Mr. Ben Ray Lujan, from the State of New Mexico, called the
Senate to order at 12 noon, the Chaplain offered a prayer, and Mr. Lujan
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, April 13)
S.Res. 152 (Sen. Schumer):
A resolution honoring the memory of Officer
William Francis "Billy" Evans of the United States Capitol Police for his
selfless acts of heroism on the grounds of the United States Capitol on
April 2, 2021.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Executive Business (Tuesday, April 13)
PN79-12:
Wendy Ruth Sherman, of Maryland, to be Deputy
Secretary of State
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Cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 55 - 42. Record Vote Number:
145
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 56 - 42. Record Vote Number:
146
PN80:
Gary Gensler, of Maryland, to be a Member of the
Securities and Exchange Commission for the remainder of the term expiring
June 5, 2021
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Cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 53 - 45. Record Vote Number:
147
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Considered by Senate.
PN117:
Polly Ellen Trottenberg, of New York, to be Deputy
Secretary of Transportation
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 82 - 15. Record Vote Number:
144
Adjournment
By unanimous consent, on the request of Ms. Hassan, at
6:42 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until
10:30 a.m. tomorrow.
