Mr. Mark Kelly, from the State of Arizona, called the Senate
to order at 10 a.m., the Chaplain offered a prayer, and Mr. Kelly 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, May 12)
S. 1585 (Sen. Kennedy):
To add suicide prevention resources to school
identification cards.
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Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and
passed without amendment by Voice Vote.
S.Res. 81 (Sen. Rubio):
A resolution honoring Las Damas de Blanco, a women-led
nonviolent movement in support of freedom and human rights in Cuba, and
calling for the release of all political prisoners in Cuba.
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Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by
Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 114 (Sen. Coons):
A resolution commending the United States African
Development Foundation on the occasion of its 40th anniversary for creating
pathways to prosperity for underserved communities on the African continent
through community-led development.
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Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by
Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 120 (Sen. Risch):
A resolution recognizing the Ninth Summit of the Americas
and reaffirming the commitment of the United States to a more prosperous,
secure, and democratic Western Hemisphere.
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Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amended preamble by
Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 209 (Sen. Durbin):
A resolution recognizing the work and contributions of
doulas towards improving pregnancy, birth, and postpartum outcomes
.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Voice Vote.
S.Res. 210 (Sen. Graham):
A resolution designating July 21, 2021, as "Glioblastoma
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. 211 (Sen. Sinema):
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that,
during Public Service Recognition Week, public servants should be commended
for their dedication and continued service to 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, May 12)
PN79-3:
Donet Dominic Graves, Jr., of Ohio, to be Deputy Secretary
of Commerce
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Cloture motion withdrawn by unanimous consent in Senate.
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By unanimous consent agreement, vote.
PN124:
Chiquita Brooks-LaSure, of Virginia, to be Administrator of
the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
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Motion to discharge considered by Senate.
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Senate Committee on Finance discharged by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 48. Record
Vote Number:
184
Pursuant to S. Res. 27 of the 117th Congress and placed on the Executive
Calendar.
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Placed on Senate Executive Calendar. Calendar No. 117.
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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Cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 60 - 38. Record Vote Number:
189
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Considered by Senate.
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By unanimous consent agreement, debate and vote 5/13/2021.
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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Cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 67 - 32. Record Vote Number:
187
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 66 - 32. Record Vote Number:
188
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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Cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 68 - 30. Record Vote Number:
185
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 69 - 30. Record Vote Number:
186
Adjournment
By unanimous consent, on the request of Mr. Bennet, at
8:06 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until
11 a.m. tomorrow.
