2014)

Serial No. J-113-49 (Full Committee) The Report of the Privacy and 
    Civil Liberties Oversight Board on Reforms to the Section 215 
    Telephone Records Program and the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance 
    Court (February 12, 2014)

Serial No. J-113-50 (The Constitution, Civil Rights and Human Rights) 
    Reassessing Solitary Confinement II: The Human Rights, Fiscal, and 
    Public Safety Consequences (February 25, 2014)

Serial No. J-113-51 (Antitrust, Competition Policy and Consumer Rights) 
    An Examination of Competition in the Wireless Market (February 26, 
    2014)

Serial No. J-113-52 (Full Committee) Open Government and Freedom of 
    Information: Reinvigorating the Freedom of Information Act for the 
    Digital Age 
    (March 11, 2014)

Serial No. J-113-53 (Full Committee) (Field Hearing--Rutland, VT) 
    Community Solutions to Breaking the Cycle of Heroin and Opioid 
    Addiction (March 17, 2014)

Serial No. J-113-54 (Full Committee) Reauthorization for the Satellite 
    Television Extension and Localism Act (March 26, 2014)

Serial No. J-113-55 (Oversight, Federal Rights and Agency Action) 
    Access to Justice for Those Who Serve (March 27, 2014)

Serial No. J-113-56 (Full Committee) Examining the Comcast-Time Warner 
    Cable Merger and the Impact on Consumers (April 9, 2014)

Serial No. J-113-57 (The Constitution, Civil Rights and Human Rights) 
    Law Enforcement Responses to Disabled Americans: Promising 
    Approaches for Protecting Public Safety (April 29, 2014)

Serial No. J-113-58 (Full Committee) Oversight of the Drug Enforcement 
    Administration (April 30, 2014)

Serial No. J-113-59 (Crime and Terrorism) Economic Espionage and Trade 
    Secret Theft: Are Our Laws Adequate for Today's Threats? (May 13, 
    2014)

Serial No. J-113-60 (Full Committee) The Bulletproof Vest Partnership 
    Grant Program: Supporting Law Enforcement Officers When It Matters 
    Most (May 14, 2014)

Serial No. J-113-61 (Full Committee) Oversight of the Federal Bureau of 
    Investigation (May 21, 2014)

Serial No. J-113-62 (Full Committee) Examining a Constitutional 
    Amendment to Restore Democracy to the American People (June 3, 
    2014)

Serial No. J-113-63 (Privacy, Technology and the Law) The Location 
    Privacy Protection Act of 2014 (June 4, 2014)

Serial No. J-113-64 (Full Committee) (Field Hearing--Pawtucket, RI) The 
    Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act: Preserving 
    Potential, Protecting Communities (June 9, 2014)

Serial No. J-113-65 (Full Committee) Oversight of the Department of 
    Homeland Security (June 11, 2014)

Serial No. J-113-66 (Antitrust, Competition Policy and Consumer Rights) 
    The AT&T/DIRECTV Merger: The Impact on Competition and Consumers in 
    the Video Market and Beyond (June 24, 2014)

Serial No. J-113-67 (Full Committee) The Voting Rights Amendment Act, 
    S. 1945: Updating the Voting Rights Act in Response to Shelby 
    County v. Holder (June 25, 2014)

Serial No. J-113-68 (Full Committee) (Field Hearing--Burlington, VT) 
    Preserving an Open Internet: Rules to Promote Competition and 
    Protect Main Street Consumers (July 1, 2014)

Serial No. J-113-69 (Full Committee) S. 1696, The Women's Health 
    Protection Act: Removing Barriers to Constitutionally Protected 
    Reproductive Rights (July 15, 2014)

Serial No. J-113-70 (Crime and Terrorism) Taking Down Botnets: Public 
    and Private Efforts to Disrupt and Dismantle Cybercriminal Networks 
    (July 15, 2014)

Serial No. J-113-71 (Full Committee) VAWA Next Steps: Protecting Women 
    from Gun Violence (July 30, 2014)

Serial No. J-113-72 (Antitrust, Competition Policy and Consumer Rights) 
    Pricing Policies and Competition in the Contact Lens Industry: Is 
    What You See What You Get? (July 30, 2014)

Serial No. J-113-73 (Full Committee) Why Net Neutrality Matters: 
    Protecting Consumers and Competition Through Meaningful Open 
    Internet Rules 
    (September 17, 2014)

Serial No. J-113-74 (Full Committee) (Field Hearing--Honolulu, Hawaii) 
    Accessing Support: How the Violence Against Women Act Serves Hawaii 
    Military Families Experiencing Domestic Violence (October 16, 2014)

Serial No. J-113-75 (Full Committee) The FANS Act: Are Sports Blackouts 
    and Antitrust Exemptions Harming Fans, Consumers, and the Games 
    Themselves? (December 4, 2014)

Serial No. J-113-76 (Crime and Terrorism) Campus Sexual Assault: the 
    Roles and Responsibilities of Law Enforcement (December 9, 2014)

Serial No. J-113-77 (The Constitution, Civil Rights and Human Rights) 
    The State of Civil and Human Rights in the United States (December 
    9, 2014)

Serial No. J-113-78 (Full Committee) Keeping Families Together: The 
    President's Executive Action on Immigration and the Need to Pass 
    Comprehensive Reform (December 10, 2014)

                             SENATE REPORTS

113-6 (March 21, 2013) Report on the Activities of the Committee on the 
    Judiciary, United States Senate, During the 112th Congress

113-9 (April 5, 2013) S. 54--Stop Illegal Trafficking in Firearms Act 
    of 2013

113-34 (May 16, 2013) S. 607--Electronic Communications Privacy Act 
    Amendments Act of 2013

113-40 (June 7, 2013) S. 744--Border Security, Economic Opportunity, 
    and Immigration Modernization Act

113-118 (November 6, 2013) S. 987--The Free Flow of Information Act of 
    2013

113-212 (July 17, 2014) S. 517--Unlocking Consumer Choice and Wireless 
    Competition Act

113-223 (July 30, 2014) S.J. Res. 19--Proposing an Amendment to the 
    Constitution of the United States Relating to Contributions and 
    Expenditures Intended to Affect Elections.

113-287 (December 8, 2014) S. 2520--FOIA Improvement Act of 2014

    SUMMARY OF ACTIVITIES OF THE COMMITTEE DURING THE 113TH CONGRESS

                              I. OVERVIEW

    During the 113th Congress, the full Senate Judiciary 
Committee and its seven subcommittees met on 72 occasions for 
legislative and oversight hearings, and met on 36 occasions for 
hearings on nominations. The full Committee met in executive 
session on 51 occasions. The Subcommittee on the Constitution, 
Civil Rights and Human Rights, met in executive session on 2 
occasions.
    Three hundred thirty (330) Senate and House bills and 101 
Senate resolutions, concurrent resolutions, and joint 
resolutions were referred to the Committee. The Committee 
reported to the Senate 25 of the Senate and House bills and 
resolutions. The Senate passed 16 Senate and House bills that 
were referred to the Committee. Of those 16 bills, 11 became 
Public Law. Further, the Senate agreed to 1 concurrent 
resolution and 45 Senate resolutions that were referred to the 
Committee.
    Two hundred sixty-three (263) judicial and executive 
nominations were referred to the Committee. Of those 263 
nominations, 199 were unique nominations and 66 were nominees 
renominated in 2014 pursuant to Senate rules. The Senate 
confirmed 167 nominees. The Senate also confirmed 2 nominations 
placed on the Senate Executive Calendar in the Privileged 
Nomination section with nominee information requested by the 
Committee.

                            II. PUBLIC LAWS

    Eleven (11) bills referred to the Committee on the 
Judiciary, during the 113th Congress, became Public Law:

Public Law 113-74 (S. 1614), January 16, 2014--Accuracy for Adoptees 
    Act

Public Law 113-100 (S. 2195), April 18, 2014--To deny admission to the 
    United States to any representative to the United Nations who has 
    been found to have been engaged in espionage activities or a 
    terrorist activity against the United States and poses a threat to 
    United States national security interests.

Public Law 113-104 (H.R. 3627), May 20, 2014--Kilah Davenport Child 
    Protection Act of 2013

Public Law 113-144 (S. 517), August 1, 2014--Unlocking Consumer Choice 
    and Wireless Competition Act

Public Law 113-163 (S. 1799) August 8, 2014--Victims of Child Abuse Act 
    Reauthorization Act of 2013

Public Law 113-200 (H.R. 5728) December 4, 2014--STELA Reauthorization 
    Act of 2014 (While H.R. 5728 did not pass through the Committee, it 
    included language of S. 2454 which passed through the Committee and 
    was reported to the full Senate on June 26, 2014.)

Public Law 113-227 (H.R. 5108) December 16, 2014--To establish the Law 
    School Clinic Certification Program of the United States Patent and 
    Trademark Office, and for other purposes.

Public Law 113-237 (H.R. 1067) December 18, 2014--To make revisions in 
    title 36, United States Code, as necessary to keep the title 
    current and make technical corrections and improvements.

Public Law 113-242 (H.R. 1447) December 18, 2014--Death in Custody 
    Reporting Act of 2013

Public Law 113-260 (H.R. 4771) December 18, 2014--Designer Anabolic 
    Steroid Control Act of 2014

Public Law 113-287 (H.R. 1068) December 19, 2014--To enact title 54, 
    United States Code, ``National Park Service and Related Programs'', 
    as positive law.

 III. BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS IN ORDER OF DATE REPORTED BY THE COMMITTEE

S. Res. 46--Authorizing expenditures by the Committee on the Judiciary 
    (February 26, 2013)

S. 54--Stop Illegal Trafficking in Firearms Act of 2013 (March 11, 
    2013), accompanied by S. Rpt. 113-9

S. 146--School and Campus Safety Enhancements Act of 2013 (March 12, 
    2013)

S. 374--Fix Gun Checks Act of 2013 (March 12, 2013)

S. 150--Assault Weapons Ban of 2013 (March 14, 2013)

S. Res. 92--Authorizing expenditures by the Committee on the Judiciary 
    (April 5, 2013)

S. 607--Electronic Communications Privacy Act Amendments Act of 2013 
    (April 25, 2013), accompanied by S. Rpt. 113-34

S. 744--Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration 
    Modernization Act (May 28, 2013), accompanied by S. Rpt. 113-40

S. 394--Metal Theft Prevention Act of 2013 (June 17, 2013)

S. 162--Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Act of 2013 (June 20, 
    2013)

S. 517--Unlocking Consumer Choice and Wireless Competition Act (July 
    10, 2013), accompanied by S. Rpt. 113-212, became Public Law 113-
    144

S. 933--Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Program Reauthorization Act 
    of 2013 (August 1, 2013)

S. 357--National Blue Alert Act of 2013 (September 19, 2013)

S. Res. 223--Authorizing expenditures by the Committee on the Judiciary 
    (September 12, 2013)

S. 42--Criminal Antitrust Anti-Retaliation Act of 2013 (October 31, 
    2013)

S. 987--Free Flow of Information Act of 2013 (November 6, 2013), 
    accompanied by S. Rpt. 113-118

S. 822--Justice for All Reauthorization Act of 2013 (November 7, 2013)

S. 975--Court-Appointed Guardian Accountability and Senior Protection 
    Act (December 19, 2013)

S. 149--STOP Identity Theft Act of 2013 (March 6, 2014)

S. 1410--Smarter Sentencing Act of 2014 (March 11, 2014)

S. 1675--Recidivism Reduction and Public Safety Act of 2014 (March 11, 
    2014)

S. 1799--Victims of Child Abuse Act Reauthorization Act of 2013 (June 
    12, 2014), became Public Law 113-163

S. 2454--Satellite Television Access Reauthorization Act of 2014 (June 
    26, 2014)

S.J. Res. 19--Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United 
    States relating to contributions and expenditures intended to 
    affect elections (July 7, 2014), accompanied by S. Rpt. 113-223

S. 1535--Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act (September 15, 2014)

S. 1690--Second Chance Reauthorization Act of 2013 (October 1, 2014)

S. 2646--Runaway and Homeless Youth and Trafficking Prevention Act 
    (October 1, 2014)

S. 2520--FOIA Improvement Act of 2014 (November 20, 2014), accompanied 
    by 
    S. Rpt. 113-287

H.R. 1447--Death in Custody Reporting Act of 2013 (November 20, 2014), 
    became Public Law 113-242

                 IV. BUSINESS MEETINGS OF THE COMMITTEE

January 31, 2013--The Committee ordered favorably reported its rules of 
    procedure for the 113th Congress and announced the following 
    subcommittee assignments:

    Subcommittee on Antitrust, Competition Policy and Consumer Rights: 
            Senators Klobuchar (Chair), Schumer, Franken, Coons, 
            Blumenthal, Lee, Graham, Grassley, and Flake.
    Subcommittee on Bankruptcy and the Courts: Senators Coons (Chair), 
            Durbin, Whitehouse, Klobuchar, Franken, Sessions, Grassley, 
            Flake, and Cruz.
    Subcommittee on The Constitution, Civil Rights and Human Rights: 
            Senators Durbin (Chair), Franken, Coons, Blumenthal, 
            Hirono, Cruz, Graham, Cornyn, and Hatch.
    Subcommittee on Crime and Terrorism: Senators Whitehouse (Chair), 
            Feinstein, Schumer, Durbin, Klobuchar, Graham, Cruz, 
            Sessions, and Lee.
    Subcommittee on Immigration, Refugees and Border Security: Senators 
            Schumer (Chair), Leahy, Feinstein, Durbin, Klobuchar, 
            Blumenthal, Hirono, Cornyn, Grassley, Hatch, Sessions, 
            Flake, and Cruz.
    Subcommittee on Oversight, Federal Rights and Agency Action: 
            Senators Blumenthal (Chair through March 27, 2014), Hirono 
            (Chair after March 27, 2014), Leahy, Klobuchar, Hatch, and 
            Flake.
    Subcommittee on Privacy, Technology and the Law: Senators Franken 
            (Chair), Feinstein, Schumer, Whitehouse, Coons, Hirono, 
            Flake, Hatch, Lee, Cornyn, and Graham.

  The Committee began consideration of the following nominations:

    Robert E. Bacharach, of Oklahoma, to be U.S. Circuit Judge for the 
            Tenth Circuit.
    William J. Kayatta, Jr., of Maine, to be U.S. Circuit Judge for the 
            First Circuit.
    Richard Gary Taranto, of Maryland, to be U.S. Circuit Judge for the 
            Federal Circuit.

February 7, 2013--The Committee ordered favorably reported the 
    following nominations:

    Robert E. Bacharach, of Oklahoma, to be U.S. Circuit Judge for the 
            Tenth Circuit.
    William J. Kayatta, Jr., of Maine, to be U.S. Circuit Judge for the 
            First Circuit.
    Richard Gary Taranto, of Maryland, to be U.S. Circuit Judge for the 
            Federal Circuit.

  The Committee began consideration of the following nominations:

    Caitlin Joan Halligan, of New York, to be U.S. Circuit Judge for 
            the District of Columbia Circuit.
    Patty Shwartz, of New Jersey, to be U.S. Circuit Judge for the 
            Third Circuit.
    Pamela Ki Mai Chen, to be U.S. District Judge for the Eastern 
            District of New York.
    Katherine Polk Failla, to be U.S. District Judge for the Southern 
            District of New York.
    Andrew Patrick Gordon, to be U.S. District Judge for the District 
            of Nevada.
    Ketanji Brown Jackson, of Maryland, to be U.S. District Judge for 
            the District of Columbia.
    Raymond P. Moore, to be U.S. District Judge for the District of 
            Colorado.
    Troy L. Nunley, to be U.S. District Judge for the Eastern District 
            of California.
    Beverly Reid O'Connell, to be U.S. District Judge for the Central 
            District of California.
    Analisa Torres, to be U.S. District Judge for the Southern District 
            of New York.
    Derrick Kahala Watson, to be U.S. District Judge for the District 
            of Hawaii.

February 14, 2013--The Committee ordered favorably reported the 
    following nominations:

    Caitlin Joan Halligan, of New York, to be U.S. Circuit Judge for 
            the District of Columbia Circuit.
    Patty Shwartz, of New Jersey, to be U.S. Circuit Judge for the 
            Third Circuit.
    Pamela Ki Mai Chen, to be U.S. District Judge for the Eastern 
            District of New York.
    Katherine Polk Failla, to be U.S. District Judge for the Southern 
            District of New York.
    Analisa Torres, to be U.S. District Judge for the Southern District 
            of New York.
    Andrew Patrick Gordon, to be U.S. District Judge for the District 
            of Nevada.
    Ketanji Brown Jackson, of Maryland, to be U.S. District Judge for 
            the District of Columbia.
    Raymond P. Moore, to be U.S. District Judge for the District of 
            Colorado.
    Troy L. Nunley, to be U.S. District Judge for the Eastern District 
            of California.
    Beverly Reid O'Connell, to be U.S. District Judge for the Central 
            District of California.
    Derrick Kahala Watson, to be U.S. District Judge for the District 
            of Hawaii.
    Mark A. Barnett, of Virginia, to be a Judge of the U.S. Court of 
            International Trade.
    Claire R. Kelly, of New York, to be a Judge of the U.S. Court of 
            International Trade.

  The Committee began consideration of the following nominations:

    David Medine, of Maryland, to be Chairman and Member of the Privacy 
            and Civil Liberties Oversight Board.
    Shelly Deckert Dick, to be U.S. District Judge for the Middle 
            District of Louisiana.
    William H. Orrick, III, of the District of Columbia, to be U.S. 
            District Judge for the Northern District of California.
    Nelson Stephen Roman, to be U.S. District Judge for the Southern 
            District of New York.

February 26, 2013--The Committee ordered favorably reported the 
    following original resolution S. Res. 46, authorizing expenditures 
    by the committee during the 113th Congress.

February 28, 2013--The Committee began consideration of the following 
    bills:

    S. 150--To regulate assault weapons, to ensure that the right to 
            keep and bear arms is not unlimited.
    S. 54--To increase public safety by punishing and deterring 
            firearms trafficking.
    S. 374--To ensure that all individuals who should be prohibited 
            from buying a firearm are listed in the national instance 
            criminal background check system and require a background 
            check for every firearm sale.

  The Committee ordered favorably reported the following nominations:

    David Medine, of Maryland, to be Chairman and Member of the Privacy 
            and Civil Liberties Oversight Board.
    Shelly Deckert Dick, to be U.S. District Judge for the Middle 
            District of Louisiana.
    William H. Orrick, III, of the District of Columbia, to be U.S. 
            District Judge for the Northern District of California.
    Nelson Stephen Roman, to be U.S. District Judge for the Southern 
            District of New York.

  The Committee began consideration of the following nominations:

    Sheri Polster Chappell, to be U.S. District Judge for the Middle 
            District of Florida.
    Kenneth John Gonzales, to be U.S. District Judge of New Mexico.
    Michael J. McShane, to be U.S. District Judge for the District of 
            Oregon.
    Nitza I. Quinnones Alejandro, to be a U.S. District Judge for the 
            Eastern District of Pennsylvania.
    Luis Felipe Restrepo, to be a U.S. District Judge for the Eastern 
            District of Pennsylvania.
    Jeffrey L. Schmehl, to be a U.S. District Judge for the Eastern 
            District of Pennsylvania.

March 7, 2013--The Committee ordered favorably reported S. 54, to 
    increase public safety by punishing and deterring firearms 
    trafficking.

      The Committee considered the following amendments to the bill:

      Substitute Amendment HEN13250 (Leahy) Adopted by unanimous 
            consent.
      Amendment ALB13193 (Grassley) Adopted by unanimous consent.

  The Committee continued consideration of the following bills:

    S. 150--To regulate assault weapons, to ensure that the right to 
            keep and bear arms is not unlimited.

      The Committee considered the following amendments to the bill:

      Amendment ALB13141 (Grassley) Ordered reported by voice vote.
      Second Degree Amendment ALB13196 (Coons) Adopted by unanimous 
            consent.
      Amendment ALB13190 (Grassley) Failed by roll call vote, 9-9.
      Amendment OLL13115 (Cornyn) Failed by roll call vote, 9-9.
    S. 374--To ensure that all individuals who should be prohibited 
            from buying a firearm are listed in the national instance 
            criminal background check system and require a background 
            check for every firearm sale.

  The Committee began consideration of S. 146, to enhance the safety of 
        America's schools.

  The Committee ordered favorably reported the following nominations:

    Sheri Polster Chappell, to be U.S. District Judge for the Middle 
            District of Florida.
    Michael J. McShane, to be U.S. District Judge for the District of 
            Oregon.
    Nitza I. Quinnones Alejandro, to be a U.S. District Judge for the 
            Eastern District of Pennsylvania.
    Luis Felipe Restrepo, to be a U.S. District Judge for the Eastern 
            District of Pennsylvania.
    Jeffrey L. Schmehl, to be a U.S. District Judge for the Eastern 
            District of Pennsylvania.

  The Committee continued consideration of the nomination of Kenneth 
        John Gonzales, to be U.S. District Judge of New Mexico.

March 12, 2013--The Committee ordered favorably reported the following 
    bills:

    S. 146--To enhance the safety of America's schools.

      The Committee considered the following amendments to the bill:

      Amendment OLL13111 (Leahy) Adopted by unanimous consent.
      Amendment OLL13112 (Grassley) Withdrawn.

    S. 374--To ensure that all individuals who should be prohibited 
            from buying a firearm are listed in the national instance 
            criminal background check system and require a background 
            check for every firearm sale.

      The Committee considered the following amendment to the bill:

      Amendment ALB13180 (Schumer) Adopted by unanimous consent.

  The Committee continued consideration of S. 150, to regulate assault 
        weapons, to ensure that the right to keep and bear arms is not 
        unlimited.

March 14, 2013--The Committee ordered favorably reported S. 150, to 
    regulate assault weapons, to ensure that the right to keep and bear 
    arms is not unlimited.

  The Committee considered the following amendments to the bill:

    Amendment ALB13181 (Cornyn) Failed by roll call vote, 8-10.
    Amendment OLL13116 (Cornyn) Failed by roll call vote, 8-10.
    Amendment OLL13117 (Cornyn) Failed by roll call vote, 8-10.
    Amendment OLL13118 (Cornyn) Failed by roll call vote, 8-10.

  The Committee continued consideration of the nomination of Kenneth 
        John Gonzales, to be U.S. District Judge of New Mexico.

  The Committee began consideration of the nomination of Jane Kelly, of 
        Iowa, to be U.S. Circuit Judge for the Eighth Circuit.

March 22, 2013--The Committee ordered favorably reported the nomination 
    of Jane Kelly, of Iowa, to be U.S. Circuit Judge for the Eighth 
    Circuit.

  The Committee continued consideration of the nomination of Kenneth 
        John Gonzales, to be U.S. District Judge of New Mexico.

April 11, 2013--The Committee ordered favorably reported the nomination 
    of Kenneth John Gonzales, to be U.S. District Judge for the 
    District of New Mexico.

  The Committee began consideration of the following nominations:

    Gregory Alan Phillips, of Wyoming, to be U.S. Circuit Judge for the 
            Tenth Circuit.
    Karol Virginia Mason, of Georgia, to be an Assistant Attorney 
            General, Department of Justice.

April 18, 2013--The Committee ordered favorably reported the following 
    nominations:

    Gregory Alan Phillips, of Wyoming, to be U.S. Circuit Judge for the 
            Tenth Circuit.
    Karol Virginia Mason, of Georgia, to be an Assistant Attorney 
            General, Department of Justice.

April 25, 2013--The Committee ordered favorably reported S. 607, to 
    improve the provisions relating to the privacy of electronic 
    communications.

  The Committee considered the following amendments to the bill:

    Amendment HEN13490 (Leahy) Adopted By unanimous consent.
    Amendment HEN13521 (Grassley) Ordered reported by voice vote.

  The Committee began consideration of S. 744, to provide for 
        comprehensive immigration reform.

May 9, 2013--The Committee continued consideration of S. 744, to 
    provide for comprehensive immigration reform.

  The Committee considered the following amendments to the bill:

    Sponsors' Amendment (MDM13313) Ordered reported by roll call vote, 
            14-4.
    Amendment EAS13369 (Leahy) Ordered reported by voice vote.
    Amendment HEY13238 (Grassley) Ordered reported by voice vote.
    Amendment ARM13617 (Grassley) Ordered reported by voice vote.
    Amendment MDM13430 (Sessions) Ordered reported by voice vote.
    Amendment ALB13436 (Cornyn) Ordered reported by voice vote.
    Amendment MDM13451 (Flake) Ordered reported by voice vote.
    Amendment MDM13456 (Flake) Ordered reported by voice vote.
    Amendment MDM13537 (Feinstein) Ordered reported by voice vote.
    Amendment MDM13459 (Feinstein) Ordered reported by voice vote.
    Amendment MDM13520 (Feinstein) Ordered reported by voice vote.
    Amendment ARM13613 (Hirono) Ordered reported as amended by voice 
            vote.
    Amendment EAS13439 (Grassley) Failed by roll call vote, 6-12.
    Amendment EAS13444 (Schumer) Ordered reported by roll call vote, 
            14-4.
    Amendment MDM13493 (Lee) Failed by roll call vote, 6-12.
    Amendment HEY13237 (Grassley) Ordered reported by voice vote.
    Amendment DAV13369 (Grassley) Ordered reported by voice vote.
    Amendment MDM13538 (Feinstein) Ordered reported by voice vote.
    Amendment MDM13365 (Sessions) Failed by roll call vote, 7-11.
    Amendment DAV13376 (Blumenthal) as modified by Substitute Amendment 
            EAS13525 (Blumenthal) Ordered reported by voice vote.
    Amendment MDM13528 (Cruz) Failed by roll call vote, 5-13.
    Amendment EAS13376 (Hirono) Ordered reported as amended by roll 
            call vote, 10-8.
    Amendment MDM13366 (Sessions) Withdrawn.
    Amendment EAS13297 (Feinstein) Ordered reported by roll call vote, 
            10-8.
    Amendment MDM1349 (Feinstein) Adopted.
    Amendment EAS13416 (Leahy) as modified by Substitute Amendment 
            EAS13457 (Leahy) Ordered reported by voice vote.
    Amendment MDM13544 (Sessions) Failed by roll call vote 6-12.
    Amendment ARM13593 (Cornyn) Failed by roll call vote, 6-12.
    Amendment HEN13550 (Feinstein) as modified by Second Degree 
            Amendment HEN13558 (Grassley) Ordered reported by voice 
            vote.
    Amendment MDM13441 (Sessions) Failed by roll call vote, 6-12.
    Amendment MDM13521 (Cornyn) Withdrawn.

  The Committee began consideration of the following nominations:

    Srikanth Srinivasan, of Virginia, to be U.S. Circuit Judge for the 
            District of Columbia Circuit.
    Raymond T. Chen, of Maryland, to be U.S. Circuit Judge for the 
            Federal Circuit.
    Jennifer A. Dorsey, to be U.S. District Judge for the District of 
            Nevada.

May 14, 2013--The Committee continued consideration of S. 744, to 
    provide for comprehensive immigration reform.

  The Committee considered the following amendments to the bill:

    Amendment ARM13559 (Feinstein) as modified by Substitute Amendment 
            MDM13596 (Feinstein) Ordered reported by voice vote.
    Amendment MDM13605 (Coons) as modified by Substitute Amendment 
            MDM13590 (Coons) Ordered reported by voice vote.
    Amendment EAS13442 (Schumer) Ordered reported by voice vote.
    Amendment MDM13410 (Sessions) Failed by roll call vote, 6-12.
    Amendment MDM13379 (Lee) Withdrawn.
    Amendment MDM13380 (Lee) Withdrawn.
    Amendment MDM13381 (Lee) Withdrawn.
    Amendment EAS13466 (Sessions) Failed by roll call vote, 1-17.
    Amendment DAV13388 (Whitehouse) as modified by Second Degree 
            Amendment DAV13418 (Whitehouse) Ordered reported by voice 
            vote.
    Amendment ARM13542 (Grassley) Ordered reported by voice vote.
    Amendment MDM13519 (Hatch) as modified by Second Degree Amendment 
            EAS13559 (Schumer) Ordered reported by voice vote.
    Amendment ARM13467 (Grassley) Failed by roll call vote, 2-15-1.
    Amendment MDM13527 (Cruz) Failed by roll call vote, 4-14.
    Amendment ARM13461 (Grassley) Failed by roll call vote, 2-15-1.
    Amendment ARM13464 (Grassley) Failed by roll call vote, 2-15-1.
    Amendment ARM13458 (Grassley) Failed by roll call vote, 9-9.
    Amendment EAS13447 (Schumer) Ordered reported by voice vote.
    Amendment MDM13420 (Grassley) Failed by voice vote.
    Amendment EAS13420 (Klobuchar) Ordered reported by voice vote.
    Amendment EAS13330 (Sessions) as modified by Second Degree 
            Amendment EAS13563 (Schumer) Ordered Reported by roll call 
            vote, 10-8.
    Amendment MDM13545 (Blumenthal) Withdrawn.
    Amendment ERN13168 (Hirono) Ordered reported by voice vote.
    Amendment ARM13558 (Grassley) as modified by Second Degree 
            Amendment MDM13605 (Schumer) Ordered reported by voice 
            vote.
    Amendment EAS13419 (Schumer) as modified by Second Degree Amendment 
            EAS13536 (Schumer) Ordered reported by voice vote.
    Amendment MRW13303 (Sessions) Failed by roll call vote, 6-12.
    Amendment EAS13431 (Klobuchar) Ordered reported by voice vote.
    Amendment HEY13248 (Grassley) Ordered reported by voice vote.
    Amendment EAS13233 (Hirono) as modified by Second Degree Amendment 
            EAS13539 (Hirono) Ordered reported by voice vote.
    Amendment ARM13484 (Grassley) Failed by roll call vote, 9-9.

  The Committee continued consideration of the following nominations:

    Srikanth Srinivasan, of Virginia, to be U.S. Circuit Judge for the 
            District of Columbia Circuit.
    Raymond T. Chen, fof Maryland, to be U.S. Circuit Judge for the 
            Federal Circuit.
    Jennifer A. Dorsey, to be U.S. District Judge for the District of 
            Nevada.

May 16, 2013--The Committee continued consideration of S. 744, to 
    provide for comprehensive immigration reform.

  The Committee considered the following amendments to the bill:

    Amendment ARM13402 (Hirono) Ordered Reported by roll call vote, 14-
            4.
    Amendment ARM13476 (Grassley) Withdrawn.
    Amendment MRW13335 (Leahy) Ordered reported by voice vote.
    Amendment EAS13386 (Grassley) Withdrawn.
    Amendment EAS12443 (Schumer) as modified by Second Degree Amendment 
            EAS13560 (Schumer) Ordered reported by voice vote.
    Amendment MDM13522 (Cornyn) Withdrawn.
    Amendment AYO13346 (Whitehouse) as modified by Second Degree 
            Amendment AYO13360 (Whitehouse) Ordered reported by voice 
            vote.
    Amendment MDM13343 (Lee) Withdrawn.
    Amendment EAS13425 (Lee) Withdrawn.
    Amendment ARM13598 (Franken) as modified by Second Degree Amendment 
            EAS13579 (Franken) Ordered reported by voice vote.
    Amendment MDM13354 (Grassley) Ordered reported as amended by voice 
            vote.
    Amendment EAS13421 (Coons) Ordered reported by voice vote.
    Amendment MDM13360 (Grassley) Ordered reported by voice vote.
    Amendment MDM13352 (Grassley) Failed by roll call vote, 5-13.
    Amendment ARM13606 (Franken) as modified by Second Degree Amendment 
            MDM13609 (Franken) Ordered reported by voice vote.
    Amendment MDM13357 (Grassley) Failed by roll call vote, 5-13.
    Amendment EAS13448 (Blumenthal) Ordered reported by voice vote.
    Amendment ARM13492 (Lee) Failed by roll call vote, 6-12.
    Amendment BAG13308 (Whitehouse) Withdrawn.
    Amendment ARM13474 (Grassley) Failed by roll call vote, 8-10.
    Amendment MDM13358 (Grassley) Ordered reported by voice vote.

