The President pro tempore called the Senate to order at 4 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 Thursday, June 12, 2025, the Journal
of the proceedings of the Senate was deemed approved to date.
Certain Procedures Dispensed With
Pursuant to the order of Thursday, June 12, 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 16)
S.Res. 247 (Sen. Hirono):
A resolution designating May 2025 as "National
Wildfire Preparedness Month".
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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. 279 (Sen. Daines):
A resolution designating June 2025 as "Great
Outdoors Month".
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Executive Business (Monday, June 16)
PN12-40:
Rodney Scott, of Oklahoma, to be Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Department of Homeland
Security
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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.
PN25-1:
Gary Andres, of Virginia, to be an Assistant
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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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. 44 - 33. Record Vote Number:
313
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By unanimous consent agreement, vote 6/17/2025.
Adjournment
By unanimous consent, on the request of Mr. Moreno, at
6:59 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until
11:30 a.m. tomorrow.
