Ms. Elizabeth Warren, from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts,
called the Senate to order at 9:30 a.m., the Chaplain offered a prayer,
and Ms. Warren 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, September
29)
S. 1301 (Sen. Brown):
A bill to provide for the publication by the
Secretary of Health and Human Services of physical activity recommendations
for Americans.
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Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: House amendment to
Senate bill.
S.Res. 395 (Sen. Klobuchar):
A resolution recognizing September 28, 2021, as
"National Voter Registration Day".
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by
Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 396 (Sen. Moran):
A resolution commemorating the centennial of the
dedication of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington National
Cemetery.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 397 (Sen. Warner):
A resolution recognizing the 25th Anniversary of
the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Executive Business (Wednesday, September
29)
PN265:
Robert T. Anderson, of Washington, to be Solicitor
of the Department of the Interior
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Considered by Senate.
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Cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 46. Record Vote Number:
391
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By unanimous consent agreement, vote 9/29/2021.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 53 - 44. Record Vote Number:
393
PN550:
Jessica Lewis, of Ohio, to be an Assistant
Secretary of State (Political-Military Affairs)
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 70 - 27. Record Vote Number:
390
PN560:
Jonathan Eugene Meyer, of Ohio, to be General
Counsel, Department of Homeland Security
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Cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 46. Record Vote Number:
392
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Considered by Senate.
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By unanimous consent agreement, vote 9/30/2021.
Adjournment
By unanimous consent, on the request of Mr. Schumer, at
8:12 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until
9:30 a.m. tomorrow.