  The Committee ordered favorably reported the following nominations:

    Srikanth Srinivasan, of Virginia, to be U.S. Circuit Judge for the 
            District of Columbia Circuit.
    Raymond T. Chen, of Maryland, to be U.S. Circuit Judge for the 
            Federal Circuit.
    Jennifer A. Dorsey, to be U.S. District Judge for the District of 
            Nevada.

May 20, 2013--The Committee continued consideration of S. 744, to 
    provide for comprehensive immigration reform.

  The Committee considered the following amendments to the bill:

    Amendment MRW13332 (Leahy) Ordered reported by voice vote.
    Amendment MDM13393 (Hatch) Ordered reported by voice vote.
    Amendment MDM13397 (Feinstein) Ordered reported by voice vote.
    Amendment DAV13390 (Graham) as modified by Second Degree Amendment 
            MDM13652 (Graham) Ordered reported by voice vote.
    Amendment JEN13517 (Klobuchar) Ordered reported by voice vote.
    Amendment OTT13223 (Sessions) Failed by roll call vote, 8-10.
    Amendment ARM13600 (Franken) as modified by Second Degree Amendment 
            MDM13607 (Franken) Ordered reported by voice vote.
    Amendment DAV13389 (Graham) as modified by Second Degree Amendment 
            MDM13651 (Graham) Ordered reported by voice vote.
    Amendment DAV13374 (Coons) Ordered reported by voice vote.
    Amendment MDM13437 (Hatch) as modified by Second Degree Amendment 
            MDM1364 (Schumer) Ordered reported by roll call vote, 13-5.
    Amendment MDM13398 (Feinstein) Ordered reported by voice vote.
    Amendment DAV13356 (Coons) Ordered reported by voice vote.
    Amendment EAS13415 (Grassley) Failed by voice vote.
    Amendment MDM13414 (Grassley) Failed by voice vote.
    Amendment MDM13339 (Feinstein) as modified by Second Degree 
            Amendment MDM13664 (Feinstein) Ordered reported by voice 
            vote.
    Amendment ARM13616 (Grassley) Failed by roll call vote, 8-10.
    Amendment ALB13431 (Whitehouse) Withdrawn.
    Amendment EAS13357 (Sessions) as modified by Second Degree 
            Amendment EAS13558 (Sessions) Withdrawn.
    Amendment ARM13584 (Franken) Ordered reported by roll call vote, 
            18-0.
    Amendment ARM13486 (Lee) as modified by Second Degree Amendment 
            MDM13634 (Lee) Ordered reported by voice vote.
    Amendment MRW13307 (Coons) as modified by Second Degree Amendment 
            MDM13663 (Coons) Ordered reported by voice vote.
    Amendment MRW13334 (Grassley) Failed by roll call vote, 8-10.
    Amendment MDM13517 (Blumenthal) Ordered reported by voice vote.
    Amendment MRW13340 (Sessions) as modified by Second Degree 
            Amendment MDM13653 (Sessions) Failed by voice vote.
    Amendment ARM13532 (Coons) Ordered reported by voice vote.
    Amendment EAS13515 (Lee) Ordered reported by voice vote.
    Amendment ARM13595 (Blumenthal) as modified by Substitute Amendment 
            EAS13618 (Blumenthal) Ordered reported by voice vote.
    Amendment EAS13355 (Grassley) Failed by voice vote.
    Amendment ARM13597 (Blumenthal) Ordered reported by voice vote.
    Amendment EAS13337 (Sessions) Failed by roll call vote, 9-9.
    Amendment ARM13608 (Blumenthal) as modified by Second Degree 
            Amendment EAS13613 (Blumenthal) Ordered reported by voice 
            vote.
    Amendment MDM13383 (Hatch) Ordered reported by voice vote.
    Amendment ALB13433 (Blumenthal) Withdrawn.
    Amendment MDM13332 (Sessions) as modified by Second Degree 
            Amendment MDM13632 (Sessions) Failed by voice vote.
    Amendment MDM13422 (Hirono) as modified by Second Degree Amendment 
            MDM13667 (Hirono) Ordered reported by voice vote.
    Amendment MDM13530 (Grassley) as modified by a Second Degree 
            Amendment MDM13657 (Schumer) Ordered reported as amended by 
            roll call vote, 17-1.
    Amendment ARM13753 (Blumenthal) as modified by Second Degree 
            Amendment MDM13655 (Blumenthal) Ordered reported by voice 
            vote.
    Amendment ARM13551 (Grassley) Failed by roll call vote, 6-12.
    Amendment ARM13551 (Grassley) Failed by roll call vote, 9-9.
    Amendment DAV13371 (Coons) as modified by Second Degree Amendment 
            EAS13594 (Coons) Ordered reported by voice vote.
    Amendment ARM13536 (Grassley) Failed by roll call vote, 6-12.
    Amendment MDM13543 (Blumenthal) Ordered reported by voice vote.
    Amendment DAV13381 (Graham) as modified by Second Degree Amendment 
            MDM13668 (Graham) Ordered reported by voice vote.
    Amendment BOM13213 (Hirono) as modified by Second Degree Amendment 
            MDM13659 (Hirono) Ordered reported by voice vote.
    Amendment MRW13311 (Sessions) Failed by roll call vote, 6-12.
    Amendment ERN13170 (Hirono) Withdrawn.
    Amendment ERN13174 (Hirono) Withdrawn.
    Amendment MDM13315 (Cornyn) Failed by roll call vote, 8-10.
    Amendment ARM13554 (Hirono) Ordered reported by voice vote.
    Amendment ARM13537 (Grassley) Failed by roll call vote, 8-10.

May 21, 2013--The Committee ordered favorably reported S. 744, to 
    provide for comprehensive immigration reform.

  The Committee considered the following amendments to the bill:

    Amendment MDM13448 (Blumenthal) Withdrawn.
    Amendment MDM13331 (Sessions) Failed by roll call vote, 8-10.
    Amendment MDM13523 (Hirono) as modified by Second Degree Amendment 
            MDM13671 (Hirono) Ordered reported by voice vote.
    Amendment EAS13399 (Grassley) Failed by roll call vote, 6-12.
    Amendment MDM13498 (Feinstein) as modified by Second Degree 
            Amendment MDM13689 (Feinstein) Ordered reported by voice 
            vote.
    Amendment ALB13424 (Cornyn) as modified by Second Degree Amendment 
            ALB13471 (Cornyn) Ordered reported by voice vote.
    Amendment MDM13500 (Cornyn) Failed by roll call vote, 9-9.
    Amendment ARM13485 (Lee) Failed by voice vote.
    Amendment MDM13342 (Lee) Failed by voice vote.
    Amendment MDM13378 (Lee) Failed by voice vote.
    Amendment DAV13373 (Cruz) as modified by Second Degree Amendment 
            MDM13677 (Cruz) Failed by roll call vote, 5-13.
    Amendment DAV13378 (Cruz) Failed by roll call vote, 6-12.
    Amendment MDM13529 (Flake) Ordered reported by voice vote.
    Amendment MDM13454 (Flake) as modified by Second Degree Amendments 
            EAS13631 (Schumer) and MDM13649 (Flake) Ordered reported by 
            voice vote.
    Amendment MDM13513 (Hatch) as modified by a Second Degree Amendment 
            MDM13698 (Hatch/Schumer) Ordered reported by voice vote.
      Second Degree Amendment MDM13687 (Grassley) Failed by roll call 
            vote, 2-15.
      Second Degree Amendment (Grassley) Failed by roll call vote, 3-
            15.
      Second Degree Amendment MDM13684 (Grassley) Failed by roll call 
            vote, 2-16.
      Second Degree Amendment (Grassley) Failed by roll call vote, 3-
            15.
    Amendment ARM13611 (Whitehouse) Ordered reported by voice vote.
    Amendment ARM13504 (Grassley) Failed by voice vote.
    Amendment GRA13162 (Franken) Ordered reported by voice vote.
    Amendment MRW13343 (Sessions) Withdrawn.
    Amendment EAS13380 (Coons) Ordered reported by voice vote.
    Amendment MDM13316 (Cornyn) as modified by Second Degree Amendment 
            EAS13622 (Cornyn) Ordered reported by voice vote.
    Amendment EAS13437 (Hirono) Ordered reported by voice vote.
    Amendment MDM13526 (Cruz) Failed by roll call vote, 6-12.
    Amendment EAS13423 (Coons) Ordered reported by voice vote.
    Amendment ARM13529 (Grassley) Ordered reported as modified by voice 
            vote.
    Amendment ARM13626 (Hirono) Failed by roll call vote, 7-11.
    Amendment EAS13333 (Sessions) Failed by voice vote.
    Amendment MDM13540 (Hirono) Ordered reported by voice vote.
    Amendment MDM13503 (Klobuchar) as modified by Second Degree 
            Amendment MDM13702 (Klobuchar) Ordered reported by voice 
            vote.
    Amendment MDM13374 (Leahy) Withdrawn.

May 23, 2013--The Committee ordered favorably reported the following 
    nominations:

    Charles R. Breyer, of California, to be a Member of the U.S. 
            Sentencing Commission.
    Rachel Elise Barkow, of New York, to be a Member of the U.S. 
            Sentencing Commission.
    William H. Pryor, Jr., of Alabama, to be a Member of the U.S. 
            Sentencing Commission.

  The Committee began consideration of the following nominations:

    Patricia E. Campbell-Smith, of the District of Columbia, to be a 
            Judge of the U.S. Court of Federal Claims.
    Elaine D. Kaplan, of the District of Columbia, to be a Judge of the 
            U.S. Court of Federal Claims.

June 6, 2013--The Committee began consideration of S. 394, to prohibit 
    and deter the theft of metal.

  The Committee ordered favorably reported the following nominations:

    Patricia E. Campbell-Smith, of the District of Columbia, to be a 
            Judge of the U.S. Court of Federal Claims.
    Elaine D. Kaplan, of the District of Columbia, to be a Judge of the 
            U.S. Court of Federal Claims.

  The Committee began consideration of the following nominations:

    Derek Anthony West, of California, to be Associate Attorney 
            General, Department of Justice.
    Valerie E. Caproni, of the District of Columbia, to be a U.S. 
            District Judge for the Southern District of New York.
    Vernon S. Broderick, to be a U.S. District Judge for the Southern 
            District of New York.

June 13, 2013--The Committee ordered favorably reported S. 394, to 
    prohibit and deter the theft of metal.

  The Committee considered the following amendment to the bill:

    Substitute Amendment ALB13534 (Klobuchar) Adopted by unanimous 
            consent.

  The Committee began consideration of S. 162, to reauthorize and 
        improve the Mentally Ill Offender Treatment and Crime Reduction 
        Act of 2004.

  The Committee ordered favorably reported the following nominations:

    Derek Anthony West, of California, to be Associate Attorney 
            General, Department of Justice.
    Valerie E. Caproni, of the District of Columbia, to be a U.S. 
            District Judge for the Southern District of New York.
    Vernon S. Broderick, to be a U.S. District Judge for the Southern 
            District of New York.

June 20, 2013--The Committee ordered favorably reported S. 162, to 
    reauthorize and improve the Mentally Ill Offender Treatment and 
    Crime Reduction Act of 2004.

  The Committee considered the following amendment to the bill:

    Substitute Amendment OLL13340 (Franken) Adopted by unanimous 
            consent.

June 27, 2013--The Committee began consideration of the following 
    nominations:

    Byron Todd Jones, of Minnesota, to be Director, Bureau of Alcohol, 
            Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, Department of Justice.
    Stuart F. Delery, of the District of Columbia, to be an Assistant 
            Attorney General, Department of Justice.

July 11, 2013--The Committee ordered favorably reported the following 
    nominations:

    Byron Todd Jones, of Minnesota, to be Director, Bureau of Alcohol, 
            Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, Department of Justice.
    Stuart F. Delery, of the District of Columbia, to be an Assistant 
            Attorney General, Department of Justice.

  The Committee began consideration of the following nominations:

    Todd M. Hughes, of the District of Columbia, to be U.S.Circuit 
            Judge for the Federal Circuit.
    Colin Stirling Bruce, to be U.S. District Judge for the Central 
            District of Illinois.
    Sara Lee Ellis, to be U.S. District Judge for the Northern District 
            of Illinois.
    Andrea R. Wood, to be U.S. District Judge for the Northern District 
            of Illinois.
    Madeline Hughes Haikala, to be U.S. District Judge for the Northern 
            District of Alabama.

July 18, 2013--The Committee ordered favorably reported the following 
    nominations:

    Todd M. Hughes, of the District of Columbia, to be U.S. Circuit 
            Judge for the Federal Circuit.
    Colin Stirling Bruce, to be U.S. District Judge for the Central 
            District of Illinois.
    Sara Lee Ellis, to be U.S. District Judge for the Northern District 
            of Illinois.
    Andrea R. Wood, to be U.S. District Judge for the Northern District 
            of Illinois.
    Madeline Hughes Haikala, to be U.S. District Judge for the Northern 
            District of Alabama.
    James B. Comey, Jr., of Connecticut, to be Director of the Federal 
            Bureau of Investigation, Department of Justice.

July 25, 2013--The Committee began consideration of S. 987, to maintain 
    the free flow of information to the public by providing conditions 
    for the federally compelled disclosure of information by certain 
    persons connected with the news media.

  The Committee began consideration of the following nominations:

    Patricia Ann Millett, of Virginia, to be U.S. Circuit Judge for the 
            District of Columbia Circuit.
    Gregory Howard Woods, to be U.S. District Judge for the Southern 
            District of New York.
    Elizabeth A. Wolford, to be U.S. District Judge for the Western 
            District of New York.
    Debra M. Brown, to be U.S. District Judge for the Northern District 
            of Mississippi.

August 1, 2013--The Committee ordered favorably reported S. 933, to 
    amend title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 
    1968 to extend the authorization of the Bulletproof Vest 
    Partnership Grant Program through fiscal year 2018.


  The Committee continued consideration of S. 987, to maintain the free 
        flow of information to the public by providing conditions for 
        the federally compelled disclosure of information by certain 
        persons connected with the news media.

  The Committee considered the following amendment to the bill:

    Amendment ALB13660 (Schumer) Adopted by unanimous consent.

  The Committee ordered favorably reported the following nominations:

    Patricia Ann Millett, of Virginia, to be U.S. Circuit Judge for the 
            District of Columbia Circuit.
    Gregory Howard Woods, to be U.S. District Judge for the Southern 
            District of New York.
    Elizabeth A. Wolford, to be U.S. District Judge for the Western 
            District of New York.
    Debra M. Brown, to be U.S. District Judge for the Northern District 
            of Mississippi.

September 12, 2013--The Committee ordered favorably reported an 
    original resolution S. Res. 223, authorizing expenditures by the 
    Committee for the 113th Congress.

  The Committee ordered favorably reported S. 987,to maintain the free 
        flow of information to the public by providing conditions for 
        the federally compelled disclosure of information by certain 
        persons connected with the news media.

  The Committee began consideration of S. 357,to encourage, enhance, 
        and integrate Blue Alert plans throughout the United States in 
        order to disseminate information when a law enforcement officer 
        is seriously injured or killed in the line of duty.
  The Committee ordered favorably reported the nomination of Kenneth 
        Allen Polite, Jr., to be U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District 
        of Louisiana, Department of Justice.

  The Committee began consideration of the following nominations:

    Cornelia T. L. Pillard, of the District of Columbia, to be U.S. 
            Circuit Judge for the District of Columbia.
    Landya B. McCafferty, to be U.S. District Judge for the District of 
            New Hampshire.
    Brian Morris, to be U.S. District Judge for the District of 
            Montana.
    Susan P. Watters, to be U.S. District Judge for the District of 
            Montana.
    Jeffrey Alker Meyer, to be U.S. District Judge for the District of 
            Connecticut.

September 19, 2013--The Committee ordered favorably reported S. 357,to 
    encourage, enhance, and integrate Blue Alert plans throughout the 
    United States in order to disseminate information when a law 
    enforcement officer is seriously injured or killed in the line of 
    duty.

  The Committee ordered favorably reported the following nominations:

    Cornelia T. L. Pillard, of the District of Columbia, to be U.S. 
            Circuit Judge for the District of Columbia.
    Landya B. McCafferty, to be U.S. District Judge for the District of 
            New Hampshire.
    Brian Morris, to be U.S. District Judge for the District of 
            Montana.
    Susan P. Watters, to be U.S. District Judge for the District of 
            Montana.
    Jeffrey Alker Meyer, to be U.S. District Judge for the District of 
            Connecticut.

September 26, 2013--The Committee began consideration of the following 
    bills:

    S. 822--To protect crime victims' rights. to eliminate the 
            substantial backlog of DNA samples collected from crime 
            scenes and convicted offenders, to improve ad expand the 
            DNA testing capacity of Federal, State, and local crime 
            laboratories, to increase research and development of new 
            DNA testing technologies, to develop new training programs 
            regarding the collection and use of DNA evidence, to 
            provide post conviction testing of DNA evidence to 
            exonerate the innocent, to improve the performance of 
            counsel in State capital cases.
    S. 42--To provide anti-retaliation protections for antitrust 
            whistleblowers.

  The Committee ordered favorably reported the following nominations:

    Patricia M. Wald, of the District of Columbia, to be a Member of 
            the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board.
    Zachary Thomas Fardon, to be U.S. Attorney for the Northern 
            District of Illinois, Department of Justice.

  The Committee began consideration of the following nominations:

    Robert Leon Wilkins, of the District of Columbia, to be U.S. 
            Circuit Judge for the District of Columbia Circuit.
    Brian J. Davis, to be U.S. District Judge for the Middle District 
            of Florida.
    Timothy L. Brooks, to be U.S. District Judge for the Western 
            District of Arkansas.
    James Donato, to be U.S. District Judge for the Northern District 
            of California.
    Beth Labson Freeman, to be U.S. District Judge for the Northern 
            District of California.
    Pedro A. Delgado Hernandez, to be U.S. District Judge for the 
            District of Puerto Rico.

October 31, 2013--The Committee ordered favorably reported the 
    following bills:

    S. 822--To protect crime victims' rights. to eliminate the 
            substantial backlog of DNA samples collected from crime 
            scenes and convicted offenders, to improve ad expand the 
            DNA testing capacity of Federal, State, and local crime 
            laboratories, to increase research and development of new 
            DNA testing technologies, to develop new training programs 
            regarding the collection and use of DNA evidence, to 
            provide post conviction testing of DNA evidence to 
            exonerate the innocent, to improve the performance of 
            counsel in State capital cases.

      The Committee considered the following amendments to the bill:

      Amendment OLL13584 (Feinstein) Adopted by unanimous consent.
      Amendment HEN13B29 (Flake) Adopted by unanimous consent.

    S. 42--To provide anti-retaliation protections for antitrust 
            whistleblowers.

      The Committee considered the following amendment to the bill:

      Substitute Amendment OLL13576 (Leahy) Adopted by unanimous 
            consent.

  The following nominations were ordered favorably reported:

    Robert Leon Wilkins, of the District of Columbia, to be U.S. 
            Circuit Judge for the District of Columbia Circuit.
    Brian J. Davis, to be U.S. District Judge for the Middle District 
            of Florida.
    Timothy L. Brooks, to be U.S. District Judge for the Western 
            District of Arkansas.
    James Donato, to be U.S. District Judge for the Northern District 
            of California.
    Beth Labson Freeman, to be U.S. District Judge for the Northern 
            District of California.
    Pedro A. Delgado Hernandez, to be U.S. District Judge for the 
            District of Puerto Rico.

  The Committee began consideration of the following nominations:

    Carolyn B. McHugh, of Utah, to be U.S. Circuit Judge for the Tenth 
            Circuit.
    Pamela L. Reeves, to be U.S. District Judge for the Eastern 
            District of Tennessee.
    Vince Girdhari Chhabria, to be U.S. District Judge for the Northern 
            District of California.
    James Maxwell Moody, Jr., to be U.S. District Judge for the Eastern 
            District of Arkansas.

November 14, 2013--The Committee began consideration of the following 
    bills:

    S. 619--To amend title 18, United States Code, to prevent unjust 
            and irrational criminal punishments.
    S. 1410--To focus limited Federal resources on the most serious 
            offenders.
    S. 1675--To reduce recidivism and increase public safety.
    S. 975--To provide for the inclusion of court-appointed 
            guardianship improvement and oversight activities under the 
            Elder Justice Act of 2009.

  The Committee ordered favorably reported the following nominations:

    Carolyn B. McHugh, of Utah, to be U.S. Circuit Judge for the Tenth 
            Circuit.
    Pamela L. Reeves, to be U.S. District Judge for the Eastern 
            District of Tennessee.
    Vince Girdhari Chhabria, to be U.S. District Judge for the Northern 
            District of California.
    James Maxwell Moody, Jr., to be U.S. District Judge for the Eastern 
            District of Arkansas.
    Peter C. Tobin, to be U.S. Marshal for the Southern District of 
            Ohio, Department of Justice.
    Amos Rojas, Jr., to be U.S. Marshal for the Southern District of 
            Florida, Department of Justice.

  The Committee began consideration of the nomination of Peter Joseph 
        Kadzik, of New York, to be an Assistant Attorney General, 
        Department of Justice.

November 21, 2013--The Committee held an executive business meeting to 
    consider pending legislation and nominations. A quorum was not 
    present, and the Committee was not able to complete action on the 
    following pending matters.
  Legislation:
    S. 619--To amend title 18, United States Code, to prevent unjust 
            and irrational criminal punishments.
    S. 1410--To focus limited Federal resources on the most serious 
            offenders.
    S. 1675--To reduce recidivism and increase public safety.
    S. 975--To provide for the inclusion of court-appointed 
            guardianship improvement and oversight activities under the 
            Elder Justice Act of 2009.

  Nominations:
    John B. Owens, of California, to be United States Circuit Judge for 
            the Ninth Circuit.
    Michelle T. Friedland, to be United States Circuit Judge for the 
            Ninth Circuit.
    Matthew Frederick Leitman, to be United States District Judge for 
            the Eastern District of Michigan.
    Judith Ellen Levy, to be United States District Judge for the 
            Eastern District of Michigan.
    Laurie J. Michelson, to be United States District Judge for the 
            Eastern District of Michigan.
    Linda Vivienne Parker, to be United States District Judge for the 
            Eastern District of Michigan.
    Christopher Reid Cooper, to be United States District Judge for the 
            District of Columbia.
    Gerald Austin McHugh, Jr., to be United States District Judge for 
            the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.
    M. Douglas Harpool, to be United States District Judge for the 
            Eastern District of Pennsylvania.
    Edward G. Smith, to be United States District Judge for the Eastern 
            District of Michigan.
    Peter Joseph Kadzik, to be an Assistant Attorney General.
    Robert L. Hobbs, to be United States Marshal for the Eastern 
            District of Texas.
    Gary L. Blankinship, to be United States Marshal for the Southern 
            District of Texas

December 19, 2013--The Committee ordered favorably reported S. 975, to 
    provide for the inclusion of court-appointed guardianship 
    improvement and oversight activities under the Elder Justice Act of 
    2009.

  The Committee considered the following amendment to the bill:

    Amendment LYN13125 (Klobuchar) Adopted by unanimous consent.

  The Committee continued consideration of the following bills:

    S. 619--To amend title 18, United States Code, to prevent unjust 
            and irrational criminal punishments.
    S. 1410--To focus limited Federal resources on the most serious 
            offenders.
    S. 1675--To reduce recidivism and increase public safety.

  The Committee ordered favorably reported the following nominations:

    Peter Joseph Kadzik, of New York, to be an Assistant Attorney 
            General, Department of Justice.
    Robert L. Hobbs, to be U.S. Marshal for the Eastern District of 
            Texas, Department of Justice.
    Gary Blankinship, to be U.S. Marshal for the Southern District of 
            Texas, Department of Justice.

  The Committee continued consideration of the following nominations:

    John B. Owens, of California, to be United States Circuit Judge for 
            the Ninth Circuit.
    Michelle T. Friedland, to be United States Circuit Judge for the 
            Ninth Circuit.
    Matthew Frederick Leitman, to be United States District Judge for 
            the Eastern District of Michigan.
    Judith Ellen Levy, to be United States District Judge for the 
            Eastern District of Michigan.
    Laurie J. Michelson, to be United States District Judge for the 
            Eastern District of Michigan.
    Linda Vivienne Parker, to be United States District Judge for the 
            Eastern District of Michigan.
    Christopher Reid Cooper, to be United States District Judge for the 
            District of Columbia.
    Gerald Austin McHugh, Jr., to be United States District Judge for 
            the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.
    M. Douglas Harpool, to be United States District Judge for the 
            Eastern District of Pennsylvania.
    Edward G. Smith, to be United States District Judge for the Eastern 
            District of Michigan.

  The Committee began consideration of the following nominations:

    Nancy L. Moritz, of Kansas, to be United States Circuit Judge for 
            the Tenth Circuit.
    David Jeremiah Barron, of Massachusetts, to be United States 
            Circuit Judge for the First Circuit.
    Sheryl H. Lipman, to be United States District Judge for the 
            Western District of Tennessee.
    Stanley Allen Bastian, to be United States District Judge for the 
            Eastern District of Washington.
    Manish S. Shah, to be United States District Judge for the Northern 
            District of Illinois .

January 9, 2014--The Committee continued consideration of the following 
    bills:

    S. 619--To amend title 18, United States Code, to prevent unjust 
            and irrational criminal punishments.
    S. 1410--To focus limited Federal resources on the most serious 
            offenders.
    S. 1675--To reduce recidivism and increase public safety.

  The Committee ordered favorably reported the following nominations:

    Gary Blankinship, to be U.S. Marshal for the Southern District of 
            Texas, Department of Justice.
    Robert L. Hobbs, to be U.S. Marshal for the Eastern District of 
            Texas, Department of Justice.
    Amos Rojas, Jr., to be U.S. Marshal for the Southern District of 
            Florida, Department of Justice.
    Peter C. Tobin, to be U.S. Marshal for the Southern District of 
            Ohio, Department of Justice.
    Kevin W. Techau, to be U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of 
            Iowa, Department of Justice.
    Andrew Mark Luger, to be U.S. Attorney for the District of 
            Minnesota, Department of Justice.

  The Committee continued consideration of the following nominations:
    Carolyn B. McHugh, of Utah, to be United States Circuit Judge for 
            the Tenth Circuit
    Nancy L. Moritz, of Kansas, to be U.S. Circuit Judge for the Tenth 
            Circuit.
    John B. Owens, of California, be U.S. Circuit Judge for the Ninth 
            Circuit.
    Michelle T. Friedland, of California, to be U.S. Circuit Judge for 
            the Ninth Circuit.
    David Jeremiah Barron, of Massachusetts, to be U.S. Circuit Judge 
            for the First Circuit.
    Jeffrey Alker Meyer, to be U.S. District Judge for the District of 
            Connecticut.
    Timothy L. Brooks, to be U.S. District Judge for the Western 
            District of Arkansas.
    James Donato, to be U.S. District Judge for the Northern District 
            of California.
    Beth Labson Freeman, to be U.S. District Judge for the Northern 
            District of California.
    Vince Girdhari Chhabria, to be U.S. District Judge for the Northern 
            District of California.
    Pedro A. Delgado Hernandez, to be U.S. District Judge for the 
            District of Puerto Rico.
    Pamela L. Reeves, to be U.S. District Judge for the Eastern 
            District of Tennessee.
    James Maxwell Moody, Jr., to be U.S. District Judge for the Eastern 
            District of Arkansas.
    Matthew Frederick Leitman, to be U.S. District Judge for the 
            Eastern District of Michigan.
    Judith Ellen Levy, to be U.S. District Judge for the Eastern 
            District of Michigan.
    Laurie J. Michelson, to be U.S. District Judge for the Eastern 
            District of Michigan.
    Linda Vivienne Parker, to be U.S. District Judge for the Eastern 
            District of Michigan.
    Christopher Reid Cooper, to be U.S. District Judge for the District 
            of Columbia
    M. Douglas Harpool, to be U.S. District Judge for the Western 
            District of Missouri,
    Gerald Austin McHugh, Jr., to be U.S. District Judge for the 
            Eastern District of Pennsylvania.
    Edward G. Smith, to be U.S. District Judge for the Eastern District 
            of Pennsylvania.
    Sheryl H. Lipman, to be U.S. District Judge for the Western 
            District of Tennessee.
    Stanley Allen Bastian, to be U.S. District Judge for the Eastern 
            District of Washington.
    Manish S. Shah, to be U.S. District Judge for the Northern District 
            of Illinois.
    Daniel D. Crabtree, to be U.S. District Judge for the District of 
            Kansas.
    Cynthia Ann Bashant, to be U.S. District Judge for the Southern 
            District of California.
    Jon David Levy, to be U.S. District Judge for the District of 
            Maine.
    Theodore David Chuang, to be U.S. District Judge for the District 
            of Maryland.
    George Jarrod Hazel, to be U.S. District Judge for the District of 
            Maryland.
    Peter Joseph Kadzik, of New York, to be Assistant Attorney General, 
            Department of Justice.

January 16, 2014--The Committee continued consideration of the 
    following bills:

    S. 619--To amend title 18, United States Code, to prevent unjust 
            and irrational criminal punishments.
    S. 1410--To focus limited Federal resources on the most serious 
            offenders.
    S. 1675--To reduce recidivism and increase public safety.

  The Committee ordered favorably reported the following nominations:

    Carolyn B. McHugh, of Utah, be U.S. Circuit Judge for the Tenth 
            Circuit.
    Nancy L. Moritz, of Kansas, to be U.S. Circuit Judge for the Tenth 
            Circuit.
    John B. Owens, of California, be U.S. Circuit Judge for the Ninth 
            Circuit.
    Michelle T. Friedland, of California, to be U.S. Circuit Judge for 
            the Ninth Circuit.
    David Jeremiah Barron, of Massachusetts, to be U.S. Circuit Judge 
            for the First Circuit.
    Jeffrey Alker Meyer, to be U.S. District Judge for the District of 
            Connecticut.
    Timothy L. Brooks, to be U.S. District Judge for the Western 
            District of Arkansas.
    James Donato, to be U.S. District Judge for the Northern District 
            of California.
    Beth Labson Freeman, to be U.S. District Judge for the Northern 
            District of California.
    Vince Girdhari Chhabria, to be U.S. District Judge for the Northern 
            District of California.
    Pedro A. Delgado Hernandez, to be U.S. District Judge for the 
            District of Puerto Rico.
    Pamela L. Reeves, to be U.S. District Judge for the Eastern 
            District of Tennessee.
    James Maxwell Moody, Jr., to be U.S. District Judge for the Eastern 
            District of Arkansas.
    Matthew Frederick Leitman, to be U.S. District Judge for the 
            Eastern District of Michigan.
    Judith Ellen Levy, to be U.S. District Judge for the Eastern 
            District of Michigan.
    Laurie J. Michelson, to be U.S. District Judge for the Eastern 
            District of Michigan.
    Linda Vivienne Parker, to be U.S. District Judge for the Eastern 
            District of Michigan.
    Christopher Reid Cooper, to be U.S. District Judge for the District 
            of Columbia
    M. Douglas Harpool, to be U.S. District Judge for the Western 
            District of Missouri,
    Gerald Austin McHugh, Jr., to be U.S. District Judge for the 
            Eastern District of Pennsylvania.
    Edward G. Smith, to be U.S. District Judge for the Eastern District 
            of Pennsylvania.
    Sheryl H. Lipman, to be U.S. District Judge for the Western 
            District of Tennessee.
    Stanley Allen Bastian, to be U.S. District Judge for the Eastern 
            District of Washington.
    Manish S. Shah, to be U.S. District Judge for the Northern District 
            of Illinois.
    Daniel D. Crabtree, to be U.S. District Judge for the District of 
            Kansas.
    Cynthia Ann Bashant, to be U.S. District Judge for the Southern 
            District of California.
    Jon David Levy, to be U.S. District Judge for the District of 
            Maine.
    Theodore David Chuang, to be U.S. District Judge for the District 
            of Maryland.
    George Jarrod Hazel, to be U.S. District Judge for the District of 
            Maryland.
    Peter Joseph Kadzik, of New York, to be Assistant Attorney General, 
            Department of Justice.

January 30, 2014--The Committee ordered favorably reported S. 1410, to 
    focus limited Federal resources on the most serious offenders.

