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Thursday, September 23, 2021
Daily Digest
Senate
Chamber Action
Routine Proceedings, pages S6631-S6681
Measures Introduced: Forty-two bills and seven resolutions were introduced, as follows: S. 2810-2851, and S. Res. 380-386.
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Measures Passed:
Department of Veterans Affairs Expiring Authorities Act: Senate passed H.R. 5293, to amend title 38, United States Code, to extend and modify certain authorities and requirements relating to the Department of Veterans Affairs.
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Use of Capitol Grounds: Senate agreed to H. Con. Res. 41, authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the National Peace Officers Memorial Service and the National Honor Guard and Pipe Band Exhibition.
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National Clean Energy Week: Senate agreed to S. Res. 381, proclaiming the week of September 20 through September 24, 2021, to be ``National Clean Energy Week''.
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Rail Safety Week: Senate agreed to S. Res. 382, expressing support for the designation of the week of September 20 through September 26, 2021, as ``Rail Safety Week'' in the United States, and supporting the goals and ideals of Rail Safety Week to reduce rail-related accidents, fatalities, and injuries.
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National Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week: Senate agreed to S. Res. 383, designating the week beginning September 12, 2021, as
``National Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week''.
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Community School Coordinators Appreciation Week: Senate agreed to S. Res. 384, designating the week of September 20 through September 24, 2021, as ``Community School Coordinators Appreciation Week''.
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Telehealth Awareness Week: Senate agreed to S. Res. 385, supporting the designation of the week of September 19 through September 25, 2021, as ``Telehealth Awareness Week''.
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Death of Parliamentarian Emeritus Bob Dove: Senate agreed to S. Res. 386, relative to the death of Robert Britton ``Bob'' Dove, Parliamentarian Emeritus of the United States Senate.
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Measures Considered:
Extending Government Funding and Delivering Emergency Assistance Act--
Cloture: Senate began consideration of the motion to proceed to consideration of H.R. 5305, making continuing appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022, and for providing emergency assistance.
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A motion was entered to close further debate on the motion to proceed to consideration of the bill, and, in accordance with the provisions of Rule XXII of the Standing Rules of the Senate, and pursuant to the unanimous-consent agreement of Thursday, September 23, 2021, a vote on cloture will occur at 5:30 p.m., on Monday, September 27, 2021.
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Prior to the consideration of this measure, Senate took the following action:
Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to Legislative Session.
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A unanimous-consent agreement was reached providing that at approximately 3 p.m., on Monday, September 27, 2021, Senate resume consideration of the motion to proceed to consideration of the bill; and that the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to consideration of the bill ripen at 5:30 p.m.
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Donfried Nomination: Senate resumed consideration of the nomination of Karen Erika Donfried, of the District of Columbia, to be an Assistant Secretary of State (European Affairs and Eurasian Affairs).
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During consideration of this nomination today, Senate also took the following action:
By 65 yeas to 21 nays (Vote No. EX. 380), Senate agreed to the motion to close further debate on the nomination.
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Medina Nomination: Senate resumed consideration of the nomination of Monica P. Medina, of Maryland, to be Assistant Secretary of State for Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs
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During consideration of this nomination today, Senate also took the following action:
By 57 yeas to 26 nays (Vote No. EX. 381), Senate agreed to the motion to close further debate on the nomination.
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Phee Nomination: Senate resumed consideration of the nomination of Mary Catherine Phee, of Illinois, to be an Assistant Secretary of State
(African Affairs).
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During consideration of this nomination today, Senate also took the following action:
By 58 yeas to 25 nays (Vote No. EX. 382), Senate agreed to the motion to close further debate on the nomination.
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Robinson Nomination: Senate resumed consideration of the nomination of Todd D. Robinson, of New Jersey, to be an Assistant Secretary of State
(International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs).
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During consideration of this nomination today, Senate also took the following action:
By 54 yeas to 29 nays (Vote No. EX. 383), Senate agreed to the motion to close further debate on the nomination.
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Lewis Nomination: Senate resumed consideration of the nomination of Jessica Lewis, of Ohio, to be an Assistant Secretary of State
(Political-Military Affairs).
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During consideration of this nomination today, Senate also took the following action:
By 62 yeas to 21 nays (Vote No. EX. 384), Senate agreed to the motion to close further debate on the nomination.
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Nominations--Agreement: A unanimous-consent-time agreement was reached providing that notwithstanding Rule XXII, that upon the use or yielding back of time on the nomination of Karen Erika Donfried; Senate vote on confirmation of the nominations of Monica P. Medina, of Maryland, to be Assistant Secretary of State for Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs, Mary Catherine Phee, of Illinois, to be an Assistant Secretary of State (African Affairs), Todd D. Robinson, of New Jersey, to be an Assistant Secretary of State (International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs), and Jessica Lewis, of Ohio, to be an Assistant Secretary of State (Political-Military Affairs) at a time and in an order to be determined by the Majority Leader, following consultation with the Republican Leader; with 1 hour for debate equally divided prior to each vote, and the Republican debate be controlled by Senator Cruz.
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Nominations Confirmed: Senate confirmed the following nominations:
By 68 yeas to 30 nays (Vote No. EX. 375), Florence Y. Pan, of the District of Columbia, to be United States District Judge for the District of Columbia.
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By 85 yeas to 11 nays (Vote No. EX. 377), Sarah Bianchi, of Virginia, to be Deputy United States Trade Representative (Asia, Africa, Investment, Services, Textiles, and Industrial Competitiveness), with the rank of Ambassador.
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During consideration of this nomination today, Senate also took the following action:
By 85 yeas to 13 nays (Vote No. EX. 376), Senate agreed to the motion to close further debate on the nomination.
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By 72 yeas to 14 nays (Vote No. EX. 379), Daniel J. Kritenbrink, of Virginia, to be an Assistant Secretary of State (East Asian and Pacific Affairs).
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During consideration of this nomination today, Senate also took the following action:
By 77 yeas to 18 nays (Vote No. EX. 378), Senate agreed to the motion to close further debate on the nomination.
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Jane Toshiko Nishida, of Maryland, to be an Assistant Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency.
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Executive Communications:
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Petitions and Memorials:
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Executive Reports of Committees:
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Additional Cosponsors:
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Statements on Introduced Bills/Resolutions:
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Additional Statements:
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Authorities for Committees to Meet:
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Record Votes: Ten record votes were taken today. (Total--384)
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Adjournment: Senate convened at 9 a.m. and adjourned, as a further mark of respect to the memory of the late Robert Britton ``Bob'' Dove, Parliamentarian Emeritus of the United States Senate, in accordance with S. Res. 386, at 9:47 p.m., until 3 p.m. on Monday, September 27, 2021. (For Senate's program, see the remarks of the Majority Leader in today's Record on page S6681.)
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SOURCE: Congressional Record Vol. 167, No. 165
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