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, May 5, 2022, the Journal of
the proceedings of the Senate was deemed approved to date.
Certain Procedures Dispensed With
Pursuant to the order of Thursday, May 5, 2022,
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, May 9)
S. 4132 (Sen. Blumenthal):
A bill to protect a person's ability to determine
whether to continue or end a pregnancy, and to protect a health care
provider's ability to provide abortion services.
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Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate.
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Cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure presented in Senate.
S. 4160 (Sen. Cornyn):
A bill to amend title 40, United States Code, to
grant the Supreme Court of the United States security-related authorities
equivalent to the legislative and executive branches.
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Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
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Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 624 (Sen. Feinstein):
A resolution supporting the mission and goals of
National Fentanyl Awareness Day in 2022, including increasing individual
and public awareness of the impact of fake or counterfeit fentanyl pills on
families and young people.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 625 (Sen. Scott, of SC):
A resolution congratulating the students, parents,
teachers, and leaders of charter schools across the United States for
making ongoing contributions to education, and supporting the ideals and
goals of the 23rd annual National Charter Schools Week, to be held May 8
through May 14, 2022.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Executive Business (Monday, May 9)
PN1523:
Julia Ruth Gordon, of Maryland, to be an Assistant
Secretary of Housing and Urban Development
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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.
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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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.
PN1547:
Ann Claire Phillips, of Virginia, to be
Administrator of the Maritime Administration
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Considered by Senate.
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Cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 72 - 20. Record Vote Number:
161
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By unanimous consent agreement, debate and vote 5/10/2022.
Adjournment
By unanimous consent, on the request of Ms. Smith, at
7:03 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until
10 a.m. tomorrow.
