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 12, 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 12, 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 16)
H.R. 4426 (Rep. Payne):
A bill to amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002
to ensure that the needs of children are considered in homeland security
planning, and for other purposes.
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Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
H.R. 7691 (Rep. DeLauro):
A bill making emergency supplemental
appropriations for assistance for the situation in Ukraine for the fiscal
year ending September 30, 2022, and for other purposes.
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Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate.
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Cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure invoked in Senate by
Yea-Nay Vote. 81 - 11. Record Vote Number:
177
S. 1596 (Sen. Rounds):
A bill to require the Secretary of the Treasury to
mint coins in commemoration of the National World War II Memorial in
Washington, DC, and for other purposes.
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Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs discharged by
Unanimous Consent.
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Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.
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Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
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Amendment SA 5034 proposed by Senator Schumer for Senator Rounds.
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Amendment SA 5034 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 633 (Sen. Blunt):
A resolution expressing support for the
designation of May 1, 2022, as "Silver Star Service Banner Day".
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 634 (Sen. Grassley):
A resolution recognizing National Foster Care
Month as an opportunity to raise awareness about the challenges of children
in the foster care system, and encouraging Congress to implement policies
to improve the lives of children in the foster care system.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 635 (Sen. Cotton):
A resolution designating May 2022 as "ALS
Awareness Month".
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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 16)
PN1573:
Barbara A. Leaf, of Virginia, to be an Assistant
Secretary of State (Near Eastern Affairs)
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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.
PN1583:
Elizabeth Schoff Watson, of Maryland, to be an
Assistant Secretary of Labor
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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.
Adjournment
By unanimous consent, on the request of Mr. Schumer, at
7:24 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until
2:30 p.m. tomorrow.
