Ms. Mazie K. Hirono, from the State of Hawaii, called the
Senate to order at 3 p.m., the Chaplain offered a prayer, and Ms. Hirono
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, May 6, 2021, the Journal of
the proceedings of the Senate was deemed approved to date.
Certain Procedures Dispensed With
Pursuant to the order of Thursday, May 6, 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.
Legislative Business (Monday, May 10)
S.Res. 203 (Sen. Young):
A resolution condemning the horrific attack in
Indianapolis, Indiana, on April 15, 2021, and expressing support and
prayers for all of those impacted by that tragedy.
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Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
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Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by
Unanimous Consent.
Executive Business (Monday, May 10)
PN79-3:
Donet Dominic Graves, Jr., of Ohio, to be Deputy
Secretary of Commerce
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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.
PN125:
Andrea Joan Palm, of Wisconsin, to be Deputy
Secretary of Health and Human Services
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Considered by Senate.
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Cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 62 - 35. Record Vote Number:
179
PN244:
Amber Faye McReynolds, of Colorado, to be a
Governor of the United States Postal Service for a term expiring December 8
, 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.
PN245:
Ronald Stroman, of the District of Columbia, to be
a Governor of the United States Postal Service for a term expiring December
8, 2028
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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.
PN246:
Ronald Stroman, of the District of Columbia, to be
a Governor of the United States Postal Service for a term expiring December
8, 2021
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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 Ms. Smith, at
6:27 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until
10 a.m. tomorrow.
