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 Thursday, May 1, 2025, the Journal of
the proceedings of the Senate was deemed approved to date.
Certain Procedures Dispensed With
Pursuant to the order of Thursday, May 1, 2025,
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, May 5)
H.J.Res. 61 (Rep. Griffith):
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 "National
Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Rubber Tire Manufacturing".
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Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by
Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 43. Record Vote Number:
231
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Measure laid before Senate by motion.
S.Res. 200 (Sen. Daines):
A resolution expressing support for the
designation of May 5, 2025, as the "National Day of Awareness for Missing
and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls".
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 201 (Sen. Ernst):
A resolution expressing support for the
designation of the week of May 4, 2025, through May 10, 2025, as "National
Small Business Week" to celebrate the contributions of small businesses and
entrepreneurs in every community in the United States.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 202 (Sen. Markey):
A resolution recognizing the significance of
"Community College Month" in April 2025 as a celebration of the more than 1,000 community colleges throughout the United States that support access to
higher education, workforce training, and more, and broadly sustain and
advance the economic prosperity of the United States.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
S.Con.Res. 12 (Sen. McConnell):
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 United States Army
Rangers Veterans of World War II.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by
Unanimous Consent.
Adjournment
By unanimous consent, on the request of Mr. Thune, at
7:03 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until
10 a.m. tomorrow.
