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, April 22, 2021, the Journal
of the proceedings of the Senate was deemed approved to date.
Certain Procedures Dispensed With
Pursuant to the order of Thursday, April 22, 2021,
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.
Executive Business (Monday, April 26)
PN79-9:
Jason Scott Miller, of Maryland, to be Deputy
Director for Management, Office of Management and
Budget
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Considered by Senate.
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Cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 82 - 13. Record Vote Number:
166
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By unanimous consent agreement, debate 4/27/2021.
PN114:
Samantha Power, of Massachusetts, to be
Administrator of the United States Agency for International
Development
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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.
Adjournment
By unanimous consent, on the request of Mr. Blumenthal,
at 6:21 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today,
until 10 a.m. tomorrow.
