SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

EXECUTIVE CALENDAR

PREPARED UNDER THE DIRECTION OF SONCERIA ANN BERRY,

SECRETARY OF THE SENATE

By Rachel R. Creviston, Executive Clerk

ONE HUNDRED EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS

Thursday, February 9, 2023

FIRST SESSION {

SECOND SESSION {

Issue No. 16

CONVENED JANUARY 3, 2023

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UNANIMOUS CONSENT AGREEMENT

DeAndrea Gist Benjamin (Cal No. 3) (PN88)

Cindy K. Chung (Cal No. 5) (PN92)

Gina R. Mendez-Miro (Cal No. 9) (PN72)

Ordered, That upon the conclusion of morning business on Thursday, February 9, 2023, the Senate 

proceed to executive session and resume consideration of the nomination of DeAndrea Gist Benjamin, of South 

Carolina, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Fourth Circuit.

Ordered further, That at 11 a.m., all remaining post-cloture time on the Benjamin nomination be 

considered expired.

Ordered further, That following disposition of the Benjamin nomination, the Senate resume 

consideration of the nomination of Cindy K. Chung, of Pennsylvania, to be United States Circuit Judge for the 

Third Circuit.

Ordered further, That at 1:45 p.m., the cloture motions with respect to the Chung nomination and the 

nomination of Gina R. Mendez-Miro, of Puerto Rico, to be United States District Judge for the District of Puerto 

Rico, ripen.

Ordered further, That with respect to the motions to invoke cloture on the Chung and Mendez-Miro 

nominations, the mandatory quorum calls required under Rule XXII be waived. 

Ordered further, That if any nominations are confirmed during Thursday’s session, the motions to 

reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table, and the President be immediately notified of the 

Senate’s actions. (Feb. 7, 2023.)
RESOLUTIONS

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TREATIES

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TREATY

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* Signifies nominee’s commitment to respond to requests to appear and testify before any duly constituted committee of the Senate

NOMINATIONS

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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

* 1 3 Lester Martinez-Lopez, of Florida, to be an 

Assistant Secretary of Defense, vice Thomas 

McCaffery.

Feb 02, 2023 Reported by Mr. 

Reed, Committee on Armed 

Services, without printed 

report.

* 2 6 Ravi Chaudhary, of Virginia, to be an 

Assistant Secretary of the Air Force, vice 

John Henderson.

Feb 02, 2023 Reported by Mr. 

Reed, Committee on Armed 

Services, without printed 

report.

THE JUDICIARY

3 88 DeAndrea Gist Benjamin, of South Carolina, to 

be United States Circuit Judge for the Fourth 

Circuit, vice Henry F. Floyd, retired.

Feb 02, 2023 Reported by Mr. 

Durbin, Committee on the 

Judiciary, without printed 

report.

4 93 Bradley N. Garcia, of Maryland, to be United 

States Circuit Judge for the District of 

Columbia Circuit, vice Judith W. Rogers, 

retiring.

Feb 02, 2023 Reported by Mr. 

Durbin, Committee on the 

Judiciary, without printed 

report.

5 92 Cindy K. Chung, of Pennsylvania, to be United 

States Circuit Judge for the Third Circuit, 

vice D. Brooks Smith, retired.

Feb 02, 2023 Reported by Mr. 

Durbin, Committee on the 

Judiciary, without printed 

report.

6 91 Maria Araujo Kahn, of Connecticut, to be 

United States Circuit Judge for the Second 

Circuit, vice Jose A. Cabranes, retiring.

Feb 02, 2023 Reported by Mr. 

Durbin, Committee on the 

Judiciary, without printed 

report.

7 74 Lindsay C. Jenkins, of Illinois, to be United 

States District Judge for the Northern 

District of Illinois, vice John Z. Lee, elevated.

Feb 02, 2023 Reported by Mr. 

Durbin, Committee on the 

Judiciary, without printed 

report.

8 81 Tiffany M. Cartwright, of Washington, to be 

United States District Judge for the Western 

District of Washington, vice Benjamin Hale 

Settle, retired.

Feb 02, 2023 Reported by Mr. 

Durbin, Committee on the 

Judiciary, without printed 

report.

9 79 Gina R. Mendez-Miro, of Puerto Rico, to be 

United States District Judge for the District 

of Puerto Rico, vice Carmen Consuelo Cerezo, 

retired.

Feb 02, 2023 Reported by Mr. 

Durbin, Committee on the 

Judiciary, without printed 

report.
* Signifies nominee’s commitment to respond to requests to appear and testify before any duly constituted committee of the Senate

NOMINATIONS

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NOMINEE, OFFICE, AND PREDECESSOR REPORTED

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10 80 Ana C. Reyes, of the District of Columbia, to be 

United States District Judge for the District 

of Columbia, vice Colleen Kollar-Kotelly, 

retiring.