  The Committee considered the following amendments to the bill:

    Manager's Amendment ALB14075 (Durbin) Adopted by unanimous consent
    Amendment to Strike Sec. 4 (Grassley) Failed by roll call vote, 5-
            13.
    Amendment ALB14061 (Grassley) Adopted by roll call vote, 15-3.
    Amendment ALB14062 (Grassley) Adopted by roll call vote, 15-3.
    Amendment ALB14063 (Grassley) Failed by roll call vote, 7-11.
    Amendment ALB14068 (Grassley) Failed by voice vote.
    Amendment MRW14048 (Grassley) Adopted by voice vote.

  The Committee continued consideration of the following bills:
    S. 619--To amend title 18, United States Code, to prevent unjust 
            and irrational criminal punishments.
    S.1675--To reduce recidivism and increase public safety.

  The Committee began consideration of the following nominations:
    Indira Talwani, to be United States District Judge of 
            Massachusetts.
    James D. Peterson, to be United States District Judge for the 
            Western District of Wisconsin.
    Nancy J, Rosenstengel, to be United States District Judge for the 
            Southern District of Illinois.
    Debo P. Adegbile, of New York, to be an Assistant Attorney General, 
            Department of Justice.
    John P. Carlin, of New York, to be an Assistant Attorney General, 
            Department of Justice.

February 6, 2014--The Committee continued consideration of S.1675, to 
    reduce recidivism and increase public safety.

  The Committee began consideration of S. 149, to provide effective 
        criminal prosecutions for certain identity thefts.

  The Committee ordered favorably reported the following nominations:

    Indira Talwani, to be U.S. District Judge for the District of 
            Massachusetts.
    James D. Peterson, to be U.S. District Judge for the Western 
            District of Wisconsin.
    Nancy J. Rosenstengel, to be U.S. District Judge for the Southern 
            District of Illinois.
    Debo P. Adegbile, of New York, to be Assistant Attorney General, 
            Department of Justice.
    John P. Carlin, of New York, to be Assistant Attorney General, 
            Department of Justice.

February 27, 2014--The Committee ordered favorably reported S. 149, to 
    provide effective criminal prosecutions for certain identity 
    thefts.

  The Committee considered the following amendment to the bill:

    Amendment MDM14068 (Grassley) Failed by roll call vote, 8-10.

  The Committee continued consideration of S.1675, to reduce recidivism 
        and increase public safety.

  The Committee ordered favorably reported the following nominations:

    Steven Paul Logan, to be U.S. District Judge for the District of 
            Arizona.
    John Joseph Tuchi, to be U.S. District Judge for the District of 
            Arizona.
    Diane J. Humetewa, to be U.S. District Judge for the District of 
            Arizona.
    Rosemary Marquez, to be U.S. District Judge for the District of 
            Arizona.
    Douglas L. Rayes, to be U.S. District Judge for the District of 
            Arizona.
    James Alan Soto, to be U.S. District Judge for the District of 
            Arizona.

  The Committee began consideration of the following nominations:

    Robin S. Rosenbaum, of Florida, to be U.S. Circuit Judge for the 
            Eleventh Circuit.
    Bruce Howe Hendricks, to be U.S. District Judge for the District of 
            South Carolina.
    Mark G. Mastroianni, to be U.S. District Judge for the District of 
            Massachusetts.
    Leslie Ragon Caldwell, of New York, to be an Assistant Attorney 
            General, Department of Justice.

March 6, 2014--The Committee ordered favorably reported S. 1675, to 
    reduce recidivism and increase public safety.

  The Committee considered the following amendment to the bill:

    Substitute Amendment ALB14155 (Whitehouse, Cornyn) Adopted by 
            unanimous consent.

  The Committee ordered favorably reported the following nominations:

    Robin S. Rosenbaum, of Florida, to be U.S. Circuit Judge for the 
            Eleventh Circuit.
    Bruce Howe Hendricks, to be U.S. District Judge for the District of 
            South Carolina.
    Mark G. Mastroianni, to be U.S. District Judge for the District of 
            Massachusetts.
    Leslie Ragon Caldwell, of New York, to be an Assistant Attorney 
            General, Department of Justice.

March 13, 2014--The Committee began consideration of the following 
    nominations:

    Gregg Jeffrey Costa, of Texas, to be U.S. Circuit Judge for the 
            Fifth Circuit.
    Tanya S. Chutkan, to be U.S. District Jude for the District of 
            Columbia.
    M. Hannah Lauck, to be U.S. District Judge for the Eastern District 
            of Virginia.
    Leo T. Sorokin, to be U.S. District Judge for the District of 
            Massachusetts.
    John Charles Cruden, of Virginia, to be an Assistant Attorney 
            General, Department of Justice.

March 27, 2014--The Committee began consideration of S. 1720, to 
    promote transparency in patent ownership and make other 
    improvements to the patent system.

  The Committee ordered favorably reported the following nominations:

    Gregg Jeffrey Costa, of Texas, to be U.S. Circuit Judge for the 
            Fifth Circuit.
    Tanya S. Chutkan, to be U.S. District Judge for the District of 
            Columbia.
    M. Hannah Lauck, to be U.S. District Judge for the Eastern District 
            of Virginia.
    John Charles Cruden, of Virginia, to be an Assistant Attorney 
            General, Department of Justice.
    Leo T. Sorokin, to be U.S. District Judge for the District of 
            Massachusetts.

  The Committee began consideration of the following nominations:

    Cheryl Ann Krause, of New Jersey, to be U.S. Circuit Judge for the 
            Third Circuit.
    Richard Franklin Boulware II, to be U.S. District Judge for the 
            District of Nevada.
    Salvador Mendoza, Jr., to be U.S. District Judge for the Eastern 
            District of Washington.
    Staci Michelle Yandle, to be U.S. District Judge for the Southern 
            District of Illinois.
    Leon Rodriguez, of Maryland, to be Director for the U.S. 
            Citizenship and Immigration Services, Department of 
            Homeland Security.

April 3, 2014--The Committee began consideration of S. 1720, to promote 
    transparency in patent ownership and make other improvements to the 
    patent system.

  The Committee ordered favorably reported the following nominations:

    Cheryl Ann Krause, of New Jersey, to be U.S. Circuit Judge for the 
            Third Circuit.
    Richard Franklin Boulware II, to be U.S. District Judge for the 
            District of Nevada.
    Salvador Mendoza, Jr., to be U.S. District Judge for the Eastern 
            District of Washington.
    Staci Michelle Yandle, to be U.S. District Judge for the Southern 
            District of Illinois.
    Leon Rodriguez, of Maryland, to be Director for the U.S. 
            Citizenship and Immigration Services, Department of 
            Homeland Security.
    Damon Paul Martinez, of New Mexico, to be U.S. Attorney for the 
            District of New Mexico, Department of Justice.

May 1, 2014--The Committee continued consideration of S. 1720, to 
    promote transparency in patent ownership and make other 
    improvements to the patent system.

  The Committee ordered favorably reported the following nominations:

    Deirdre M. Daly, to be U.S. Attorney for the District of 
            Connecticut, Department of Justice.
    James Walter Frazer Green, to be U.S. Attorney for the Middle 
            District of Louisiana, Department of Justice.
    Elisebeth Collins Cook, of Virginia, to be a Member of the Privacy 
            and Civil Liberties Oversight Board.

  The Committee began consideration of the following nominations:
    Carlos Eduardo Mendoza, to be U.S. District Judge for the Middle 
            District of Florida.
    Paul G. Byron, to be U.S. District Judge for the Middle District of 
            Florida.
    Darrin P. Gayles, to be U.S. District Judge for the Southern 
            District of Florida.
    Beth Bloom, to be a U.S. District Judge for the Southern District 
            of Florida.

May 8, 2014--The Committee began consideration of S. 1720, to promote 
    transparency in patent ownership and make other improvements to the 
    patent system.

  The Committee ordered favorably reported the following nominations:

    Carlos Eduardo Mendoza, to be U.S. District Judge for the Middle 
            District of Florida.
    Paul G. Byron, to be U.S. District Judge for the Middle District of 
            Florida.
    Darrin P. Gayles, to be U.S. District Judge for the Southern 
            District of Florida.
    Beth Bloom, to be U.S. District Judge for the Southern District of 
            Florida.

June 11, 2014--The Subcommittee Constitution, Civil Rights and Human 
    Rights began consideration of S.J. Res. 19, proposing an amendment 
    to the Constitution of the United States relating to contributions 
    and expenditures intended to affect elections.

June 12, 2014--The Committee ordered favorably reported S. 1799, to 
    reauthorize subtitle A of the Victims of Child Abuse Act of 1990.

  The Committee ordered favorably reported the following nominations:

    Geoffrey W. Crawford, to be U.S. District Judge for the District of 
            Vermont.
    Lydia Kay Griggsby, of Maryland, to be a Judge of the U.S. Court of 
            Federal Claims.

  The Committee began consideration of the following nominations:
    Julie E. Carnes, of Georgia, to be U.S. Circuit Judge for the 
            Eleventh Circuit.
    Jill A. Pryor, of Georgia, to be U.S. Circuit Judge for the 
            Eleventh Circuit.
    Andree Birotte, Jr., to be U.S. District Judge for the Central 
            District of California.
    John W. deGravelles, to be U.S. District Judge for the Middle 
            District of Louisiana.
    Randolph D. Moss, of Maryland, to be U.S. District Judge for the 
            District of Columbia.
    Robin L. Rosenberg, to be U.S. District Judge for the Southern 
            District of Florida.
    Ronnie L. White, to be U.S. District Judge for the Eastern District 
            of Missouri.
    Leslie Joyce Abrams, to be U.S. District Judge for the Middle 
            District of Georgia.
    Mark Howard Cohen, to be U.S. District Judge for the Northern 
            District of Georgia.
    Leigh Martin May, to be U.S. District Judge for the Northern 
            District of Georgia.
    Eleanor Louise Ross, to be U.S. District Judge for the Northern 
            District of Georgia.
    Nancy B. Firestone, of Virginia, to be a Judge of the U.S. Court of 
            Federal Claims.
    Thomas L. Halkowski, of Pennsylvania, to be a Judge of the U.S. 
            Court of Federal Claims.

June 18, 2014--The Subcommittee on Constitution, Civil Rights and Human 
    Rights approved for consideration by the full committee S.J. Res. 
    19, proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States 
    relating to contributions and expenditures intended to affect 
    elections.

  The Subcommittee considered the following amendments to the joint 
        resolution:

    Substitute Amendment KOE14034 (Durbin) Adopted by voice vote.
    Amendment KOE14041 (Cruz) Failed by roll call vote, 4-5.

June 19, 2014--The Committee began consideration of S. 2454, to amend 
    title 17, United States Code, to extend expiring provisions of the 
    Satellite Television Extension and Localism Act of 2010.

  The Committee ordered favorably reported the following nominations:

    Julie E. Carnes, of Georgia, to be U.S. Circuit Judge for the 
            Eleventh Circuit.
    Jill A. Pryor, of Georgia, to be U.S. Circuit Judge for the 
            Eleventh Circuit.
    Andree Birotte, Jr., to be U.S. District Judge for the Central 
            District of California.
    John W. deGravelles, to be U.S. District Judge for the Middle 
            District of Louisiana.
    Randolph D. Moss, of Maryland, to be U.S. District Judge for the 
            District of Columbia.
    Robin L. Rosenberg, to be U.S. District Judge for the Southern 
            District of Florida.
    Ronnie L. White, to be U.S. District Judge for the Eastern District 
            of Missouri.
    Leslie Joyce Abrams, to be U.S. District Judge for the Middle 
            District of Georgia.
    Mark Howard Cohen, to be U.S. District Judge for the Northern 
            District of Georgia.
    Leigh Martin May, to be U.S. District Judge for the Northern 
            District of Georgia.
    Eleanor Louise Ross, to be U.S. District Judge for the Northern 
            District of Georgia.
    Nancy B. Firestone, of Virginia, to be a Judge of the U.S. Court of 
            Federal Claims.
    Thomas L. Halkowski, of Pennsylvania, to be a Judge of the U.S. 
            Court of Federal Claims.

June 26, 2014--The Committee ordered favorably reported S. 2454, to 
    amend title 17, United States Code, to extend expiring provisions 
    of the Satellite Television Extension and Localism Act of 2010.

  The Committee considered the following amendment to the bill:

    Amendment ALB14479 (Durbin) Adopted by unanimous consent.

  The Committee began consideration of the following bill and joint 
        resolution:

    S. 517--To promote consumer choice and wireless competition by 
            permitting customers to unlock mobile wireless devices.
    S.J. Res. 19--Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the 
            United States relating to contributions and expenditures 
            intended to affect elections.

July 10, 2014--The Committee ordered favorably reported S. 517, to 
    promote consumer choice and wireless competition by permitting 
    customers to unlock mobile wireless devices.

  The Committee considered the following amendment to the bill:
    Manager's Amendment ALB14501 (Leahy, Grassley) Adopted by unanimous 
            consent.

  The Committee ordered favorably reported S.J. Res. 19, proposing an 
        amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to 
        contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections.

  The Committee began consideration of the following nominations:
    Pamela Harris, of Maryland, to be U.S. Circuit Judge for the Fourth 
            Circuit.
    Pamela Pepper, to be U.S. District Judge for the Eastern District 
            of Wisconsin.
    Brenda K. Sannes, to be U.S. District Judge for the Northern 
            District of New York.
    Patricia M. McCarthy, of Maryland, to be a Judge of the U.S. Court 
            of Federal Claims.
    Jeri Kaylene Somers, of Virginia, to be a Judge for the U.S. Court 
            of Federal Claims.

July 17, 2014--The Committee ordered favorably reported the following 
    nominations:

    Pamela Harris, of Maryland, to be U.S. Circuit Judge for the Fourth 
            Circuit.
    Pamela Pepper, to be U.S. District Judge for the Eastern District 
            of Wisconsin.
    Brenda K. Sannes, to be U.S. District Judge for the Northern 
            District of New York.
    Patricia M. McCarthy, of Maryland, to be a Judge of the U.S. Court 
            of Federal Claims.
    Jeri Kaylene Somers, of Virginia, to be a Judge for the U.S. Court 
            of Federal Claims.

September 11, 2014--The Committee ordered favorably reported S. 1535, 
    to deter terrorism, provide justice for victims.

  The Committee considered the following amendment to the bill:

    Substitute Amendment SIL14201 (Schumer) Adopted by voice vote.

The Committee began consideration of the following bills:

    S. 1690--To reauthorize the Second Chance Act of 2007.
    S. 2646--To reauthorize the Runaway and Homeless Youth Act.

  The Committee ordered favorably reported Arthur Lee Bentley III, to 
        be U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida, Department 
        of Justice.

  The Committee began consideration of the following nominations:

    Madeline Cox Arleo, to be U.S. District Judge for the District of 
            New Jersey.
    Wendy Beetlestone, to be U.S. District Judge for the Eastern 
            District of Pennsylvania.
    Mark A. Kearney, to be U.S. District Judge for the Eastern District 
            of Pennsylvania.
    Joseph F. Leeson, Jr., to be U.S. District Judge for the Eastern 
            District of Pennsylvania.
    Gerald J. Pappert, to be U.S. District Judge for the Eastern 
            District of Pennsylvania.
    Victor Allen Bolden, to be U.S. District Judge for the District of 
            Connecticut.
    Armando Omar Bonilla, of the District of Columbia, to be a Judge of 
            the U.S. Court of Federal Claims.
    Stephen R. Bough, to be U.S. District Judge for the Western 
            District of Missouri.
    David J. Hale, to be U.S. District Judge for the Western District 
            of Kentucky.
    Gregory N. Stivers, to be U.S. District Judge for the Western 
            District of Kentucky.

September 18, 2014--The Committee ordered favorably reported the 
    following bills:

    S. 1690--To reauthorize the Second Chance Act of 2007.

      The Committee considered the following amendments to the bill:

      Amendment ALB14603 (Grassley) Adopted by unanimous consent.
      ALB14618 (Cornyn) As amended, adopted by unanimous consent.
      Second Degree Amendment ALB14624 (Leahy) Adopted by unanimous 
            consent.
      Amendment SIL14217 (Flake) Failed by voice vote.
      SIL14218 (Flake) Failed by roll call vote, 7-11.

    S. 2646--To reauthorize the Runaway and Homeless Youth Act.

      The Committee considered the following amendments to the bill:

      Substitute Amendment KIN14431 (Leahy) Adopted by unanimous 
            consent.
      Amendment KIN14425 (Grassley) Adopted by unanimous consent.
      Amendment ALB14617 (Cornyn) Adopted by roll call vote, 18-0.

  The Committee began consideration of the following bills:

    S. 2520--To improve the Freedom of Information Act.
    H.R. 1447--To encourage States to report to the Attorney General 
            certain information regarding the death of individuals in 
            the custody of law enforcement agencies.

  The Committee ordered favorably reported the following nominations:

    Madeline Cox Arleo, to be U.S. District Judge for the District of 
            New Jersey.
    Wendy Beetlestone, to be U.S. District Judge for the Eastern 
            District of Pennsylvania.
    Mark A. Kearney, to be U.S. District Judge for the Eastern District 
            of Pennsylvania.
    Joseph F. Leeson, Jr., to be U.S. District Judge for the Eastern 
            District of Pennsylvania.
    Gerald J. Pappert, to be U.S. District Judge for the Eastern 
            District of Pennsylvania.
    Victor Allen Bolden, to be U.S. District Judge for the District of 
            Connecticut.
    Armando Omar Bonilla, of the District of Columbia, to be a Judge of 
            the U.S. Court of Federal Claims.
    Stephen R. Bough, to be U.S. District Judge for the Western 
            District of Missouri.
    David J. Hale, to be U.S. District Judge for the Western District 
            of Kentucky.
    Gregory N. Stivers, to be U.S. District Judge for the Western 
            District of Kentucky.

November 13, 2014--The Committee continued consideration of the 
    following bills:

    S. 2520--To improve the Freedom of Information Act.
    H.R. 1447--To encourage States to report to the Attorney General 
            certain information regarding the death of individuals in 
            the custody of law enforcement agencies.

  The Committee ordered favorably reported the nomination of David 
        Rivera, to be U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of 
        Tennessee, Department of Justice.

  The Committee began consideration of the following nominations:

    Jorge Luis Alonso, to be U.S. District Judge for the Northern 
            District of Illinois.
    John Robert Blakey, to be U.S. District Judge for the Northern 
            District of Illinois.
    Allison Dale Burroughs, to be U.S. District Judge for the District 
            of Massachusetts.
    Jeanne E. Davidson, of Maryland, to be a Judge of the U.S. Court of 
            International Trade.
    Haywood Stirling Gilliam, Jr., to be U.S. District Judge for the 
            Northern District of California.
    Amos L. Mazzant, III to be U.S. District Judge for the Eastern 
            District of Texas.
    Robert William Schroeder, III, to be U.S. District Judge for the 
            Eastern District of Texas.
    Amit Priyavadan Mehta, to be U.S. District Judge for the District 
            of Columbia.
    Robert Lee Pitman, to be U.S. District Judge for the Western 
            District of Texas.

November 20, 2014--The Committee ordered favorably reported, with an 
    amendment in the nature of a substitute S. 2520, to improve the 
    Freedom of Information Act.

  The Committee considered the following amendment to the bill:

    Substitute Amendment ALB14705 (Leahy, Cornyn) Adopted by unanimous 
            consent.

  The Committee ordered favorably reported, without amendment H.R. 
        1447, to encourage States to report to the Attorney General 
        certain information regarding the death of individuals in the 
        custody of law enforcement agencies, and for other purposes.

  The Committee ordered favorably reported the following nominations:

    Jorge Luis Alonso, to be U.S. District Judge for the Northern 
            District of Illinois.
    John Robert Blakey, to be U.S. District Judge for the Northern 
            District of Illinois.
    Allison Dale Burroughs, to be U.S. District Judge for the District 
            of Massachusetts.
    Jeanne E. Davidson, of Maryland, to be a Judge of the U.S. Court of 
            International Trade.
    Haywood Stirling Gilliam, Jr., to be U.S. District Judge for the 
            Northern District of California.
    Amos L. Mazzant, III to be U.S. District Judge for the Eastern 
            District of Texas.
    Robert William Schroeder, III, to be U.S. District Judge for the 
            Eastern District of Texas.
    Amit Priyavadan Mehta, to be U.S. District Judge for the District 
            of Columbia.
    Robert Lee Pitman, to be U.S. District Judge for the Western 
            District of Texas.

  The Committee began consideration of Sarah Saldanna, to be an 
        Assistant Secretary of Homeland Security.

December 3, 2014--The Committee ordered favorably reported the 
    nomination of Sarah R. Saldanna, of Texas, to be an Assistant 
    Secretary of Homeland Security.

  The Committee began consideration of the following nominations:

    Joan Marie Azrack, to be U.S. District Judge for the Eastern 
            District of New York.
    Loretta Copeland Biggs, to be U.S. District Judge for the Middle 
            District of North Carolina.
    Elizabeth K. Dillon, to be U.S. District Judge for the Western 
            District of Virginia.
    Michael P. Botticelli, of the District of Columbia, to be Director 
            of National Drug Control Policy.

December 11, 2014--The Committee ordered favorably reported the 
    following nominations:

    Joan Marie Azrack, to be U.S. District Judge for the Eastern 
            District of New York.
    Loretta Copeland Biggs, to be U.S. District Judge for the Middle 
            District of North Carolina.
    Elizabeth K. Dillon, to be U.S. District Judge for the Western 
            District of Virginia.
    Michael P. Botticelli, of the District of Columbia, to be Director 
            of National Drug Control Policy.

                    V. HEARINGS OF THE COMMITTEE\1\

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citations are included for those hearings that had been assigned 
citations as of press time.
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January 23, 2013 (S. Hrg. 113-515) Full Committee Hearing to examine 
    the nominations of Nelson Stephen Roman, and Analisa Torres, both 
    to be a U.S. Judge for the Southern District of New York; Claire R. 
    Kelly, of New York, to be a Judge of the U.S. Court of 
    International Trade; Raymond P. Moore, to be U.S. District Judge 
    for the District of Colorado; and Derrick Kahala Watson, to be U.S. 
    District Judge for the District of Hawaii (Serial No. J-113-1).

January 30, 2013 Full Committee Hearing to examine gun violence in 
    America, including S. 150, to regulate assault weapons, to ensure 
    that the right to keep and bear arms is not unlimited (Serial No. 
    J-113-2).

February 12, 2013 The Constitution, Civil Rights and Human Rights 
    Hearing to examine proposals to reduce gun violence, focusing on 
    protecting our communities while respecting the Second Amendment, 
    including S. 54, to increase public safety by punishing and 
    deterring firearms trafficking, S. 179, to prevent gun trafficking, 
    S. 195, to amend the Public Health Service Act to revise and extend 
    projects relating to children and violence to provide access to 
    school-based comprehensive mental health programs, S. 150, to 
    regulate assault weapons, to ensure that the right to keep and bear 
    arms is not unlimited, and S. 174, to appropriately restrict sales 
    of ammunition (Serial No. J-113-3).

February 13, 2013 (S. Hrg. 113-129) Full Committee Hearing to examine 
    comprehensive immigration reform (Serial No. J-113-4).

February 13, 2013 (S. Hrg. 113-515) Full Committee Hearing to examine 
    the nominations of Kenneth John Gonzales, to be U.S. District Judge 
    for the District of New Mexico; Michael J. McShane, to be U.S. 
    District Judge for the District of Oregon; and Nitza I. Quinnones 
    Alejandro, Luis Felipe Restrepo, and Jeffrey L. Schmehl, all to be 
    a U.S. District Judge for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania 
    (Serial No. J-113-1).

February 27, 2013 Full Committee Hearing to examine the assault weapons 
    ban of 2013, including, S. 150, to regulate assault weapons, to 
    ensure that the right to keep and bear arms is not unlimited 
    (Serial No. J-113-5).

February 27, 2013 (S. Hrg. 113-515) Full Committee Hearing to examine 
    the nomination of Jane Kelly, of Iowa, to be U.S. Circuit Judge for 
    the Eighth Circuit (Serial No. J-113-1).

March 6, 2013 Full Committee Oversight hearing to examine the 
    Department of Justice (Serial No. J-113-6).

March 13, 2013 (S. Hrg. 113-449) Full Committee Hearing to examine 
    fulfilling the promise of open government five years after the 
    ``OPEN Government Act'' (Serial No. J-113-7).

March 18, 2013 (S. Hrg. 113-45) Full Committee Hearing to examine how 
    comprehensive immigration reform should address the needs of women 
    and families (Serial No. J-113-8).

March 19, 2013 Antitrust, Competition Policy and Consumer Rights 
    Hearing to examine the American Airlines/U.S. Airways merger, 
    focusing on consolidation, competition, and consumers (Serial No. 
    J-113-9).

March 19, 2013 (S. Hrg. 113-515) Full Committee Hearing to examine the 
    nominations of Gregory Alan Phillips, of Wyoming, to be U.S. 
    Circuit Judge for the Tenth Circuit; and Karol Virginia Mason, of 
    Georgia, to be an Assistant Attorney General, Department of Justice 
    (Serial No. J-113-1).

March 20, 2013 (S. Hrg. 113-50) Full Committee Hearing to examine the 
    future of drones in America, focusing on law enforcement and 
    privacy considerations (Serial No. J-113-10).

March 20, 2013 (S. Hrg. 113-54) Full Committee Hearing to examine 
    building an immigration system worthy of American values (Serial 
    No. J-113-11).

April 9, 2013 (S. Hrg. 113-301) Crime and Terrorism Hearing to examine 
    current issues in campaign finance law enforcement (Serial No. J-
    113-12).

April 10, 2013 (S. Hrg. 113-515) Full Committee Hearing to examine the 
    nomination of Srikanth Srinivasan, of Virginia, to be U.S. Circuit 
    Judge for the District of Columbia Circuit (Serial No. J-113-1).

April 16, 2013 Antitrust, Competition Policy and Consumer Rights 
    Oversight hearing to examine the enforcement of the antitrust laws 
    (Serial No. J-113-13).

April 19, 2013 (S. Hrg. 113-44) Full Committee Hearing to examine S. 
    744, to provide for comprehensive immigration reform (Serial No. J-
    113-14).

April 22, 23, 2013 Full Committee Hearing to examine S. 744, to provide 
    for comprehensive immigration reform (Serial No. J-113-15).

April 23, 2013 The Constitution, Civil Rights and Human Rights Hearing 
    to examine drone wars, focusing on the constitutional and 
    countererrorism implications of targeted killing (Serial No. J-113-
    16).

April 24, 2013 (S. Hrg. 113-515) Full Committee Hearing to examine the 
    nominations of Raymond T. Chen, of Maryland, to be U.S. Circuit 
    Judge for the Federal Circuit, and Jennifer A. Dorsey, to be U.S. 
    District Judge for the District of Nevada (Serial No. J-113-1).

May 8, 2013 Crime and Terrorism Hearing to examine cyber-threats, 
    focusing on law enforcement and private sector responses (Serial 
    No. J-113-17).

May 8, 2013 (S. Hrg. 113 -515) Full Committee Hearing to examine the 
    nominations of Patricia E. Campbell-Smith, of the District of 
    Columbia, and Elaine D. Kaplan, of the District of Columbia, both 
    to be a Judge of the United States Court of Federal Claims, and 
    William H. Pryor, Jr., of Alabama, and Rachel Elise Barkow, of New 
    York, both to be a Member of the U.S. Sentencing Commission (Serial 
    No. J-113-1).

May 23, 2013 (S. Hrg. 113-515) Full Committee Hearing to examine the 
    nominations of Derek Anthony West, of California, to be Associate 
    Attorney General, Department of Justice; and Valerie E. Caproni, of 
    the District of Columbia, and Vernon S. Broderick, both to be a 
    U.S. District Judge for the Southern District of New York (Serial 
    No. J-113-1).

June 11, 2013 (S. Hrg. 113-515) Full Committee Hearing to examine the 
    nominations of Byron Todd Jones, of Minnesota, to be Director, 
    Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives; and Stuart F. 
    Delery, of the District of Columbia, to be an Assistant Attorney 
    General, both of the Department of Justice (Serial No. J-113-1).

June 19, 2013 (S. Hrg. 113-326) Full Committee Oversight hearing to 
    examine the Federal Bureau of Investigation (Serial No. J-113-18).

June 19, 2013 (S. Hrg. 113-515) Full Committee Hearing to examine the 
    nominations of Todd M. Hughes, of the District of Columbia, to be 
    U.S. Circuit Judge for the Federal Circuit; Colin Stirling Bruce, 
    to be U.S. District Judge for the Central District of Illinois; 
    Sara Lee Ellis, and Andrea R. Wood, both to be a U.S. District 
    Judge for the Northern District of Illinois; and Madeline Hughes 
    Haikala, to be U.S. District Judge for the Northern District of 
    Alabama (Serial No. 
    J-113-1).

July 9, 2013 Full Committee Hearing to examine the nomination of James 
    B. Comey, Jr., of Connecticut, to be Director of the Federal Bureau 
    of Investigation, Department of Justice (Serial No. J-113-19).

July 10, 2013 (S. Hrg. 113-515) Full Committee Hearing to examine the 
    nominations of Patricia Ann Millett, of Virginia, to be U.S. 
    Circuit Judge for the District of Columbia Circuit; Gregory Howard 
    Woods, to be U.S. District Judge for the Southern District of New 
    York; Elizabeth A. Wolford, to be U.S. District Judge for the 
    Western District of New York; and Debra M. Brown, to be U.S. 
    District Judge for the Northern District of Mississippi (Serial No. 
    J-113-1).

July 17, 2013 (S. Hrg. 113-332) Full Committee Hearing to examine 
    working together to restore the protections of the ``Voting Rights 
    Act'', focusing on Selma and Shelby County (Serial No. J-113-20).

July 23, 2013 (S. Hrg. 113-279) Antitrust, Competition Policy and 
    Consumer Rights Hearing to examine pay-for-delay deals, focusing on 
    competition and consumers, including S. 214, to prohibit brand name 
    drug companies from compensating generic drug companies to delay 
    the entry of a generic drug into the market (Serial No. J-113-23).

July 23, 2013 (S. Hrg. 113-109) Bankruptcy and the Courts Hearing to 
    examine how sequestration is affecting the courts (Serial No. J-
    113-21).

July 24, 2013 (S. Hrg. 113-515) Full Committee Hearing to examine the 
    nominations of Cornelia T. L. Pillard, to be U.S. Circuit Judge for 
    the District of Columbia Circuit; Landya B. McCafferty, to be U.S. 
    District Judge for the District of New Hampshire; Brian Morris, and 
    Susan P. Watters, both to be a U.S. District Judge for the District 
    of Montana; and Jeffrey Alker Meyer, to be U.S. District Judge for 
    the District of Connecticut (Serial No. J-113-1).

July 24, 2013 The Constitution, Civil Rights and Human Rights Hearing 
    to examine closing Guantanamo, focusing on the national security, 
    fiscal, and human rights implications (Serial No. J-113-22).

July 30, 2013 (S. Hrg. 113-308) Antitrust, Competition Policy and 
    Consumer Rights Hearing to examine standard essential patent 
    disputes and antitrust law (Serial No. J-113-24).

July 31, 2013 (S. Hrg. 113-334) Full Committee Hearing to examine 
    strengthening privacy rights and national security, focusing on 
    oversight of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) 
    surveillance programs (Serial No. J-113-25).

August 1, 2013 (S. Hrg. 113-344) Oversight, Federal Rights and Agency 
    Action Hearing to examine the human cost of regulatory paralysis 
    (Serial No. 
    J-113-26).

September 10, 2013 (S. Hrg. 113-348) Bankruptcy and the Courts Hearing 
    to examine S. 1385, to provide for the appointment of additional 
    Federal circuit and district judges (Serial No. J-113-27A).

September 10, 2013 Full Committee (S. Hrg. 113-588) Hearing to examine 
    conflicts between State and Federal marijuana laws (Serial No. J-
    113-28).

September 11, 2013 (S. Hrg. 113-515) Full Committee Hearing to examine 
    the nominations of Robert Leon Wilkins, to be U.S. Circuit Judge 
    for the District of Columbia Circuit; Timothy L. Brooks, to be U.S. 
    District Judge for the Western District of Arkansas; James Donato, 
    and Beth Labson Freeman, both to be a U.S. District Judge for the 
    Northern District of California; and Pedro A. Delgado Hernandez, to 
    be U.S. District Judge for the District of Puerto Rico (Serial No. 
    J-113-1).

