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Senate Floor Activity - Monday, July 19, 2021


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, July 15, 2021, the Journal of the proceedings of the Senate was deemed approved to date.

Certain Procedures Dispensed With

Pursuant to the order of Thursday, July 15, 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, July 19)

H.R. 3684 (Rep. DeFazio): A bill to authorize funds for Federal-aid highways , highway safety programs, and transit programs, and for other purposes.
-- Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate.
-- Cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure presented in Senate.

Executive Business (Monday, July 19)

PN242: Bonnie D. Jenkins, of New York, to be Under Secretary of State for Arms Control and International Security
-- Motion to proceed to executive session to consideration of nomination agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
-- Cloture motion presented in Senate.
-- By unanimous consent agreement, mandatory quorum required under Rule XXII.

PN389: Tiffany P. Cunningham, of Illinois, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Federal Circuit
-- Considered by Senate.
-- Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 63 - 33. Record Vote Number: 267

Adjournment

By unanimous consent, on the request of Mr. Schumer, at 7:24 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until 10 a.m. tomorrow.