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Senate Floor Activity - Thursday, June 9, 2022

Ms. Jacky Rosen, from the State of Nevada, called the Senate to order at 10 a.m., the Chaplain offered a prayer, and Ms. Rosen 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, June 9)

H.R. 3967 (Rep. Takano): A bill to improve health care and benefits for veterans exposed to toxic substances, and for other purposes.
-- Considered by Senate.
-- Cloture motion on the measure presented in Senate.
S.Amdt. 5051 (Sen. Tester): In the nature of a substitute.
-- Considered by Senate.
-- Cloture motion on amendment SA 5051 presented in Senate.

S.Amdt. 5065 (Sen. Schumer): To add an effective date.
-- Considered by Senate.

S.Amdt. 5076 (Sen. Schumer): To add an effective date.
-- Amendment SA 5076 proposed by Senator Schumer to language proposed to be stricken by amendment no. 5051.


Executive Business (Thursday, June 9)

PN1026: Samuel R. Bagenstos, of Michigan, to be General Counsel of the Department of Health and Human Services
-- Considered by Senate.
-- Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 49 - 43. Record Vote Number: 224

PN1066: Dana Katherine Bilyeu, of Nevada, to be a Member of the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board for a term expiring October 11, 2023
-- Considered by Senate.
-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN1067: Leona M. Bridges, of California, to be a Member of the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board for a term expiring October 11, 2023
-- Considered by Senate.
-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN1068: Stacie Olivares, of California, to be a Member of the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board for a term expiring September 25, 2024
-- Considered by Senate.
-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN1411: Michael F. Gerber, of Pennsylvania, to be a Member of the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board for a term expiring September 25, 2022
-- Considered by Senate.
-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN1412: Michael F. Gerber, of Pennsylvania, to be a Member of the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board for a term expiring September 25, 2026
-- Considered by Senate.
-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN1685: Robert Steven Huie, of California, to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of California
-- By unanimous consent agreement, vote today.
-- Considered by Senate.
-- Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 46. Record Vote Number: 223

Adjournment

By unanimous consent, on the request of Mr. Schumer, at 3:48 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until 3 p.m. on Monday, June 13, 2022.