Feb 02, 2023 Reported by Mr. 

Durbin, Committee on the 

Judiciary, without printed 

report.

11 73 Daniel J. Calabretta, of California, to be 

United States District Judge for the Eastern 

District of California, vice John A. Mendez, 

retired.

Feb 02, 2023 Reported by Mr. 

Durbin, Committee on the 

Judiciary, without printed 

report.

12 72 Matthew L. Garcia, of New Mexico, to be 

United States District Judge for the District 

of New Mexico, vice Judith C. Herrera, 

retired.

Feb 02, 2023 Reported by Mr. 

Durbin, Committee on the 

Judiciary, without printed 

report.

13 77 Margaret R. Guzman, of Massachusetts, to be 

United States District Judge for the District 

of Massachusetts, vice Timothy S. Hillman, 

retired.

Feb 02, 2023 Reported by Mr. 

Durbin, Committee on the 

Judiciary, without printed 

report.

14 76 Araceli Martinez-Olguin, of California, to be 

United States District Judge for the 

Northern District of California, vice Jeffrey 

S. White, retired.

Feb 02, 2023 Reported by Mr. 

Durbin, Committee on the 

Judiciary, without printed 

report.

15 71 Adrienne C. Nelson, of Oregon, to be United 

States District Judge for the District of 

Oregon, vice Michael W. Mosman, retired.

Feb 02, 2023 Reported by Mr. 

Durbin, Committee on the 

Judiciary, without printed 

report.

16 78 Jamar K. Walker, of Virginia, to be United 

States District Judge for the Eastern District 

of Virginia, vice Raymond A. Jackson, 

retired. 

Feb 02, 2023 Reported by Mr. 

Durbin, Committee on the 

Judiciary, without printed 

report.

17 75 Jamal N. Whitehead, of Washington, to be 

United States District Judge for the Western 

District of Washington, vice Richard A. 

Jones, retiring. 

Feb 02, 2023 Reported by Mr. 

Durbin, Committee on the 

Judiciary, without printed 

report.
NOMINATIONS PLACED ON THE SECRETARY’S DESK

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* Committee of jurisdiction has requested appropriate biographical and financial information on this nominee

** Committee of jurisdiction has received the necessary biographical and financial information on this nominee; nominee will remain in this 

section for 10 session days

PRIVILEGED NOMINATIONS

MESSAGE

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DATE

RECEIVED

NOMINEE AND POSITION * INFORMATION 

REQUESTED BY 

COMMITTEE

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** REQUESTED 

INFORMATION 

RECEIVED

SENATOR REQUESTED REFERRAL TO 

COMMITTEE OF JURISDICTION 

Pursuant to S. Res. 116, 112th Congress, nominations in this section of the Executive Calendar are entitled to expedited procedures.

19 Jan 03, 2023 Demetrios L. Kouzoukas, of 

Virginia, to be a Member of 

the Board of Trustees of the 

Federal Supplementary 

Medical Insurance Trust Fund 

for a term of four years, vice 

Charles P. Blahous III, term 

expired.

Yes

20 Jan 03, 2023 Demetrios L. Kouzoukas, of 

Virginia, to be a Member of 

the Board of Trustees of the 

Federal Hospital Insurance 

Trust Fund for a term of four 

years, vice Charles P. Blahous 

III, term expired.

Yes

21 Jan 03, 2023 Demetrios L. Kouzoukas, of 

Virginia, to be a Member of 

the Board of Trustees of the 

Federal Old-Age and Survivors 

Insurance Trust Fund and the 

Federal Disability Insurance 

Trust Fund for a term of four 

years, vice Charles P. Blahous 

III, term expired.

Yes

22 Jan 03, 2023 Andrew G. Biggs, of Oregon, to 

be a Member of the Social 

Security Advisory Board for a 

term expiring September 30, 

2024, vice Lanhee J. Chen, 

term expired.

Yes

23 Jan 03, 2023 Sharon Beth Lewis, of Oregon, 

to be a Member of the Social 

Security Advisory Board for a 

term expiring September 30, 

2028, vice Alan L. Cohan, term 

expired.

