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, July 22)
H.R. 1316 (Rep. Jackson):
A bill to amend the Export Control Reform Act of
2018 relating to licensing transparency.
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Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs discharged by
Unanimous Consent.
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Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
H.R. 3944 (Rep. Carter):
A bill making appropriations for military
construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for
the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes.
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Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate.
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Cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure invoked in Senate by
Yea-Nay Vote. 91 - 7. Record Vote Number:
423
S.Res. 332 (Sen. Barrasso):
A resolution designating July 26, 2025, as
"National Day of the American Cowboy".
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Executive Business (Tuesday, July 22)
PN22-7:
Bradley Hansell, of Virginia, to be Under
Secretary of Defense for Intelligence and Security
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By unanimous consent agreement, vote 7/22/2025.
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 61 - 35. Record Vote Number:
425
PN26-11:
Terrance Cole, of Virginia, to be Administrator of
Drug Enforcement
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 47. Record Vote Number:
419
PN26-27:
Aaron Lukas, of Arkansas, to be Principal Deputy
Director of National Intelligence
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By unanimous consent agreement, vote 7/22/2025.
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 46. Record Vote Number:
424
PN150-2:
Joshua M. Divine, of Missouri, to be United States
District Judge for the Eastern and Western Districts of
Missouri
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By unanimous consent agreement, vote 7/22/2025.
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 46. Record Vote Number:
420
PN150-6:
Cristian M. Stevens, of Missouri, to be United
States District Judge for the Eastern District of
Missouri
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By unanimous consent agreement, vote 7/22/2025.
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 47. Record Vote Number:
421
PN346-2:
Emil J. Bove III, of Pennsylvania, to be United
States Circuit Judge for the Third Circuit
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Motion to proceed to executive session to consideration of nomination
agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 48. Record Vote Number:
422
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Cloture motion presented in Senate.
Adjournment
Under the authority of the order of today, at 8:00 p.m,
the Presiding Officer (Mr. Curtis in the chair) declared the
Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until 10 a.m. tomorrow.
