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 (Tuesday, April 29)
H.J.Res. 42 (Rep. Clyde):
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 for Appliance Standards: Certification Requirements, Labeling
Requirements, and Enforcement Provisions for Certain Consumer Products and
Commercial Equipment".
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Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by
Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 46. Record Vote Number:
222
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Measure laid before Senate by motion.
S. 307 (Sen. Blackburn):
A bill to address sexual harassment and sexual
assault of Bureau of Prisons staff in prisons, and for other purposes.
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Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
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Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 184 (Sen. Cornyn):
A resolution expressing support for the
designation of April 2025 as "National Child Abuse Prevention Month", and
the goals and ideals of National Child Abuse Prevention Month.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 185 (Sen. Grassley):
A resolution designating the week of April 21
through April 25, 2025, as "National Home Visiting Week".
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 186 (Sen. Grassley):
A resolution supporting the mission and goals of
National Fentanyl Awareness Day in 2025, including increasing individual
and public awareness of the impact of fake or counterfeit fentanyl pills on
families and young people.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 187 (Sen. Risch):
A resolution celebrating the 153rd anniversary of
Arbor Day.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Executive Business (Tuesday, April 29)
PN20:
Frank Bisignano, of New Jersey, to be Commissioner
of Social Security Administration for the term expiring January 19,
2031
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Motion to proceed to executive session to consideration of nomination
agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
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Cloture motion presented in Senate.
PN24-5:
Warren Stephens, of Arkansas, to be Ambassador to
the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern
Ireland
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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. 59 - 39. Record Vote Number:
215
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 59 - 39. Record Vote Number:
217
PN26-3:
Thomas Barrack, of Colorado, to be Ambassador to
the Republic of Turkey
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By unanimous consent agreement, mandatory quorum required under Rule XXII.
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Cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 62 - 36. Record Vote Number:
218
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 60 - 36. Record Vote Number:
219
PN26-18:
Tilman Fertitta, of Texas, to be Ambassador to the
Italian Republic, and to serve concurrently and without additional
compensation as Ambassador to the Republic of San
Marino
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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. 84 - 13. Record Vote Number:
220
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 83 - 14. Record Vote Number:
221
PN54-5:
David Perdue, of Georgia, to be Ambassador to the
People's Republic of China
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 67 - 29. Record Vote Number:
215
Adjournment
Under the authority of the order of today, at 12:02 a.m,
the Presiding Officer (Mr. Moreno in the chair) declared the
Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until 10 a.m. tomorrow.