September 18, 2013 (S. Hrg. 113-356) Full Committee Hearing to examine 
    reevaluating the effectiveness of Federal mandatory minimum 
    sentences (Serial No. J-113-30).

September 25, 2013 (S. Hrg. 113-515) Full Committee Hearing to examine 
    the nominations of Carolyn B. McHugh, of Utah, to be U.S. Circuit 
    Judge for the Tenth Circuit; Pamela L. Reeves, to be U.S. District 
    Judge for the Eastern District of Tennessee; Vince Girdhari 
    Chhabria, to be U.S. District Judge for the Northern District of 
    California; and James Maxwell Moody, Jr., to be U.S. District for 
    the Eastern District of Arkansas (Serial No. J-113-1).

October 2, 2013 Full Committee Hearing to examine continued oversight 
    of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (Serial No. J-113-32).

October 29, 2013 The Constitution, Civil Rights and Human Rights 
    Hearing to examine ``Stand Your Ground'' laws, focusing on civil 
    rights and public safety implications of the expanded use of deadly 
    force (Serial No. J-113-35).

October 30, 2013 (S. Hrg. 113-515) Full Committee Hearing to examine 
    the nominations of John B. Owens, of California, to be U.S. Circuit 
    Judge for the Ninth Circuit; Matthew Frederick Leitman, Judith 
    Ellen Levy, Laurie J. Michelson, and Linda Vivienne Parker, all to 
    be a U.S. District Judge for the Eastern District of Michigan; and 
    Peter Joseph Kadzik, of New York, to be an Assistant Attorney 
    General, Department of Justice (Serial No. J-113-1).

November 5, 2013 (S. Hrg. 113-359) Bankruptcy and the Courts Hearing to 
    examine if limiting the scope of civil discovery will diminish 
    accountability and leave Americans without access to justice 
    (Serial No. J-113-33).

November 6, 2013 Full Committee Oversight hearing to examine the Bureau 
    of Prisons and cost-effective strategies for reducing recidivism 
    (Serial No. J-113-34).

November 6, 2013 (S. Hrg. 113-515) Full Committee Hearing to examine 
    the nominations of Michelle T. Friedland, of California, to be U.S. 
    Circuit Judge for the Ninth Circuit; Christopher Reid Cooper, to be 
    U.S. District Judge for the District of Columbia; Gerald Austin 
    McHugh, Jr., and Edward G. Smith, both to be a U.S. District Judge 
    for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania; and M. Douglas Harpool, 
    to be U.S. District Judge for the Western District of Missouri ( 
    Serial No. J-113-1).

November 7, 2013 (S. Hrg. 113-361) Oversight, Federal Rights and Agency 
    Action Hearing to examine rules delayed on auto safety and mental 
    health (Serial No. J-113-38).

November 13, 2013 (S. Hrg. 113-365) Privacy, Technology and the Law 
    Hearing to examine S. 1452, to enhance transparency for certain 
    surveillance programs authorized by the Foreign Intelligence 
    Surveillance Act of 1978 (Serial No. 
    J-113-40).

November 13, 2013 (S. Hrg. 113-515) Full Committee Hearing to examine 
    the nominations of Nancy L. Moritz, of Kansas, to be U.S. Circuit 
    Judge for the Tenth Circuit; Sheryl H. Lipman, to be U.S. District 
    Judge for the Western District of Tennessee; Stanley Allen Bastian, 
    to be U.S. District Judge for the Eastern District of Washington; 
    and Manish S. Shah, to be U.S. District Judge for the Northern 
    District of Illinois (Serial No. J-113-1).

November 14, 2013 (S. Hrg. 113-387) Antitrust, Competition Policy and 
    Consumer Rights Hearing to examine cartel prosecution, focusing on 
    stopping price fixers and protecting consumers (Serial No. J-113-
    41).

November 20, 2013 (S. Hrg. 113-515) Full Committee Hearing to examine 
    the nomination of David Jeremiah Barron, of Massachusetts, to be 
    U.S. Circuit Judge for the First Circuit (Serial No. J-113-1).

December 11, 2013 Full Committee Hearing to examine continued oversight 
    of the United States government surveillance authorities (Serial 
    No. J-113-42).

December 17, 2013 Full Committee Hearing to examine protecting small 
    businesses and promoting innovation by limiting patent troll abuse, 
    including S. 1720, to promote transparency in patent ownership and 
    make other improvements to the patent system, S. 1013, to amend 
    title 35, United States Code, to add procedural requirements for 
    patent infringement suits, and S. 1612, to deter abusive patent 
    litigation by targeting the economic incentives that fuel frivolous 
    lawsuits (Serial No. J-113-43).

December 17, 2013 (S. Hrg. 113-373) Full Committee Hearing to examine 
    the Federal Arbitration Act and access to justice, focusing on 
    whether recent Supreme Court decisions undermine the rights of 
    consumers, workers, and small businesses, including S. 878, to 
    amend title 9 of the United States Code with respect to arbitration 
    (Serial No. J-113-44).

December 19, 2013 (S. Hrg. 113-515) Full Committee Hearing to examine 
    the nominations of Daniel D. Crabtree, to be U.S. District Judge 
    for the District of Kansas; Cynthia Ann Bashant, to be U.S. 
    District Judge for the Southern District of California; Jon David 
    Levy, to be U.S. District Judge for the District of Maine; and 
    Theodore David Chuang, and George Jarrod Hazel, both to be a U.S. 
    District Judge for the District of Maryland (Serial No. J-113-1).

January 7, 2014 The Constitution, Civil Rights and Human Rights Hearing 
    to examine the Syrian refugee crisis (Serial No. J-113-45).

January 8, 2014 (S. Hrg. 113-515) Full Committee Hearing to examine the 
    nominations of John P. Carlin, of New York, and Debo P. Adegbile, 
    of New York, both to be an Assistant Attorney General, Department 
    of Justice; James D. Peterson, to be U.S. District Judge for the 
    Western District of Wisconsin; Nancy J. Rosenstengel, to be U.S. 
    District Judge for the Southern District of Illinois; and Indira 
    Talwani, to be U.S. District Judge for the District of 
    Massachusetts (Serial No. J-113-1).

January 14, 2014 Full Committee Hearing to examine the report of the 
    President's Review Group on Intelligence and Communications 
    Technologies (Serial No. J-113-46).

January 28, 2014 (S. Hrg. 113-515) Full Committee Hearing to examine 
    the nominations of Steven Paul Logan, John Joseph Tuchi, Diane J. 
    Humetewa, Rosemary Marquez, Douglas L. Rayes, and James Alan Soto, 
    all to be a U.S. District Judge for the District of Arizona (Serial 
    No. J-113-1).

January 29, 2014 Full Committee Oversight hearing to examine the 
    Department of Justice (Serial No. J-113-47).

February 4, 2014 Full Committee Hearing to examine privacy in the 
    digital age, focusing on preventing data breaches and combating 
    cybercrime (Serial No. 
    J-113-48).

February 11, 2014 (S. Hrg. 113-515) Full Committee Hearing to examine 
    the nominations of Robin S. Rosenbaum, of Florida, to be U.S. 
    Circuit Judge for the Eleventh Circuit; Bruce Howe Hendricks, to be 
    U.S. District Judge for the District of South Carolina; Mark G. 
    Mastroianni, to be U.S. District Judge for the District of 
    Massachusetts; and Leslie Ragon Caldwell, of New York, to be an 
    Assistant Attorney General, Department of Justice (Serial No. J-
    113-1).

February 12, 2014 Full Committee Hearing to examine the report of the 
    Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board on Reforms to the 
    Section 215 telephone records program and the Foreign Intelligence 
    Surveillance Court (Serial No. 
    J-113-49).

February 25, 2014 (S. Hrg. 113-515) Full Committee Hearing to examine 
    the nominations of Gregg Jeffrey Costa, of Texas, to be U.S. 
    Circuit Judge for the Fifth Circuit; Tanya S. Chutkan, to be U.S. 
    District Judge for the District of Columbia; M. Hannah Lauck, to be 
    U.S. District Judge for the Eastern District of Virginia; Leo T. 
    Sorokin, to be U.S. District Judge for the District of 
    Massachusetts; and John Charles Cruden, of Virginia, to be an 
    Assistant Attorney General, Department of Justice (Serial No. J-
    113-1).

February 25, 2014 The Constitution, Civil Rights and Human Rights 
    Hearing to examine reassessing solitary confinement in prisons, 
    focusing on the human rights, fiscal, and public safety 
    consequences (Serial No. J-113-50).

February 26, 2014 Antitrust, Competition Policy and Consumer Rights 
    Hearing to examine competition in the wireless market (Serial No. 
    J-113-51).

March 11, 2014 Full Committee Hearing to examine open government and 
    freedom of information, focusing on reinvigorating the Freedom of 
    Information Act for the digital age (Serial No. J-113-52).

March 12, 2014 (S. Hrg. 113-515) Full Committee Hearing to examine the 
    nominations of Cheryl Ann Krause, of New Jersey, to be U.S. Circuit 
    Judge for the Third Circuit; Richard Franklin Boulware II, to be 
    U.S. District Judge for the District of Nevada; Salvador Mendoza, 
    Jr., to be U.S. District Judge for the Eastern District of 
    Washington; Staci Michelle Yandle, to be U.S. District Judge for 
    the Southern District of Illinois; and Leon Rodriguez, of Maryland, 
    to be Director of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, 
    Department of Homeland Security (Serial No. J-113-1).

March 17, 2014 Full Committee (Field Hearing--Rutland, VT) Hearing to 
    examine the community solutions to breaking the cycle of heroin and 
    opioid addiction (Serial No. J-113-53).

March 26, 2014 Full Committee Hearing to examine reauthorization of, 
    ``The Satellite Television Extension and Localism Act'' (Serial No. 
    J-113-54).

March 27, 2014 Oversight, Federal Rights and Agency Action Hearing to 
    examine access to justice for those who serve (Serial No. J-113-
    55).

April 1, 2014 (S. Hrg. 113-515) Full Committee Hearing to examine the 
    nominations of Beth Bloom, and Darrin P. Gayles, both to be a U.S. 
    District Judge for the Southern District of Florida; and Paul G. 
    Byron, and Carlos Eduardo Mendoza, both to be a U.S. District Judge 
    for the Middle District of Florida (Serial No. J-113-1).

April 9, 2014 Full Committee Hearing to examine the Comcast-Time Warner 
    Cable merger and the impact on consumers (Serial No. J-113-56).

April 29, 2014 The Constitution, Civil Rights and Human Rights Hearing 
    to examine law enforcement responses to disabled Americans, 
    focusing on promising approaches for protecting public safety 
    (Serial No. J-113-57).

April 30, 2014 Full Committee Oversight hearing to examine the Drug 
    Enforcement Administration (Serial No. J-113-58).

May 13, 2014 (S. Hrg. 113-515) Full Committee Hearing to examine the 
    nominations of Julie E. Carnes, of Georgia, and Jill A. Pryor, of 
    Georgia, both to be a U.S. Circuit Judge for the Eleventh Circuit; 
    Leslie Joyce Abrams, to be U.S. District Judge for the Middle 
    District of Georgia; and Michael P. Boggs, Mark Howard Cohen, Leigh 
    Martin May, and Eleanor Louise Ross, all to be a U.S. District 
    Judge for the Northern District of Georgia (Serial No. J-113-1).

May 13, 2014 Crime and Terrorism Hearing to examine economic espionage 
    and trade secret theft, focusing on whether laws are adequate for 
    today's threats (Serial No. J-113-59).

May 14, 2014 Full Committee Hearing to examine the Bulletproof Vest 
    Partnership Grant Program, focusing on supporting law enforcement 
    officers, including S. 933, to amend title I of the Omnibus Crime 
    Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to extend the authorization of 
    the Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Program through fiscal year 
    2018 (Serial No. J-113-60).

May 20, 2014 (S. Hrg. 113-515) Full Committee Hearing to examine the 
    nominations of Andree Birotte, Jr., to be U.S. District Judge for 
    the Central District of California; John W. deGravelles, to be U.S. 
    District Judge for the Middle District of Louisiana; Randolph D. 
    Moss, of Maryland, to be U.S. District Judge for the District of 
    Columbia; Robin L. Rosenberg, to be U.S. District Judge for the 
    Southern District of Florida; and Ronnie L. White, to be U.S. 
    District Judge for the Eastern District of Missouri (Serial No. J-
    113-1).

May 21, 2014 Full Committee Oversight hearing to examine the Federal 
    Bureau of Investigation (Serial No. J-113-61).

June 3, 2014 Full Committee Hearing to examine a constitutional 
    amendment to restore democracy to the American people, including 
    S.J. Res. 19, proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the 
    United States relating to contributions and expenditures intended 
    to affect elections (Serial No. J-113-62).

June 4, 2014 (S. Hrg. 113-515) Full Committee Hearing to examine the 
    nominations of Geoffrey W. Crawford, to be U.S. District Judge for 
    the District of Vermont; and Nancy B. Firestone, of Virginia, Lydia 
    Kay Griggsby, of Maryland, and Thomas L. Halkowski, of 
    Pennsylvania, all to be a Judge of the U.S. Court of Federal Claims 
    (Serial No. J-113-1).

June 4, 2014 Privacy, Technology and the Law Hearing to examine S. 
    2171, to address voluntary location tracking of electronic 
    communications device, including the steps companies are taking to 
    protect privacy, and if risks are clear to consumers (Serial No. J-
    113-63).

June 9, 2014 Full Committee Hearing to examine the Juvenile Justice and 
    Delinquency Prevention Act, focusing on preserving potential, 
    protecting communities (Serial No. J-113-64).

June 11, 2014 Full Committee Oversight hearing to examine the 
    Department of Homeland Security (Serial No. J-113-65).

June 24, 2014 (S. Hrg. 113-515) Full Committee Hearing to examine the 
    nominations of Pamela Harris, of Maryland, to be U.S. Circuit Judge 
    for the Fourth Circuit; Pamela Pepper, to be U.S. District Judge 
    for the Eastern District of Wisconsin; Brenda K. Sannes, to be U.S. 
    District Judge for the Northern District of New York; and Patricia 
    M. McCarthy, of Maryland, and Jeri Kaylene Somers, of Virginia, 
    both to be a Judge of the U.S. Court of Federal Claims (Serial No. 
    J-113-1).

June 24, 2014 Antitrust, Competition Policy and Consumer Rights Hearing 
    to examine the AT&T and DIRECTV merger focusing on the impact on 
    competition and consumers in the video market and beyond (Serial 
    No. J-113-66).

June 25, 2014 Full Committee Hearing to examine S. 1945, to revise the 
    criteria for determining which States and political subdivisions 
    are subject to section 43 of the ``Voting Rights Act`` in response 
    to Shelby County v. Holder 
    (Serial No. J-113-67).

July 1, 2014 Full Committee (Field Hearing--Burlington, VT) Hearing to 
    examine preserving an open Internet, focusing on rules to promote 
    competition and protect main street consumers (Serial No. J-113-
    68).

July 15, 2014 Full Committee Hearing to examine S. 1696, to protect a 
    woman's right to determine whether and when to bear a child or end 
    a pregnancy by limiting restrictions on the provision of abortion 
    services, focusing on removing barriers to constitutionally 
    protected reproductive rights (Serial No. J-113-69).

July 15, 2014 Crime and Terrorism Hearing to examine taking down 
    botnets, focusing on public and private efforts to disrupt and 
    dismantle cybercriminal networks (Serial No. J -113-70).

July 24, 2014 (S. Hrg. 113-515) Full Committee Hearing to examine the 
    nominations of Stephen R. Bough, to be U.S. District Judge for the 
    Western District of Missouri; Armando Omar Bonilla, of the District 
    of Columbia, to be a Judge of the U.S. Court of Federal Claims; and 
    Wendy Beetlestone, Mark A. Kearney, Joseph F. Leeson, Jr., and 
    Gerald J. Pappert, all to be a U.S. District Judge for the Eastern 
    District of Pennsylvania (Serial No. J-113-1).

July 29, 2014 (S. Hrg. 113-515) Full Committee Hearing to examine the 
    nominations of Madeline Cox Arleo, to be U.S. District Judge for 
    the District of New Jersey; Victor Allen Bolden, to be U.S. 
    District Judge for the District of Connecticut; and David J. Hale, 
    and Gregory N. Stivers, both to be a U.S. District Judge for the 
    Western District of Kentucky (Serial No. J-113-1).

July 30, 2014 Full Committee Hearing to examine the next steps for the 
    ``Violence Against Women Act'' (VAWA), focusing on protecting women 
    from gun violence, including S. 1290, to protect victims of 
    stalking from gun violence, and S. 2483, to amend title 18, United 
    States Code, to protect more victims of domestic violence by 
    preventing their abusers from possessing or receiving firearms 
    (Serial No. 
    J-113-71).

July 30, 2014 Antitrust, Competition Policy and Consumer Rights Hearing 
    to examine pricing policies and competition in the contact lens 
    industry (Serial No. J-113-72).

September 9, 2014 (S. Hrg. 113-515) Full Committee Hearing to examine 
    the nominations of Jorge Luis Alonso and John Robert Blakey, both 
    to be a U.S. District Judge for the Northern District of Illinois; 
    Amos L. Mazzant III, and Robert William Schroeder III, both to be a 
    U.S. District Judge for the Eastern District of Texas; and Robert 
    Lee Pitman, to be U.S. District Judge for the Western District of 
    Texas (Serial No. J-113-1).

September 17, 2014 Full Committee Hearing to examine why net neutrality 
    matters, focusing on protecting consumers and competition through 
    meaningful open Internet rules, including S. 2476, to direct the 
    Federal Communications Commission to promulgate regulations that 
    prohibit certain preferential treatment or prioritization of 
    Internet traffic (Serial No. J-113-73).

September 17, 2014 (S. Hrg. 113-515) Full Committee Hearing to examine 
    the nominations of Allison Dale Burroughs, to be U.S. District 
    Judge for the District of Massachusetts; Jeanne E. Davidson, of 
    Maryland, to be a Judge of the U.S. Court of International Trade; 
    Haywood Stirling Gilliam, Jr., to be U.S. District Judge for the 
    Northern District of California; and Amit Priyavadan Mehta, to be 
    U.S. District Judge for the District of Columbia (Serial No. J-113-
    1).

October 16, 2014 Full Committee (Field Hearing--Honolulu, HI) Hearing 
    to examine accessing support, focusing on how the Violence Against 
    Women Act serves Hawaii military families experiencing domestic 
    violence (Serial No. 
    J-113-74).

November 13, 2014 (S. Hrg. 113-515) Full Committee Hearing to examine 
    the nominations of Joan Marie Azrack, to be U.S. District Judge for 
    the Eastern District of New York; Loretta Copeland Biggs, to be 
    U.S. District Judge for the Middle District of North Carolina; 
    Elizabeth K. Dillon, to be U.S. District Judge for the Western 
    District of Virginia; and Michael P. Botticelli, of the District of 
    Columbia, to be Director of National Drug Control Policy (Serial 
    No. J-113-1).

December 4, 2014 Full Committee Hearing to examine S. 1721, to decrease 
    the frequency of sports blackouts, to require the application of 
    the antitrust laws to Major League Baseball, focusing on whether 
    sports blackouts and antitrust exemptions are harming fans, 
    consumers and the games themselves (Serial No. 
    J-113-75).

December 9, 2014 Crime and Terrorism Hearing to examine campus sexual 
    assault, focusing on the roles and responsibilities of law 
    enforcement, including S. 2692, to amend the Higher Education Act 
    of 1965 and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy 
    and Campus Crime Statistics Act to combat campus sexual violence, 
    and S. 195, to amend the Public Health Service Act to revise and 
    extend projects relating to children and violence to provide access 
    to school-based comprehensive mental health programs (Serial No. J-
    113-76).

December 9, 2014 The Constitution, Civil Rights and Human Rights 
    Hearing to examine the state of civil and human rights in the 
    United States, including H.R. 1447, to encourage States to report 
    to the Attorney General certain information regarding the deaths of 
    individuals in the custody of law enforcement agencies, S. 1410, to 
    focus limited Federal resources on the most serious offenders, S. 
    2235, to secure the Federal voting rights of persons when released 
    from incarceration, S. 1945, to amend the Voting Rights Act of 1965 
    to revise the criteria for determining which States and political 
    subdivisions are subject to section 4 of the Act, S. 1675, to 
    reduce recidivism and increase public safety, and S. 1038, to 
    eliminate racial profiling by law enforcement (Serial No. J-113-
    77).

December 10, 2014 (S. Hrg. 113-515) Full Committee Hearing to examine 
    the nominations of Michelle K. Lee, of California, to be Under 
    Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the 
    United States Patent and Trademark Office, and Daniel Henry Marti, 
    of Virginia, to be Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator, 
    Executive Office of the President (Serial No. J-113-1).

December 10, 2014 Full Committee Hearing to examine the President's 
    executive action on immigration and the need to pass comprehensive 
    reform, including S. 744, to provide for comprehensive immigration 
    reform (Serial No. J-113-78).

                   VI. NOMINATIONS AND CONFIRMATIONS

                      U.S. COURT OF APPEALS JUDGES
BACHARACH, ROBERT E., of Oklahoma, to be U.S. Circuit Judge for the 
    Tenth Circuit, vice Robert Harlan Henry, resigned.
Jan. 4, 2013--Referred.
Feb. 7, 2013--Approved by the Committee and ordered reported favorably.
Feb. 7, 2013--Reported to the Senate by Sen. Leahy, without printed 
    report.
Feb. 25, 2013--Confirmed by the Senate on a rollcall vote of 93 yeas to 
    0 nays.

BARRON, DAVID JEREMIAH, of Massachusetts, to be U.S. Circuit Judge for 
    the First Circuit, vice Michael Boudin, retired.
Sept. 24, 2013--Referred.
Nov. 20, 2013--Full Committee hearing, S. Hrg. 113-515 (Serial No. J-
    113-1).
Dec. 19, 2013--Committee began consideration.
Jan. 3, 2014--Returned to the President.
Jan. 6, 2014--Rereferred.
Jan. 9, 2014--Committee began consideration.
Jan. 16, 2014--Approved by the Committee and ordered reported 
    favorably.
Jan. 16, 2014--Reported to the Senate by Sen. Leahy, without printed 
    report.
May 15, 2014--Senate began consideration.
May 20, 2014--Senate continued consideration.
May 21, 2014--Cloture invoked in the Senate on a rollcall vote of 52 
    yeas to 43 nays.
May 22, 2014--Confirmed by the Senate on a rollcall vote of 53 yeas to 
    45 nays.

CARNES, JULIE E., of Georgia, to be U.S. Circuit Judge for the Eleventh 
    Circuit, vice James Larry Edmonson, retired.
Dec. 19, 2013--Referred.
Jan. 3, 2014--Returned to the President.
Jan. 6, 2014--Rereferred.
May 13, 2014--Full Committee hearing, S. Hrg. 113-515 (Serial No. J-
    113-1).
June 12, 2014--Committee began consideration.
June 19, 2014--Approved by the Committee and ordered reported 
    favorably.
June 19, 2014--Reported to the Senate by Sen. Leahy, without printed 
    report.
July 16, 2014--Committee began consideration.
July 17, 2014--Cloture invoked in the Senate on a rollcall vote of 68 
    yeas to 23 nays.
July 21, 2014--Confirmed by the Senate on a rollcall vote of 94 yeas to 
    0 nays.

CHEN, RAYMOND T., of Maryland, to be U.S. Circuit Judge for the Federal 
    Circuit, vice Richard Linn, retired.
Feb.7, 2013--Referred.
Apr. 24, 2013--Full Committee hearing, S. Hrg. 113-515 (Serial No. J-
    113-1).
May 9, 2013--Committee began consideration.
May 14, 2013--Committee continued consideration.
May 16, 2013--Approved by the Committee and ordered reported favorably.
May 16, 2013--Reported to the Senate by Sen. Leahy, without printed 
    report.
Aug. 1, 2013--Confirmed by the Senate on a rollcall vote of 97 yeas to 
    0 nays.

COSTA, GREGG JEFFREY, of Texas, to be U.S. Circuit Judge for the Fifth 
    Circuit, vice Fortunato P. Benavides, retired.
Dec. 19, 2013--Referred.
Jan. 3, 2014--Returned to the President.
Jan. 6, 2014--Rereferred.
Feb. 25, 2014--Full Committee hearing, S. Hrg. 113-515 (Serial No. J-
    113-1).
Mar. 13, 2014--Committee began consideration.
Mar. 27, 2014--Approved by the Committee and ordered reported 
    favorably.
Mar. 27, 2014--Reported to the Senate by Sen. Leahy, without printed 
    report.
May 13, 2014--Senate began consideration.
May 15, 2014--Cloture invoked in the Senate on a rollcall vote of 58 
    yeas to 36 nays.
May 20, 2014--Confirmed by the Senate on a rollcall vote of 97 yeas to 
    0 nays.

FRIEDLAND, MICHELLE T., of California, to be U.S. Circuit Judge for the 
    Ninth Circuit, vice Raymond C. Fisher, retired.
Aug. 1, 2013--Referred.
Nov. 6, 2013--Full Committee hearing, S. Hrg. 113-515 (Serial No. J-
    113-1).
Nov. 21, 2013--Committee began consideration.
Dec. 19, 2012--Committee continued consideration.
Jan. 3, 2014--Returned to the President.
Jan. 6, 2014--Rereferred.
Jan. 9, 2014--Senate began consideration.
Jan. 16, 2014--Approved by the Committee and ordered reported 
    favorably.
Jan. 16, 2014--Reported to the Senate by Sen. Leahy, without printed 
    report.
Apr. 8, 2014--Senate began consideration.
Apr. 9, 2014--Senate continued consideration.
Apr. 10, 2014--Cloture invoked in the Senate on a rollcall vote of 56 
    yeas to 41 nays.
Apr. 28, 2014--Confirmed by the Senate on a rollcall vote of 51 yeas to 
    40 nays.

HALLIGAN, CAITLIN JOAN, of New York, to be U.S. Circuit Judge for the 
    District of Columbia Circuit, vice John G. Roberts, Jr., elevated.
Jan. 4, 2013--Referred.
Feb. 7, 2013--Committee began consideration.
Feb. 14, 2013--Approved by the Committee and ordered reported 
    favorably.
Feb. 14, 2013--Reported to the Senate by Sen. Leahy, without printed 
    report.
Mar. 4, 2013--Senate began consideration.
Mar. 5, 2013--Senate continued consideration.
Mar. 6, 2013--Cloture not invoked in the Senate on a rollcall vote of 
    51 yeas to 41 nays.
Mar. 22, 2013--Nomination was withdrawn.

HARRIS, PAMELA, of Maryland, to be U.S. Circuit Judge for the Fourth 
    Circuit, vice Andre M. Davis, retired.
May 8, 2014--Referred.
June 24, 2014--Full Committee hearing, S. Hrg. 113-515 (Serial No. J-
    113-1).
July 10, 2014--Committee began consideration.
July 17, 2014--Approved by the Committee and ordered reported 
    favorably.
July 17, 2014--Reported to the Senate by Sen. Leahy, without printed 
    report.
July 22, 2014--Senate began consideration.
July 24, 2014--Cloture invoked in the Senate on a rollcall vote of 54 
    yeas to 41 nays.
July 28, 2014--Confirmed by the Senate on a rollcall vote of 50 yeas to 
    43 nays.

HUGHES, TODD M., of the District of Columbia, to be U.S. Circuit Judge 
    for the Federal Circuit, vice William C. Bryson, retired.
Feb. 7, 2013--Referred.
June 19, 2013--Full Committee hearing, S. Hrg. 113-515 (Serial No. J-
    113-1).
July 11, 2013--Committee began consideration.
July 18, 2013--Approved by the Committee and ordered reported 
    favorably.
July 18, 2013--Reported to the Senate by Sen. Leahy, without printed 
    report.
Sept. 24, 2013--Confirmed by the Senate on a rollcall vote of 98 yeas 
    to 0 nays.

KAYATTA, WILLIAM J., JR., of Maine, to be U.S. Circuit Judge for the 
    First Circuit, vice Kermit Lipez, retired.
Jan. 4, 2013--Referred.
Feb. 7, 2013--Approved by the Committee and ordered reported favorably.
Feb. 7, 2013--Reported to the Senate by Sen. Leahy, without printed 
    report.
Feb. 13, 2013--Confirmed by the Senate on a rollcall vote of 88 yeas to 
    12 nays.

KELLY, JANE, of Iowa, to be U.S. Circuit Judge for the Eighth Circuit, 
    vice Michael J. Melloy, retiring.
Jan. 31, 2013--Referred.
Feb. 27, 2013--Full Committee hearing, S. Hrg. 113-515 (Serial No. J-
    113-1).
Mar. 14, 2013--Committee began consideration.
Mar. 22, 2013--Approved by the Committee and ordered reported 
    favorably.
Mar. 22, 2013--Reported to the Senate by Sen. Leahy, without printed 
    report.
Apr. 24, 2013--Confirmed by the Senate on a rollcall vote of 96 yeas 
    and 0 nays.

KRAUSE, CHERYL ANN, of New Jersey, to be U.S. Circuit Judge for the 
    Third Circuit, vice Dolores Korman Sloviter, retired.
Feb. 6, 2014--Referred.
Mar. 12, 2014--Full Committee hearing, S. Hrg. 113-515 (Serial No. J-
    113-1).
Apr. 3, 2014--Approved by the Committee and ordered reported favorably.
Apr. 3, 2014--Reported to the Senate by Sen. Leahy, without report.
June 24, 2014--Senate began consideration.
June 25, 2014--Senate continued consideration.
June 26, 2014--Cloture invoked in Senate on a rollcall vote of 57 yeas 
    to 39 nays.
July 7, 2014--Confirmed by the Senate on a rollcall vote of 93 yeas to 
    0 nays.

MCHUGH, CAROLYN B., of Utah, to be U.S. Circuit Judge for the Tenth 
    Circuit, vice Michael R. Murphy, retired.
May 16, 2013--Referred.
Sept. 25, 2013--Full Committee hearing, S. Hrg. 113-515 (Serial No. J-
    113-1).
Oct. 31, 2013--Committee began consideration.
Nov. 14, 2013--Approved by the Committee and ordered reported 
    favorably.
Nov. 14, 2013--Reported to the Senate by Sen. Leahy, without printed 
    report.
Jan. 3, 2014--Returned to the President.
Jan. 6, 2014--Rereferred.
Jan. 16, 2014--Approved by the Committee and ordered reported 
    favorably.
Jan. 16, 2014--Reported to the Senate by Sen. Leahy, without printed 
    report.
Mar. 6, 2014--Senate began consideration.
Mar. 10, 2014--Cloture invoked in the Senate on a rollcall vote of 62 
    yeas to 34 nays.
Mar. 12, 2014--Confirmed by the Senate on a rollcall vote of 98 yeas to 
    0 nays.

MILLETT, PATRICIA ANN, of Virginia, to be U.S. Circuit Judge for the 
    District of Columbia Circuit, vice John G. Roberts, Jr., elevated.
June 4, 2013--Referred.
July 10, 2013--Full Committee hearing, S. Hrg. 113-515 (Serial No. J-
    113-1).
July 25, 2013--Committee began consideration.
Aug. 1, 2013--Approved by the Committee and ordered reported favorably.
Aug. 1, 2013--Reported to the Senate by Sen. Leahy, without printed 
    report.
Oct. 28, 2013--Senate began consideration.
Oct. 31, 2013--Cloture not invoked in the Senate on rollcall vote of 55 
    yeas to 38 nays.
Nov. 21, 2013--Motion by Senator Reid to appeal the ruling of the chair 
    agreed to, the question being, ``Shall the decision of the Chair 
    stand as the judgment of the Senate`` determined on a rollcall vote 
    of 48 yeas to 52 nays.
Nov. 21, 2013--Motion by Senator McConnell to appeal the ruling of the 
    chair not agreed to, the question being, ``Shall the decision of 
    the Chair stand as the judgment of the Senate`` determined on a 
    rollcall vote of 52 yeas to 48 nays.
Nov. 21, 2013 - Upon reconsideration, cloture invoked in the Senate on 
    a rollcall vote of 55 yeas to 43 nays.
Dec. 9, 2013--Senate continued consideration.
Dec. 10, 2013--Confirmed by the Senate on a rollcall vote of 56 yeas to 
    38 nays.

