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, May 19)
S.Res. 738 (Sen. Scott, of FL):
A resolution recognizing the significance of
Jewish American Heritage Month and calling on elected officials and civil
society leaders to counter antisemitism.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 739 (Sen. Padilla):
A resolution honoring the life and legacy of John
Seymour, the late Senator for the State of California.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 740 (Sen. Peters):
A resolution expressing support for the
designation of May 2026 as "Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month".
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Executive Business (Tuesday, May 19)
PN851-1:
Sheria Akins Clarke, of South Carolina, to be
United States District Judge for the District of South
Carolina
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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. 57 - 38. Record Vote Number:
126
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 38. Record Vote Number:
127
PN851-6:
Evan Rikhye, of the Virgin Islands, to be Judge
for the District Court of the Virgin Islands for a term of ten
years
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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. 50 - 47. Record Vote Number:
128
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Considered by Senate.
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By unanimous consent agreement, vote 5/20/2026.
PN907-4:
Rear Adm. Douglas L. Williams, in the Navy, to be
Vice Admiral
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Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.
Adjournment
By unanimous consent, on the request of Ms. Lummis, at
7:03 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until
10 a.m. tomorrow.
