ON THE SENATE FLOOR
Monday, May 7, 2012
Mr. Richard Blumenthal, from the State of Connecticut, called the Senate to order at 2 p.m., the Chaplain offered a prayer, and Mr. Blumenthal led the Senate in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America.The Journal
Pursuant to the order of Thursday, April 26, 2012, the Journal of the proceedings of the Senate was deemed approved to date.Certain Procedures Dispensed With
Pursuant to the order of Thursday, April 26, 2012, the morning hour being deemed expired, and the times for the recognition of the two leaders being reserved.Transaction of Morning Business
Pursuant to the order of Thursday, April 26, 2012, the Senate proceeded to a period for the transaction of morning business.Legislative Business (Monday, May 7)
S. 2343
(Sen. Reid):
To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to extend
the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans, and for other
purposes.
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Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate.
Executive Business (Monday, May 7)
PN985
:
Jacqueline H. Nguyen, of California, to be United
States Circuit Judge for the Ninth Circuit
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Considered by Senate pursant to unanimous consent agreement of April 26,
2012.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 91 - 3. Record Vote Number:
88
PN1084
:
Ajit Varadaraj Pai, of Kansas, to be a Member of
the Federal Communications Commission for a term of five years from July 1,
2011
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Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.
PN1085
:
Jessica Rosenworcel, of Connecticut, to be a Member
of the Federal Communications Commission for a term of five years from July
1, 2010
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Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.
PN1105
:
Kristine Gerhard Baker, of Arkansas, to be United
States District Judge for the Eastern District of
Arkansas
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Considered by Senate pursant to unanimous consent agreement of April 26,
2012.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.
PN1116
:
John Z. Lee, of Illinois, to be United States
District Judge for the Northern District of Illinois
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Considered by Senate pursant to unanimous consent agreement of April 26,
2012.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.