Mr. Markwayne Mullin, from the State of Oklahoma, called the
Senate to order at 10 a.m., the Chaplain offered a prayer, and Mr. Mullin
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, May 1)
H.J.Res. 75 (Rep. Goldman):
A joint resolution providing for congressional
disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule
submitted by the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy,
Department of Energy relating to "Energy Conservation Program: Energy
Conservation Standards for Commercial Refrigerators, Freezers, and
Refrigerator-Freezers".
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Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 45. Record Vote
Number:
228
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Message on Senate action sent to the House.
S.J.Res. 31 (Sen. Curtis):
A joint resolution providing for congressional
disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule
submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Review of
Final Rule Reclassification of Major Sources as Area Sources Under Section
112 of the Clean Air Act".
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Considered by Senate.
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Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 46. Record Vote
Number:
229
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Message on Senate action sent to the House.
S.Res. 196 (Sen. Lankford):
A resolution congratulating the University of
Oklahoma women's gymnastics team for winning the 2025 National Collegiate
Athletic Association Championship, the seventh national title in program
history.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 197 (Sen. Blumenthal):
A resolution commending and congratulating the
University of Connecticut's women's basketball team for winning the 2025
National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Women's Basketball
National Championship.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Executive Business (Thursday, May 1)
PN20:
Frank Bisignano, of New Jersey, to be Commissioner
of Social Security Administration for the term expiring January 19,
2031
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Considered by Senate.
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Cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 45. Record Vote Number:
230
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By unanimous consent agreement, vote 5/6/2025.
Adjournment
By unanimous consent, on the request of Mr. Cornyn, at
3:23 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until
3 p.m. on Monday, May 5, 2025.
