6:22 p.m. The Senate adjourned.
6:20 p.m. Majority Leader Thune wrapped up for the evening. He filed cloture on the motion to proceed to S.1582, regulating stablecoins.
UC that the Senate stand adjourned until 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday. At that time, resume consideration of SJ Res 13; with a vote on the resolution at 5:30 p.m.
6:19 p.m. The Senate adopted the motion to proceed to H.J Res 60 on a party line tally of 53-47.
5:09 p.m. The Senate is now voting on the motion to proceed to H.J.Res.60, disapproving the rule submitted by the National Park Service relating to “Glen Canyon National Recreation Area: Motor Vehicles”
4:58 p.m. Senator Schatz spoke on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women week.
4:32 p.m. Senator Blumenthal spoke against S.J. Res. 7 and broad ban access.
3:30 p.m. Senator Britt spoke on the MOMs Act.
3:29 p.m. By a vote of 53-47, the Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to S.J. Res. 7 disapproving the rule submitted by the FCC re: “Addressing the Homework Gap Through the E-Rate Program”. Party line vote.
2:51 p.m. The Senate began a roll call vote on the motion to proceed to S.J. Res. 7, disapproving the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to “Addressing the Homework Gap Through the E-Rate Program”.
2:50 p.m. By a vote of 53-47, the Senate confirmed the nomination of Frank Bisignano to be Commissioner of the Social Security Administration. Party line vote.
2:13 p.m. The Senate began a roll call vote on confirmation of Frank Bisignano to be Commissioner of the Social Security Administration.
2:00 p.m. Senator Wyden spoke against the Bisignano nomination.
2:00 p.m. The Senate returned.
1:19 p.m. The Senate now stands in recess until 2:00 p.m.
1:19 p.m. By a vote of 53-46, the Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to S.J.Res.13, disapproving the rule submitted by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency of the Department of the Treasury relating to the review of applications under the Bank Merger Act. The vote was party line with Senator Sanders not voting.
12:25 p.m. The Senate is now voting on the Motion to Proceed to S.J.Res.13, disapproving the rule submitted by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency of the Department of the Treasury relating to the review of applications under the Bank Merger Act.
12:24 p.m. By a vote of 55-45, the Senate passed H.J. Res. 61, disapproving the rule submitted by the EPA relating to “National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Rubber Tire Manufacturing”. Democrat Senators Kaine and Warner voted in favor.
11:29 a.m. The Senate is now voting on passage of H.J.Res.61, disapproving the rule submitted by the EPA relating to “National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Rubber Tire Manufacturing”.
11:23 a.m. Senator Scott (SC) spoke in support of the nominations of Luke Pettit to be Assistant Secretary of Treasury and Marcus Molinaro to be the Federal Transit Administrator. He then asked for unanimous consent for the Senate to confirm the nominations en bloc. Senator Warren objected. Senator Scott then spoke in support of H.J.Res.61, disapproving the rule submitted by the EPA relating to “National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Rubber Tire Manufacturing.
11:14 a.m. Senator Whitehouse spoke against H.J.Res.61, disapproving the rule submitted by the EPA relating to “National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Rubber Tire Manufacturing.
10:52 a.m. Senator Durbin paid tribute to the military and Americorps.
10:43 a.m. Senator Barrasso spoke about National Military Appreciation Month.
10:32 a.m. Democratic Leader Schumer spoke on Newark Airport.
10:16 a.m. Majority Leader Thune spoke on the Congressional Review Act.
10:03 a.m. Senator Grassley spoke about National Foster Care Month.
10:00 a.m. The Senate is now in session.
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The Senate will convene at 10:00 a.m. Following Leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of H.J.Res.61, disapproving the rule submitted by the EPA relating to “National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Rubber Tire Manufacturing”.
At approximately 11:30 a.m., the Senate will vote on passage of H.J.Res.61. Following disposition of the joint resolution, we expect a roll call vote on a motion to proceed to S.J.Res.13, disapproving the rule submitted by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency of the Department of the Treasury relating to the review of applications under the Bank Merger Act.
If the motion to proceed to S.J.Res.13 is made and agreed to, the vote on passage of the joint resolution will occur at a time to be determined on Wednesday, May 7th by the Majority Leader in consultation with the Democratic Leader.
Following the expected motion to proceed vote, the Senate will recess until 2:00 p.m. for the weekly conference meetings.
At approximately 2:00 p.m., the Senate will vote on confirmation of Executive Calendar #60, Frank Bisignano, of New Jersey, to be Commissioner of Social Security Administration. Following disposition of the nomination, we expect a roll call vote on a motion to proceed to Cal. #24, S.J.Res.7, disapproving the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to “Addressing the Homework Gap Through the E-Rate Program”.
If the motion to proceed to S.J.Res.7 is made and agreed to, the vote on passage of the joint resolution will occur at a time to be determined on Thursday, May 8th by the Majority Leader in consultation with the Democratic Leader.
At approximately 5:15 p,m,, we expect a roll call vote on a motion to proceed to Cal. #65, H.J.Res.60, disapproving the rule submitted by the National Park Service relating to “Glen Canyon National Recreation Area: Motor Vehicles”.
If the motion to proceed to Cal. #65, H.J.Res.60 is made and agreed to, the vote on passage of the joint resolution will occur at a time to be determined on Thursday, May 8th by the Majority Leader in consultation with the Democratic Leader.
