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, April 16)
H.J.Res. 140 (Rep. Stauber):
A joint resolution providing for congressional
disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule
submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to Public Land Order No. 7917 for Withdrawal of Federal Lands; Cook, Lake, and Saint Louis
Counties, MN.
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Considered by Senate.
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Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 49. Record Vote
Number:
84
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Message on Senate action sent to the House.
S.Res. 679 (Sen. Young):
A resolution recognizing April 14, 2026, as "World
Quantum Day", and commemorating and supporting the goals of World Quantum
Day.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Executive Business (Thursday, April 16)
PN787-1:
Andrew B. Davis, of Texas, to be United States
District Judge for the Western District of Texas
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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 - 48. Record Vote Number:
85
Recess
By unanimous consent, on the request of Mr. Thune, at
6:36 p.m., the Senate recessed, under its order of today, until 10
a.m. tomorrow.
