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 (Wednesday, June 4)
S.Res. 262 (Sen. Thune):
A resolution to authorize testimony, document
production, and representation by the Senate Legal Counsel in the case of
In re Architect of the Capitol Employment Dispute.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Executive Business (Wednesday, June 4)
PN12-23:
Jared Isaacman, of Pennsylvania, to be
Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space
Administration
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Cloture motion rendered moot in Senate.
PN12-33:
James O'Neill, of California, to be Deputy
Secretary of Health and Human Services
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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 - 46. Record Vote Number:
290
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Considered by Senate.
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By unanimous consent agreement, debate and vote 6/5/2025.
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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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. 51 - 46. Record Vote Number:
288
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 48 - 46. Record Vote Number:
291
PN55-47:
Edward Walsh, of New Jersey, to be Ambassador to
Ireland
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By unanimous consent agreement, mandatory quorum required under Rule XXII.
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Cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 60 - 37. Record Vote Number:
289
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 57 - 38. Record Vote Number:
292
Adjournment
By unanimous consent, on the request of Mr. Thune, at
7:16 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until
10 a.m. tomorrow.
