Mr. John Fetterman, from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, called the Senate to order at 10 a.m., the Chaplain offered a prayer, and Mr. Fetterman led the Senate in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America.
Legislative Business (Wednesday, May 15)
S.J.Res. 57 (Sen. Schmitt):
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of the Treasury relating to "Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds".
-- Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
-- Failed of passage in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 46 - 49. Record Vote Number:
168
S.Res. 689 (Sen. Barrasso):
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Hospital Week, to be observed from May 12 through May 18, 2024.
-- Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 690 (Sen. Collins):
A resolution supporting the designation of May 15, 2024, as "National Senior Fraud Awareness Day" to raise awareness about the increasing number of fraudulent scams targeted at seniors in the United States, to encourage the implementation of policies to prevent those scams from happening, and to improve protections from those scams for seniors.
-- Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 691 (Sen. Rubio):
A resolution expressing support for the designation of May 17, 2024, as "DIPG Pediatric Brain Cancer Awareness Day" to raise awareness of, and encourage research on, diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma tumors and pediatric cancers in general.
-- Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 692 (Sen. Grassley):
A resolution supporting the mission and goals of National Fentanyl Awareness Day in 2024, including increasing individual and public awareness of the impact of fake or counterfeit fentanyl pills on families and young people.
-- Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 693 (Sen. Hirono):
A resolution recognizing the significance of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month as an important time to celebrate the significant contributions of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders to the history of the United States.
-- Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Executive Business (Wednesday, May 15)
PN927:
Courtney Diesel O'Donnell, of California, to be United States Permanent Representative to the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization, with the rank of Ambassador
-- Considered by Senate.
-- Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 49 - 45. Record Vote Number:
164
PN1433:
Sanket Jayshukh Bulsara, of New York, to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of New York
-- Cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 42. Record Vote Number:
165
-- Considered by Senate.
-- Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 42. Record Vote Number:
166
PN1436:
Eric C. Schulte, of South Dakota, to be United States District Judge for the District of South Dakota
-- Considered by Senate.
-- Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 61 - 33. Record Vote Number:
167
