4:40 p.m. The Senate stands adjourned under the provisions of S. Res. 255, as a further mark of respect for former senator Kit Bond. The Senate will convene for pro forma sessions on the following dates and times:
- Friday, May 22nd at 10:00am
- Tuesday, May 23rd at 1:15pm
- Friday, May 30th at 7:00am
When the Senate adjourns on Friday, May 30th, it will next convene for business at 3:00 p.m. on Monday, June 2nd. Following Leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business with senators permitted to speak therein up to 10 minutes each.
At approximately 5:30 p.m. – one vote:
- Motion to invoke cloture on the nomination of 73 Michael Duffey to be Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment.
Wrap-up:
The following nominations were confirmed by unanimous consent: All nominations on the Secretary’s Desk in the Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, Navy, and Space Force, with the exception of PN89, Matthew Ryan.
- Agreed to by unanimous consent en bloc:
- S. Res. 250 National Foster Care Month.
- S. Res. 251 Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week.
- S. Res. 252 Older Americans Month.
- S. Res. 253 Congratulating His Holiness Pope Leo XIV.
- S. Res. 254 National Seersucker Day.
- S. Res. 255 A resolution honoring the life, achievements, and legacy of former United States Senator Christopher ‘‘Kit’’ Bond of Missouri; agreed to by unanimous consent.
- S. Res. 214, Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month; adopted by unanimous consent.
4:35 p.m. Senator Lankford spoke about the Tulsa Race Massacre.
4:03 p.m. Senator Lankford received consent for the Senate to pass S.1051 – Historic Greenwood District—Black Wall Street National Monument Establishment Act. He then spoke about Congressional Review Acts and electric vehicles.
3:54 p.m. Senator Merkley spoke about Congressional Review Acts.
3:33 p.m. Senator Blunt Rochester spoke on the Department of Health and Human Services.
3:22 p.m. Senator Cassidy spoke on hurricanes and flood insurance.
3:01 p.m. Senator Whitehouse spoke on California’s environmental policies.
3:00 p.m. Majority Leader Thune filed cloture on the following nominations:
- Calendar #73, Michael Duffy, of Virginia, to be Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment.
- Calendar #97, Jared Isaacman, of Pennsylvania, to be Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
- Calendar #103, Allison Hooker, of Georgia, to be an Under Secretary of State (Political Affairs).
- Calendar #109. Dale Marks, of Florida, to be an Assistant Secretary of Defense/
2:58 p.m. By a vote of 49-46, the Senate passed H. J. Res. 89, Mullin Low NOX Regulation CRA. Party line vote. Senators Blackburn, Britt, Budd, Heinrich, and Moran did not vote.
2:09 p.m. The Senate began a roll call vote on passage on S. J. Res. 89, Mullin Low NOX Regulation CRA.
2:03 p.m. Senator Rosen spoke about the shooting of two Israeli Embassy employees in Washington DC. She then received unanimous consent for the Senate to adopt S. Res. 246, Recognizing the Significance of Jewish American Heritage Month and calling on elected officials and civil society leaders to counter antisemitism.
2:00 p.m. Senator Scott (FL) spoke about the shooting of two Israeli Embassy employees in Washington DC.
1:48 p.m. Senator Schiff spoke on clean energy.
1:31 p.m. Senator Padilla spoke on the clean energy.
1:30 p.m. By a vote of 51-46, The Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to H. J. Res. 89, Mullin Low NOX Regulation CRA. Party line vote. Senators Blackburn, Budd and Heinrich did not vote.
1:00 p.m. The Senate is now voting on the Motion to Proceed to H. J. Res 89, Mullin Low NOX Regulation CRA.
12:59 p.m. By a vote of 51 – 45, the Senate passed H. J. Res. 87, the Fischer Advanced Truck CRA. Party line vote. Senators Alsobrooks, Blackburn, Budd, and Heinrich did not vote.
12:21 p.m. The Senate began a roll call vote on the passage of H.J. Res. 87, the Fischer Advanced Clean Trucks CRA.
12:11 p.m. Senator Lankford spoke in support of Senator Lee’s request.
12:09 p.m. Senator Cornyn spoke in support of Senator Lee request.
12:02 p.m. Senator Lee spoke on the Energy and Natural Resources Committee legislation. He then asked unanimous consent to pass the following bills en bloc: S. 282, S. 1051, S. 432, and S. 1112. Senator Wyden objected.
11:51 a.m. Senator Lummis paid tribute to the victims of the shooting at the Capitol Jewish Museum last night. She then spoke on Memorial Day and payment systems.
11:46 a.m. Senator Fischer spoke on H.J. Res. 87.
11:45 a.m. By a vote of 51-46, the Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to to H.J. Res. 87, the Fischer Advanced Clean Trucks CRA, party line. Party line vote. Senators not voting: Blackburn, Budd, and Heinrich.
11:11 a.m. The Senate began a roll call vote on the motion to proceed to H.J. Res. 87, the Fischer Advanced Clean Trucks CRA.
11:10 a.m. By a vote of 51-44, the Senate passed H.J. Res. 88, Capito Advance Clean Cars CRA. Party line vote. Senator Slotkin voted in favor. Senators not voting: Blackburn, Budd, Heinrich, Merkley, and Tillis.
10:30 a.m. The Senate began a roll call vote on the passage of H.J. Res. 88, Capito Advanced Clean Cars CRA.
10:29 a.m. The Senate has resumed consideration of H.J. Res. 88, Capito Advanced Clean Cars CRA.
10:18 a.m. Democratic Leader Schumer paid tribute to the victims of the shooting at the Capitol Jewish Museum last night and antisemitism. He then spoke on budget reconciliation.
10:05 a.m. Majority Leader Thune paid tribute to the victims of the shooting at the Capitol Jewish Museum last night. He then spoke on Memorial Day.
10:00 a.m. The Senate convened.
The Senate will convene at 10:00 a.m. Following Leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of H.J. Res. 88, Capito Advanced Clean Cars CRA.
At approximately 10:30 a.m. the Senate is expected to hold two roll call votes:
- Passage of H. J. Res. 88, Capito Advanced Clean Cars CRA.
- Motion to Proceed to H. J. Res. 87, Fischer Advanced Clean Trucks CRA.
Additional roll call votes are expected during today’s session.
