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, June 10)
S. 1136 (Sen. Hassan):
A bill to authorize sentencing enhancements for
certain criminal offenses directed by or coordinated with foreign
governments.
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Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
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Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 269 (Sen. Moran):
A resolution recognizing the 250th birthday of the
United States Army.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 270 (Sen. Scott, of FL):
A resolution designating June 6, 2025, as National
Naloxone Awareness Day.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Executive Business (Tuesday, June 10)
PN12-43:
Stephen Vaden, of Tennessee, to be Deputy
Secretary of Agriculture
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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. 48 - 45. Record Vote Number:
300
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 44. Record Vote Number:
301
PN13-6:
David Fotouhi, of Virginia, to be Deputy
Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 53 - 41. Record Vote Number:
299
PN26-20:
Andrew Hughes, of Texas, to be Deputy Secretary of
Housing and Urban Development
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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 - 44. Record Vote Number:
302
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 43. Record Vote Number:
303
Adjournment
By unanimous consent, on the request of Mr. Daines, at
6:49 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until
11 a.m. tomorrow.
