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 Thursday, July 17, 2025, the Journal
of the proceedings of the Senate was deemed approved to date.
Certain Procedures Dispensed With
Pursuant to the order of Thursday, July 17, 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, July 21)
S.Res. 276 (Sen. Blackburn):
A resolution designating June 12, 2025, as "Women
Veterans Appreciation Day".
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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. 328 (Sen. Kennedy):
A resolution congratulating Louisiana State
University in Shreveport for the first undefeated season in collegiate
baseball history and for winning the 2025 National Association of
Intercollegiate Athletics Baseball World Series.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 329 (Sen. Cassidy):
A resolution congratulating Louisiana State
University on their victory in the 2025 National Collegiate Athletic
Association Division I College World Series.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 330 (Sen. Klobuchar):
A resolution designating June 23, 2025, as "Social
Media Harms Victim Remembrance Day".
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Executive Business (Monday, July 21)
PN25-15:
Jonathan Gould, of Virginia, to be Comptroller of
the Currency for a term of five 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.
PN25-53:
Aaron Szabo, of Virginia, to be an Assistant
Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency
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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.
PN25-54:
Richard Topping, of Ohio, to be Chief Financial
Officer, Department of Veterans 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.
PN26-11:
Terrance Cole, of Virginia, to be Administrator of
Drug Enforcement
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Considered by Senate. By Unanimous Consent.
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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 - 43. Record Vote Number:
418
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By unanimous consent agreement, vote 7/22/2025.
PN150-1:
Zachary M. Bluestone, of Missouri, to be United
States District Judge for the Eastern District of
Missouri
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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
By unanimous consent, on the request of Mr. Thune, at
6:39 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until
10 a.m. tomorrow.
