Thursday, May 1, 2025

3:23 p.m. The Senate adjourned and will reconvene at 3:00 on Monday, May 5. At 5:30 p.m. the Senate will vote on the motion to proceed to H.J. Res. 61-Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to “National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Rubber Tire Manufacturing”.-.

The Senate will vote on confirmation of Frank Bisignano to be Commissioner of the Social Security Administration at a time to be determined on Tuesday, May 6.

During wrap-up:

First reading: S. 1582-a bill to provide for the regulation of payment stable coins
Agreed to, S. Res. 196- OU Women’s Gymnastics
Agreed to, S. Res. 197-UConn Women’s Basketball

3:05 p.m. Senator Cornyn spoke on the Trump Administration’s first 100 days.

2:31 p.m. Senator Cortez Masto paid tribute to Nevada businesswoman Elaine Wynn, who recently passed.

2:30 p.m. By a vote of 50-45, the Senate invoked cloture on the nomination of Frank Bisignano to be Commissioner of the Social Security Administration. Party line vote. Senators not voting: Britt, Graham, Moran, Sanders, and Slotkin.

1:44 p.m. The Senate began a roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the nomination of Frank Bisignano to be Commissioner of Social Security Administration for the term expiring January 19, 2031.

1:39 p.m. Senator Crapo spoke in support of the Bisignano nomination.

1:28 p.m. Senator Wyden spoke against the Bisignano nomination.

1:20 p.m. Senator Tuberville spoke about Secretary of Defense Hegseth.

12:54 p.m. Senator Reed spoke about Secretary of Defense Hegseth.

12:54 p.m. By a vote of 52-46, the Senate passed S.J. Res. 31, the Curtis EPA Emissions CRA.

11:51 a.m. The Senate is now voting on passage of S. J. Res. 31, the Curtis EPA Emissions CRA.

11:51 a.m. By a vote of 52-45, the Senate agreed to H. J. Res. 75, Moody Commercial Freezer and Refrigerator Energy Standard CRA. Senators not voting: Britt, Booker and Whitehouse.

10:56 a.m. The Senate began a roll call vote on the passage of H. J. Res. 75, Moody Commercial Freezer and Refrigerator Energy Standard CRA.

10:52 a.m. Senator Schatz spoke on the Tuskegee experiments.

10:43 a.m. Senator Barrasso spoke on border security.

10:31 a.m. Democratic Leader Schumer spoke on the Trump administration.

10:18 a.m. Majority Leader Thune spoke about the Howard Wood Dakota Relays.

10:03 a.m. Senator Grassley spoke on home visits for parents following childbirth.

10:00 a.m. The Senate convened.

The Senate will convene today at 10:00 a.m. Following Leader Remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of S. J. Res. 31, Curtis EPA Emissions Reclassification CRA.

At approx. 11:00 a.m. The Senate will hold two roll call votes:

  1. Passage of H. J. Res. 75, Moody Commercial Freezer and Refrigerator Energy Standard CRA.
  2. Passage of S. J. res. 31, Curtis EPA Emission Reclassification CRA

At approx. 1:45 p.m. the Senate will vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the nomination Frank Bisignano to be Commissioner of Social Security Administration for the term expiring January 19, 2031.