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.
Legislative Business (Thursday, May 22)
H.J.Res. 87 (Rep. James):
A joint resolution providing congressional
disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule
submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California
State Motor Vehicle and Engine Pollution Control Standards; Heavy-Duty
Vehicle and Engine Emission Warranty and Maintenance Provisions; Advanced
Clean Trucks; Zero Emission Airport Shuttle; Zero-Emission Power Train
Certification; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision".
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Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by
Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 46. Record Vote Number:
278
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Measure laid before Senate by motion.
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Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 45. Record Vote
Number:
279
H.J.Res. 88 (Rep. Joyce):
A joint resolution providing congressional
disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule
submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California
State Motor Vehicle and Engine Pollution Control Standards; Advanced Clean
Cars II; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision".
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Considered by Senate.
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Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 44. Record Vote
Number:
277
H.J.Res. 89 (Rep. Obernolte):
A joint resolution providing congressional
disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule
submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California
State Motor Vehicle and Engine and Nonroad Engine Pollution Control
Standards; The 'Omnibus' Low NOX Regulation; Waiver of Preemption; Notice
of Decision".
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Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by
Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 46. Record Vote Number:
280
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Measure laid before Senate by motion.
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Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 49 - 46. Record Vote
Number:
281
S. 1051 (Sen. Lankford):
A bill to establish the Historic Greenwood
District-Black Wall Street National Monument in the State of Oklahoma, and
for other purposes.
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Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources discharged by Unanimous
Consent.
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Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 214 (Sen. Hirono):
A resolution recognizing the significance of Asian
American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month as an
important time to celebrate the significant contributions of Asian
Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders to the history of the
United States.
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Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
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Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by
Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 246 (Sen. Rosen):
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. 250 (Sen. Grassley):
A resolution recognizing National Foster Care
Month as an opportunity to raise awareness about the challenges of children
in the foster care system, and encouraging Congress to implement policies
to improve the lives of children in the foster care system.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 251 (Sen. Husted):
A resolution supporting the designation of May 4
through May 10, 2025, as "Children's Mental Health Awareness Week".
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 252 (Sen. Scott, of FL):
A resolution designating May 2025 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. 253 (Sen. Schmitt):
A resolution congratulating His Holiness Pope Leo
XIV on his election to the papacy.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 254 (Sen. Cassidy):
A resolution designating June 12, 2025, as
"National Seersucker Day", designating every Thursday after National
Seersucker Day through the last Thursday in August 2025 as "Seersucker
Thursday", and designating June 2025 as "Seersucker Appreciation Month".
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 255 (Sen. Hawley):
A resolution honoring the life, achievements, and
legacy of former United States Senator Christopher "Kit" Bond of Missouri.
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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 22)
PN12-23:
Jared Isaacman, of Pennsylvania, to be
Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space
Administration
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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.
PN17:
Michael Duffey, of Virginia, to be Under Secretary
of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment
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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.
PN22-16:
Dale Marks, of Florida, to be an Assistant
Secretary of Defense
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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.
PN25-19:
Allison Hooker, of Georgia, to be an Under
Secretary of State (Political Affairs)
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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.
PN50:
2 nominations in the Marine Corps beginning with
Nathan C. Hess and ending with Christopher S. Lambert
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Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.
PN116:
133 nominations in the Air Force beginning with
Joseph L. Abrams and ending with Joseph M. Yabes, Jr.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.
PN117:
23 nominations in the Air Force beginning with
Margaret E. Abbott and ending with Rachael L. Voigt
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Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.
PN121:
3 nominations in the Army beginning with Matthew D. Brandt and ending with Dejene G. Kassaye
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Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.
PN122:
Missy L. McNeill, in the Army, to be
Major
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Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.
PN123:
Wendell C. Eldridge, in the Navy, to be Lieutenant
Commander
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Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.
PN124:
Eric M. Beall, in the Navy, to be
Commander
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Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.
PN125:
Alexandra K. Holland, in the Navy, to be
Lieutenant Commander
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Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.
PN126:
Zachary R. Eagle, in the Space Force, to be
Lieutenant Colonel
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Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.
PN127-1:
262 nominations in the Coast Guard beginning with
Joshua S. Alleman and ending with Matthew G. Zavalij
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Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.
PN128:
2 nominations in the Coast Guard beginning with
Jason B. Veara and ending with Tara E. Larkin
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Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.
PN132-1:
209 nominations in the Air Force beginning with
Amara B. Adams and ending with Robert D. Young
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Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.
PN134:
932 nominations in the Army beginning with
Domanique M. Abner and ending with 00003259357
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Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.
PN135:
425 nominations in the Army beginning with Edwin A. Abrazado and ending with 0003102153
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Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.
PN136:
466 nominations in the Army beginning with Jessica
S. Abbott and ending with 0003390902
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Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.
PN137:
29 nominations in the Army beginning with Ross O.
Anderson and ending with 0002422513
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Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.
PN151:
Edward R. Rogers II, in the Marine Corps, to be
Lieutenant Colonel
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Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.
PN152:
4 nominations in the Navy beginning with Isabel M.
Bernal and ending with John J. W. Yun
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Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.
