Mr. Alex Padilla, from the State of California, called the
Senate to order at 10 a.m., the Chaplain offered a prayer, and Mr.
Padilla 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 20)
S. 937 (Sen. Hirono):
A bill to facilitate the expedited review of
COVID-19 hate crimes, and for other purposes.
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Considered by Senate.
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Cloture motion on the measure presented in Senate.
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Amendment pending in Senate.
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Cloture motion on amendment SA 1445 presented in Senate.
Executive Business (Tuesday, April 20)
PN79-10:
Lisa O. Monaco, of the District of Columbia, to be
Deputy Attorney General
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By unanimous consent agreement, debate and vote 4/20/2021.
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 98 - 2. Record Vote Number:
158
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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By unanimous consent agreement, debate and vote 4/20/2021.
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Considered by Senate.
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Cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 54 - 44. Record Vote Number:
156
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 54 - 45. Record Vote Number:
157
Adjournment
By unanimous consent, on the request of Mr. Schumer, at
7:12 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until
10:30 a.m. tomorrow.