MORITZ, NANCY L., of Kansas, to be U.S. Circuit Judge for the Tenth 
    Circuit, vice Deanell Reece Tacha, retired.
Aug. 1, 2013--Referred.
Nov. 13, 2013--Full Committee hearing, S. Hrg. 113-515 (Serial No. J-
    113-1).
Dec. 19, 2013--Committee began consideration.
Jan. 3, 2014--Returned to the President.
Jan. 6, 2014--Rereferred.
Jan. 9, 2014--Committee began consideration.
Jan. 16, 2014--Approved by the Committee and ordered reported 
    favorably.
Jan. 16, 2014--Reported to the Senate by Sen. Leahy, without printed 
    report.
Apr. 29, 2014--Senate began consideration.
Apr. 30, 2014--Senate continued consideration.
May 1, 2014--Cloture invoked in the Senate on a rollcall vote of 60 
    yeas to 38 nays.
May 5, 2014--Confirmed by the Senate on a rollcall vote of 90 yeas to 3 
    nays.

OWENS, JOHN B., of California, to be U.S. Circuit Judge for the Ninth 
    Circuit, vice Stephen S. Trott, retired.
Aug. 1, 2013--Referred.
Oct. 30, 2013--Full Committee hearing, S. Hrg. 113-515 (Serial No. J-
    113-1).
Nov. 21, 2013--Committee began consideration.
Dec. 19, 2013--Committee continued consideration.
Jan. 3, 2014--Returned to the President.
Jan. 6, 2014--Rereferred.
Jan. 9, 2014--Committee began consideration.
Jan. 16, 2014--Approved by the Committee and ordered reported 
    favorably.
Jan. 16, 2014--Reported to the Senate by Sen. Leahy, without printed 
    report.
Mar. 26, 2014--Senate began consideration.
Mar. 27, 2014--Cloture invoked in the Senate on a rollcall vote of 54 
    yeas to 44 nays.
Mar. 31, 2014--Confirmed by the Senate on a rollcall vote of 56 yeas to 
    43 nays.

PHILLIPS, GREGORY ALAN, of Wyoming, to be U.S. Circuit Judge for the 
    Tenth Circuit, vice Terrence L. O'Brien, retiring.
Jan. 31, 2013--Referred.
Mar. 19, 2013--Full Committee hearing, S. Hrg. 113-515 (Serial No. J-
    113-1).
Apr. 11, 2013--Committee began consideration.
Apr. 18, 2013--Approved by the Committee and ordered reported 
    favorably.
Apr. 18, 2013--Reported to the Senate by Sen. Leahy, without printed 
    report.
July 8, 2013--Confirmed by the Senate on a rollcall vote of 88 yeas to 
    0 nays.

PILLARD CORNELIA T. L., of the District of Columbia, to be U.S. Circuit 
    Judge for the District of Columbia Circuit, vice Douglas H. 
    Ginsburg, retired.
June 4, 2013--Referred.
July 24, 2013--Full Committee hearing, S. Hrg. 113-515 (Serial No. J-
    113-1).
Sept. 12, 2013--Committee began consideration.
Sept. 19, 2013--Approved by the Committee and ordered reported 
    favorably.
Sept. 19, 2013--Reported to the Senate by Sen. Leahy, without printed 
    report.
Nov. 7, 2013--Senate began consideration.
Nov. 12, 2013--Cloture not invoked in the Senate on a rollcall vote of 
    56 yeas to 41 nays.
Dec. 10, 2013--Motion to proceed to consideration of the motion to 
    reconsider the motion to invoke cloture agreed to in the Senate on 
    a rollcall vote of 54 yeas to 44 nays.
Dec. 10, 2013 - Motion by Senator Reid to reconsider the vote by which 
    cloture was not invoked on the nomination in the Senate on a 
    rollcall vote of 55 yeas to 44 nays.
Dec. 10, 2013 - Upon reconsideration cloture invoked in the Senate on a 
    rollcall vote of 56 yeas to 42 nays.
Dec. 11, 2013--Senate continued consideration.
Dec. 12, 2013--Confirmed by the Senate on a rollcall vote of 51 yeas to 
    44 nays.

PRYOR, JILL A., of Georgia, to be U.S. Circuit Judge for the Eleventh 
    Circuit, vice Stanley F. Birch, Jr., retired.
Jan. 4, 2013--Referred.
Jan. 3, 2014--Returned to the President.
Jan. 6, 2014--Rereferred.
May 13, 2014--Full Committee hearing, S. Hrg. 113-515 (Serial No. J-
    113-1).
June 12, 2014--Committee began consideration.
June 19, 2014--Approved by the Committee and ordered reported 
    favorably.
June 19, 2014--Reported to the Senate by Sen. Leahy, without printed 
    report.
July 30, 2014--Senate began consideration.
July 31, 2014--Cloture invoked in the Senate on a rollcall vote of 58 
    yeas to 33 nays.
Sept. 8, 2014--Confirmed by the Senate on a rollcall vote of 97 yeas to 
    0 nays.

RESTREPO, LUIS FELIPE, of Pennsylvania, to be U.S. Circuit Judge for 
    the Third Circuit, vice Anthony J. Scirica, retired.
Nov. 12, 2014--Referred.
Dec. 17, 2014--Returned to the President.

ROSENBAUM, ROBIN S, of Florida, to be U.S. Circuit Judge for the 
    Eleventh Circuit, vice Rosemary Barkett, resigned.
Nov. 7, 2013--Referred.
Jan. 3, 2014--Returned to the President.
Jan. 6, 2014--Rereferred.
Feb. 11, 2014--Full Committee hearing, S. Hrg. 113-515 (Serial No. J-
    113-1).
Feb. 27, 2014--Committee began consideration.
Mar. 6, 2014--Approved by the Committee and ordered reported favorably.
Mar. 6, 2014--Reported to the Senate by Sen. Leahy, without printed 
    report.
May 6, 2014--Senate began consideration.
May 7, 2014--Senate continued consideration.
May 8, 2014--Cloture invoked in the Senate on a rollcall vote of 57 
    yeas to 37 nays.
May 12, 2014--Confirmed by the Senate on a rollcall vote of 91 yeas to 
    0 nays.

SHWARTZ, PATTY, of New Jersey, to be U.S. Circuit Judge for the Third 
    Circuit, vice Maryanne Trump Barry, retired.
Jan. 4, 2013--Referred.
Feb. 7, 2013--Committee began consideration.
Feb. 14, 2013--Approved by the Committee and ordered reported 
    favorably.
Feb. 14, 2013--Reported to the Senate by Sen. Leahy, without printed 
    report.
Apr. 9, 2013--Confirmed by the Senate on a rollcall vote of 64 yeas to 
    34 nays.

SRINIVASAN, SRIKANTH, of Virginia, to be U.S. Circuit Judge for the 
    District of Columbia Circuit, vice A. Raymond Randolph, retired.
Jan. 4, 2013--Referred.
Apr. 10, 2013--Full Committee hearing, S. Hrg. 113-515 (Serial No. J-
    113-1).
May 9, 2013--Committee began consideration.
May 14, 2013--Committee continued consideration.
May 16, 2013--Approved by the Committee and ordered reported favorably.
May 16, 2013--Reported to the Senate by Sen. Leahy, without printed 
    report.
May 23, 2013--Confirmed by the Senate on a rollcall vote of 97 yeas to 
    0 nays.

STOLL, KARA FARNANDEZ, of Virginia, to be U.S. Circuit Judge for the 
    Federal Circuit, vice Randall R. Rader, retired.
Nov. 12, 2014--Referred.
Dec. 17, 2014--Returned to the President.

TARANTO, RICHARD GARY, of Maryland, to be U.S. Circuit Judge for the 
    Federal Circuit, vice Paul R. Michel, retired.
Jan. 4, 2013--Referred.
Feb. 7, 2013--Approved by the Committee and ordered reported favorably.
Feb. 7, 2013--Reported to the Senate by Sen. Leahy, without printed 
    report.
Mar. 11, 2013--Confirmed by the Senate on a rollcall vote of 91 yeas to 
    0 nays.

WILKINS, ROBERT LEON, of the District of Columbia, to be U.S. Circuit 
    Judge for the District of Columbia Circuit, vice David Bryan 
    Sentelle, retired.
June 4, 2013--Referred.
Sept. 11, 2013--Full Committee hearing, S. Hrg. 113-515 (Serial No. J-
    113-1).
Sept. 26, 2013--Committee began consideration.
Oct. 31, 2013--Approved by the Committee and ordered reported 
    favorably.
Oct. 31, 2013--Reported to the Senate by Sen. Leahy, without printed 
    report.
Nov. 14, 2013--Senate began consideration.
Nov. 18, 2013--Cloture not invoked in the Senate on a rollcall vote of 
    53 yeas to 38 nays.
Jan. 9, 2014--Motion to proceed to consideration of the motion to 
    reconsider the vote, by which cloture was not invoked on the 
    nomination, agreed to in the Senate on a rollcall vote of 53 yeas 
    to 41 nays.
Jan. 9, 2014--Motion by Senator Reid to reconsider the motion to 
    reconsider the vote, by which cloture was not invoked on the 
    nomination, agreed to in the Senate on a rollcall vote of 54 yeas 
    to 40 nays.
Jan. 9, 2014--Upon reconsideration, cloture invoked in the Senate on a 
    rollcall vote of 55 yeas to 38 nays.
Jan. 13, 2014--Confirmed by the Senate on a rollcall vote of 55 yeas to 
    43 nays.

                       U.S. DISTRICT COURT JUDGES
ABRAMS, LESLIE JOYCE, of Georgia, to be U.S. District Judge for the 
    Middle District of Georgia, vice W. Louis Sands, retiring.
Mar. 11, 2014--Referred.
May 13, 2014--Full Committee hearing, S. Hrg. 113-515 (Serial No. J-
    113-1).
June 12, 2014--Committee began consideration.
June 19, 2014--Approved by the Committee and ordered reported 
    favorably.
June 19, 2014--Reported to the Senate by Sen. Leahy, without printed 
    report.
Nov. 12, 2014--Senate began consideration.
Nov. 13, 2014--Senate continued consideration.
Nov. 17, 2014--Cloture invoked in the Senate on a rollcall vote of 68 
    yeas to 28 nays.
Nov. 18, 2014--Confirmed by the Senate on a rollcall vote of 100 yeas 
    to 0 nays.

ALONSO, JORGE LUIS, of Illinois, to be U.S. District Judge for the 
    Northern District of Illinois, vice Ronald A. Guzman, retiring.
Aug. 5, 2014--Referred.
Sept. 9, 2014--Full Committee hearing, S. Hrg. 113-515 (Serial No. J-
    113-1).
Nov. 13, 2014--Committee began consideration.
Nov. 20, 2014--Approved by the Committee and ordered reported 
    favorably.
Nov. 20, 2014--Reported to the Senate by Sen. Leahy, without printed 
    report.
Dec. 13, 2014--Senate began consideration.
Dec. 16, 2014--Confirmed by the Senate by voice vote.

ARLEO, MADELINE COX, of New Jersey, to be U.S. District Judge for the 
    District of New Jersey, vice Dennis M. Cavanaugh, retired.
June 26, 2014--Referred.
July 29, 2014--Full Committee hearing, S. Hrg. 113-515 (Serial No. J-
    113-1).
Sept. 11, 2014--Committee began consideration.
Sept. 18, 2014--Approved by the Committee and ordered reported 
    favorably.
Sept. 18, 2014--Reported to the Senate by Sen. Leahy, without printed 
    report.
Nov. 18, 2014--Senate began consideration.
Nov. 19, 2014--Cloture invoked in the Senate on a rollcall vote of 56 
    yeas to 40 nays.
Nov. 20, 2014--Confirmed by the Senate by voice vote.

AZRACK, JOAN MARIE, of New York, to be U.S. District Judge for the 
    Eastern District of New York, vice Joanna Seybert, retired.
Sept. 18, 2014--Referred.
Nov. 13, 2014--Full Committee hearing, S. Hrg. 113-515 (Serial No. J-
    113-1).
Dec. 3, 2014--Committee began consideration.
Dec. 11, 2014--Approved by the Committee and ordered reported 
    favorably.
Dec. 11, 2014--Reported to the Senate by Leahy, without printed report.
Dec. 13, 2014--Senate began consideration.
Dec. 16, 2014--Confirmed by the Senate by voice vote.

BASHANT, CYNTHIA ANN, of California, to be U.S. District Judge for the 
    Southern District of California, vice Irma E. Gonzalez, retired.
Sept. 19, 2013--Referred.
Dec. 19, 2013--Full Committee hearing, S. Hrg. 113-515 (Serial No. J-
    113-1).
Jan. 3, 2014--Returned to the President.
Jan. 6, 2014--Rereferred.
Jan. 9, 2014--Committee began consideration.
Jan. 16, 2014--Approved by the Committee and ordered reported 
    favorably.
Jan. 16, 2014--Reported to the Senate by Sen. Leahy, without printed 
    report.
Apr. 11, 2014--Senate began consideration.
Apr. 28, 2014--Senate continued consideration.
Apr. 29, 2014--Cloture invoked in the Senate on a rollcall vote of 56 
    yeas to 41 nays.
Apr. 30, 2014--Confirmed by the Senate on a rollcall vote of 94 yeas to 
    0 nays.

BASTIAN, STANLEY ALLEN, of Washington, to be U.S. District Judge for 
    the Eastern District of Washington, vice Edward F. Shea, retired.
Sept. 19, 2013--Referred.
Nov. 13, 2013--Full Committee hearing, S. Hrg. 113-515 (Serial No. J-
    113-1).
Jan. 3, 2014--Returned to the President.
Jan. 6, 2014--Rereferred.
Jan. 9, 2014--Committee began consideration.
Jan. 16, 2014--Approved by the Committee and ordered reported 
    favorably.
Jan. 16, 2014--Reported to the Senate by Sen. Leahy, without printed 
    report.
Apr. 11, 2014--Senate began consideration.
Apr. 28, 2014--Senate continued consideration.
Apr. 29, 2014--Cloture invoked in the Senate on a rollcall vote of 55 
    yeas to 41 nays.
Apr. 30, 2014--Confirmed by the Senate on a rollcall vote of 95 yeas to 
    0 nays.

BEETLESTONE, WENDY, of Pennsylvania, to be U.S. District Judge for the 
    Eastern District of Pennsylvania, vice Michael M. Baylson, retired.
June 16, 2014--Referred.
July 24, 2014--Full Committee hearing, S. Hrg. 113-515 (Serial No. J-
    113-1).
Sept. 11, 2014--Committee began consideration.
Sept. 18, 2014--Approved by the Committee and ordered reported 
    favorably.
Sept. 18, 2014--Reported to the Senate by Sen. Leahy, without printed 
    report.
Nov. 18, 2014--Senate began consideration.
Nov. 19, 2014--Cloture invoked in the Senate on a rollcall vote of 58 
    yeas to 38 nays.
Nov. 20, 2014--Confirmed by the Senate by voice vote.

BENNETT, ALFRED H., of Texas, to be U.S. District Judge for the 
    Southern District of Texas, vice Kenneth M. Hoyt, retired.
Sept. 18, 2014--Referred.
Dec. 17, 2014--Returned to the President.

BIGGS, LORETTA COPELAND, of North Carolina, to be U.S. District Judge 
    for the Middle District of North Carolina, vice James A. Beaty, 
    Jr., retired.
Sept. 18, 2014--Referred.
Nov. 13, 2014--Full Committee hearing, S. Hrg. 113-515 (Serial No. J-
    113-1).
Dec. 3, 2014--Committee began consideration.
Dec. 11, 2014--Approved by the Committee and ordered reported 
    favorably.
Dec. 11, 2014--Reported to the Senate by Leahy, without printed report.
Dec. 13, 2014--Senate began consideration.
Dec. 16, 2014--Confirmed by the Senate by voice vote.

BIROTTE, ANDREE, JR., of California, to be U.S. District Judge for 
    Central District of California, vice Gary Allen Feess, retired.
Apr. 3, 2014--Referred.
May 20, 2014--Full Committee hearing, S. Hrg. 113-515 (Serial No. J-
    113-1).
June 12, 2014--Committee began consideration.
June 19, 2014--Approved by the Committee and ordered reported 
    favorably.
June 19, 2014--Reported to the Senate by Sen. Leahy, without printed 
    report.
July 16, 2014--Senate began consideration.
July 17, 2014--Senate continued consideration.
July 22, 2014--Cloture invoked in the Senate on a rollcall vote of 56 
    yeas to 43 nays.
July 22, 2014--Confirmed by the Senate on a rollcall vote of 100 yeas 
    to 0 nays.

BLAKEY, JOHN ROBERT, of Illinois, to be U.S. District Judge for the 
    Northern District of Illinois, vice James Holderman, retired.
Aug. 5, 2014--Referred.
Sept. 9, 2014--Full Committee hearing, S. Hrg. 113-515 (Serial No. J-
    113-1).
Nov. 13, 2014--Committee began consideration.
Nov. 20, 2014--Approved by the Committee and ordered reported 
    favorably.
Nov. 20, 2014--Reported to the Senate by Sen. Leahy, without printed 
    report.
Dec. 13, 2014--Senate began consideration.
Dec. 16, 2014--Confirmed by the Senate by voice vote.

BLOOM, BETH, of Florida, to be U.S. District Judge for the Southern 
    District of Florida, vice Donald L. Graham, retired.
Feb. 6, 2014--Referred.
Apr. 1, 2014--Full Committee hearing, S. Hrg. 113-515 (Serial No. J-
    113-1).
May 1, 2014--Committee began consideration.
May 8, 2014--Approved by the Committee and ordered reported favorably.
May 8, 2014--Reported to the Senate by Sen. Leahy, without printed 
    report.
June 19, 2014--Senate began consideration.
June 23, 2014--Cloture invoked in the Senate on a rollcall vote of 53 
    yeas to 31 nays.
June 24, 2014--Confirmed by the Senate on a rollcall vote of 95 yeas to 
    0 nays.

BOGGS, MICHAEL P., of Georgia, to be U.S. District Judge for the 
    Northern District of Georgia, vice Julie E. Carnes.
Dec. 19, 2013--Referred.
Jan. 3, 2014--Returned to the President.
Jan. 6, 2014--Rereferred.
May 13, 2014--Full Committee hearing, S. Hrg. 113-515 (Serial No. J-
    113-1).
Dec. 17, 2014--Returned to the President.

BOLDEN, VICTOR ALLEN, of Connecticut, to be U.S. District Judge for the 
    District of Connecticut, vice Janet Bond Arterton, retiring.
June 16, 2014--Referred.
July 29, 2014--Full Committee hearing, S. Hrg. 113-515 (Serial No. J-
    113-1).
Sept. 11, 2014--Committee began consideration.
Sept. 18, 2014--Approved by the Committee and ordered reported 
    favorably.
Sept. 18, 2014--Reported to the Senate by Sen. Leahy, without printed 
    report.
Nov. 18, 2014--Senate began consideration.
Nov. 19, 2014--Cloture invoked in the Senate on a rollcall vote of 51 
    yea to 44 nays.
Nov. 20, 2014--Confirmed by the Senate on a rollcall vote of 49 yeas to 
    46 nays.

BOUGH, STEPHEN R., of Missouri, to be U.S. District Judge for the 
    Western District of Missouri, vice Fernando J. Gaitan, Jr., 
    retiring.
Jan. 16, 2014--Referred.
July 24, 2014--Full Committee hearing, S. Hrg. 113-515 (Serial No. J-
    113-1).
Sept. 11, 2014--Committee began consideration.
Sept. 18, 2014--Approved by the Committee and ordered reported 
    favorably.
Sept. 18, 2014--Reported to the Senate by Sen. Leahy, without printed 
    report.
Dec. 13, 2014--Senate began consideration.
Dec. 16, 2014--Cloture invoked in the Senate on a rollcall vote of 51 
    yeas to 38 nays
Dec. 16, 2014--Confirmed by the Senate on a rollcall vote of 51 yeas to 
    38 nays.

BOULWARE, RICHARD FRANKLIN, II, of Nevada, to be U.S. District Judge 
    for the District of Nevada, vice Philip M. Pro, retired.
Jan. 16, 2014--Referred.
Mar. 12, 2014--Full Committee hearing, S. Hrg. 113-515 (Serial No. J-
    113-1).
Mar. 27, 2014--Committee began consideration.
Apr. 3, 2014--Approved by the Committee and ordered reported favorably.
Apr. 3, 2014--Reported to the Senate by Sen. Leahy, without report.
June 5, 2014--Senate began consideration.
June 9, 2014--Cloture invoked in the Senate on a rollcall vote of 53 
    yeas to 31 nays.
June 10, 2014--Confirmed by the Senate on a rollcall vote of 58 yeas to 
    35 nays.

BRODERICK, VERNON S., of New York, to be U.S. District Judge for the 
    Southern District of New York, vice Deborah A. Batts, retired.
Apr. 15, 2013--Referred.
May 23, 2013--Full Committee hearing, S. Hrg. 113-515 (Serial No. J-
    113-1).
June 6, 2013--Committee began consideration.
June 13, 2013--Approved by the Committee and ordered reported 
    favorably.
June 13, 2013--Reported to the Senate by Sen. Leahy, without printed 
    report.
Sept. 9, 2013--Confirmed by the Senate by voice vote.

BROOKS, TIMOTHY L., of Arkansas, to be U.S. District Judge for the 
    Western District of Arkansas, vice Jimm Larry Hendren, retired.
June 7, 2013--Referred.
Sept. 11, 2013--Full Committee hearing, S. Hrg. 113-515 (Serial No. J-
    113-1).
Sept. 26, 2013--Committee began consideration.
Oct. 31, 2013--Approved by the Committee and ordered reported 
    favorably.
Oct. 31, 2013--Reported to the Senate by Sen. Leahy, without printed 
    report.
Jan. 3, 2014--Returned to the President.
Jan. 6, 2014--Rereferred.
Jan. 16, 2014--Approved by the Committee and ordered reported 
    favorably.
Jan. 16, 2014--Reported to the Senate by Sen. Leahy, without printed 
    report.
Feb. 27, 2014--Senate began consideration.
Mar. 5, 2014--Cloture invoked in the Senate on a rollcall vote of 59 
    yeas to 41 nays.
Mar. 5, 2014--Confirmed by the Senate on a rollcall vote of 100 yeas to 
    0 nays.

BROWN, DEBRA M., of Mississippi, to be U.S. District Judge for the 
    Northern District of Mississippi, vice W. Allen Pepper, Jr., 
    deceased.
May 16, 2013--Referred.
July 10, 2013--Full Committee hearing, S. Hrg. 113-515 (Serial No. J-
    113-1).
July 21, 2013--Committee began consideration.
Aug. 1, 2013--Approved by the Committee and ordered reported favorably.
Aug. 1, 2013--Reported to the Senate by Sen. Leahy, without printed 
    report.
Nov. 4, 2013--Confirmed by the Senate on a rollcall vote of 90 yeas to 
    0 nays.

BRUCE, COLIN STIRLING, of Illinois, to be U.S. District Judge for the 
    Central District of Illinois, vice Michael P. McCuskey, retiring.
May 6, 2013--Referred.
June 19, 2013--Full Committee hearing, S. Hrg. 113-515 (Serial No. J-
    113-1).
July 11, 2013--Committee began consideration.
July 18, 2013--Approved by the Committee and ordered reported 
    favorably.
July 18, 2013--Reported to the Senate by Sen. Leahy, without printed 
    report.
Oct. 7, 2013--Confirmed by the Senate on a rollcall vote of 96 yeas to 
    0 nays.

BURROUGHS, ALLISON DALE, of Massachusetts, to be U.S. District Judge 
    for the District of Massachusetts, vice Rya W. Zobel, retired.
July 31, 2014--Referred.
Sept. 17, 2014--Full Committee hearing, S. Hrg. 113-515 (Serial No. J-
    113-1).
Nov. 13, 2014--Committee began consideration.
Nov. 20, 2014--Approved by the Committee and ordered reported 
    favorably.
Nov. 20, 2014--Reported to the Senate by Sen. Leahy, without printed 
    report.
Dec. 13, 2014--Senate began consideration.
Dec. 16, 2014--Confirmed by the Senate by voice vote.

BYRON, PAUL G., of Florida, to be U.S. District Judge for the Middle 
    District of Florida, vice James S. Moody, Jr., retiring.
Feb. 6, 2014--Referred.
Apr. 1, 2014--Full Committee hearing, S. Hrg. 113-515 (Serial No. J-
    113-1).
May 1, 2014--Committee began consideration.
May 8, 2014--Approved by the Committee and ordered reported favorably.
May 8, 2014--Reported to the Senate by Sen. Leahy, without printed 
    report.
June 19, 2014--Senate began consideration.
June 23, 2014--Cloture invoked in the Senate on a rollcall vote of 53 
    yeas to 30 nays.
June 24, 2014--Confirmed by the Senate on a rollcall vote of 94 yeas to 
    0 nays.

CADISH, ELISSA F., of Nevada, to be U.S. District Judge for the 
    District of Nevada, vice Philip M. Pro, retired.
Jan. 4, 2013--Referred.
Mar. 13, 2013--Nomination was withdrawn.

CAPRONI, VALERIE E., of the District of Columbia, to be U.S. District 
    Judge for the Southern District of New York, vice Richard J. 
    Holwell, resigned.
Jan. 4, 2013-- Referred.
May 23, 2013--Full Committee hearing, S. Hrg. 113-515 (Serial No. J-
    113-1).
June 6, 2013--Committee began consideration.
June 13, 2013--Approved by the Committee and ordered reported 
    favorably.
June 13, 2013--Reported to the Senate by Sen. Leahy, without printed 
    report.
Sept. 9, 2013--Confirmed by the Senate on a rollcall vote of 73 yeas to 
    24 nays.

CHAPPELL, SHERI POLSTER, of Florida, to be U.S. District Judge for the 
    Middle District of Florida, vice Gregory A. Presnell, retired.
Jan. 4, 2013--Referred.
Feb. 28, 2013--Committee began consideration.
Mar. 7, 2013--Approved by the Committee and ordered reported favorably.
Mar. 7, 2013--Reported to the Senate by Sen. Leahy, without written 
    report.
May 20, 2013--Confirmed by the Senate on a rollcall vote of 90 yeas to 
    0 nays.

CHEN, PAMELA KI MAI, of New York, to be U.S. District Judge for the 
    Eastern District of New York, vice Raymond J. Dearie, retired.
Jan. 4, 2013--Referred.
Feb. 7, 2013--Committee began consideration.
Feb. 14, 2013--Approved by the Committee and ordered reported 
    favorably.
Feb. 14, 2013--Reported to the Senate by Sen. Leahy, without printed 
    report.
Mar. 4, 2013--Confirmed by the Senate by voice vote.

CHHABRIA, VINCE GIRDHARI, of California, to be U.S. District Judge for 
    the Northern District of California, vice Susan Y. Illston, 
    retired.
July 25, 2013--Referred.
Sept. 25, 2013--Full Committee hearing, S. Hrg. 113-515 (Serial No. J-
    113-1).
Oct. 31, 2013--Committee began consideration.
Nov. 14, 2013--Approved by the Committee and ordered reported 
    favorably.
Nov. 14, 2013--Reported to the Senate by Sen. Leahy, without printed 
    report.
Jan. 3, 2014--Returned to the President.
Jan. 6, 2014--Rereferred.
Jan. 16, 2014--Approved by the Committee and ordered reported 
    favorably.
Jan. 16, 2014--Reported to the Senate by Sen. Leahy, without printed 
    report.
Feb. 27, 2014--Senate began consideration.
Mar. 5, 2014--Cloture invoked in the Senate on a rollcall vote of 57 
    yeas to 43 nays.
Mar. 5, 2014--Confirmed by the Senate on a rollcall vote of 58 yeas to 
    41 nays.

CHUANG, THEODORE DAVID, of Maryland, to be U.S. District Judge for the 
    District of Maryland, vice Roger W. Titus, retiring.
Sept. 25, 2013--Referred.
Dec. 19, 2013--Full Committee hearing, S. Hrg. 113-515 (Serial No. J-
    113-1).
Jan. 3, 2014--Returned to the President.
Jan. 6, 2014--Rereferred.
Jan. 9, 2014--Committee began consideration.
Jan. 16, 2014--Approved by the Committee and ordered reported 
    favorably.
Jan. 16, 2014--Reported to the Senate by Sen. Leahy, without printed 
    report.
Apr. 29, 2014--Senate began consideration.
Apr. 30, 2014--Senate continued consideration.
May 1, 2014--Cloture invoked in the Senate on a rollcall vote of 54 
    yeas to 43 nays.
May 1, 2014--Confirmed by the Senate on a rollcall vote of 53 yeas to 
    42 nays.

CHUTKAN, TANYA S., of the District of Columbia, to be U.S. District 
    Judge for the District of Columbia, vice an additional position in 
    accordance with 28 U.S.C. 133(b)(1).
Dec. 19, 2013--Referred.
Jan. 3, 2014--Returned to the President.
Jan. 6, 2014--Rereferred.
Feb. 25, 2014--Full Committee hearing, S. Hrg. 113-515 (Serial No. J-
    113-1).
Mar. 13, 2014--Committee began consideration.
Mar. 27, 2014--Approved by the Committee and ordered reported 
    favorably.
Mar. 27, 2014--Reported to the Senate by Sen. Leahy, without printed 
    report.
May 22, 2014--Senate began consideration.
June 3, 2014--Cloture invoked in the Senate on a rollcall vote of 54 
    yeas to 40 nays.
June 4, 2014--Confirmed by the Senate on a rollcall vote of 95 yeas to 
    0 nays.

COHEN, MARK HOWARD, of Georgia, to be U.S. District Judge for the 
    Northern District of Georgia, vice Clarence Cooper, retired.
Dec. 19, 2013--Referred.
Jan. 3, 2014--Returned to the President.
Jan. 6, 2014--Rereferred.
May 13, 2014--Full Committee hearing, S. Hrg. 113-515 (Serial No. J-
    113-1).
June 12, 2014--Committee began consideration.
June 19, 2014--Approved by the Committee and ordered reported 
    favorably.
June 19, 2014--Reported to the Senate by Sen. Leahy, without printed 
    report.
Nov. 12, 2014--Senate began consideration.
Nov. 13, 2014--Senate continued consideration.
Nov. 17, 2014--Cloture invoked in the Senate on a rollcall vote of 67 
    yeas to 29 nays.
Nov. 18, 2014--Confirmed by the Senate by voice vote.

COOPER, CHRISTOPHER REID, of the District of Columbia, to be U.S. 
    District Judge for the District of Columbia, vice Royce C. 
    Lamberth, retired.
Aug. 1, 2013--Referred.
Nov. 6, 2013--Full Committee hearing, S. Hrg. 113-515 (Serial No. J-
    113-1).
Nov. 21, 2013--Committee began consideration.
Dec. 19, 2013--Committee continued consideration.
Jan. 3, 2014--Returned to the President.
Jan. 6, 2014--Rereferred.
Jan. 16, 2014--Approved by the Committee and ordered reported 
    favorably.
Jan. 16, 2014--Reported to the Senate by Sen. Leahy, without printed 
    report.
Mar. 13, 2014--Senate began consideration.
Mar. 25, 2014--Senate continued consideration.
Mar. 26, 2014--Cloture invoked in the Senate on a rollcall vote of 56 
    yeas to 43 nays.
Mar. 26, 2014--Confirmed by the Senate on a rollcall vote of 100 yeas 
    to 0 nays.

CRABTREE, DANIEL D., of Kansas, to be U.S. District Judge for the 
    District of Kansas, vice John W. Lungstrum, retired.
Aug. 1, 2013--Referred.
Dec. 19, 2013--Full Committee hearing, S. Hrg. 113-515 (Serial No. J-
    113-1).
Jan. 3, 2014--Returned to the President.
Jan. 6, 2014--Rereferred.
Jan. 9, 2014--Committee began consideration.
Jan. 16, 2014--Approved by the Committee and ordered reported 
    favorably.
Jan. 16, 2014--Reported to the Senate by Sen. Leahy, without printed 
    report.
Apr. 11, 2014--Senate began consideration.
Apr. 28, 2014--Senate continued consideration.
Apr. 29, 2014--Cloture invoked in the Senate on a rollcall vote of 57 
    yeas to 39 nays.
Apr. 30, 2014--Confirmed by the Senate on a rollcall vote of 94 yeas to 
    0 nays.

