The President pro tempore called the Senate to order at 10 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 (Wednesday, June 8)
H.R. 3967 (Rep. Takano):
A bill to improve health care and benefits for
veterans exposed to toxic substances, and for other purposes.
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Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate.
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Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Voice
Vote.
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Measure laid before Senate by motion.
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Amendment SA 5051 proposed by Senator Tester.
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Amendment SA 5065 proposed by Senator Schumer to Amendment SA 5051.
S.Res. 663 (Sen. Scott, of FL):
A resolution honoring the memory of the victims of
the heinous attack at the Pulse nightclub on June 12, 2016.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 665 (Sen. Schumer):
A resolution to authorize testimony and
representation in United States v. Seefried, et al.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 666 (Sen. Schumer):
A resolution to authorize testimony and
representation in United States v. Williams.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 667 (Sen. Kelly):
A resolution commemorating the 20th anniversary of
the Rodeo-Chediski Fire in Arizona.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Executive Business (Wednesday, June 8)
PN1481:
Nina Morrison, of New York, to be United States
District Judge for the Eastern District of New York
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 53 - 46. Record Vote Number:
220
PN1525:
Todd M. Harper, of Virginia, to be a Member of the
National Credit Union Administration Board for a term expiring April 10,
2027
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By unanimous consent agreement, debate and vote 6/8/2022.
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 59 - 40. Record Vote Number:
221
PN1594:
Amy Loyd, of New Mexico, to be Assistant Secretary
for Career, Technical, and Adult Education, Department of
Education
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By unanimous consent agreement, debate and vote 6/8/2022.
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 57 - 42. Record Vote Number:
222
PN1595:
Lisa M. Gomez, of New Jersey, to be an Assistant
Secretary of Labor
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Considered by Senate.
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Not confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 49 - 51. Record Vote Number:
219
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Motion by Senator Schumer to reconsider the vote (Record Vote No. 219) by
which the nomination was not confirmed entered in Senate.
Adjournment
By unanimous consent, on the request of Mr. Ossoff, at
6:16 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until
10 a.m. tomorrow.
