Ms. Jacky Rosen, from the State of Nevada, called the Senate
to order at 10 a.m., the Chaplain offered a prayer, and Ms. Rosen 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 (Thursday, May 27)
S. 789 (Sen. Rounds):
A bill to repeal certain obsolete laws relating to
Indians.
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Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.
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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Cloture on amendment SA 1502 invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 68 - 30.
Record Vote Number:
214
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Amendment pending in Senate.
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Proposed amendment SA 1527 withdrawn in Senate.
S.Amdt. 1562 (Sen. Crapo):
To ensure trade is conducted consistent with
American values, to ensure resiliency in critical supply chains, to improve
transparency and administration of trade programs and oversight and
accountability of trade agencies, and to promote American competitiveness
.
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Amendment SA 1562 proposed by Senator Crapo to Amendment SA 1502.
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Amendment SA 1562 as modified, under the order of 5/27/21, having
achieved 60 votes in the affirmative, was agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay
Vote. 91 - 4. Record Vote Number:
216
S.Amdt. 1802 (Sen. Rubio):
To protect the United States against efforts of
China and other foreign entities to engage in economic espionage and to
misappropriate United States intellectual property, research and
development, and innovation efforts.
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Amendment SA 1802 proposed by Senator Rubio to Amendment SA 1527.
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Motion to table amendment SA 1802 agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote.
55 - 40. Record Vote Number:
215
S.Amdt. 1858 (Sen. Cornyn):
To modify the semiconductor incentives program of
the Department of Commerce.
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Amendment SA 1858 proposed by Senator Cornyn to Amendment SA 1502.
Executive Business (Thursday, May 27)
PN361:
Christine Elizabeth Wormuth, of Virginia, to be
Secretary of the Army
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Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.
Adjournment
By unanimous consent, on the request of Mr. Durbin, at
2:51 a.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until
9 a.m. tomorrow.