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, May 20, 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 20, 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 24)
S. 1260 (Sen. Schumer):
A bill to establish a new Directorate for
Technology and Innovation in the National Science Foundation, to establish
a regional technology hub program, to require a strategy and report on
economic security, science, research, innovation, manufacturing, and job
creation, to establish a critical supply chain resiliency program, and for
other purposes.
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Considered by Senate.
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Amendment pending in Senate.
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Amendment pending in Senate.
S.Res. 230 (Sen. Scott, of SC):
A resolution congratulating the students, parents,
teachers, and leaders of charter schools across the United States for
making ongoing contributions to education, and supporting the ideals and
goals of the 22nd annual National Charter Schools Week, to be held May 9
through May 15, 2021.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 231 (Sen. Rubio):
A resolution expressing support for the
designation of May 17, 2021, as "DIPG Pediatric Brain Cancer Awareness Day"
to raise awareness of and encourage research on diffuse intrinsic pontine
glioma tumors and pediatric cancers in general.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Executive Business (Monday, May 24)
PN124:
Chiquita Brooks-LaSure, of Virginia, to be
Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid
Services
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Considered by Senate.
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Cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 43. Record Vote Number:
200
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By unanimous consent agreement, debate 5/25/2021.
Adjournment
By unanimous consent, on the request of Mr. Schumer, at
7:41 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until
10 a.m. tomorrow.
