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 Friday, April 4, 2025, the Journal of
the proceedings of the Senate was deemed approved to date.
Certain Procedures Dispensed With
Pursuant to the order of Friday, April 4, 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 (Monday, April 7)
S.Res. 159 (Sen. Cassidy):
A resolution honoring the life of the Honorable
John Bennett Johnston, Jr., former Senator for the State of Louisiana.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 160 (Sen. Young):
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of
National Safe Digging Month.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Executive Business (Monday, April 7)
PN12-9:
Elbridge Colby, of the District of Columbia, to be
Under Secretary of Defense for Policy
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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 - 39. Record Vote Number:
192
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Considered by Senate.
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By unanimous consent agreement, debate and vote 4/08/2025.
Adjournment
By unanimous consent, on the request of Mr. Moreno, at
7:03 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until
10 a.m. tomorrow.
