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 (Thursday, May 21)
S. 4631 (Sen. Peters):
A bill to ensure that whistleblowers, including
contractors, are protected from retaliation when a Federal employee orders
a reprisal, and for other purposes.
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Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and
passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
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Message on Senate action sent to the House.
S.Res. 676 (Sen. Fetterman):
A resolution recognizing and honoring National
Mushroom Day and the contributions of Chester and Berks Counties to the
national mushroom industry and to healthy diets.
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Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry discharged by
Unanimous Consent.
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Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by
Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 747 (Sen. Ricketts):
A resolution expressing support for the
designation of May 2026 as "Renewable Fuels Month" to recognize the
important role that renewable fuels play in lowering fuel prices for
consumers, lessening reliance on foreign adversaries, supporting rural
communities, and reducing carbon impacts.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Voice Vote.
S.Res. 749 (Sen. Scott, of FL):
A resolution designating May 2026 as "Older
Americans Month".
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 750 (Sen. Capito):
A resolution recognizing "National Public Works
Week" and the contributions of public works professionals.
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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 21)
PN851-2:
Jeffrey M. Kuhlman, of Kansas, to be United States
District Judge for the District of Kansas
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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.
PN851-3:
Kathleen S. Lane, of Montana, to be United States
District Judge for the District of Montana
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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
2:37 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until
8:30 a.m. tomorrow.
