Mr. Peter Welch, from the State of Vermont, called the Senate
to order at 10 a.m., the Chaplain offered a prayer, and Mr. Welch 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, April 26)
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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Cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure not invoked in Senate by
Yea-Nay Vote. 57 - 42. Record Vote Number:
97
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Motion by Senator Schumer to reconsider the vote by which cloture on the
motion to proceed to S. 326 was not invoked (Record Vote No. 97) entered in
Senate.
S. 418 (Sen. Hawley):
A bill to provide financial assistance to schools
impacted by radioactive contaminants, and for other purposes.
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Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works discharged by Unanimous
Consent.
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Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.
S. 1311 (Sen. Kelly):
A bill to reauthorize the Morris K. Udall and
Stewart L. Udall Trust Fund, and for other purposes.
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Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and
passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
S.J.Res. 11 (Sen. Fischer):
A joint resolution providing for congressional
disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule
submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Control of
Air Pollution From New Motor Vehicles: Heavy-Duty Engine and Vehicle
Standards".
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Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works discharged by Unanimous
Consent.
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Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 49. Record Vote
Number:
98
S.Res. 175 (Sen. Menendez):
A resolution recognizing the importance of the
70th anniversary of the signing of the Mutual Defense Treaty between the
United States and the Republic of Korea on October 1, 1953.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 176 (Sen. Murray):
A resolution supporting the designation of April
2023 as the "Month of the Military Child".
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 177 (Sen. Schumer):
A resolution to authorize testimony and
representation in United States v. Powell.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 178 (Sen. Schumer):
A resolution to authorize testimony and
representation in United States v. Kelly.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Executive Business (Wednesday, April 26)
PN96:
Robert Kirsch, of New Jersey, to be United States
District Judge for the District of New Jersey
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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.
PN97:
Michael Farbiarz, of New Jersey, to be United
States District Judge for the District of New Jersey
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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.
PN180:
Orelia Eleta Merchant, of New York, to be United
States District Judge for the Eastern District of New
York
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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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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 74 - 25. Record Vote Number:
96
Adjournment
By unanimous consent, on the request of Mr. Whitehouse,
at 7:31 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today,
until 12 noon tomorrow.
