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 8, 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 8, 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 12)
S. 1582 (Sen. Hagerty):
A bill to provide for the regulation of payment
stablecoins, and for other purposes.
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Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate.
Executive Business (Monday, May 12)
PN12-10:
Monica Crowley, of New York, to be Chief of
Protocol, and to have the rank of Ambassador during her tenure of
service
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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. 53 - 47. Record Vote Number:
241
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 45. Record Vote Number:
242
PN12-31:
Emil Michael, of Florida, to be Under Secretary of
Defense for Research and Engineering
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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.
PN25-11:
Sean Donahue, of Florida, to be an Assistant
Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency
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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.
PN25-50:
Reed Rubinstein, of Maryland, to be Legal Adviser
of the Department of State
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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. 52 - 45. Record Vote Number:
243
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Considered by Senate.
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By unanimous consent agreement, debate and vote 5/13/2025.
PN26-46:
Eric Matthew Ueland, of Virginia, to be Deputy
Director for Management, Office of Management and
Budget
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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.
Adjournment
By unanimous consent, on the request of Mr. Thune, at
8:57 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until
10 a.m. tomorrow.
