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
Pursuant to the order of yesterday,
the Senate proceeded to a period for the transaction of morning business.
Legislative Business (Thursday, May 7)
S.J.Res. 68 (Sen. Kaine):
A joint resolution to direct the removal of United
States Armed Forces from hostilities against the Islamic Republic of Iran
that have not been authorized by Congress.
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Veto Message considered in Senate.
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Failed of passage in Senate over veto by Yea-Nay Vote. 49 - 44. Record Vote
Number:
84
S.Res. 565 (Sen. Murkowski):
A resolution recognizing the heritage, culture,
and contributions of American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian
women in the United States.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Voice Vote.
Executive Business (Thursday, May 7)
PN514:
Troy D. Edgar, of California, to be Chief
Financial Officer, 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.
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By unanimous consent agreement, mandatory quorum required under Rule XXII
waived.
PN1155:
Brian D. Montgomery, of Texas, to be Deputy
Secretary of Housing and Urban Development
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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.
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By unanimous consent agreement, mandatory quorum required under Rule XXII
waived.
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By unanimous consent agreement, debate and vote 5/11/2020.
PN1379:
257 nominations in the Coast Guard beginning with
Jason A. Acuna and ending with David J. Zwirblis
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Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.
PN1571:
10 nominations in the Coast Guard beginning with
Jennifer J. Conklin and ending with Gennaro A. Ruocco
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Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.
PN1572:
160 nominations in the Coast Guard beginning with
Ryan G. Angelo and ending with Jeffrey S. Zamarin
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Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.
PN1709:
Brett P. Giroir, of Texas, to be Representative of
the United States on the Executive Board of the World Health
Organization
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Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.
Adjournment
By unanimous consent, on the request of Mr. McConnell, at
4:11 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until
3 p.m. on Monday, May 11, 2020.
