The President pro tempore called the Senate to order at 11 a
.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 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, May 5)
S.Res. 601 (Sen. King):
A resolution celebrating the 150th anniversary of
Arbor Day.
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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. 617 (Sen. Brown):
A resolution recognizing the roles and
contributions of the teachers of the United States in building and
enhancing the civic, cultural, and economic well-being of the United States
.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 618 (Sen. Menendez):
A resolution recognizing April 30, 2022, as "El
Dia de los Ninos--Celebrating Young Americans".
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 619 (Sen. Sinema):
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate
that public servants should be commended for their dedication and continued
service to the United States during Public Service Recognition Week
.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 620 (Sen. Daines):
A resolution designating May 5, 2022, as the
"National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Native Women and Girls"
.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 621 (Sen. Lee):
A resolution honoring the life and legacy of the
late Senator Orrin G. Hatch.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Executive Business (Thursday, May 5)
PN1365:
Marc B. Nathanson, of California, to be Ambassador
to the Kingdom of Norway
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.
PN1547:
Ann Claire Phillips, of Virginia, to be
Administrator of the Maritime Administration
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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.
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By unanimous consent agreement, debate 5/9/2022.
PN1551:
Asmeret Asefaw Berhe, of California, to be
Director of the Office of Science, Department of Energy
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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.
PN1571:
John N. Nkengasong, of Georgia, to be Ambassador
at Large, Coordinator of United States Government Activities to Combat
HIV/AIDS Globally
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.
PN1661:
Caroline Kennedy, of New York, to be Ambassador to
the Commonwealth of Australia
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.
PN1766:
MaryKay Loss Carlson, of Arkansas, a Career Member
of the Senior Foreign Service, Class of Minister-Counselor, to be
Ambassador to the Republic of the Philippines
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.
PN1778:
Philip S. Goldberg, of the District of Columbia,
to be Ambassador to the Republic of Korea
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.
PN1782:
Kathryn Huff, of Illinois, to be an Assistant
Secretary of Energy (Nuclear Energy)
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 80 - 11. Record Vote Number:
160
Adjournment
By unanimous consent, on the request of Mr. Wyden, at
4:33 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until
3 p.m. on Monday, May 9, 2022.
