The President pro tempore called the Senate to order at 3 p.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 Thursday, March 27, 2025, the Journal
of the proceedings of the Senate was deemed approved to date.
Certain Procedures Dispensed With
Pursuant to the order of Thursday, March 27, 2025,
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 (Tuesday, April 1)
S.Res. 153 (Sen. Ernst):
A resolution designating March 27, 2025, as
"National Women in Agriculture Day".
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Executive Business (Monday, March 31)
PN12-11:
Harmeet Dhillon, of California, to be an Assistant
Attorney General
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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.
PN12-39:
Dean Sauer, of Missouri, to be Solicitor General
of the United States
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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 4/2/2025.
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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Considered by Senate.
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By unanimous consent agreement, mandatory quorum required under Rule XXII
waived.
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Cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 49 - 42. Record Vote Number:
156
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 45. Record Vote Number:
157
Executive Business (Tuesday, April 1)
PN12-34:
Mehmet Oz, of Pennsylvania, to be Administrator of
the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
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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.
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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Considered by Senate.
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By unanimous consent agreement, mandatory quorum required under Rule XXII
waived.
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Cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 49 - 42. Record Vote Number:
156
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 45. Record Vote Number:
157
Adjournment
By unanimous consent, on the request of Mr. Thune, at
9:19 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until
10 a.m. on Wednesday, April 2, 2025.
