The President pro tempore called the Senate to order at 10 a.m., the Chaplain offered a prayer, and the President pro tempore 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 yesterday, the Journal of the
proceedings of the Senate was deemed approved to date.
Certain Procedures Dispensed With
Pursuant to the order of yesterday,
the morning hour being deemed expired, and the times for the recognition
of the two leaders being reserved.
Transaction of Morning Business
The following transactions of morning business occurred on today.
Legislative Business (Thursday, March 27)
S.J.Res. 18 (Sen. Scott, of SC):
A joint resolution disapproving the rule submitted
by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to "Overdraft
Lending: Very Large Financial Institutions".
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Considered by Senate.
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Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 48. Record Vote
Number:
153
S.Res. 148 (Sen. Barrasso):
A resolution honoring the life of the Honorable
Alan K. Simpson, former Senator for the State of Wyoming.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Executive Business (Thursday, March 27)
PN13-9:
Paul Lawrence, of Virginia, to be Deputy Secretary
of Veterans Affairs
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By unanimous consent agreement, mandatory quorum required under Rule XXII
waived.
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Considered by Senate.
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Cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 53 - 47. Record Vote Number:
154
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 45. Record Vote Number:
155
PN25-56:
Matthew Whitaker, of Iowa, to be United States
Permanent Representative on the Council of the North Atlantic Treaty
Organization, with the rank and status of Ambassador
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Motion to proceed to executive session to consideration of nomination
agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
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Cloture motion presented in Senate.
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By unanimous consent agreement, debate and vote 3/31/2025.
Adjournment
By unanimous consent, on the request of Mr. Cornyn, at
4:39 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until
3 p.m. on Monday, March 31, 2025.