CRAWFORD, GEOFFREY W., of Vermont, to be U.S. District Judge for the 
    District of Vermont, vice William K. Sessions, III, retiring.
May 20, 2014--Referred.
June 4, 2014--Full Committee hearing, S. Hrg. 113-515 (Serial No. J-
    113-1).
June 12, 2014--Approved by the Committee and ordered reported 
    favorably.
June 12, 2014--Reported to the Senate by Sen. Leahy, without printed 
    report.
June 19, 2014--Senate began consideration.
June 23, 2014--Cloture invoked in the Senate on a rollcall vote of 52 
    yeas to 32 nays.
June 24, 2014--Confirmed by the Senate on a rollcall vote of 95 yeas to 
    0 nays.

DAVIS, BRIAN J., of Florida, to be U.S. District Judge for the Middle 
    District of Florida, vice Richard A. Lazzara, retired.
Jan. 4, 2013--Referred.
Sept. 26, 2013--Committee began consideration.
Oct. 31, 2013--Approved by the Committee and ordered reported 
    favorably.
Oct. 31, 2013--Reported to the Senate by Sen. Leahy, without printed 
    report.
Dec. 16, 2013--Senate began consideration.
Dec. 19, 2013--Senate continued consideration.
Dec. 20, 2013--Cloture invoked in the Senate on a rollcall vote of 56 
    yeas to 36 nays.
Dec. 20, 2013--Confirmed on a rollcall vote of 68 yeas to 26 nays.

DEARCY HALL, LASHANN MOUTIQUE,  of New York, to be U.S. District Judge 
    for the Eastern District of New York, vice Nicholas G. Garaufis, 
    retired.
Nov. 12, 2014--Referred.
Dec. 17, 2014--Returned to the President.

DEGRAVELLES, JOHN W., of Louisiana, to be U.S. District Judge for the 
    Middle District of Louisiana, vice James J. Brady, retired.
Mar. 13, 2014--Referred.
May 20, 2014--Full Committee hearing, S. Hrg. 113-515 (Serial No. J-
    113-1).
June 12, 2014--Committee began consideration.
June 19, 2014--Approved by the Committee and ordered reported 
    favorably.
June 19, 2014--Reported to the Senate by Sen. Leahy, without printed 
    report.
July 16, 2014--Senate began consideration.
July 17, 2014--Senate continued consideration.
July 22, 2014--Cloture invoked in the Senate on a rollcall vote of 57 
    yeas to 39 nays.
July 22, 2014--Confirmed by the Senate on a rollcall vote of 100 yeas 
    to 0 nays.

DICK, SHELLY DECKERT, of Louisiana, to be U.S. District Judge for the 
    Middle District of Louisiana, vice Ralph E. Tyson, deceased.
Jan. 4, 2013--Referred.
Feb. 14, 2013--Committee began consideration.
Feb. 28, 2013--Approved by the Committee and ordered reported 
    favorably.
Feb. 28, 2013--Reported to the Senate by Sen. Leahy, without printed 
    report.
May 9, 2013--Confirmed by the Senate by voice vote.

DILLON, ELIZABETH K., of Virginia, to be U.S. District Judge for the 
    Western District of Virginia, vice Samuel Grayson Wilson, retired.
Sept. 18, 2014--Referred.
Nov. 13, 2014--Full Committee hearing, S. Hrg. 113-515 (Serial No. J-
    113-1).
Dec. 3, 2014--Committee began consideration.
Dec. 11, 2014--Approved by the Committee and ordered reported 
    favorably.
Dec. 11, 2014--Reported to the Senate by Leahy, without printed report.
Dec. 13, 2014--Senate began consideration.
Dec. 16, 2014--Confirmed by the Senate by voice vote.

DONATO, JAMES, of California, to be U.S. District Judge for the 
    Northern District of California, vice James Ware, retired.
June 20, 2013--Referred.
Sept. 11, 2013--Full Committee hearing, S. Hrg. 113-515 (Serial No. J-
    113-1).
Sept. 26, 2013--Committee began consideration.
Oct. 31, 2013--Approved by the Committee and ordered reported 
    favorably.
Oct. 31, 2013--Reported to the Senate by Sen. Leahy, without printed 
    report.
Jan. 3, 2014--Returned to the President.
Jan. 6, 2014--Rereferred.
Jan. 16, 2014--Approved by the Committee and ordered reported 
    favorably.
Jan. 16, 2014--Reported to the Senate by Sen. Leahy, without printed 
    report.
Feb. 12, 2014--Senate began consideration.
Feb. 24, 2014--Senate continued consideration.
Feb. 25, 2014--Cloture invoked in the Senate on a rollcall vote of 55 
    yeas to 52 nays.
Feb. 25, 2014--Confirmed by the Senate on a rollcall vote of 90 yeas to 
    5 nays.

DONNELLY, ANN, of New York, to be U.S. District Judge for the Eastern 
    District of New York, vice Sandra L. Townes, retiring.
Nov. 20, 2014--Referred.
Dec. 17, 2014--Returned to the President.

DORSEY, JENNIFER A., of Nevada, to be U.S. District Judge for the 
    District of Nevada, vice Larry R. Hicks, retired.
Jan. 4, 2013--Referred.
Apr. 24, 2013--Full Committee hearing, S. Hrg. 113-515 (Serial No. J-
    113-1).
May 9, 2013--Committee began consideration.
May 14, 2013--Committee continued consideration.
May 16, 2013--Approved by the Committee and ordered reported favorably.
May 16, 2013--Reported to the Senate by Sen. Leahy, without printed 
    report.
July 9, 2013--Confirmed by the Senate on a rollcall vote of 54 yeas to 
    41 nays.

DROZD, DALE A., of California, to be U.S. District Judge for the 
    Eastern District of California, vice Anthony W. Ishii, retired.
Nov. 12, 2014--Referred.
Dec. 17, 2014--Returned to the President.

ELLIS, SARA LEE, of Illinois, to be U.S. District Judge for the 
    Northern District of Illinois, vice Joan B. Gottschall, retired.
May 6, 2013--Referred.
June 19, 2013--Full Committee hearing, S. Hrg. 113-515 (Serial No. J-
    113-1).
July 11, 2013--Committee began consideration.
July 18, 2013--Approved by the Committee and ordered reported 
    favorably.
July 18, 2013--Reported to the Senate by Sen. Leahy, without printed 
    report.
Oct. 7, 2013--Confirmed by the Senate by voice vote.

FAILLA, KATHERINE POLK, of New York, to be U.S. District Judge for the 
    Southern District of New York, vice Denise Cote, retired.
Jan. 4, 2013--Referred.
Feb. 7, 2013--Committee began consideration.
Feb. 14, 2013--Approved by the Committee and ordered reported 
    favorably.
Feb. 14, 2013--Reported to the Senate by Sen. Leahy, without printed 
    report.
Mar. 4, 2013--Confirmed by the Senate on a rollcall vote of 91 yeas to 
    0 nays.

FREEMAN, BETH LABSON, of California, to be U.S. District Judge for the 
    Northern District of California, vice an additional position in 
    accordance with 28 USC 133(b)(1).
June 20, 2013--Referred.
Sept. 11, 2013--Full Committee hearing, S. Hrg. 113-515 (Serial No. J-
    113-1).
Sept. 26, 2013--Committee began consideration.
Oct. 31, 2013--Approved by the Committee and ordered reported 
    favorably.
Oct. 31, 2013--Reported to the Senate by Sen. Leahy, without printed 
    report.
Jan. 3, 2014--Returned to the President.
Jan. 6, 2014--Rereferred.
Jan. 9, 2014--Committee began consideration.
Jan. 16, 2014--Approved by the Committee and ordered reported 
    favorably.
Jan. 16, 2014--Reported to the Senate by Sen. Leahy, without printed 
    report.
Feb. 12, 2014--Senate began consideration.
Feb. 24, 2014--Senate continued consideration.
Feb. 25, 2014--Cloture invoked in the Senate on a rollcall vote of 56 
    yeas to 42 nays.
Feb. 25, 2014--Confirmed by the Senate on a rollcall vote of 91 yeas to 
    7 nays.

GAYLES, DARRIN P., of Florida, to be U.S. District Judge for the 
    Southern District of Florida, vice Patricia A. Seitz, retired.
Feb. 6 2014--Referred.
Apr. 1, 2014--Full Committee hearing, S. Hrg. 113-515 (Serial No. J-
    113-1).
May 1, 2014--Committee began consideration.
May 8, 2014--Approved by the Committee and ordered reported favorably.
May 8, 2014--Reported to the Senate by Sen. Leahy, without printed 
    report.
June 12, 2014--Senate began consideration.
June 16, 2014--Cloture invoked in the Senate on a rollcall vote of 55 
    yeas to 37 nays.
June 17, 2014--Confirmed by the Senate on a rollcall vote of 98 yeas to 
    0 nays.

GILLIAM, HAYWOOD STIRLING, JR., of California, to be U.S. District 
    Judge for the Northern District of California, vice Claudia Wilken, 
    retiring.
Sept. 8, 2014--Referred.
Sept. 17, 2014--Full Committee hearing, S. Hrg. 113-515 (Serial No. J-
    113-1).
Nov. 13, 2014--Committee began consideration.
Nov. 20, 2014--Approved by the Committee and ordered reported 
    favorably.
Nov. 20, 2014--Reported to the Senate by Sen. Leahy, without printed 
    report.
Dec. 13, 2014--Senate began consideration.
Dec. 16, 2014--Confirmed by the Senate by voice vote.

GONZALES, KENNETH JOHN, of New Mexico, to be U.S. District Judge for 
    the District of New Mexico, vice Bruce D. Black, retired.
Jan. 4, 2013--Referred.
Feb. 13, 2013--Full Committee hearing, S. Hrg. 113-515 (Serial No. J-
    113-1).
Feb. 28, 2013--Committee began consideration.
Mar. 7, 2013--Committee continued consideration.
Mar. 14, 2013--Committee continued consideration.
Mar. 22, 2013--Committee continued consideration.
Apr. 11, 2013--Approved by the Committee and ordered reported 
    favorably.
Apr. 11, 2013--Reported to the Senate by Sen. Leahy, without printed 
    report.
June 17, 2013--Confirmed by the Senate on a rollcall vote of 89 yeas to 
    0 nays.

GORDON, ANDREW PATRICK, of Nevada, to be U.S. District Judge for the 
    District of Nevada, vice Kent J. Dawson, retired.
Jan. 4, 2013--Referred.
Feb. 7, 2013--Committee began consideration.
Feb. 14, 2013--Approved by the Committee and ordered reported 
    favorably.
Feb. 14, 2013--Reported to the Senate by Sen. Leahy, without printed 
    report.
Mar. 11, 2013--Confirmed by the Senate by voice vote.

HAIKALA, MADELINE HUGHES, of Alabama, to be U.S. District Judge for the 
    Northern District of Alabama, vice Inge Prytz Johnson, retired.
May 9, 2013--Referred.
June 19, 2013--Full Committee hearing, S. Hrg. 113-515 (Serial No. J-
    113-1).
July 11, 2013--Committee began consideration.
July 18, 2013--Approved by the Committee and ordered reported 
    favorably.
July 18, 2013--Reported to the Senate by Sen. Leahy, without printed 
    report.
Oct. 14, 2013--Confirmed by the Senate on a rollcall vote of 90 yeas to 
    0 nays.

HALE, DAVID J., of Kentucky, to be U.S. District Judge for the Western 
    District of Kentucky, vice Charles R. Simpson III, retired.
June 19, 2014--Referred.
July 29, 2014--Full Committee hearing, S. Hrg. 113-515 (Serial No. J-
    113-1).
Sept. 11, 2014--Committee began consideration.
Sept. 18, 2014--Approved by the Committee and ordered reported 
    favorably.
Sept. 18, 2014--Reported to the Senate by Sen. Leahy, without printed 
    report.
Dec. 1, 2014--Senate began consideration.
Dec. 2, 2014--Senate continued consideration.
Dec. 3, 2014--Cloture invoked in the Senate on a rollcall vote of 65 
    yeas to 31 nays.
Dec. 3, 2014--Confirmed by the Senate by voice vote.

HANKS, GEORGE C., JR., of Texas, to be U.S. District Judge for the 
    Southern District of Texas, vice Nancy Friedman Atlas, retired.
Sept. 18, 2014--Referred.
Dec. 17, 2014--Returned to the President.

HARPOOL, M. DOUGLAS, of Missouri, to be U.S. District Judge for the 
    Western District of Missouri, vice Richard E. Dorr, deceased.
Aug. 1, 2013--Referred.
Nov. 6, 2013--Full Committee hearing, S. Hrg. 113-515 (Serial No. J-
    113-1).
Nov. 21, 2013--Committee began consideration.
Dec. 19, 2013--Committee continued consideration.
Jan. 3, 2014--Returned to the President.
Jan. 6, 2014--Rereferred.
Jan. 9, 2014--Committee began consideration.
Jan. 16, 2014--Approved by the Committee and ordered reported 
    favorably.
Jan. 16, 2014--Reported to the Senate by Sen. Leahy, without printed 
    report.
Mar. 13, 2014--Senate began consideration.
Mar. 25, 2014--Senate continued consideration.
Mar. 26, 2014--Cloture invoked in the Senate on a rollcall vote of 56 
    yeas to 43 nays.
Mar. 26, 2014--Confirmed by the Senate on a rollcall vote of 93 yeas to 
    5 nays.

HAZEL, GEORGE JARROD, of Maryland, to be U.S. District Judge for the 
    District of Maryland, vice Alexander Williams, Jr., retired.
Sept. 25, 2013--Referred.
Dec. 19, 2013--Full Committee hearing, S. Hrg. 113-515 (Serial No. J-
    113-1).
Jan. 3, 2014--Returned to the President.
Jan. 6, 2014--Rereferred.
Jan. 9, 2014--Committee began consideration.
Jan. 16, 2014--Approved by the Committee and ordered reported 
    favorably.
Jan. 16, 2014--Reported to the Senate by Sen. Leahy, without printed 
    report.
Apr. 29, 2014--Senate began consideration.
Apr. 30, 2014--Senate continued consideration.
May 1, 2014--Cloture invoked in the Senate on a rollcall vote of 55 
    yeas to 42 nays.
May 1, 2014--Confirmed by the Senate on a rollcall vote of 95 yeas to 0 
    nays.

HENDRICKS, BRUCE HOWE, of South Carolina, to be U.S. District Judge for 
    the District of South Carolina, vice Margaret B. Seymour, retired.
June 26, 2013--Referred.
Jan. 3, 2014--Returned to the President.
Jan. 6, 2014--Rereferred.
Feb. 11, 2014--Full Committee hearing, S. Hrg. 113-515 (Serial No. J-
    113-1).
Feb. 27, 2014--Committee began consideration.
Mar. 6, 2014--Approved by the Committee and ordered reported favorably.
Mar. 6, 2014--Reported to the Senate by Sen. Leahy, without printed 
    report.
May 22, 2014--Senate began consideration.
June 3, 2014--Cloture invoked in the Senate on a rollcall vote of 59 
    yeas to 35 nays.
June 4, 2014--Confirmed by the Senate on a rollcall vote of 95 yeas to 
    0 nays.

HERNANDEZ, PEDRO A. DELGADO, of Puerto Rico, to be U.S. District Judge 
    for the District of Puerto Rico, vice Daniel R. Dominguez, retired.
June 26, 2013--Referred.
Sept. 11, 2013--Full Committee hearing, S. Hrg. 113-515 (Serial No. J-
    113-1).
Sept. 26, 2013--Committee began consideration.
Oct. 31, 2013--Approved by the Committee and ordered reported 
    favorably.
Oct. 31, 2013--Reported to the Senate by Sen. Leahy, without printed 
    report.
Jan. 3, 2014--Returned to the President.
Jan. 6, 2014--Rereferred.
Jan. 16, 2014--Approved by the Committee and ordered reported 
    favorably.
Jan. 16, 2014--Reported to the Senate by Sen. Leahy, without printed 
    report.
Feb. 27, 2014--Senate began consideration.
Mar. 5, 2014--Cloture invoked in the Senate on a rollcall vote of 57 
    yeas to 41 nays.
Mar. 5, 2014--Confirmed by the Senate on a rollcall vote of 98 yeas to 
    0 nays.

HUMETEWA, DIANE J., of Arizona, to be U.S. District Judge for the 
    District of Arizona, vice Mary H. Murguia, elevated.
Sept. 19, 2013--Referred.
Jan. 3, 2014--Returned to the President.
Jan. 6, 2014--Rereferred.
Jan. 28, 2014--Full Committee hearing, S. Hrg. 113-515 (Serial No. J-
    113-1).
Feb. 27, 2014--Approved by the Committee and ordered reported 
    favorably.
Feb. 27, 2014--Reported to the Senate by Sen. Leahy, without printed 
    report.
May 12, 2014--Senate began consideration.
May 13, 2014--Senate continued consideration.
May 14, 2014--Cloture invoked in the Senate on a rollcall vote of 64 
    yeas to 34 nays.
May 14, 2014--Confirmed by the Senate on a rollcall vote of 96 yeas to 
    0 nays.

JACKSON, KETANJI BROWN, of Maryland, to be U.S. District Judge for the 
    District of Columbia, vice Henry Harold Kennedy, retired.
Jan. 4, 2013--Referred.
Feb. 7, 2013--Committee began consideration.
Feb. 14, 2013--Approved by the Committee and ordered reported 
    favorably.
Feb. 14, 2013--Reported to the Senate by Sen. Leahy, without printed 
    report.
Mar. 23, 2013--Confirmed by the Senate by voice vote.

KEARNEY, MARK A., of Pennsylvania, to be U.S. District Judge for the 
    Eastern District of Pennsylvania, vice J. Curtis Joyner, retired.
June 16, 2014--Referred.
July 24, 2014--Full Committee hearing, S. Hrg. 113-515 (Serial No. J-
    113-1).
Sept. 11, 2014--Committee began consideration.
Sept. 18, 2014--Approved by the Committee and ordered reported 
    favorably.
Sept. 18, 2014--Reported to the Senate by Sen. Leahy, without printed 
    report.
Dec. 1, 2014--Senate began consideration.
Dec. 2, 2014--Senate continued consideration.
Dec. 3, 2014--Cloture invoked in the Senate on a rollcall vote of 60 
    yeas to 36 yeas.
Dec. 3, 2014--Confirmed by the Senate by voice vote.

KETCHMARK, ROSEANN A., of Missouri, to be U.S. District Judge for the 
    Western District of Missouri, vice Gary A. Fenner, retiring.
Nov. 20, 2014--Referred.
Dec. 17, 2014--Returned to the President.

LAUCK, M. HANNAH, of Virginia, to be U.S. District Judge for the 
    Eastern District of Virginia, vice James R. Spencer, retiring.
Dec. 19, 2013--Referred.
Jan. 3, 2014--Returned to the President.
Jan. 6, 2014--Rereferred.
Feb. 25, 2014--Full Committee hearing, S. Hrg. 113-515 (Serial No. J-
    113-1).
Mar. 13, 2014--Committee began consideration.
Mar. 27, 2014--Approved by the Committee and ordered reported 
    favorably.
Mar. 27, 2014--Reported to the Senate by Sen. Leahy, without printed 
    report.
June 5, 2014--Senate began consideration.
June 9, 2014--Cloture invoked in the Senate on a rollcall vote of 52 
    yeas to 32 nays.
June 10, 2014--Confirmed by the Senate on a rollcall vote of 90 yeas to 
    0 nays.

LEE, ALISON RENEE, of South Carolina, to be U.S. District Judge for the 
    District of South Carolina, vice Cameron M. Currie, retiring.
June 26, 2013--Referred.
Jan. 3, 2014--Returned to the President.
Jan. 6, 2014--Rereferred.
Sept. 18, 2014--Nomination was withdrawn.

LEESON, JOSEPH F., JR., of Pennsylvania, to be U.S. District Judge for 
    the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, vice Eduardo C. Robreno, 
    retired.
June 16, 2014--Referred.
July 24, 2014--Full Committee hearing, S. Hrg. 113-515 (Serial No. J-
    113-1).
Sept. 11, 2014--Committee began consideration.
Sept. 18, 2014--Approved by the Committee and ordered reported 
    favorably.
Sept. 18, 2014--Reported to the Senate by Sen. Leahy, without printed 
    report.
Dec. 3, 2014--Senate began consideration.
Dec. 4, 2014--Cloture invoked in the Senate on a rollcall vote of 66 
    yeas to 26 nays.
Dec. 4, 2014--Confirmed by the Senate on a rollcall vote of 76 yeas to 
    16 nays.

LEITMAN, MATTHEW FREDERICK, of Michigan, to be U.S. District Judge for 
    the Eastern District of Michigan, vice Marianne O. Battani, 
    retired.
July 25, 2013--Referred.
Oct. 30, 2013--Full Committee hearing, S. Hrg. 113-515 (Serial No. J-
    113-1).
Nov. 21, 2013--Committee began consideration.
Dec. 19, 2013--Committee continued consideration.
Jan. 3, 2014--Returned to the President.
Jan. 6, 2014--Rereferred.
Jan. 9, 2014--Committee began consideration.
Jan. 16, 2014--Approved by the Committee and ordered reported 
    favorably.
Jan. 16, 2014--Reported to the Senate by Sen. Leahy, without printed 
    report.
Mar. 6, 2014--Senate began consideration.
Mar. 11, 2014--Cloture invoked in the Senate on a rollcall vote of 55 
    yeas to 43 nays.
Mar. 12, 2014--Confirmed by the Senate on a rollcall vote of 98 yeas to 
    0 nays.

LEVY, JON DAVID, of Maine, to be U.S. District Judge for the District 
    of Maine, vice George Z. Singal, retired.
Sept. 19, 2013--Referred.
Dec. 19, 2013--Full Committee hearing, S. Hrg. 113-515 (Serial No. J-
    113-1).
Jan. 3, 2014--Returned to the President.
Jan. 6, 2014--Rereferred.
Jan. 9, 2014--Committee began consideration.
Jan. 16, 2014--Approved by the Committee and ordered reported 
    favorably.
Jan. 16, 2014--Reported to the Senate by Sen. Leahy, without printed 
    report.
Apr. 11, 2014--Senate began consideration.
Apr. 28, 2014--Senate continued consideration.
Apr. 29, 2014--Cloture invoked in the Senate on a rollcall vote of 63 
    yeas to 34 nays.
Apr. 30, 2014--Confirmed by the Senate on a rollcall vote of 75 yeas to 
    20 nays.

LEVY, JUDITH ELLEN, of Michigan, to be U.S. District Judge for the 
    Eastern District of Michigan, vice Nancy G. Edmunds, retired.
July 25, 2013--Referred.
Oct. 30, 2013--Full Committee hearing, S. Hrg. 113-515 (Serial No. J-
    113-1).
Nov. 21, 2013--Committee began consideration.
Dec. 19, 2013--Committee continued consideration.
Jan. 3, 2014--Returned to the President.
Jan. 6, 2014--Rereferred.
Jan. 9, 2014--Committee began consideration.
Jan. 16, 2014--Approved by the Committee and ordered reported 
    favorably.
Jan. 16, 2014--Reported to the Senate by Sen. Leahy, without printed 
    report.
Mar. 10, 2014--Senate began consideration.
Mar. 11, 2014--Cloture invoked in the Senate on a rollcall vote of 56 
    yeas to 42 nays.
Mar. 12, 2014--Confirmed by the Senate on a rollcall vote of 97 yeas to 
    0 nays.

LIPMAN, SHERYL H., of Tennessee, to be U.S. District Judge for the 
    Western District of Tennessee, vice Jon P. McCalla, retired.
Aug. 1, 2013--Referred.
Nov. 13, 2013--Full Committee hearing, S. Hrg. 113-515 (Serial No. J-
    113-1).
Dec. 19, 2013--Committee began consideration.
Jan. 3, 2014--Returned to the President.
Jan. 6, 2014--Rereferred.
Jan. 16, 2014--Approved by the Committee and ordered reported 
    favorably.
Jan. 16, 2014--Reported to the Senate by Sen. Leahy, without printed 
    report.
Apr. 11, 2014--Senate began consideration.
Apr. 28, 2014--Senate continued consideration.
Apr. 29, 2014--Cloture invoked in the Senate on a rollcall vote of 58 
    yeas to 39 nays.
Apr. 30, 2014--Confirmed by the Senate on a rollcall vote of 95 yeas to 
    0 nays.

LOGAN, STEVEN PAUL, of Arizona, to be U.S. District Judge for the 
    District of Arizona, vice James A. Teilborg, retired.
Sept. 19, 2013--Referred.
Jan. 3, 2014--Returned to the President.
Jan. 6, 2014--Rereferred.
Jan. 9, 2014--Committee began consideration.
Jan. 28, 2014--Full Committee hearing, S. Hrg. 113-515 (Serial No. J-
    113-1).
Feb. 27, 2014--Approved by the Committee and ordered reported 
    favorably.
Feb. 27, 2014--Reported to the Senate by Sen. Leahy, without printed 
    report.
May 12, 2014--Senate began consideration.
May 13, 2014--Senate continued consideration.
May 14, 2014--Cloture invoked in the Senate on a rollcall vote of 58 
    yeas to 37 nays.
May 14, 2014--Confirmed by the Senate on a rollcall vote of 96 yeas to 
    0 nays.

MARQUEZ, ROSEMARY, of Arizona, to be U.S. District Judge for the 
    District of Arizona, vice Frank R. Zapata, retired.
Jan. 4, 2013--Referred.
Jan. 3, 2014--Returned to the President.
Jan. 6, 2014--Rereferred.
Jan. 28, 2014--Full Committee hearing, S. Hrg. 113-515 (Serial No. J-
    113-1).
Feb. 27, 2014--Approved by the Committee and ordered reported 
    favorably.
Feb. 27, 2014--Reported to the Senate by Sen. Leahy, without printed 
    report.
May 13, 2014--Senate began consideration.
May 15, 2014--Cloture invoked in the Senate on a rollcall vote of 58 
    yeas to 35 nays.
May 15, 2014--Confirmed by the Senate on a rollcall vote of 81 yeas to 
    15 nays.

MASTROIANNI, MARK G., of Massachusetts, to be U.S. District Judge for 
    the District of Massachusetts, vice Michael A. Ponsor, retired.
Sept. 24, 2013--Referred.
Jan. 3, 2014--Returned to the President.
Jan. 6, 2014--Rereferred.
Feb. 11, 2014--Full Committee hearing, S. Hrg. 113-515 (Serial No. J-
    113-1).
Feb. 27, 2014--Committee began consideration.
Mar. 6, 2014--Approved by the Committee and ordered reported favorably.
Mar. 6, 2014--Reported to the Senate by Sen. Leahy, without printed 
    report.
May 22, 2014--Senate began consideration.
June 3, 2014--Cloture invoked in the Senate on a rollcall vote of 56 
    yeas to 39 nays.
June 4, 2014--Confirmed by the Senate on a rollcall vote of 92 yeas to 
    2 nays.

MAY, LEIGH MARTIN, of Georgia, to be U.S. District Judge for the 
    Northern District Georgia, vice Beverly B. Martin, elevated.
Dec. 19, 2013--Referred.
Jan. 3, 2014--Returned to the President.
Jan. 6, 2014--Rereferred.
May 13, 2014--Full Committee hearing, S. Hrg. 113-515 (Serial No. J-
    113-1).
June 12, 2014--Committee began consideration.
June 19, 2014--Approved by the Committee and ordered reported 
    favorably.
June 19, 2014--Reported to the Senate by Sen. Leahy, without printed 
    report.
Sept. 18, 2014--Senate began consideration.
Nov. 12, 2014--Cloture invoked in the Senate on a rollcall vote of 67 
    yeas to 30 nays.
Nov. 13, 2014--Confirmed by the Senate on a rollcall vote of 99 yeas to 
    0 nays.

MAY-PARKER, JENNIFER PRESCOD, of North Carolina, to be U.S. District 
    Judge for the Eastern District of North Carolina, vice Malcolm J. 
    Howard, retired.
June 20, 2013--Referred.
Jan. 3, 2014--Returned to the President.
Jan. 6, 2014--Rereferred.
Dec. 17, 2014--Returned to the President.

MAZZANT, AMOS L., III, of Texas, to be U.S. District Judge for the 
    Eastern District of Texas, vice T. John Ward, retired.
June 26, 2014--Referred.
Sept. 9, 2014--Full Committee hearing, S. Hrg. 113-515 (Serial No. J-
    113-1).
Nov. 13, 2014--Committee began consideration.
Nov. 20, 2014--Approved by the Committee and ordered reported 
    favorably.
Nov. 20, 2014--Reported to the Senate by Sen. Leahy, without printed 
    report.
Dec. 13, 2014--Senate began consideration.
Dec. 16, 2014--Confirmed by the Senate by voice vote.

MCCAFFERTY, LANDYA B, of New Hampshire, to be U.S. District Judge for 
    the District of New Hampshire, vice Steven J. McAuliffe, retired.
May 23, 2013--Referred.
July 24, 2013--Full Committee hearing, S. Hrg. 113-515 (Serial No. J-
    113-1).
Sept. 12, 2013--Committee began consideration.
Sept. 19, 2013--Approved by the Committee and ordered reported 
    favorably.
Sept. 19, 2013--Reported to the Senate by Sen. Leahy, without printed 
    report.
Dec. 12, 2013--Cloture invoked in the Senate on a rollcall vote of 58 
    yeas to 40 nays.
Dec. 12, 2013--Confirmed by the Senate on a rollcall vote of 79 yeas to 
    19 nays.

MCDONOUGH, TRAVIS RANDALL, of Tennessee, to be U.S. District Judge for 
    the Eastern District of Tennessee, vice Curtis L. Collier, retired.
Nov. 20, 2014--Referred.
Dec. 17, 2014--Returned to the President.

MCHUGH, GERALD AUSTIN, JR., of Pennsylvania, to be U.S. District Judge 
    for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, vice Harvey Bartle, III, 
    retired.
Aug. 1, 2013--Referred.
Nov. 6, 2013--Full Committee hearing, S. Hrg. 113-515 (Serial No. J-
    113-1).
Nov. 21, 2013--Committee began consideration.
Dec. 19, 2013--Committee continued consideration.
Jan. 3, 2014--Returned to the President.
Jan. 6, 2014--Rereferred.
Jan. 9, 2014--Committee began consideration.
Jan. 16, 2014--Approved by the Committee and ordered reported 
    favorably.
Jan. 16, 2014--Reported to the Senate by Sen. Leahy, without printed 
    report.
Mar. 13, 2014--Senate began consideration.
Mar. 25, 2014--Senate continued consideration.
Mar. 26, 2014--Cloture invoked in the Senate on a rollcall vote of 56 
    yeas to 43 nays.
Mar. 26, 2014--Confirmed by the Senate on a rollcall vote of 59 yeas to 
    41 nays.

MCSHANE, MICHAEL J., of Oregon, to be U.S. District Judge for the 
    District of Oregon, vice Michael R. Hogan, retired.
Jan. 4, 2013--Referred.
Feb. 13, 2013--Full Committee hearing, S. Hrg. 113-515 (Serial No. J-
    113-1).
Feb. 28, 2013--Committee began consideration.
Mar. 7, 2013--Approved by the Committee and ordered reported favorably.
Mar. 7, 2013--Reported to the Senate by Sen. Leahy, without printed 
    report.
May 20, 2013--Confirmed by the Senate by voice vote.

MEHTA, AMIT PRIYAVADAN, of the District of Columbia, to be U.S. 
    District Judge for the District of Columbia, vice Ellen Segal 
    Huvelle, retired.
July 31, 3014--Referred.
Sept. 17, 2014--Full Committee hearing, S. Hrg. 113-515 (Serial No. J-
    113-1).
Nov. 13,2014--Committee began consideration.
Nov. 20, 2014--Approved by the Committee and ordered reported 
    favorably.
Nov. 20, 2014--Reported to the Senate by Sen. Leahy, without printed 
    report.
Dec. 13, 2014--Senate began consideration.
Dec. 16, 2014--Confirmed by the Senate by voice vote.

