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, July 23)
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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Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by
Yea-Nay Vote. 90 - 8. Record Vote Number:
428
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Measure laid before Senate by motion.
H.Con.Res. 39 (Rep. Suozzi):
A concurrent resolution authorizing the use of
Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for a ceremony to present
the Congressional Gold Medals awarded under the Harlem Hellfighters
Congressional Gold Medal Act.
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Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 267 (Sen. Welch):
A resolution honoring the deep and enduring
friendship between the Kingdom of Denmark and the United States on the
occasion of Danish Constitution Day celebrations.
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Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.
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Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by
Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 333 (Sen. Moody):
A resolution commending and congratulating the
Florida Panthers on winning the 2025 Stanley Cup Final.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Executive Business (Wednesday, July 23)
PN22-15:
Matthew Lohmeier, of Arizona, to be Under
Secretary of the Air Force
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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. 49 - 47. Record Vote Number:
433
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Considered by Senate.
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By unanimous consent agreement, debate and vote 7/24/2025.
PN22-25:
Arielle Roth, of the District of Columbia, to be
Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and
Information
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 41. Record Vote Number:
426
PN24-3:
John Hurley, of California, to be Under Secretary
for Terrorism and Financial Crimes
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 47. Record Vote Number:
427
PN25-53:
Aaron Szabo, of Virginia, to be an Assistant
Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency
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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 - 47. Record Vote Number:
431
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 49 - 47. Record Vote Number:
432
PN150-1:
Zachary M. Bluestone, of Missouri, to be United
States District Judge for the Eastern District of
Missouri
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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. 49 - 47. Record Vote Number:
429
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 49 - 47. Record Vote Number:
430
Adjournment
By unanimous consent, on the request of Mr. Thune, at
9:11 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until
10 a.m. tomorrow.
