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 Monday, March 31, 2025, the Journal of
the proceedings of the Senate was deemed approved to date.
Certain Procedures Dispensed With
Pursuant to the order of Monday, March 31, 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 (Wednesday, April 2)
H.J.Res. 24 (Rep. Bice):
A joint resolution providing for congressional
disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule
submitted by the Department of Energy relating to "Energy Conservation
Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Walk-In Coolers and Walk-In
Freezers".
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Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by
Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 46. Record Vote Number:
161
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Measure laid before Senate by motion.
S.J.Res. 37 (Sen. Kaine):
A joint resolution terminating the national
emergency declared to impose duties on articles imported from Canada.
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Senate Committee on Finance discharged by Unanimous Consent.
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Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.
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Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 48. Record Vote
Number:
160
Executive Business (Wednesday, April 2)
PN12-11:
Harmeet Dhillon, of California, to be an Assistant
Attorney General
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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. 52 - 45. Record Vote Number:
159
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Considered by Senate.
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By unanimous consent agreement, vote 4/3/2025.
PN12-39:
Dean Sauer, of Missouri, to be Solicitor General
of the United States
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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. 53 - 46. Record Vote Number:
158
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By unanimous consent agreement, debate and vote 4/3/2025.
Adjournment
Under the authority of the order of today, at 8:04 p.m,
the Presiding Officer (Mr. Husted in the chair) declared the
Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until 10 a.m. tomorrow.
