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Senate Floor Activity - Wednesday, April 10, 2024


Mr. Peter Welch, from the State of Vermont, called the Senate to order at 10 a.m., the Chaplain offered a prayer, and Mr. Welch 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 (Wednesday, April 10)

H.J.Res. 98 (Rep. James): A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Labor Relations Board relating to "Standard for Determining Joint Employer Status".
-- Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
-- Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 48. Record Vote Number: 122

H.Con.Res. 85 (Rep. Fitzpatrick): A concurrent resolution authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for a ceremony to present the Congressional Gold Medal collectively to the women in the United States who joined the workforce during World War II, providing the aircraft, vehicles, weaponry, ammunition, and other material to win the war and who were referred to as "Rosie the Riveter", in recognition of their contributions to the United States and the inspiration they have provided to ensuing generations.
-- Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.

S. 2051 (Sen. Durbin): A bill to reauthorize the Missing Children's Assistance Act, and for other purposes.
-- Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: House amendment to Senate bill.

S. 4072 (Sen. Crapo): A bill to prohibit the use of funds to implement, administer, or enforce certain rules of the Environmental Protection Agency .
-- Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate.

S.J.Res. 61 (Sen. Cramer): A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Highway Administration relating to "National Performance Management Measures; Assessing Performance of the National Highway System, Greenhouse Gas Emissions Measure".
-- Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
-- Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 53 - 47. Record Vote Number: 121

S.Res. 634 (Sen. Schumer): A resolution recognizing the cultural and educational contributions of the Youth America Grand Prix throughout its 25 years of service as the national youth dance competition of the United States.
-- Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.

S.Res. 635 (Sen. Tester): A resolution designating the first week of April 2024 as "National Asbestos Awareness Week".
-- Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.

S.Res. 636 (Sen. Brown): A resolution designating February 29, 2024, as "Rare Disease Day".
-- Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.

Executive Business (Wednesday, April 10)

PN1290: Ann Marie McIff Allen, of Utah, to be United States District Judge for the District of Utah
-- Considered by Senate.
-- Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 100 - 0. Record Vote Number: 120

Recess

By unanimous consent, on the request of Ms. Hassan, at 6:43 p.m., the Senate recessed, under its order of today, until 12:30 p.m. tomorrow.