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, December 2, 2021, the
Journal of the proceedings of the Senate was deemed approved to date.
Certain Procedures Dispensed With
Pursuant to the order of Thursday, December 2, 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, December 6)
S.Res. 468 (Sen. Tester):
A resolution permitting the collection of clothing
, toys, food, and housewares during the holiday season for charitable
purposes in Senate buildings.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by
Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 469 (Sen. Lee):
A resolution designating December 3, 2021, as
"National Phenylketonuria Awareness Day".
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 470 (Sen. Moran):
A resolution relating to the death of the
Honorable Robert "Bob" J. Dole, former United States Senator for the State
of Kansas.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Executive Business (Monday, December 6)
PN606:
Arun Venkataraman, of the District of Columbia, to
be Assistant Secretary of Commerce and Director General of the United
States and Foreign Commercial Service
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Motion to proceed to executive session to consideration of nomination
agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
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Cloture motion presented in Senate.
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By unanimous consent agreement, mandatory quorum required under Rule XXII
waived.
PN715:
Michael D. Smith, of Virginia, to be Chief
Executive Officer of the Corporation for National and Community
Service
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Motion to proceed to executive session to consideration of nomination
agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
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Cloture motion presented in Senate.
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By unanimous consent agreement, mandatory quorum required under Rule XXII
waived.
PN1322:
Jessica Rosenworcel, of Connecticut, to be a
Member of the Federal Communications Commission for a term of five years
from July 1, 2020
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Considered by Senate.
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Cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 64 - 27. Record Vote Number:
478
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By unanimous consent agreement, debate 12/7/2021.
Adjournment
By unanimous consent, on the request of Mr. Schumer, at
6:38 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until
10 a.m. tomorrow.
