Mr. Ben Ray Lujan, from the State of New Mexico, called the
Senate to order at 10:30 a.m., 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 (Wednesday, April 21)
H.Con.Res. 30 (Rep. Lofgren):
A concurrent resolution providing for a joint
session of Congress to receive a message from the President.
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Received in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by
Unanimous Consent.
S. 937 (Sen. Hirono):
A bill to facilitate the expedited review of
COVID-19 hate crimes, and for other purposes.
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Cloture motion on the measure withdrawn by unanimous consent in Senate.
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Cloture motion on amendment SA 1445 withdrawn by unanimous consent in
Senate.
S.Res. 143 (Sen. Hassan):
A resolution to honor and recognize the patriotism
and service to the United States provided by Veterans Service Organizations
during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.
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Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by
Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 168 (Sen. Blunt):
A resolution congratulating the Northwest Missouri
State University Bearcats men's basketball team on winning the 2021 NCAA
Men's Division II National Championship.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 169 (Sen. Braun):
A resolution honoring the life and legacy of
William Robert "Bobby" "Slick" Leonard.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 170 (Sen. Klobuchar):
A resolution relating to the death of Walter
Frederick Mondale, former Vice President 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.
Executive Business (Wednesday, April 21)
PN79-4:
Vanita Gupta, of Virginia, to be Associate
Attorney General
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Considered by Senate.
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Cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 49. Record Vote Number:
159
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 49. Record Vote Number:
160
PN239:
Adm. John C. Aquilino, in the Navy, to be
Admiral
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Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.
Adjournment
By unanimous consent, on the request of Mr. Schumer, at
8:09 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until
10 a.m. tomorrow.
