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, May 7, 2020, the Journal of
the proceedings of the Senate was deemed approved to date.
Certain Procedures Dispensed With
Pursuant to the order of Thursday, May 7, 2020,
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 Thursday, May 7, 2020,
the Senate proceeded to a period for the transaction of morning business.
Legislative Business (Monday, May 11)
S. 249 (Sen. Inhofe):
A bill to direct the Secretary of State to develop
a strategy to regain observer status for Taiwan in the World Health
Organization, and for other purposes.
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Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.
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The committee substitute withdrawn by Unanimous Consent.
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Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
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Amendment SA 1582 proposed by Senator McConnell for Senator Inhofe.
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Amendment SA 1582 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 568 (Sen. Collins):
A resolution recognizing the roles and
contributions of the teachers of the United States in building and
enhancing the civic, cultural, and economic well-being of the United States
.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 569 (Sen. Sinema):
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate
that, during Public Service Recognition Week, public servants should be
commended for their dedication and continued service to the United States
.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Executive Business (Monday, May 11)
PN1155:
Brian D. Montgomery, of Texas, to be Deputy
Secretary of Housing and Urban Development
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Considered by Senate.
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Cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 60 - 29. Record Vote Number:
85
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By unanimous consent agreement, debate and vote 5/12/2020.
Adjournment
By unanimous consent, on the request of Mr. McConnell, at
6:36 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until
10:30 a.m. tomorrow.
