Mr. Raphael G. Warnock, from the State of Georgia, called the
Senate to order at 10 a.m., the Chaplain offered a prayer, and the Acting
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, April 20)
S. 326 (Sen. Tester):
A bill to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs
to carry out a study and clinical trials on the effects of cannabis on
certain health outcomes of veterans with chronic pain and post-traumatic
stress disorder, and for other purposes.
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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. 870 (Sen. Peters):
A bill to amend the Federal Fire Prevention and
Control Act of 1974 to authorize appropriations for the United States Fire
Administration and firefighter assistance grant programs.
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Considered by Senate.
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Passed Senate, under the order of 4/18/2023, having achieved 60 votes in
the affirmative, without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 95 - 2. Record Vote
Number:
94
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Message on Senate action sent to the House.
S.Amdt. 58 (Sen. Schumer):
To add an effective date.
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Considered by Senate.
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Proposed amendment SA 58 withdrawn in Senate.
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Amendment SA 83 proposed by Senator Sullivan 92.
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Amendment SA 83 not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 42 - 56. Record
Vote Number:
S.Amdt. 85 (Sen. Van Hollen):
To provide grants for fire station construction
through the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
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Amendment SA 85 proposed by Senator Van Hollen.
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Amendment SA 85, under the order of 4/18/2023, not having achieved 60
votes in the affirmative, was not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote.
46 - 51. Record Vote Number:
S.Res. 167 (Sen. Cardin):
A resolution recognizing the 30th anniversary of
the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Executive Business (Thursday, April 20)
PN195:
Joshua David Jacobs, of Washington, to be Under
Secretary for Benefits of the Department of Veterans
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.
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By unanimous consent agreement, debate 4/25/2023.
Adjournment
By unanimous consent, on the request of Mr. Carper, at
3:30 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until
10 a.m. tomorrow.
