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The Senate Convenes: 2:00pET June 21, 2010

Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will proceed to a period of morning business until 5:15pm with senators permitted to speak for up to 10 minutes each and with no motions in order.At 5:15pm, the Senate will proceed to Executive session and debate concurrently until 6pm, with the time equally divided and controlled between Senators Leahy and Sessions or their designees.
At 6pm, the Senate will proceed to vote on confirmation of the below listed nominations:

– Calendar #777, Mark Goldsmith, of Michigan, to be US District Judge for the Eastern District of Michigan;
– Calendar #778, Marc Treadwell, of Georgia, to be US District Judge for the Middle District of Georgia; and
– Calendar #779, Josephine Tucker, of California, to be US District Judge for the Central District of California.

Votes:
195: Confirmation of Calendar #777, Mark Goldsmith, of Michigan, to be US District Judge for the Eastern District of Michigan;
Confirmed: 89-0

196: Confirmation of Calendar #778, Marc Treadwell, of Georgia, to be US District Judge for the Middle District of Georgia;
Confirmed: 89-0

Calendar #779, Josephine Tucker, of California, to be US District Judge for the Central District of California;
Confirmed by Voice Vote

Unanimous Consent:
Adopted S.Res.560, a resolution recognizing the immeasurable contributions of fathers in the healthy development of children, supporting responsible fatherhood, and encouraging greater involvement of fathers in the lives of their families, especially on Father’s Day.Adopted S.Res.561, a resolution designating June 25th, 2010 as National Huntington’s Disease Awareness Day.

The next meeting in the House is scheduled for 11:00amET on June 21, 2010

CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF JUNE 21, 2010
111TH CONGRESS – SECOND SESSION

11:03 A.M. –: The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:30 p.m. on June 22, 2010.
11:01 A.M. –: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG – The Chair led the House in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
11:00 A.M. –: Today’s prayer was offered by Reverend Doug Tanner, Faith & Politics Institute The House convened, starting a new legislative day.