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 Wednesday, April 22, 2026, the Journal
of the proceedings of the Senate was deemed approved to date.
Certain Procedures Dispensed With
Pursuant to the order of Wednesday, April 22, 2026,
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 27)
S.Res. 689 (Sen. Scott, of SC):
A resolution congratulating the University of
South Carolina Aiken women's polo team on winning the 2026 United States
Polo Association Division I Women's National Intercollegiate Championship.
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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 27)
PN730-14:
Robert Cekada, of Florida, to be Director, Bureau
of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives
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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. 54 - 37. Record Vote Number:
106
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By unanimous consent agreement, vote to be determined.
Adjournment
By unanimous consent, on the request of Mr. Hagerty, at
7:21 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until
10 a.m. tomorrow.
