Ms. Jacky Rosen, from the State of Nevada, called the Senate
to order at 10 a.m., the Chaplain offered a prayer, and Ms. Rosen led the
Senate in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United
States of America.
Legislative Business (Thursday, April 15)
S. 937 (Sen. Hirono):
A bill to facilitate the expedited review of
COVID-19 hate crimes, 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
Unanimous Consent.
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Measure laid before Senate by motion.
S.Res. 22 (Sen. Menendez):
A resolution reaffirming the partnership between
the United States and the Republic of Ecuador and recognizing the
restoration and advancement of economic relations, security, and
development opportunities in both nations.
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Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by
Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 36 (Sen. Sullivan):
A resolution reaffirming the strategic partnership
between the United States and Mongolia and recognizing the 30th anniversary
of democracy in Mongolia.
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Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by
Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 37 (Sen. Menendez):
A resolution expressing solidarity with the San
Isidro Movement in Cuba, condemning escalated attacks against artistic
freedoms in Cuba, and calling for the repeal of laws that violate freedom
of expression and the immediate release of arbitrarily detained artists,
journalists, and activists.
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Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by
Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 157 (Sen. Braun):
A resolution honoring the 50th anniversary of
hiring Robert Montgomery "Bobby" Knight as the Head Coach of the men's
basketball team at Indiana University.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Voice Vote.
S.Res. 159 (Sen. King):
A resolution designating the week of April 17,
2021, through April 25, 2021, as "National Park Week".
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 160 (Sen. Feinstein):
A resolution commending and congratulating the
Stanford University Cardinal women's basketball team on winning the 2021
National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I women's basketball
championship.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 161 (Sen. Cornyn):
A resolution commending and congratulating the
Baylor University Men's Basketball Team on winning the 2021 National
Collegiate Athletic Association Division I men's basketball championship.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 162 (Sen. Casey):
A resolution designating April 14, 2021, as
"National Assistive Technology Awareness Day".
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 163 (Sen. Hagerty):
A resolution relating to the death of the
Honorable William "Bill" Emerson Brock III, former United States Senator
for the State of Tennessee.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Executive Business (Thursday, April 15)
PN79-10:
Lisa O. Monaco, of the District of Columbia, to be
Deputy Attorney General
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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 4/19/2021.
PN81:
Gary Gensler, of Maryland, to be a Member of the
Securities and Exchange Commission for a term expiring June 5,
2026
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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.