Yes

24 Jan 03, 2023 Patricia Hart Neuman, of the 

District of Columbia, to be a 

Member of the Board of 

Trustees of the Federal 

Supplementary Medical 

Insurance Trust Fund for a 

term of four years, vice Robert 

D. Reischauer, term expired. 

Yes
* Committee of jurisdiction has requested appropriate biographical and financial information on this nominee

** Committee of jurisdiction has received the necessary biographical and financial information on this nominee; nominee will remain in this 

section for 10 session days

PRIVILEGED NOMINATIONS

MESSAGE

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DATE

RECEIVED

NOMINEE AND POSITION * INFORMATION 

REQUESTED BY 

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** REQUESTED 

INFORMATION 

RECEIVED

SENATOR REQUESTED REFERRAL TO 

COMMITTEE OF JURISDICTION 

Pursuant to S. Res. 116, 112th Congress, nominations in this section of the Executive Calendar are entitled to expedited procedures.

25 Jan 03, 2023 Patricia Hart Neuman, of the 

District of Columbia, to be a 

Member of the Board of 

Trustees of the Federal 

Hospital Insurance Trust 

Fund for a term of four years, 

vice Robert D. Reischauer, 

term expired.

Yes

26 Jan 03, 2023 Patricia Hart Neuman, of the 

District of Columbia, to be a 

Member of the Board of 

Trustees of the Federal OldAge and Survivors Insurance 

Trust Fund and the Federal 

Disability Insurance Trust 

Fund for a term of four years, 

vice Robert D. Reischauer, 

term expired. 

Yes

112 Jan 23, 2023 Samuel H. Slater, of 

Massachusetts, to be a 

Member of the Board of 

Directors of the Metropolitan 

Washington Airports 

Authority for a term expiring 

November 22, 2023, vice 

William Shaw McDermott, 

term expired.

Yes Jan 26, 2023 - Mr. Cruz.

113 Jan 23, 2023 Samuel H. Slater, of 

Massachusetts, to be a 

Member of the Board of 

Directors of the Metropolitan 

Washington Airports 

Authority for a term expiring 

November 22, 2029. 

(Reappointment) 

Yes Jan 26, 2023 - Mr. Cruz.

120 Jan 23, 2023 Andrew G. Biggs, of Oregon, to 

be a Member of the Social 

Security Advisory Board for a 

term expiring September 30, 

2030. (Reappointment)

Yes

121 Jan 23, 2023 Kathryn Rose Lang, of 

Maryland, to be a Member of 

the Social Security Advisory 

Board for a term expiring 

September 30, 2026, vice 

Henry J. Aaron, term expired.

Yes
* Committee of jurisdiction has requested appropriate biographical and financial information on this nominee

** Committee of jurisdiction has received the necessary biographical and financial information on this nominee; nominee will remain in this 

section for 10 session days

PRIVILEGED NOMINATIONS

MESSAGE

NO.

DATE

RECEIVED

NOMINEE AND POSITION * INFORMATION 

REQUESTED BY 

COMMITTEE

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** REQUESTED 

INFORMATION 

RECEIVED

SENATOR REQUESTED REFERRAL TO 

COMMITTEE OF JURISDICTION 

Pursuant to S. Res. 116, 112th Congress, nominations in this section of the Executive Calendar are entitled to expedited procedures.

124 Jan 23, 2023 Mary Catherine Phee, of Illinois, 

a Career Member of the Senior 

Foreign Service, Class of 

Minister-Counselor, to be a 

Member of the Board of 

Directors of the African 

Development Foundation for a 

term expiring September 27, 

2026, vice Linda ThomasGreenfield, resigned.

Yes

125 Jan 23, 2023 Carol Moseley Braun, of Illinois, 

to be a Member of the Board of 

Directors of the African 

Development Foundation for a 

term expiring September 22, 

2023, vice Iqbal Paroo, term 

expired.

Yes

126 Jan 23, 2023 Carol Moseley Braun, of Illinois, 

to be a Member of the Board of 

Directors of the African 

Development Foundation for a 

term expiring September 22, 

2029. (Reappointment)

Yes

127 Jan 23, 2023 Monde Muyangwa, of Maryland, 

to be a Member of the Board of 

Directors of the African 

Development Foundation for a 

term expiring September 22, 

2027, vice Linda I. Etim, term 

expired.

Yes

128 Jan 23, 2023 Janet Keller, of California, to be 

a Member of the United States 

Advisory Commission on 

Public Diplomacy for a term 

expiring July 1, 2023, vice 

Elizabeth F. Bagley, term 

expired.

Yes

129 Jan 23, 2023 Janet Keller, of California, to be 

a Member of the United States 

Advisory Commission on 

Public Diplomacy for a term 

expiring July 1, 2026. 

(Reappointment)

Yes
* Committee of jurisdiction has requested appropriate biographical and financial information on this nominee

** Committee of jurisdiction has received the necessary biographical and financial information on this nominee; nominee will remain in this 

section for 10 session days

PRIVILEGED NOMINATIONS

MESSAGE

NO.

