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 Friday, April 21, 2023, the Journal of
the proceedings of the Senate was deemed approved to date.
Certain Procedures Dispensed With
Pursuant to the order of Friday, April 21, 2023,
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 (Tuesday, April 25)
S.J.Res. 4 (Sen. Cardin):
A joint resolution removing the deadline for the
ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment.
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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.
Executive Business (Tuesday, April 25)
PN89:
Anthony Devos Johnstone, of Montana, to be United
States Circuit Judge for the Ninth Circuit
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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.
PN195:
Joshua David Jacobs, of Washington, to be Under
Secretary for Benefits of the Department of Veterans
Affairs
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Considered by Senate.
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Cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 72 - 22. Record Vote Number:
95
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By unanimous consent agreement, debate 4/26/2023.
Adjournment
By unanimous consent, on the request of Mr. Menendez, at
6:39 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until
10 a.m. tomorrow.
