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Senate Floor Activity - Thursday, June 17, 2021

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, June 17)

S. 1340 (Sen. Tillis): A bill to amend title 28, United States Code, to redefine the eastern and middle judicial districts of North Carolina.
-- Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
-- Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
-- Message on Senate action sent to the House.

S. 2093 (Sen. Merkley): A bill to expand Americans' access to the ballot box, reduce the influence of big money in politics, strengthen ethics rules for public servants, and implement other anti-corruption measures for the purpose of fortifying our democracy, and for other purposes.
-- Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 77.
-- Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate.
-- Cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure presented in Senate.

S.Res. 276 (Sen. Rubio): A resolution congratulating the University of Florida Gators for winning the 2021 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Men's Tennis Championship.
-- Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.

S.Res. 277 (Sen. Wicker): A resolution congratulating the University of Mississippi Rebels women's golf team on winning the 2021 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I women's golf championship.
-- Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.

S.Res. 278 (Sen. Casey): A resolution recognizing the 75th anniversary of United Spinal Association, a leading national advocacy organization that is dedicated to promoting the independence and enhancing the quality of life of all people living with spinal cord injuries and neurological disorders, including veterans, and providing support and information to their loved ones, care providers, and personal support networks.
-- Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.

Executive Business (Thursday, June 17)

PN220: Kiran Arjandas Ahuja, of Massachusetts, to be Director of the Office of Personnel Management for a term of four years
-- Motion to proceed to executive session to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
-- Cloture motion presented in Senate.
-- By unanimous consent agreement, mandatory quorum required under Rule XXII waived.

PN249: Christopher Charles Fonzone, of Pennsylvania, to be General Counsel of the Office of the Director of National Intelligence
-- Motion to proceed to executive session to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
-- Cloture motion presented in Senate.
-- By unanimous consent agreement, mandatory quorum required under Rule XXII waived.
-- By unanimous consent agreement, debate 6/21/2021.

PN363: Tommy P. Beaudreau, of Alaska, to be Deputy Secretary of the Interior
-- Considered by Senate.
-- Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 88 - 9. Record Vote Number: 239

PN371: Vice Adm. Michael F. McAllister, in the Coast Guard, to be Vice Admiral
-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN372: Rear Adm. Paul F. Thomas, in the Coast Guard, to be Vice Admiral
-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN375: Tanya Marie Trujillo, of New Mexico, to be an Assistant Secretary of the Interior
-- Considered by Senate.
-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN399: Matthew T. Quinn, of Montana, to be Under Secretary of Veterans Affairs for Memorial Affairs
-- Considered by Senate.
-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN406: Pamela A. Melroy, of New York, to be Deputy Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
-- Considered by Senate.
-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN421: John K. Tien, of Georgia, to be Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security
-- Cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 63 - 33. Record Vote Number: 240
-- Considered by Senate.
-- Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 60 - 34. Record Vote Number: 241

PN424: Vice Adm. Linda L. Fagan, in the Coast Guard, to be Admiral
-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN439: Richard W. Spinrad, of Oregon, to be Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere
-- Considered by Senate.
-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN455: Chris Inglis, of Maryland, to be National Cyber Director
-- Considered by Senate.
-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN474: 4 nominations in the Coast Guard beginning with Charles J. Clark and ending with Luke P. Strittmatter
-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN475: 2 nominations in the Coast Guard beginning with Lisa M. Thompson and ending with Tara E. Larkin
-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

Adjournment

By unanimous consent, on the request of Mr. Schumer, at 3:48 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until 3 p.m. on Monday, June 21, 2021.