Mr. Raphael G. Warnock, from the State of Georgia, called the
Senate to order at 10 a.m., the Chaplain offered a prayer, and Mr.
Warnock 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 (Tuesday, April 26)
H.Con.Res. 74 (Rep. Titus):
A concurrent resolution authorizing the use of the
Capitol Grounds for the National Peace Officers Memorial Service and the
National Honor Guard and Pipe Band Exhibition.
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Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
S. 4089 (Sen. Durbin):
A bill to restore entitlement to educational
assistance under Veterans Rapid Retraining Program in cases of a closure of
an educational institution or a disapproval of a program of education, and
for other purposes.
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Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and
passed without amendment by Voice Vote.
S.Res. 585 (Sen. Menendez):
A resolution honoring the life, achievements, and
legacy of the Honorable Madeleine K. Albright.
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Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
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Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by
Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 595 (Sen. Manchin):
A resolution designating the week of April 18
through April 24, 2022, as "National Osteopathic Medicine Week".
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by
Unanimous Consent.
Executive Business (Tuesday, April 26)
PN1478:
Sherilyn Peace Garnett, of California, to be
United States District Judge for the Central District of
California
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By unanimous consent agreement, debate 4/26/2022.
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Considered by Senate.
PN1529:
Lael Brainard, of the District of Columbia, to be
Vice Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System for a
term of four years
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 43. Record Vote Number:
136
PN1541:
Alvaro M. Bedoya, of Maryland, to be a Federal
Trade Commissioner for the term of seven years from September 26,
2019
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Cloture motion withdrawn by unanimous consent in Senate.
PN1595:
Lisa M. Gomez, of New Jersey, to be an Assistant
Secretary of Labor
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Cloture motion withdrawn by unanimous consent in Senate.
PN1679:
Lisa DeNell Cook, of Michigan, to be a Member of
the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System for the unexpired term
of fourteen years from February 1, 2010
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Considered by Senate.
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Cloture not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 51. Record Vote Number:
137
Adjournment
By unanimous consent, on the request of Ms. Hassan, at
6:38 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until
2 p.m. tomorrow.
