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 Friday, May 30, 2025, the Journal of
the proceedings of the Senate was deemed approved to date.
Certain Procedures Dispensed With
Pursuant to the order of Friday, May 30, 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, June 2)
S. 1582 (Sen. Hagerty):
A bill to provide for the regulation of payment
stablecoins, and for other purposes.
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Considered by Senate.
S.Amdt. 2228 (Sen. Ricketts):
To provide for expedited certification of existing
regulatory regimes.
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Considered by Senate.
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Amendment SA 2278 proposed by Senator Bennet to Amendment SA 2228.
Executive Business (Monday, June 2)
PN12-33:
James O'Neill, of California, to be Deputy
Secretary of Health and Human Services
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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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By unanimous consent agreement, mandatory quorum required under Rule XXII
waived.
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Cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 45. Record Vote Number:
282
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Considered by Senate.
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By unanimous consent agreement, debate and vote 6/3/2025.
PN55-9:
Michelle Bowman, of Kansas, to be Vice Chairman
for Supervision of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System for
a term of four years
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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.
PN55-47:
Edward Walsh, of New Jersey, to be Ambassador to
Ireland
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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
Under the authority of the order of today, at 6:50 p.m,
the Presiding Officer (Mr. Ricketts in the chair) declared the
Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until 10 a.m. tomorrow.
