4:37 p.m. The Senate adjourned until 1:45pm on Monday, May 23, 2022, for a pro forma session only with no business conducted.
When the Senate adjourns on Monday, it will next convene at 10:00am on Tuesday, May 24, 2022. Following Leader remarks, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session and resume consideration of Executive Calendar #896 Dara Lindenbaum, of Virginia, to be a Member of the Federal Election Commission.
The Senate will recess from 12:30pm until 2:15pm to allow for the weekly caucus meetings.
At approximately 2:30pm, the Senate will vote on confirmation of Executive Calendar #855, Stephanie Dawkins Davis, of Michigan, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Sixth Circuit. Following disposition of the nomination, the Senate will vote on the motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #896 Dara Lindenbaum, of Virginia, to be a Member of the Federal Election Commission.
Additional roll call votes are expected during Tuesday’s session in relation to the pending nominations.
4:13 p.m. Senator Sullivan spoke on inflation.
Additional roll call votes are expected during Tuesday’s session in relation to the pending nominations.
4:11 p.m. Adopted by unanimous consent, S.Res.645, Legal Counsel
4:10 p.m. The Senate completed the Rule XIV process on the following bills:
- H.R.350, Domestic Terrorism Prevention Act
- H.R.7790, Infant Formula Supplemental Appropriations Act
- H.R.7688, Consumer Fuel Price Gouging Prevention Act
- S.4261, FORMULA Act (Lee)
4:08 p.m. The following nominations confirmed en bloc:
- Confirmed by voice vote: Executive Calendar #811 Rebecca Eliza Gonzales to be Director of the Office of Foreign Missions, with rank of Ambassador.
- Confirmed by voice vote: Executive Calendar #888 Flor Romero to be a Member of the Board of Directors of the Corporation for National and Community Service for a term expiring December 1, 2025.
- Confirmed by voice vote: Executive Calendar #889 Christine M. Kim to be a Member of the National Council on the Humanities for a term expiring January 26, 2026.
- Confirmed by voice vote: Executive Calendar #890 Karen Ann Stout to be a Member of the National Council on the Humanities for a term expiring January 26, 2026.
4:07 p.m. The Senate convened.
4:06 p.m. The Senate adjourned until 4:07 p.m.
4:05 p.m. Senator Stabenow began wrap up: The following bills were received their first reading en bloc:
- H.R.350, Domestic Terrorism Prevention Act
- H.R.7790, Infant Formula Supplemental Appropriations Act
- H.R.7688, Consumer Fuel Price Gouging Prevention Act
- S.4261, FORMULA Act (Lee)
3:24 p.m. Senator Blunt spoke on National Police Week.
3:07 p.m. ML Schumer asked unanimous consent to call up and pass H.R.7791 – To amend the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 to establish waiver authority to address certain emergencies, disasters, and supply chain disruptions, and for other purposes (re: the baby formula crisis). Senators Schumer, Stabenow and Boozman spoke supporting the legislation.
2:53 p.m. By a vote of 48-36, the motion to invoke cloture on the nomination of Stephanie Davis to be a circuit judge for the 6th circuit was agreed to.
2:24 p.m. The Senate began a roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #855 Stephanie Dawkins Davis to be United States Circuit Judge for the Sixth Circuit.
2:23 p.m. By a vote of 52-43, the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to S. 4088, regarding COVID relief for restaurants and other small businesses was not agreed to. Not voting: Senators Brown, Ernst, Marshall, Rosen and Van Hollen. Republican voting aye: Senators Blunt, Cassidy, Collins, Murkowski and Wicker.
1:54 p.m. The Senate began voting on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to S. 4088, regarding COVID relief for restaurants and other small businesses.
1:50 p.m. Senators Cardin and Schumer spoke about COVID relief for restaurants and other small businesses.
1:36 p.m. Senator Lee spoke about the baby formula shortage. He asked unanimous consent to proceed to S. 4261-formula act. Senator Murray objected and asked unanimous consent to proceed to her bill, allow importation of formula. Senator Lee objected and countered with S. 4262, formula bill. Senator Murray objected.
1:29 p.m. Senator Paul spoke about the Ukraine Supplemental bill.
1:19 p.m. Senator Braun spoke about the IRS. He asked unanimous consent to proceed to S. 4046-don’t amplify the IRS. Senator Wyden objected.
1:16 p.m. By a vote of 86-11, H.R. 7691, The Ukraine Supplemental aid package was passed. Not voting: Senators Brown, Rosen and Van Hollen. Voting no: Senators Blackburn, Boozman, Braun, Crapo, Hagerty, Hawley, Lee, Lummis, Marshall, Paul, and Tuberville.
12:32 p.m. The Senate began voting on final passage of H.R. 7691, the Ukraine supplemental aid package.
12:31 p.m. By a vote 86-11, cloture was invoked on H.R. 7691. Not voting: Senators Brown, Rosen and Van Hollen. Voting no: Senators Blackburn, Boozman, Braun, Crapo, Hagerty, Hawley, Lee, Lummis, Marshall, Paul, and Tuberville.
11:43 a.m. The Senate began voting on the motion to invoke cloture on H.R. 7691, the Ukraine supplemental Aid package.
11:42 a.m. The Senate adopted H.R. 3525-and act to establish to the commission to study the potential creation of the National Museum of Asian Pacific American History and Culture and also passed S. 2490-a bill to establish the Blackwell School Historic Site in Texas.
11:39 a.m. Senator Hirono spoke about a bill to establish an Asian Pacific American History Museum.
11:26 a.m. Majority Leader Schumer spoke on Ukraine, COVID relief for restaurants and small businesses, the shooting in Buffalo NY, and Asian American history.
11: 16 a.m. Senator Leahy spoke on Ukraine.
10:54 a.m. Senator Thune spoke on Armed Forces Day.
10:19 a.m. Senator Durbin paid tribute to his retiring staff member Brad Middleton and then spoke on Ukraine.
10:06 a.m. Republican Leader McConnell spoke on Ukraine and NATO as well as inflation.
The Senate will convene at 10:00 a.m. and resume consideration of HR 7691, the Ukraine Supplemental Aid package.
At 11:30 a.m. the Senate will proceed to two votes on the following:
Cloture on HR 7691, the Ukraine supplemental Aid package.
Passage of HR 7691, the Ukraine supplemental aid package.
At 1:45 p.m. the Senate will proceed to two votes on the following:
Cloture on the motion to proceed to S. 4088, regarding COVID relief for restaurants and other small businesses.
Cloture on the nomination of Stephanie Davis to be a circuit judge for the 6th circuit.