DATE

RECEIVED

NOMINEE AND POSITION * INFORMATION 

REQUESTED BY 

COMMITTEE

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** REQUESTED 

INFORMATION 

RECEIVED

SENATOR REQUESTED REFERRAL TO 

COMMITTEE OF JURISDICTION 

Pursuant to S. Res. 116, 112th Congress, nominations in this section of the Executive Calendar are entitled to expedited procedures.

130 Jan 23, 2023 Jay T. Snyder, of New York, to 

be a Member of the United 

States Advisory Commission 

on Public Diplomacy for a term 

expiring July 1, 2023, vice 

Lyndon L. Olson, Jr., term 

expired.

Yes

131 Jan 23, 2023 Jay T. Snyder, of New York, to 

be a Member of the United 

States Advisory Commission 

on Public Diplomacy for a term 

expiring July 1, 2026. 

(Reappointment)

Yes

150 Jan 23, 2023 Estrellita Bograd Brodsky, of 

New York, to be a Member of 

the National Council on the 

Humanities for a term 

expiring January 26, 2026, 

vice Russell A. Berman, term 

expired.

Yes

151 Jan 23, 2023 Barbara George Johnson, of New 

Jersey, to be a Member of the 

Board of Trustees of the Barry 

Goldwater Scholarship and 

Excellence in Education 

Foundation for a term expiring 

February 4, 2026, vice Maria 

E. Rengifo-Ruess, term 

expired. 

Yes

152 Jan 23, 2023 Dante Quintin Allen, of 

California, to be Commissioner 

of the Rehabilitation Services 

Administration, Department of 

Education, vice Mark Schultz.

Yes

162 Jan 23, 2023 Patrice H. Kunesh, of 

Minnesota, to be 

Commissioner of the 

Administration for Native 

Americans, Department of 

Health and Human Services, 

vice Jean Carol Hovland.

Yes Jan 24, 2023
* Committee of jurisdiction has requested appropriate biographical and financial information on this nominee

** Committee of jurisdiction has received the necessary biographical and financial information on this nominee; nominee will remain in this 

section for 10 session days

PRIVILEGED NOMINATIONS

MESSAGE

NO.

DATE

RECEIVED

NOMINEE AND POSITION * INFORMATION 

REQUESTED BY 

COMMITTEE

10

** REQUESTED 

INFORMATION 

RECEIVED

SENATOR REQUESTED REFERRAL TO 

COMMITTEE OF JURISDICTION 

Pursuant to S. Res. 116, 112th Congress, nominations in this section of the Executive Calendar are entitled to expedited procedures.

204 Jan 26, 2023 Liliana Ayalde, of Florida, to be 

a Member of the Board of 

Directors of the InterAmerican Foundation for a 

term expiring June 26, 2026,

vice Juan Carlos Iturregui, 

term expired.

Yes

205 Jan 26, 2023 Marcela Escobari, of 

Massachusetts, to be a 

Member of the Board of 

Directors of the InterAmerican Foundation for a 

term expiring September 20, 

2026, vice Adolfo A. Franco, 

term expired.

Yes

206 Jan 26, 2023 Julio Guity-Guevara, of 

Maryland, to be a Member of 

the Board of Directors of the 

Inter-American Foundation for 

a term expiring October 6, 

2028, vice Eduardo Arriola, 

term expired.

Yes

207 Jan 26, 2023 Maria Fabiana Jorge, of the

District of Columbia, to be a 

Member of the Board of 

Directors of the InterAmerican Foundation for a 

term expiring September 20, 

2028, vice Hector E. Morales, 

term expired.

Yes

208 Jan 26, 2023 Brian A. Nichols, of Rhode 

Island, to be a Member of the 

Board of Directors of the InterAmerican Foundation for a 

term expiring September 20, 

2024, vice J. Kelly Ryan, term 

expired.

Yes
NOTICE OF INTENT TO OBJECT

MESSAGE

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NOMINEE AND OFFICE DATE AND SENATOR

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When a notice of intent to object is given to the appropriate leader, or their designee, and such notice is submitted for inclusion in 

the Congressional Record and the Senate Executive Calendar, or following the objection to a unanimous consent to proceeding to, and, 

or disposition of, matters relating to nominations and treaties on their behalf, it shall be placed in the section of the Senate Executive 

Calendar entitled “Notice of Intent to Object”. (S. Res. 28, 112th Congress)
MOTIONS FOR RECONSIDERATION

DATE SUBJECT

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 After an action taken by the Senate, any Senator voting with the prevailing side or who has not voted may, on the same day or on 

either of the next two days of actual session thereafter, either enter a motion for reconsideration or move a reconsideration. This section 

contains such motions not yet acted on as so provided by Rule XIII, Paragraph 1.