MENDOZA, CARLOS EDUARDO, of Florida, to be U.S. District Judge for the 
    Middle District of Florida, vice John Antoon II, retired.
Feb. 6, 2014--Referred.
Apr. 1, 2014--Full Committee hearing, S. Hrg. 113-515 (Serial No. J-
    113-1).
May 1, 2014--Committee began consideration.
May 8, 2014--Approved by the Committee and ordered reported favorably.
May 8, 2014--Reported to the Senate by Sen. Leahy, without printed 
    report.
June 19, 2014--Senate began consideration.
June 23, 2014--Cloture invoked in the Senate on a rollcall vote of 53 
    yeas to 31 nays.
June 24, 2014--Confirmed by the Senate on a rollcall vote of 94 yeas to 
    0 nays.

MENDOZA, SALVADOR, JR., of Washington, to be U.S. District Judge for 
    the Eastern District of Washington, vice Lonny R. Suko, retired.
Jan. 16, 2014--Referred.
Mar. 12, 2014--Full Committee hearing, S. Hrg. 113-515 (Serial No. J-
    113-1).
Mar. 27, 2014--Committee began consideration.
Apr. 3, 2014--Approved by the Committee and ordered reported favorably.
Apr. 3, 2014--Reported to the Senate by Sen. Leahy, without report.
June 12, 2014--Senate began consideration.
June 16, 2014--Cloture invoked in the Senate on a rollcall vote of 55 
    yeas to 37 nays.
June 17, 2014--Confirmed by the Senate on a rollcall vote of 92 yeas to 
    4 nays.

MEYER, JEFFREY ALKER, of Connecticut, to be U.S. District Judge for the 
    District of Connecticut, vice Mark R. Kravitz, deceased.
June 7, 2013--Referred.
July 24, 2013--Full Committee hearing, S. Hrg. 113-515 (Serial No. J-
    113-1).
Sept. 12, 2013--Committee began consideration.
Sept. 19, 2013--Approved by the Committee and ordered reported 
    favorably.
Sept. 19, 2013--Reported to the Senate by Sen. Leahy, without printed 
    report.
Jan. 3, 2014--Returned to the President.
Jan. 6, 2014--Rereferred.
Jan. 16, 2014--Approved by the Committee and ordered reported 
    favorably.
Jan. 16, 2014--Reported to the Senate by Sen. Leahy, without printed 
    report.
Feb. 12, 2014--Senate began consideration.
Feb. 24, 2014--Cloture invoked in the Senate on a rollcall vote of 55 
    yeas to 37 nays.
Feb. 24, 2014--Confirmed by the Senate on a rollcall vote of 91 yeas to 
    2 nays.

MICHELSON, LAURIE J., of Michigan, to be U.S. District Judge for the 
    Eastern District of Michigan, vice George Caram Steeh, III, 
    retired.
July 25, 2013--Referred.
Oct. 30, 2013--Full Committee hearing, S. Hrg. 113-515 (Serial No. J-
    113-1).
Nov. 21, 2013--Committee began consideration.
Dec. 19, 2013--Committee continued consideration.
Jan. 3, 2014--Returned to the President.
Jan. 6, 2014--Rereferred.
Jan. 9, 2014--Committee began consideration.
Jan. 16, 2014--Approved by the Committee and ordered reported 
    favorably.
Jan. 16, 2014--Reported to the Senate by Sen. Leahy, without printed 
    report.
Mar. 6, 2014--Senate began consideration.
Mar. 11, 2014--Cloture invoked in the Senate on a rollcall vote of 56 
    yeas to 43 nays.
Mar. 12, 2014--Confirmed by the Senate on a rollcall vote of 98 yeas to 
    0 nays.

MOODY, JAMES MAXWELL, JR., of Arkansas, to be U.S. District Judge for 
    the Eastern District of Arkansas, vice Susan Webber Wright, 
    retiring.
July 25, 2013--Referred.
Sept. 25, 2013--Full Committee hearing, S. Hrg. 113-515 (Serial No. J-
    113-1).
Oct. 31, 2013--Committee began consideration.
Nov. 14, 2013--Approved by the Committee and ordered reported 
    favorably.
Nov. 14, 2013--Reported to the Senate by Sen. Leahy, without printed 
    report.
Jan. 3, 2014--Returned to the President.
Jan. 6, 2014--Rereferred.
Jan. 9, 2014--Committee began consideration.
Jan. 16, 2014--Approved by the Committee and ordered reported 
    favorably.
Jan. 16, 2014--Reported to the Senate by Sen. Leahy, without printed 
    report.
Feb. 12, 2014--Senate began consideration.
Feb. 24, 2014--Cloture invoked in the Senate on a rollcall vote of 58 
    yeas to 34 nays.
Feb. 25, 2014--Confirmed by the Senate on a rollcall vote of 95 yeas to 
    4 nays.

MOORE, RAYMOND P., of Colorado, to be U.S. District Judge for the 
    District of Colorado, vice Wiley Y. Daniel, retired.
Jan. 4, 2013--Referred.
Jan. 23, 2013--Full Committee hearing, S. Hrg. 113-515 (Serial No. J-
    113-1).
Feb. 7, 2013--Committee began consideration.
Feb. 14, 2013--Approved by the Committee and ordered reported 
    favorably.
Feb. 14, 2013--Reported to the Senate by Sen. Leahy, without printed 
    report.
Mar. 23, 2013--Confirmed by the Senate by voice vote.

MORRIS, BRIAN, of Montana, to be U.S. District Judge for the District 
    of Montana, vice Sam E. Haddon, retired.
May 23, 2013--Referred.
July 24, 2013--Full Committee hearing, S. Hrg. 113-515 (Serial No. J-
    113-1).
Sept. 12, 2013--Committee began consideration.
Sept. 19, 2013--Approved by the Committee and ordered reported 
    favorably.
Sept. 19, 2013--Reported to the Senate by Sen. Leahy, without printed 
    report.
Dec. 12, 2013--Cloture invoked in the Senate on a rollcall vote of 57 
    yeas to 40 nays.
Dec. 12, 2013--Confirmed by the Senate on a rollcall vote of 75 yeas to 
    20 nays.

MOSS, RANDOLPH D., of Maryland, to be U.S. District Judge for the 
    District of Columbia, vice Robert Leon Wilkins, elevated.
Apr. 3, 2014--Referred.
May 20, 2014--Full Committee hearing, S. Hrg. 113-515 (Serial No. J-
    113-1).
June 12, 2014--Committee began consideration.
June 19, 2014--Approved by the Committee and ordered reported 
    favorably.
June 19, 2014--Reported to the Senate by Sen. Leahy, without printed 
    report.
Sept. 18, 2014--Senate began consideration.
Nov. 12, 2014--Cloture invoked in the Senate on a rollcall vote of 53 
    yeas to 45 nays.
Nov. 13, 2014--Confirmed by the Senate on a rollcall vote of 54 yeas to 
    45 nays.

NUNLEY, TROY L., of California, to be U.S. District Judge for the 
    Eastern District of California, vice Garland E. Burrell, Jr., 
    retired.
Jan. 4, 2013--Referred.
Feb. 7, 2013--Committee began consideration.
Feb. 14, 2013--Approved by the Committee and ordered reported 
    favorably.
Feb. 14, 2013--Reported to the Senate by Sen. Leahy, without printed 
    report.
Mar. 23, 2013--Confirmed by the Senate by voice vote.

O'CONNELL, BEVERLY REID, of California, to be U.S. District Judge for 
    the Central District of California, vice Valerie L. Baker, retired.
Jan. 4, 2013--Referred.
Feb. 7, 2013--Committee began consideration.
Feb. 14, 2013--Approved by the Committee and ordered reported 
    favorably.
Feb. 14, 2013--Reported to the Senate by Sen. Leahy, without printed 
    report.
Apr. 15, 2013--Confirmed by the Senate on a rollcall vote of 92 yeas to 
    0 nays.

OLVERA, JOSE ROLANDO, JR., of Texas, to be U.S. District Judge for the 
    Southern District of Texas, vice Hilda G. Tagle, retired.
Sept. 18, 2014--Referred.
Dec. 17, 2014--Returned to the President.

ORRICK, WILLIAM H, III, of the District of Columbia, to be U.S. 
    District Judge for the Northern District of California, vice 
    Charles R. Breyer, retired.
Jan. 4, 2013--Referred.
Feb. 14, 2013--Committee began consideration.
Feb. 28, 2013--Approved by the Committee and ordered reported 
    favorably.
Feb. 28, 2013--Reported to the Senate by Sen. Leahy, without printed 
    report.
May 15, 2013--Confirmed by the Senate on a rollcall vote of 56 yeas to 
    41 nays.

PAPPERT, GERALD J., of Pennsylvania, to be U.S. District Judge for the 
    Eastern District of Pennsylvania, vice Stewart R. Dalzell, retired.
June 16, 2014--Referred.
July 24, 2014--Full Committee hearing, S. Hrg. 113-515 (Serial No. J-
    113-1).
Sept. 11, 2014--Committee began consideration.
Sept. 18, 2014--Approved by the Committee and ordered reported 
    favorably.
Sept. 18, 2014--Reported to the Senate by Sen. Leahy, without printed 
    report.
Dec. 1, 2014--Senate began consideration.
Dec. 2, 2014--Senate continued consideration.
Dec. 3, 2014--Cloture invoked in the Senate on a rollcall vote of 67 
    yeas to 28 nays.
Dec. 3, 2014--Confirmed by the Senate by voice vote.

PARRISH, JILL N., of Utah, to be U.S. District Judge for the District 
    of Utah, vice Dee V. Benson, retired.
Sept. 18, 2014--Referred.
Dec. 17, 2014--Returned to the President.

PARKER, LINDA VIVIENNE, of Michigan, to be U.S. District Judge for the 
    Eastern District of Michigan, vice Robert H. Cleland, retired.
July 25, 2013--Referred.
Oct. 30, 2013--Full Committee hearing, S. Hrg. 113-515 (Serial No. J-
    113-1).
Nov. 21, 2013--Committee began consideration.
Dec. 19, 2013--Committee continued consideration.
Jan. 3, 2014--Returned to the President.
Jan. 6, 2014--Rereferred.
Jan. 9, 2014--Committee began consideration.
Jan. 16, 2014--Approved by the Committee and ordered reported 
    favorably.
Jan. 16, 2014--Reported to the Senate by Sen. Leahy, without printed 
    report.
Mar. 6, 2014--Senate began consideration.
Mar. 11, 2014--Cloture invoked in the Senate on a rollcall vote of 56 
    yeas to 42 nays.
Mar. 12, 2014--Confirmed by the Senate on a rollcall vote of 60 yeas to 
    37 nays.

PEPPER, PAMELA, of Wisconsin, to be U.S. District Judge for the Eastern 
    District of Wisconsin, vice Charles N. Clevert, Jr., retired.
May 1, 2014--Referred.
June 24, 2014--Full Committee hearing, S. Hrg. 113-515 (Serial No. J-
    113-1).
July 10, 2014--Committee began consideration.
July 17, 2014--Approved by the Committee and ordered reported 
    favorably.
July 17, 2014--Reported to the Senate by Sen. Leahy, without printed 
    report.
Nov. 18, 2014--Senate began consideration.
Nov. 19, 2014--Cloture invoked in the Senate on a rollcall vote of 58 
    yeas to 39 nays.
Nov. 20, 2014--Confirmed by the Senate on a rollcall vote of 95 yeas to 
    0 nays.

PETERSON, JAMES D., of Wisconsin, to be U.S. District Judge for the 
    Western District of Wisconsin, vice John C. Shabaz, retired.
Nov. 7, 2013--Referred.
Jan. 3, 2014--Returned to the President.
Jan. 6, 2014--Rereferred.
Jan. 8, 2014--Full Committee hearing, S. Hrg. 113-515 (Serial No. J-
    113-1).
Jan. 30, 2014--Committee began consideration.
Feb. 6, 2014--Approved by the Committee and ordered reported favorably.
Feb. 6, 2014--Reported to the Senate by Sen. Leahy, without printed 
    report.
May 6, 2014--Senate began consideration.
May 7, 2014--Senate continued consideration.
May 8, 2014--Cloture invoked in the Senate on a rollcall vote of 56 
    yeas to 40 nays.
May 8, 2014--Confirmed by the Senate on a rollcall vote of 70 yeas to 
    24 nays.

PITMAN, ROBERT LEE, of Texas, to be U.S. District Judge for the Western 
    District of Texas, vice W. Royal Furgeson, Jr., retired.
June 26, 2014--Referred.
Sept. 9, 2014--Full Committee hearing, S. Hrg. 113-515 (Serial No. J-
    113-1).
Nov. 13, 2014--Committee began consideration.
Nov. 20, 2014--Approved by the Committee and ordered reported 
    favorably.
Nov. 20, 2014--Reported to the Senate by Sen. Leahy, without printed 
    report.
Dec. 13, 2014--Senate began consideration.
Dec. 16, 2014--Confirmed by the Senate by voice vote.

QUINNONES ALEJANDRO, NITZA I., of Pennsylvania, to be U.S. District 
    Judge for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, vice Richard 
    Barclay Surrick, retired.
Jan. 4, 2013--Referred.
Feb. 13, 2013--Full Committee hearing, S. Hrg. 113-515 (Serial No. J-
    113-1).
Feb. 28, 2013--Committee began consideration.
Mar. 7, 2013--Approved by the Committee and ordered reported favorably.
Mar. 7, 2013--Reported to the Senate by Sen. Leahy, without printed 
    report.
June 13, 2013--Confirmed by the Senate by voice vote.

RAYES, DOUGLAS L., of Arizona, to be U.S. District Judge for the 
    District of Arizona, vice Frederick J. Martone, retired.
Sept. 19, 2013--Referred.
Jan. 3, 2014--Returned to the President.
Jan. 6, 2014--Rereferred.
Jan. 28, 2014--Full Committee hearing, S. Hrg. 113-515 (Serial No. J-
    113-1).
Feb. 27, 2014--Approved by the Committee and ordered reported 
    favorably.
Feb. 27, 2014--Reported to the Senate by Sen. Leahy, without printed 
    report.
May 13, 2014--Senate began consideration.
May 15, 2014--Cloture invoked in the Senate on a rollcall vote of 59 
    yeas to 35 nays.
May 15, 2014--Confirmed by the Senate on a rollcall vote of 77 yeas to 
    19 nays.

REEVES, PAMELA L., of Tennessee, to be U.S. District Judge for the 
    Eastern District of Tennessee, vice Thomas W. Phillips, retiring.
May 16, 2013--Referred.
Sept. 25, 2013--Full Committee hearing, S. Hrg. 113-515 (Serial No. J-
    113-1).
Oct. 31, 2013--Committee began consideration.
Nov. 14, 2013--Approved by the Committee and ordered reported 
    favorably.
Nov. 14, 2013--Reported to the Senate by Sen. Leahy, without printed 
    report.
Jan. 3, 2014--Returned to the President.
Jan. 6, 2014--Rereferred.
Jan. 16, 2014--Approved by the Committee and ordered reported 
    favorably.
Jan. 16, 2014--Reported to the Senate by Sen. Leahy, without printed 
    report.
Feb. 27, 2014--Senate began consideration.
Mar. 5, 2014--Cloture invoked in the Senate on a rollcall vote of 62 
    yeas to 37 nays.
Mar. 5, 2014--Confirmed by the Senate on a rollcall vote of 99 yeas to 
    0 nays.

RESTREPO, LUIS FELIPE, of Pennsylvania, to be U.S. District Judge for 
    the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, vice Anita B. Brody, retired.
Jan. 4, 2013--Referred.
Feb. 13, 2013--Full Committee hearing, S. Hrg. 113-515 (Serial No. J-
    113-1).
Feb. 28, 2013--Committee began consideration.
Mar. 7, 2013--Approved by the Committee and ordered reported favorably.
Mar. 7, 2013--Reported to the Senate by Sen. Leahy, without printed 
    report.
June 17, 2013--Confirmed by the Senate by voice vote.

ROMAN, NELSON STEPHEN, of New York, to be U.S. District Judge for the 
    Southern District of New York, vice Richard M. Berman, retired.
Jan. 4, 2013--Referred.
Jan. 23, 2013--Full Committee hearing, S. Hrg. 113-515 (Serial No. J-
    113-1).
Feb. 14, 2013--Committee began consideration.
Feb. 28, 2013--Approved by the Committee and ordered reported 
    favorably.
Feb. 28, 2013--Reported to the Senate by Sen. Leahy, without printed 
    report.
May 9, 2013--Confirmed by the Senate on a rollcall vote of 97 yeas to 0 
    nays.

ROSENBERG, ROBIN L., of Florida, to be U.S. District Judge for the 
    Southern District of Florida, vice Adalberto Josee Jordan, 
    elevated.
Feb. 26, 2014--Referred.
May 20, 2014--Full Committee hearing, S. Hrg. 113-515 (Serial No. J-
    113-1).
June 12, 2014--Committee began consideration.
June 19, 2014--Approved by the Committee and ordered reported 
    favorably.
June 19, 2014--Reported to the Senate by Sen. Leahy, without printed 
    report.
July 16, 2014--Senate began consideration.
July 17, 2014--Senate continued consideration.
July 22, 2014--Cloture invoked in the Senate on a rollcall vote of 58 
    yeas to 42 nays.
July 22, 2014--Confirmed by the Senate on a rollcall vote of 100 yeas 
    to 0 nays.

ROSENSTENGEL, NANCY J., of Illinois, to be U.S. District Judge for the 
    Southern District of Illinois, vice G. Patrick Murphy, retiring.
Nov. 7, 2013--Referred.
Jan. 3, 2014--Returned to the President.
Jan. 6, 2014--Rereferred.
Jan. 8, 2014--Full Committee hearing, S. Hrg. 113-515 (Serial No. J-
    113-1).
Jan. 30, 2014--Committee began consideration.
Feb. 6, 2014--Approved by the Committee and ordered reported favorably.
Feb. 6, 2014--Reported to the Senate by Sen. Leahy, without printed 
    report.
May 6, 2014--Senate began consideration.
May 7, 2014--Senate continued consideration.
May 8, 2014--Cloture invoked in the Senate on a rollcall vote of 54 
    yeas to 42 nays.
May 8, 2014--Confirmed by the Senate on a rollcall vote of 95 yeas to 0 
    nays.

ROSS, ELEANOR LOUISE, of Georgia, to be U.S. District Judge for the 
    Northern District of Georgia, vice Charles A. Pannell, Jr., 
    retired.
Dec. 19, 2013--Referred.
Jan. 3, 2014--Returned to the President.
Jan. 6, 2014--Rereferred.
May 13, 2014--Full Committee hearing, S. Hrg. 113-515 (Serial No. J-
    113-1).
June 12, 2014--Committee began consideration.
June 19, 2014--Approved by the Committee and ordered reported 
    favorably.
June 19, 2014--Reported to the Senate by Sen. Leahy, without printed 
    report.
Nov. 12, 2014--Senate began consideration.
Nov. 13, 17, 2014--Senate continued consideration.
Nov. 18, 2014--Confirmed by the Senate by voice vote.

SANNES, BRENDA K., of New York, to be U.S. District Judge for the 
    Northern District of New York, vice Norman A. Mordue, retired.
May 8, 2014--Referred.
June 24, 2014--Full Committee hearing, S. Hrg. 113-515 (Serial No. J-
    113-1).
July 10, 2014--Committee began consideration.
July 17, 2014--Approved by the Committee and ordered reported 
    favorably.
July 17, 2014--Reported to the Senate by Sen. Leahy, without printed 
    report.
Nov. 18, 2014--Senate began consideration.
Nov. 19, 2014--Cloture invoked in the Senate on a rollcall vote of 55 
    yeas to 42 nays.
Nov. 20, 2014--Confirmed by the Senate on a rollcall vote of 96 yeas to 
    0 nays.

SCHMEHL, JEFFREY L., of Pennsylvania, to be U.S. District Judge for the 
    Eastern District of Pennsylvania, vice Thomas M. Golden, deceased.
Jan. 4, 2013--Referred.
Feb. 13, 2013--Full Committee hearing, S. Hrg. 113-515 (Serial No. J-
    113-1).
Feb. 28, 2013--Committee began consideration.
Mar. 7, 2013--Approved by the Committee and ordered reported favorably.
Mar. 7, 2013--Reported to the Senate by Sen. Leahy, without printed 
    report.
June 13, 2013--Confirmed by the Senate on a rollcall vote of 100 yeas 
    to 0 nays.

SCHROEDER, ROBERT WILLIAM, III, of Texas, to be U.S. District Judge for 
    the Eastern District of Texas, vice David Folsom, retired.
June 26, 2014--Referred.
Sept. 9, 2014--Full Committee hearing, S. Hrg. 113-515 (Serial No. J-
    113-1).
Nov. 13, 2014--Committee began consideration.
Nov. 20, 2014--Approved by the Committee and ordered reported 
    favorably.
Nov. 20, 2014--Reported to the Senate by Sen. Leahy, without printed 
    report.
Dec. 13, 2014--Senate began consideration.
Dec. 16, 2014--Confirmed by the Senate by voice vote.

SHAH, MANISH S., of Illinois, to be U.S. District Judge for the 
    Northern District of Illinois, vice Joan Humphrey Lefkow, retired.
Sept. 19, 2013--Referred.
Nov. 13, 2013--Full Committee hearing, S. Hrg. 113-515 (Serial No. J-
    113-1).
Dec. 19, 2013--Committee began consideration.
Jan. 3, 2014--Returned to the President.
Jan. 6, 2014--Rereferred.
Jan. 9, 2014--Committee began consideration.
Jan. 16, 2014--Approved by the Committee and ordered reported 
    favorably.
Jan. 16, 2014--Reported to the Senate by Sen. Leahy, without printed 
    report.
Apr. 11, 2014--Senate began consideration.
Apr. 28, 2014--Senate continued consideration.
Apr. 29, 2014--Cloture invoked in the Senate on a rollcall vote of 57 
    yeas to 40 nays.
Apr. 30, 2014--Confirmed by the Senate on a rollcall vote of 95 yeas to 
    0 nays.

SMITH, EDWARD G., of Pennsylvania, to be U.S. District Judge for the 
    Eastern District of Pennsylvania, vice Berle M. Schiller, retired.
Aug. 1, 2013--Referred.
Nov. 6, 2013--Full Committee hearing, S. Hrg. 113-515 (Serial No. J-
    113-1).
Nov. 21, 2013--Committee began consideration.
Dec. 19, 2014--Committee continued consideration.
Jan. 3, 2014--Returned to the President.
Jan. 6, 2014--Rereferred.
Jan. 9, 2014--Committee began consideration.
Jan. 16, 2014--Approved by the Committee and ordered reported 
    favorably.
Jan. 16, 2014--Reported to the Senate by Sen. Leahy, without printed 
    report.
Mar. 13, 2014--Senate began consideration.
Mar. 25, 2014--Senate continued consideration.
Mar. 25, 2014--Cloture invoked in the Senate on a rollcall vote of 75 
    yeas to 23 nays.
Mar. 26, 2014--Confirmed by the Senate on a rollcall vote of 69 yeas to 
    31 nays.

SOROKIN, LEO T., of Massachusetts, to be U.S. District Judge for the 
    District of Massachusetts, vice Joseph L. Tauro, retired.
Dec. 19, 2013--Referred.
Jan. 3, 2014--Returned to the President.
Jan. 6, 2014--Rereferred.
Feb. 25, 2014--Full Committee hearing, S. Hrg. 113-515 (Serial No. J-
    113-1).
Mar. 13, 2014--Committee began consideration.
Mar. 27, 2014--Approved by the Committee and ordered reported 
    favorably.
Mar. 27, 2014--Reported to the Senate by Sen. Leahy, without printed 
    report.
June 5, 2014--Senate began consideration.
June 9, 2014--Cloture invoked in the Senate on a rollcall vote of 52 
    yeas to 33 nays.
June 10, 2014--Confirmed by the Senate on a rollcall vote of 91 yeas to 
    0 nays.

SOTO, JAMES ALAN, of Arizona, to be U.S. District Judge for the 
    District of Arizona, vice David C. Bury, retired.
Dec. 19, 2013--Referred.
Jan. 3, 2014--Returned to the President.
Jan. 6, 2014--Rereferred.
Jan. 28, 2014--Full Committee hearing, S. Hrg. 113-515 (Serial No. J-
    113-1).
Feb. 27, 2014--Approved by the Committee and ordered reported 
    favorably.
Feb. 27, 2014--Reported to the Senate by Sen. Leahy, without printed 
    report.
May 13, 2014--Senate began consideration.
May 15, 2014--Cloture invoked in the Senate on a rollcall vote of 61 
    yeas to 35 nays.
May 15, 2014--Confirmed by the Senate on a rollcall vote of 93 yeas to 
    1 nays.

STIVERS, GREGORY N., of Kentucky, to be U.S. District Judge for the 
    Western District of Kentucky, vice Thomas B. Russell, retired.
June 19, 2014--Referred.
July 29, 2014--Full Committee hearing, S. Hrg. 113-515 (Serial No. J-
    113-1).
Sept. 11, 2014--Committee began consideration.
Sept. 18, 2014--Approved by the Committee and ordered reported 
    favorably.
Sept. 18, 2014--Reported to the Senate by Sen. Leahy, without printed 
    report.
Dec. 3, 2014--Senate began consideration.
Dec. 4, 2014--Cloture invoked in the Senate on a rollcall vote of 69 
    yeas to 24 nays.
Dec. 4, 2014--Confirmed by the Senate by voice vote.

TALWANI, INDIRA, of Massachusetts, to be U.S. District Judge for the 
    District of Massachusetts, vice Mark L. Wolf, retired.
Sept. 24, 2013--Referred.
Jan. 3, 2014--Returned to the President.
Jan. 6, 2014--Rereferred.
Jan. 8, 2014--Full Committee hearing, S. Hrg. 113-515 (Serial No. J-
    113-1).
Jan. 30, 2014--Committee began consideration.
Feb. 6, 2014--Approved by the Committee and ordered reported favorably.
Feb. 6, 2014--Reported to the Senate by Sen. Leahy, without printed 
    report.
May 6, 2014--Senate began consideration.
May 7, 2014--Senate continued consideration.
May 8, 2014--Cloture invoked in the Senate on a rollcall vote of 55 
    yeas to 41 nays.
May 8, 2014--Confirmed by the Senate on a rollcall vote of 94 yeas to 0 
    nays.

THOMAS, WILLIAM L., of Florida, to be U.S. District Judge for the 
    Southern District of Florida, vice Adalberto Josee Jordaan, 
    elevated.
Jan. 4, 2013--Referred.
Jan. 3, 2014--Returned to the President.

TORRES, ANALISA, of New York, to be U.S. District Judge for the 
    Southern District of New York, vice Naomi Reice Buchwald, retired.
Jan. 4, 2013--Referred.
Jan. 23, 2013--Full Committee hearing, S. Hrg. 113-515 (Serial No. J-
    113-1).
Feb. 7, 2013--Committee began consideration.
Feb. 14, 2013--Approved by the Committee and ordered reported 
    favorably.
Feb. 14, 2013--Reported to the Senate by Sen. Leahy, without printed 
    report.
Apr. 18, 2013--Confirmed by the Senate by voice vote.

TUCHI, JOHN JOSEPH, of Arizona, to be U.S. District Judge for the 
    District of Arizona, vice Roslyn Moore-Silver, retired.
Sept. 19, 2013--Referred.
Jan. 3, 2014--Returned to the President.
Jan. 6, 2014--Rereferred.
Jan. 28, 2014--Full Committee hearing, S. Hrg. 113-515 (Serial No. J-
    113-1).
Feb. 27, 2014--Approved by the Committee and ordered reported 
    favorably.
Feb. 27, 2014--Reported to the Senate by Sen. Leahy, without printed 
    report.
May 12, 2014--Senate began consideration.
May 13, 2014--Senate continued consideration.
May 14, 2014--Cloture invoked in the Senate on a rollcall vote of 62 
    yeas to 35 nays.
May 14, 2014--Confirmed by the Senate on a rollcall vote of 96 yeas to 
    0 nays.

WATSON, DERRICK KAHALA, of Hawaii, to be U.S. District Judge for the 
    District of Hawaii, vice David A. Ezra, retired.
Jan. 4, 2013--Referred.
Jan. 23, 2013--Full Committee hearing, S. Hrg. 113-515 (Serial No. J-
    113-1).
Feb. 7, 2013--Committee began consideration.
Feb. 14, 2013--Approved by the Committee and ordered reported 
    favorably.
Feb. 14, 2013--Reported to the Senate by Sen. Leahy, without printed 
    report.
Apr. 18, 2013--Confirmed by the Senate on a rollcall vote of 94 yeas to 
    0 nays.

WATTERS, SUSAN P., of Montana, to be U.S. District Judge for the 
    District of Montana, vice Richard F. Cebull, retired.
May 23, 2013--Referred.
July 24, 2013--Full Committee hearing, S. Hrg. 113-515 (Serial No. J-
    113-1).
Sept. 12, 2013--Committee began consideration.
Sept. 19, 2013--Approved by the Committee and ordered reported 
    favorably.
Sept. 19, 2013--Reported to the Senate by Sen. Leahy, without printed 
    report.
Dec. 9, 2013--Senate began consideration.
Dec. 12, 2013--Cloture invoked in the Senate on a rollcall vote of 58 
    yeas to 39 nays.
Dec. 12, 2013--Confirmed by the Senate on a rollcall vote of 77 yeas to 
    19 nays.

WHITE, RONNIE L., of Missouri, to be U.S. District Judge for the 
    Eastern District of Missouri, vice Jean C. Hamilton, retired.
Nov. 7, 2013--Referred.
Jan. 3, 2014--Returned to the President.
Jan. 6, 2014--Rereferred.
May 20, 2014--Full Committee hearing, S. Hrg. 113-515 (Serial No. J-
    113-1).
June 12, 2014--Committee began consideration.
June 19, 2014--Approved by the Committee and ordered reported 
    favorably.
June 19, 2014--Reported to the Senate by Sen. Leahy, without printed 
    report.
July 14, 2014--Senate began consideration.
July 15, 2014--Senate continued consideration.
July 16, 2014--Cloture invoked in the Senate on a rollcall vote of 54 
    yeas to 43 nays.
July 16, 2014--Confirmed by the Senate on a rollcall vote of 53 yeas to 
    44 nays.

WOLFORD, ELIZABETH A., of New York, to be U.S. District Judge for the 
    Western District of New York, vice Charles J. Siragusa, retired.
May 16, 2013--Referred.
July 10, 2013--Full Committee hearing, S. Hrg. 113-515 (Serial No. J-
    113-1).
July 25, 2013--Committee began consideration.
Aug. 1, 2013--Approved by the Committee and ordered reported favorably.
Aug. 1, 2013--Reported to the Senate by Sen. Leahy, without printed 
    report.
Dec. 9, 2013--Senate began consideration.
Dec. 12, 2013--Cloture invoked in the Senate on a rollcall vote of 55 
    yeas to 41 nays.
Dec. 12, 2013--Confirmed by the Senate on a rollcall vote of 70 yeas to 
    29 nays.

WOOD, ANDREA R., of Illinois, to be U.S. District Judge for the 
    Northern District of Illinois, vice William J. Hibbler, deceased.
May 6, 2013--Referred.
June 19, 2013--Full Committee hearing, S. Hrg. 113-515 (Serial No. J-
    113-1).
July 11, 2013--Committee began consideration.
July 18, 2013--Approved by the Committee and ordered reported 
    favorably.
July 18, 2013--Reported to the Senate by Sen. Leahy, without printed 
    report.
Oct. 14, 2013--Confirmed by the Senate by voice vote.

WOODS, GREGORY HOWARD, of New York, to be U.S. District Judge for the 
    Southern District of New York, vice Barbara S. Jones, retired.
May 9, 2013--Referred.
July 10, 2013--Full Committee hearing, S. Hrg. 113-515 (Serial No. J-
    113-1).
July 25, 2013--Committee began consideration.
Aug. 1, 2013--Approved by the Committee and ordered reported favorably.
Aug. 1, 2013--Reported to the Senate by Sen. Leahy, without printed 
    report.
Nov. 4, 2013--Confirmed by the Senate by voice vote.

