On the recordJuly 8, 2024
on another matter, the Senate this week will continue its work confirming more of President Biden's outstanding nominees to the Federal judiciary. The nominees that have passed through this Chamber have in many cases been historic, and today is no exception. The Senate will vote on the nomination of Nancy Maldonado, who will be the very first Hispanic judge on the Seventh Circuit if confirmed. Under President Biden and Democratic leadership, the Senate has confirmed 35 Hispanic judges to date, and nearly two-thirds of all our nominees have been people of color. When our courts more faithfully reflect our country, it is a good thing for faith in our judiciary, which we greatly need right now. I am confident that Judge Maldonado will make an excellent judge. I am proud to vote in favor of her confirmation and thank my colleagues who will do the same. I yield the floor. I suggest the absence of a quorum. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The clerk will call the roll. The legislative clerk proceeded to call the roll. Mr. McCONNELL. Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is so ordered.