YANDLE, STACI MICHELLE, of Illinois, to be U.S. District Judge for the 
    Southern District of Illinois, vice John Phil Gilbert, retiring.
Jan. 16, 2014--Referred.
Mar. 12, 2014--Full Committee hearing, S. Hrg. 113-515 (Serial No. J-
    113-1).
Mar. 27, 2014--Committee began consideration.
Apr. 3, 2014--Approved by the Committee and ordered reported favorably.
Apr. 3, 2014--Reported to the Senate by Sen. Leahy, without report.
June 12, 2014--Senate began consideration.
June 16, 2014--Cloture invoked in the Senate on a rollcall vote of 55 
    yeas to 37 nays.
June 17, 2014--Confirmed by the Senate on a rollcall vote of 52 yeas to 
    44 nays.

                      U.S. COURT OF FEDERAL CLAIMS
BONILLA, ARMANDO OMAR, of the District of Columbia, to be a Judge of 
    the U.S. Court of Federal Claims for a term of fifteen years, vice 
    Edward J. Damich, term expired.
May 21, 2014--Referred.
July 24, 2014--Full Committee hearing, S. Hrg. 113-515 (Serial No. J-
    113-1).
Sept. 11, 2014--Committee began consideration.
Sept. 18, 2014--Approved by the Committee and ordered reported 
    favorably.
Sept. 18, 2014--Reported to the Senate by Sen. Leahy, without printed 
    report.
Dec. 17, 2014--Returned to the President.

CAMPBELL-SMITH, PATRICIA E., of the District of Columbia, to be a Judge 
    of the U.S. Court of Federal Claims for a term of fifteen years, 
    vice Lawrence Baskir, retiring.
Mar. 19, 2013--Referred.
May 8, 2013--Full Committee hearing, S. Hrg. 113-515 (Serial No. J-113-
    1).
May 23, 2013--Committee began consideration.
June 6, 2013--Approved by the Committee and ordered reported favorably.
June 6, 2013--Reported to the Senate by Sen. Leahy, without printed 
    report.
Sept. 17, 2013--Confirmed by the Senate by voice vote.

FIRESTONE, NANCY B., of Virginia, to be a Judge of the U.S. Court of 
    Federal Claims for a term of fifteen years. (Reappointment).
Apr. 10, 2014--Referred.
June 4, 2014--Full Committee hearing, S. Hrg. 113-515 (Serial No. J-
    113-1).
June 12, 2014--Committee began consideration.
June 19, 2014--Approved by the Committee and ordered reported 
    favorably.
June 19, 2014--Reported to the Senate by Sen. Leahy, without printed 
    report.
Dec. 17, 2014--Returned to the President.

GRIGGSBY, LYDIA KAY, of Maryland, to be a Judge of the U.S. Court of 
    Federal Claims for a term of fifteen years, vice Francis M. 
    Allegra, term expired.
Apr. 10, 2014--Referred.
June 4, 2014--Full Committee hearing, S. Hrg. 113-515 (Serial No. J-
    113-1).
June 12, 2014--Approved by the Committee and ordered reported 
    favorably.
June 12, 2014--Reported to the Senate by Sen. Leahy, without report.
Dec. 3, 2014--Senate began consideration.
Dec. 4, 2014--Cloture invoked in the Senate on a rollcall vote of 53 
    yeas to 36 nays.
Dec. 4, 2014--Confirmed by the Senate by voice vote.

HALKOWSKI, THOMAS L., of Pennsylvania, to be a Judge of the U.S. Court 
    of Federal Claims for a term of fifteen years, vice Lynn Jeanne 
    Bush, term expired.
Apr. 10, 2014--Referred.
June 4, 2014--Full Committee hearing, S. Hrg. 113-515 (Serial No. J-
    113-1).
June 12, 2014--Committee began consideration.
June 19, 2014--Approved by the Committee and ordered reported 
    favorably.
June 19, 2014--Reported to the Senate by Sen. Leahy, without printed 
    report.
Dec. 17, 2014--Returned to the President.

KAPLAN, ELAINE D., of the District of Columbia, to be a Judge of the 
    U.S. Court of Federal Claims for a term of fifteen years, vice 
    Christine O. C. Miller, term expired.
Mar. 19, 2013--Referred.
May 8, 2013--Full Committee hearing, S. Hrg. 113-515 (Serial No. J-113-
    1).
May 23, 2013--Committee began consideration.
June 6, 2013--Approved by the Committee and ordered reported favorably.
June 6, 2013--Reported to the Senate by Sen. Leahy, without printed 
    report.
Sept. 17, 2013--Confirmed by the Senate on a rollcall vote of 64 yeas 
    to 35 nays.

MCCARTHY, PATRICIA M., of Maryland, to be a Judge of the U.S. Court of 
    Federal Claims for a term of fifteen years, vice Emily Clark 
    Hewitt, retired.
May 21, 2014--Referred.
July 10, 2014--Committee began consideration.
June 24, 2014--Full Committee hearing, S. Hrg. 113-515 (Serial No. J-
    113-1).
July 17, 2014--Approved by the Committee and ordered reported 
    favorably.
July 17, 2014--Reported to the Senate by Sen. Leahy, without printed 
    report.
Dec. 17, 2014--Returned to the President.

SOMERS, JERI KAYLENE, of Virginia, to be a Judge of the U.S. Court of 
    Federal Claims for a term of fifteen years, vice George W. Miller, 
    retired.
May 21, 2014--Referred.
June 24, 2014--Full Committee hearing, S. Hrg. 113-515 (Serial No. J-
    113-1).
July 10, 2014--Committee began consideration.
July 17, 2014--Approved by the Committee and ordered reported 
    favorably.
July 17, 2014--Reported to the Senate by Sen. Leahy, without printed 
    report.
Dec. 17, 2014--Returned to the President.

                   U.S. COURT OF INTERNATIONAL TRADE
BARNETT, MARK A., of Virginia, to be a Judge of the U.S. Court of 
    International Trade, vice Judith M. Barzilay, retired.
Jan. 4, 2013--Referred.
Feb. 7, 2013--Committee began consideration.
Feb. 14, 2013--Approved by the Committee and ordered reported 
    favorably.
Feb. 14, 2013--Reported to the Senate by Sen. Leahy, without printed 
    report.
May 23, 2013--Confirmed by the Senate by voice vote.

DAVIDSON, JEANNE E., of Maryland, to be a Judge of the U.S. Court of 
    International Trade, vice Donald C. Pogue, retired.
Sept. 8, 2014--Referred.
Sept. 17, 2014--Full Committee hearing, S. Hrg. 113-515 (Serial No. J-
    113-1).
Nov. 13, 2014--Committee began consideration.
Nov. 20, 2014--Approved by the Committee and ordered reported 
    favorably.
Nov. 20, 2014--Reported to the Senate by Sen. Leahy, without printed 
    report.
Dec. 17, 2014--Returned to the President.

KELLY, CLAIRE R., of New York, to be a Judge of the U.S. Court of 
    International Trade, vice Evan J. Wallach, elevated.
Jan. 4, 2013--Referred.
Jan. 23, 2013--Full Committee hearing, S. Hrg. 113-515 (Serial No. J-
    113-1).
Feb. 7, 2013--Committee began consideration.
Feb. 14, 2013--Approved by the Committee and ordered reported 
    favorably.
Feb. 14, 2013--Reported to the Senate by Sen. Leahy, without printed 
    report.
May 23, 2013--Confirmed by the Senate by voice vote.

                       U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
ADEGBILE, DEBO P., of New York, to be an Assistant Attorney General, 
    vice Thomas E. Perez, resigned.
Nov. 18, 2013--Referred.
Jan. 3, 2014--Returned to the President.
Jan. 6, 2014--Rereferred.
Jan. 8, 2014--Full Committee hearing, S. Hrg. 113-515 (Serial No. J-
    113-1).
Jan. 30, 2014--Committee began consideration.
Feb. 6, 2014--Approved by the Committee and ordered reported favorably.
Feb. 6, 2014--Reported to the Senate by Sen. Leahy, without printed 
    report.
Feb. 27, 2014--Motion to proceed to executive session to consideration 
    of nomination agreed to by the Senate by voice vote.
Feb. 27, 2014--Cloture motion presented in the Senate.
Mar. 3, 2014--Senate continued consideration.
Mar. 5, 2014--Cloture not invoked by the Senate on a rollcall vote of 
    47 yeas to 52 nays.
Mar. 5, 2014--Motion by Sen Reid to reconsider the vote which cloture 
    was not invoked on the nomination by the Senate.
Sept. 15, 2014--Nomination was withdrawn.

CALDWELL, LESLIE RAGON, of New York, to be an Assistant Attorney 
    General, vice Lanny A. Breuer, resigned.
Sept. 18, 2013--Referred.
Jan. 3, 2014--Returned to the President.
Jan. 6, 2014--Rereferred.
Feb. 11, 2014--Full Committee hearing, S. Hrg. 113-515 (Serial No. J-
    113-1).
Feb. 27, 2014--Committee began consideration.
Mar. 6, 2014--Approved by the Committee and ordered reported favorably.
Mar. 6, 2014--Reported to the Senate by Sen. Leahy, without printed 
    report
May 15, 2014--Confirmed by the Senate by voice vote.

CARLIN, JOHN P., of New York, to be an Assistant Attorney General, vice 
    Lisa O. Monaco, resigned.
Sept. 11, 2013--Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary and, if and 
    when reported, referred to the Select Committee on Intelligence 
    pursuant to Section 17(b)(I) of S. Res. 400 of the 94th Congress 
    (as amended by Section 506(d) of the USA Patriot Improvement and 
    Reauthorization Act of 2005, Pub. L. 109-177
    (Mar. 9, 2006).
Jan. 3, 2014--Returned to the President.
Jan. 6, 2014--Rereferred to the Committee on the Judiciary and, if and 
    when reported, referred to the Select Committee on Intelligence 
    pursuant to Section 17(b)(I) of S. Res. 400 of the 94th Congress 
    (as amended by Section 506(d) of the USA Patriot Improvement and 
    Reauthorization Act of 2005, Pub. L. 109-177
    (Mar. 9, 2006).
Jan. 8, 2014--Full Committee hearing, S. Hrg. 113-515 (Serial No. J-
    113-1).
Jan. 30, 2014--Committee began consideration.
Feb. 6, 2014--Approved by the Committee and ordered reported favorably.
Feb. 6, 2014--Reported to the Senate by Sen. Leahy, without printed 
    report.
Feb. 10, 2014--Referred sequentially to the Select Committee on 
    Intelligence.
Feb. 25, 2014--Select Committee on Intelligence hearing.
Mar. 3, 2014--By unanimous consent agreement, the Select Committee on 
    Intelligence has until Thursday, March 6, 2014 to report the 
    nomination.
Mar. 5, 2014--Reported to the Senate by Sen. Feinstein of the Select 
    Committee on Intelligence, without written report.
Apr. 1, 2014--Confirmed by the Senate on a rollcall vote of 99 yeas to 
    1 nay.

CRUDEN, JOHN CHARLES, of Virginia, to be an Assistant Attorney General, 
    vice Ignacia S. Moreno, resigned.
Jan. 7, 2014--Referred.
Feb. 25, 2014--Full Committee hearing, S. Hrg. 113-515 (Serial No. J-
    113-1).
Mar. 13, 2014--Committee began consideration.
Mar. 27, 2014--Approved by the Committee and ordered reported 
    favorably.
Mar. 27, 2014--Reported to the Senate by Sen. Leahy, without printed 
    report.
Dec. 13, 2014--Senate began consideration.
Dec. 16, 2014--Confirmed by the Senate by voice vote.

DELERY, STUART F., of the District of Columbia, to be an Assistant 
    Attorney General, vice Tony West.
Mar. 21, 2013--Referred.
June 11, 2013--Full Committee hearing, S. Hrg. 113-515 (Serial No. J-
    113-1).
June 27, 2013--Committee began consideration.
July 11, 2013--Approved by the Committee and ordered reported 
    favorably.
July 11, 2013--Reported to the Senate by Sen. Leahy, without printed 
    report.
Aug. 1, 2013--Confirmed by the Senate by voice vote.

KADZIK, PETER JOSEPH, of New York, to be an Assistant Attorney General, 
    vice Ronald H. Weich, resigned.
Aug. 1, 2013--Placed on Senate Executive Calendar in the Privileged 
    Nomination section with nominee information requested by the 
    Committee on the Judiciary, pursuant to S. Res. 116, 112th 
    Congress.
Sept. 6, 2013--Committee requested information was received.
Sept. 9, 2013--Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary as requested 
    by Sen. Grassley.
Oct. 30, 2013--Full Committee hearing, S. Hrg. 113-515 (Serial No. J-
    113-1).
Nov. 14, 2013--Committee began consideration.
Nov. 21, 2013--Committee continued consideration.
Dec. 19, 2013--Approved by the Committee and ordered reported 
    favorably.
Dec. 19, 2013--Reported to the Senate by Sen. Leahy, without printed 
    report.
Jan. 3, 2014--Returned to the President.
Jan. 6, 2014--Placed on Senate Executive Calendar in the Privileged 
    Nomination section with nominee information requested by the 
    Committee on the Judiciary, pursuant to S. Res. 116, 112th 
    Congress.
Jan. 8, 2014--Committee requested information was received.
Jan. 8, 2014--Rereferred to the Committee on the Judiciary as requested 
    by Sen. Grassley.
Jan. 16, 2014--Approved by the Committee and ordered reported 
    favorably.
Jan. 16, 2014--Reported to the Senate by Sen. Leahy, without printed 
    report.
June 12, 2014--Senate began consideration.
June 17, 2014--Cloture invoked in the Senate on a rollcall vote of 54 
    yeas to 43 nays.
June 17, 2014--Confirmed by the Senate on a rollcall vote of 55 yeas to 
    43 nays.

LYNCH, LORETTA E., of New York, to be Attorney General, vice Eric H. 
    Holder, Jr.
Nov. 13, 2014--Referred.
Dec. 17, 2014--Returned to the President.

MASON, KAROL VIRGINIA, of Georgia, to be an Assistant Attorney General, 
    vice Laurie O. Robinson, resigned.
Feb. 13, 2013--Referred.
Mar. 19, 2013--Full Committee hearing. S. Hrg. 113-515 (Serial No. J-
    113-1).
Apr. 11, 2013--Committee began consideration.
Apr. 18, 2013--Approved by the Committee and ordered reported 
    favorably.
Apr. 18, 2013--Reported to the Senate by Sen. Leahy, without printed 
    report.
Apr. 25, 2013--Confirmed by the Senate by voice vote.

WEST, DEREK ANTHONY, of California, to be Associate Attorney General, 
    vice Thomas John Perrelli, resigned.
Jan. 22, 2013--Referred.
May 23, 2013--Full Committee hearing, S. Hrg. 113-515 (Serial No. J-
    113-1).
June 6, 2013--Committee began consideration.
June 13, 2013--Approved by the Committee and ordered reported 
    favorably.
June 13, 2013--Reported to the Senate by Sen. Leahy, without printed 
    report.
July 25, 2013--Confirmed by the Senate on a rollcall vote of 98 yeas to 
    1 nay.

                             U.S. ATTORNEYS
BENTLEY, ARTHUR LEE, III, of Florida, to be U.S. Attorney for the 
    Middle District of Florida for the term of four years, vice Robert 
    E. O'Neill, resigned.
June 19, 2014--Referred.
Sept. 11, 2014--Approved by the Committee and ordered reported 
    favorably.
Sept. 11, 2014--Reported to the Senate by Sen. Leahy, without printed 
    report.
Dec. 16, 2014--Confirmed by the Senate by voice vote.

DALY, DEIRDRE M., of Connecticut, to be U.S. Attorney for the District 
    of Connecticut for the term of four years, vice David B. Fein, 
    resigned.
Mar. 13, 2014--Referred.
May 1, 2014--Approved by the Committee and ordered reported favorably.
May 1, 2014--Reported to the Senate by Sen. Leahy, without printed 
    report.
May 20, 2014--Senate began consideration.
May 21, 2014--Confirmed by the Senate by voice vote.

FARDON, ZACHARY THOMAS, of Illinois, to be U.S. Attorney for the 
    Northern District of Illinois for the term of four years, vice 
    Patrick J. Fitzgerald, term expired.
May 23, 2013--Referred.
Sept. 26, 2013--Approved by the Committee and ordered reported 
    favorably.
Sept. 26, 2013--Reported to the Senate by Sen. Leahy, without printed 
    report.
Oct. 16, 2013--Confirmed by the Senate by voice vote.

GREEN, JAMES WALTER FRAZER, of Louisiana, to be U.S. Attorney for the 
    Middle District of Louisiana for the term of four years, vice 
    Donald J. Cazayoux, Jr., resigned.
Mar. 13, 2014--Referred.
May 1, 2014--Approved by the Committee and ordered reported favorably.
May 1, 2014--Reported to the Senate by Sen. Leahy, without printed 
    report.
May 20, 2014--Senate began consideration.
May 21, 2014--Confirmed by the Senate by voice vote.

LUGER, ANDREW MARK, of Minnesota, to be U.S. Attorney for the District 
    of Minnesota for the term of four years, vice B. Todd Jones, term 
    expired.
Nov. 21, 2013--Referred.
Jan. 3, 2014--Returned to the President.
Jan. 6, 2014--Rereferred.
Jan. 9, 2014--Approved by the Committee and ordered reported favorably.
Jan. 9, 2014--Reported to the Senate by Sen. Leahy, without printed 
    report.
Feb. 12, 2014--Confirmed by the Senate by voice vote.

MARTINEZ, DAMON PAUL, of New Mexico, to be U.S. Attorney for the 
    District of New Mexico for the term of four years, vice Kenneth J. 
    Gonzales, resigned.
Nov. 21, 2013--Referred.
Jan. 3, 2014--Returned to the President.
Jan. 6, 2014--Rereferred.
Apr. 3, 2014--Approved by the Committee and ordered reported favorably.
Apr. 3, 2014--Reported to the Senate by Sen. Leahy, without report.
May 20, 2014--Senate began consideration.
May 21, 2014--Confirmed by the Senate by voice vote.

POLITE, KENNETH ALLEN, JR., of Louisiana, to be U.S. Attorney for the 
    Eastern District of Louisiana for the term of four years, vice 
    James B. Letten, resigned.
June 27, 2013--Referred.
Sept. 12, 2013--Approved by the Committee and ordered reported 
    favorably.
Sept. 12, 2013--Reported to the Senate by Sen. Leahy, without printed 
    report.
Sept. 17, 2013--Confirmed by the Senate by voice vote.

RIVERA, DAVID, of Tennessee, to be U.S. Attorney for the Middle 
    District of Tennessee for the term of four years, vice Jerry E. 
    Martin, resigned.
June 19, 2014--Referred.
Nov. 13, 2014--Approved by the Committee and ordered reported 
    favorably.
Nov. 13, 2014--Reported to the Senate by Sen. Leahy, without written 
    report.
Dec. 16, 2014--Confirmed by the Senate by voice vote.

TECHAU, KEVIN W., of Iowa, to be U.S. Attorney for the Northern 
    District of Iowa for the term of four years, vice Stephanie M. 
    Rose, resigned.
Nov. 7, 2013--Referred.
Jan. 3, 2014--Returned to the President.
Jan. 6, 2014--Rereferred.
Jan. 9, 2014--Approved by the Committee and ordered reported favorably.
Jan. 9, 2014--Reported to the Senate by Sen. Leahy, without printed 
    report.
Feb. 12, 2014--Confirmed by the Senate by voice vote.

                         U.S. MARSHALS SERVICE
BLANKINSHIP, GARY, of Texas, to be U.S. Marshal for the Southern 
    District of Texas for the term of four years, vice Ruben Monzon, 
    resigned.
Aug. 1, 2013--Referred.
Nov. 21, 2013--Committee began consideration.
Dec. 19, 2013--Approved by the Committee and ordered reported 
    favorably.
Dec. 19, 2013--Reported to the Senate by Sen. Leahy, without printed 
    report.
Jan. 3, 2014--Returned to the President.
Jan. 6, 2014--Rereferred.
Jan. 9, 2014--Approved by the Committee and ordered reported favorably.
Jan. 9, 2014--Reported to the Senate by Sen. Leahy, without printed 
    report.
Feb. 12, 2014--Confirmed by the Senate by voice vote.

GRECO, MICHAEL, of New York, to be U.S. Marshal for the Southern 
    District of New York for the term of four years, vice Joseph R. 
    Guccione, term expired.
Nov. 12, 2014--Referred.
Dec. 17, 2014--Returned to the President.

HOBBS, ROBERT L., of Texas, to be U.S. Marshal for the Eastern District 
    of Texas for the term of four years, vice John Lee Moore, term 
    expired.
Aug. 1, 2013--Referred.
Nov. 21, 2013--Committee began consideration.
Dec. 19, 2013--Approved by the Committee and ordered reported 
    favorably.
Dec. 19, 2013--Reported to the Senate by Sen. Leahy, without printed 
    report.
Jan. 3, 2014--Returned to the President.
Jan. 6, 2014--Rereferred.
Jan. 9, 2014--Approved by the Committee and ordered reported favorably.
Jan. 9, 2014--Reported to the Senate by Sen. Leahy, without printed 
    report.
Feb. 12, 2014--Confirmed by the Senate by voice vote.

MILLER, RONALD LEE, of Kansas, to be U.S. Marshal for the District of 
    Kansas for the term of four years, vice Walter Robert Bradley, 
    retired.
Mar. 13, 2014--Referred.
Dec. 17, 2014--Returned to the President.

ROJAS, AMOS, JR., of Florida, to be U.S. Marshal for the Southern 
    District of Florida for the term of four years, vice Christina 
    Pharo, term expired.
Aug. 1, 2013--Referred.
Nov. 14, 2013--Approved by the Committee and ordered reported 
    favorably.
Nov. 14, 2013--Reported to the Senate by Sen. Leahy, without printed 
    report.
Jan. 3, 2014--Returned to the President.
Jan. 6, 2014--Rereferred.
Jan. 9, 2014--Approved by the Committee and ordered reported favorably.
Jan. 9, 2014--Reported to the Senate by Sen. Leahy, without printed 
    report.
Feb. 12, 2014--Confirmed by the Senate by voice vote.

TOBIN, PETER C., of Ohio, to be U.S. Marshal for the Southern District 
    of Ohio for the term of four years, vice Cathy Jo Jones, resigned.
Aug. 1, 2013--Referred.
Nov. 14, 2013--Approved by the Committee and ordered reported 
    favorably.
Nov. 14, 2013--Reported to the Senate by Sen. Leahy, without printed 
    report.
Jan. 3, 2014--Returned to the President.
Jan. 6, 2014--Rereferred.
Jan. 9, 2014--Approved by the Committee and ordered reported favorably.
Jan. 9, 2014--Reported to the Senate by Sen. Leahy, without printed 
    report.
Feb. 12, 2014--Confirmed by the Senate by voice vote.

          BUREAU OF ALCOHOL, TOBACCO, FIREARMS, AND EXPLOSIVES
JONES, BYRON TODD, of Minnesota, to be Director, Bureau of Alcohol, 
    Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives. (New Position).
Jan. 24, 2013--Referred.
June 11, 2013--Full Committee hearing, S. Hrg. 113-515 (Serial No. J-
    113-1).
June 27, 2013--Committee began consideration.
July 11, 2013--Approved by the Committee and ordered reported 
    favorably.
July 11, 2013--Reported to the Senate by Sen. Leahy, without printed 
    report.
July 31, 2013--Cloture invoked in the Senate on a rollcall vote of 60 
    yeas to 40 nays.
July 31, 2013--Confirmed by the Senate on a rollcall vote of 53 yeas to 
    42 nays.

                    FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
COMEY, JAMES B., JR., of Connecticut, to be Director of the Federal 
    Bureau of Investigation for a term of ten years, vice Robert S. 
    Mueller, III, term expiring.
June 21, 2013--Referred.
July 9, 2013--Full Committee hearing, S. Hrg. 113-515 (Serial No. J-
    113-1).
July 18, 2013--Approved by the Committee and ordered reported 
    favorably.
July 18, 2013--Reported to the Senate by Sen. Leahy, without printed 
    report.
July 25, 2013--Senate began consideration.
July 29, 2013--Confirmed by the Senate on a rollcall vote of 93 yeas to 
    1 nay.

                  FOREIGN CLAIMS SETTLEMENT COMMISSION
BECKER, SYLVIA M., of the District of Columbia, to be a Member of the 
    Foreign Claims Settlement Commission of the United States for the 
    term expiring September 30, 2013, vice Ralph E. Martinez, term 
    expired.
Jan. 22, 2013--Received in the Senate and placed on Senate Executive 
    Calendar in the Privileged Nomination section with nominee 
    information requested by the Committee on the Judiciary, pursuant 
    to S. Res. 116, 112th Congress.
May 13, 2013--Committee requested information was received.
June 27, 2013--Confirmed by the Senate by voice vote.

BECKER, SYLVIA M., of the District of Columbia, to be a Member of the 
    Foreign Claims Settlement Commission of the United States for the 
    term expiring September 30, 2016. (Reappointment)
Jan. 22, 2013--Received in the Senate and placed on Senate Executive 
    Calendar in the Privileged Nomination section with nominee 
    information requested by the Committee on the Judiciary, pursuant 
    to S. Res. 116, 112th Congress.
May 13, 2013--Committee requested information was received.
June 27, 2013--Confirmed by the Senate by voice vote.

                  U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
RODRIGUEZ, LEON, of Maryland, to be Director of the United States 
    Citizenship and Immigration Services, Department of Homeland 
    Security, vice Alejandro N. Mayorkas, resigned.
Jan. 7, 2014--Referred.
Mar. 12, 2014--Full Committee hearing, S. Hrg. 113-515 (Serial No. J-
    113-1).
Mar. 27, 2014--Committee began consideration.
Apr. 3, 2014--Approved by the Committee and ordered reported favorably.
Apr. 3, 2014--Reported to the Senate by Sen. Leahy, without printed 
    report.
June 19, 2014--Senate began consideration.
June 24, 2014--Cloture invoked in the Senate on a rollcall vote of 52 
    yeas to 44 nays.
June 24, 2014--Confirmed by the Senate on a rollcall vote of 52 yeas to 
    44 nays.

SALDANNA, SARAH R., of Texas, to be an Assistant Secretary of Homeland 
    Security, vice John Morton, resigned.
Sept. 8, 2014--Referred to the Senate Committee on Homeland Security 
    and Governmental Affairs.
Sept. 17, 2014--Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs 
    hearing.
Nov. 12, 2014--Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs 
    ordered reported favorably.
Nov. 12, 2014--Reported to the Senate by Sen. Carper, without printed 
    report.
Nov. 13, 2014--Referred to the Senate Committee on the Judiciary by 
    unanimous consent until 12/4/14; if the Committee on the Judiciary 
    has not reported, it will be automatically discharged and placed on 
    the Executive Calendar.
Nov. 20, 2014--Committee began consideration.
Dec. 3, 2014--Approved by the Committee and ordered reported favorably.
Dec. 3, 2014--Reported to the Senate by Sen. Leahy, without printed 
    report.
Dec. 13, 2014--Senate began consideration.
Dec. 15, 2014--Senate continued consideration.
Dec. 16, 2014--Cloture invoked in the Senate on a rollcall vote of 53 
    yeas to 41 nays.
Dec. 16, 2014--Confirmed by the Senate on a rollcall vote of 55 yeas to 
    39 nays.

                    U.S. PATENT AND TRADEMARK OFFICE
LEE, MICHELLE K., of California, to be Under Secretary of Commerce for 
    Intellectual Property and Director of the United States Patent and 
    Trademark Office, vice David J. Kappos, resigned.
Nov. 12, 2014--Referred.
Dec. 10, 2014--Full Committee hearing, S. Hrg. 113-515 (Serial No. J-
    113-1).
Dec. 17, 2014--Returned to the President.

                   EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT
BOTTICELLI, MICHAEL P., of the District of Columbia, to be Director of 
    National Drug Control Policy, vice R. Gil Kerlikowske, resigned.
Sept. 8, 2014--Referred.
Nov. 13, 2014--Full Committee hearing, S. Hrg. 113-515 (Serial No. J-
    113-1).
Dec. 3, 2014--Committee began consideration.
Dec. 11, 2014--Approved by the Committee and ordered reported 
    favorably.
Dec. 11, 2014--Reported to the Senate by Leahy, without printed report.
Dec. 17, 2014--Returned to the President.

MARTI, DANIEL HENRY, of Virginia, to be Intellectual Property 
    Enforcement Coordinator, Executive Office of the President, vice 
    Victoria Angelica Espinel, resigned.
Sept. 8, 2014--Referred.
Dec. 10, 2014--Full Committee hearing, S. Hrg. 113-515 (Serial No. J-
    113-1).
Dec. 17, 2014--Returned to the President.

              PRIVACY AND CIVIL LIBERTIES OVERSIGHT BOARD
COOK, ELISEBETH COLLINS, of Virginia, to be a Member of the Privacy and 
    Civil Liberties Oversight Board for a term expiring January 29, 
    2020. (Reappointment).
Dec. 17, 2013--Referred.
Jan. 3, 2014--Returned to the President.
Jan. 6, 2014--Rereferred.
May 1, 2014--Approved by the Committee and ordered reported favorably.
May 1, 2014--Reported to the Senate by Sen. Leahy, without printed 
    report.
May 20, 2014--Senate began consideration.
May 21, 2014--Confirmed by the Senate by voice vote.

MEDINE, DAVID, of Maryland, to be Chairman and Member of the Privacy 
    and Civil Liberties Oversight Board for a term expiring January 29, 
    2018. (New Position)
Jan. 22, 2013--Referred.
Feb. 14, 2013--Committee began consideration.
Feb. 28, 2013--Approved by the Committee and ordered reported 
    favorably.
Feb. 28, 2013--Reported to the Senate by Sen. Leahy, without printed 
    report.
May 7, 2013--Confirmed by the Senate on a rollcall vote of 53 yeas to 
    45 nays.

WALD, PATRICIA M., of the District of Columbia, to be a Member of the 
    Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board for a term expiring 
    January 29, 2019. (Reappointment)
Mar. 21, 2013--Referred.
Sept. 19, 2013--Committee began consideration.
Sept. 26, 2013--Approved by the Committee and ordered reported 
    favorably.
Sept. 26, 2013--Reported to the Senate by Sen. Leahy, without printed 
    report.
Dec. 9, 2013--Senate began consideration.
Dec. 12, 2013--Cloture invoked in the Senate on a rollcall vote of 57 
    yeas to 41 nays.
Dec. 12, 2013--Confirmed by the Senate on a rollcall vote of 57 yeas to 
    41 nays.

                       U.S. SENTENCING COMMISSION
BARKOW, RACHEL ELISE, of New York, to be a Member of the U.S. 
    Sentencing Commission for a term expiring October 31, 2017, vice 
    Beryl A. Howell, term expired.
Apr. 15, 2013--Referred.
May 8, 2013--Full Committee hearing, S. Hrg. 113-515 (Serial No. J-113-
    1).
May 23, 2013--Approved by the Committee and ordered reported favorably.
May 23, 2013--Reported to the Senate by Sen. Leahy, without printed 
    report.
June 6, 2013--Confirmed by the Senate by voice vote.

BREYER, CHARLES R., of California, to be a Member of the U.S. 
    Sentencing Commission for a term expiring October 31, 2015, vice 
    Ruben Castillo, term expired.
Apr. 15, 2013--Referred.
May 23, 2013--Approved by the Committee and ordered reported favorably.
May 23, 2013--Reported to the Senate by Sen. Leahy, without printed 
    report.
June 6, 2013--Confirmed by the Senate by voice vote.

PRYOR, WILLIAM H., JR., of Alabama, to be a Member of the U.S. 
    Sentencing Commission for a term expiring October 31, 2017, vice 
    William B. Carr, Jr., term expired.
Apr. 15, 2013--Referred.
May 8, 2013--Full Committee hearing, S. Hrg. 113-515 (Serial No. J-113-
    1).
May 23, 2013--Approved by the Committee and ordered reported favorably.
May 23, 2013--Reported to the Senate by Sen. Leahy, without printed 
    report.
June 6, 2013--Confirmed by the Senate by voice vote.

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