May 22, 2025

Routine Proceedings, pages S3099-S3148 Measures Introduced

Sixty-seven bills and twelve resolutions were introduced, as follows: S. 1855-1921, and S. Res. 246-257.

Measures Passed

California State Motor Vehicle and Engine Pollution Control Standards: By 51 yeas to 44 nays (Vote No. 277), Senate passed H.J. Res. 88, providing congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to ``California State Motor Vehicle and Engine Pollution Control Standards; Advanced Clean Cars II; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision'', after agreeing to the motion to proceed.

California State Motor Vehicle and Engine Pollution Control Standards

By 51 yeas to 45 nays (Vote No. 279), Senate passed H.J. Res. 87, providing congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to ``California State Motor Vehicle and Engine Pollution Control Standards; Heavy-Duty Vehicle and Engine Emission Warranty and Maintenance Provisions; Advanced Clean Trucks; Zero Emission Airport Shuttle; Zero-Emission Power Train Certification; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision'', after agreeing to the motion to proceed.

During consideration of this measure today, Senate also took the following action

By 51 yeas to 46 nays (Vote No. 278), Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to consideration of the joint resolution.

Jewish American Heritage Month

Senate agreed to S. Res. 246, recognizing the significance of Jewish American Heritage Month and calling on elected officials and civil society leaders to counter antisemitism.

California State Motor Vehicle and Engine and Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards

By 49 yeas to 46 nays (Vote No. 281), Senate passed H.J. Res. 89, providing congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to ``California State Motor Vehicle and Engine and Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; The `Omnibus' Low NOX Regulation; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision'', after agreeing to the motion to proceed.

During consideration of this measure today, Senate also took the following action

By 51 yeas to 46 nays (Vote No. 280), Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to consideration of the joint resolution.

Historic Greenwood District: Black Wall Street National Monument Establishment Act

Committee on Energy and Natural Resources was discharged from further consideration of S. 1051, to establish the Historic Greenwood District--Black Wall Street National Monument in the State of Oklahoma, and the bill was then passed.

National Foster Care Month

Senate agreed to S. Res. 250, recognizing National Foster Care Month as an opportunity to raise awareness about the challenges of children in the foster care system, and encouraging Congress to implement policies to improve the lives of children in the foster care system.

Children's Mental Health Awareness Week

Senate agreed to S. Res. 251, supporting the designation of May 4 through May 10, 2025, as ``Children's Mental Health Awareness Week''.

Older Americans Month

Senate agreed to S. Res. 252, designating May 2025 as ``Older Americans Month''.

Congratulating His Holiness Pope Leo XIV

Senate agreed to S. Res. 253, congratulating His Holiness Pope Leo XIV on his election to the papacy.

National Seersucker Day

Senate agreed to S. Res. 254, designating June 12, 2025, as ``National Seersucker Day'', designating every Thursday after National Seersucker Day through the last Thursday in August 2025 as ``Seersucker Thursday'', and designating June 2025 as ``Seersucker Appreciation Month''.

Honoring former Senator Christopher ``Kit'' Bond

Senate agreed to S. Res. 255, honoring the life, achievements, and legacy of former United States Senator Christopher ``Kit'' Bond of Missouri.

Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Committee on the Judiciary was discharged from further consideration of S. Res. 214, recognizing the significance of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month as an important time to celebrate the significant contributions of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders to the history of the United States, and the resolution was then agreed to.

Appointments

Congressional-Executive Commission on the People's Republic of China: The Chair, on behalf of the President of the Senate, pursuant to Public Law 106-286, appointed the following Members to serve on the Congressional-Executive Commission on the People's Republic of China: Senators Merkley, Duckworth, Kim, and Blunt Rochester.

Migratory Bird Conservation Commission

The Chair announced, on behalf of the Majority Leader, pursuant to Public Law 70-770, the appointment of the following individual to the Migratory Bird Conservation Commission: Senator Boozman.

Pro Forma Sessions: Agreement

A unanimous-consent agreement was reached providing that the Senate convene for pro forma sessions, with no business being conducted on the following dates and times: Friday, May 23, 2025, at 10 a.m.; Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at 1:15 p.m.; Friday, May 30, 2025, at 7 a.m.; and that when the Senate adjourns on Friday, May 30, 2025, it next convene at 3 p.m., on Monday, June 2, 2025.

Duffey Nomination: Cloture

Senate began consideration of the nomination of Michael Duffey, of Virginia, to be Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment.

A motion was entered to close further debate on the nomination, 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, May 22, 2025, a vote on cloture will occur at 5:30 p.m., on Monday, June 2, 2025.

Prior to the consideration of this nomination, Senate took the following action

Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to Executive Session to consider the nomination.

Hooker Nomination: Cloture

Senate began consideration of the nomination of Allison Hooker, of Georgia, to be an Under Secretary of State (Political Affairs).

A motion was entered to close further debate on the nomination, and, in accordance with the provisions of Rule XXII of the Standing Rules of the Senate, a vote on cloture will occur upon disposition of the nomination of Michael Duffey, of Virginia, to be Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment.

Prior to the consideration of this nomination, Senate took the following action

Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to Legislative Session.

Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to Executive Session to consider the nomination.

Marks Nomination: Cloture

Senate began consideration of the nomination of Dale Marks, of Florida, to be an Assistant Secretary of Defense.

A motion was entered to close further debate on the nomination, and, in accordance with the provisions of Rule XXII of the Standing Rules of the Senate, a vote on cloture will occur upon disposition of the nomination of Allison Hooker, of Georgia, to be an Under Secretary of State (Political Affairs).

Prior to the consideration of this nomination, Senate took the following action

Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to Legislative Session.

Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to Executive Session to consider the nomination.

Isaacman Nomination: Cloture

Senate began consideration of the nomination of Jared Isaacman, of Pennsylvania, to be Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration.

A motion was entered to close further debate on the nomination, and, in accordance with the provisions of Rule XXII of the Standing Rules of the Senate, a vote on cloture will occur upon disposition of the nomination of Dale Marks, of Florida, to be an Assistant Secretary of Defense.

Prior to the consideration of this nomination, Senate took the following action

Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to Legislative Session.

Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to Executive Session to consider the nomination.

A unanimous-consent agreement was reached providing that notwithstanding Rule XXII, the motions to invoke cloture filed during the session of the Senate of Thursday, May 22, 2025, ripen at 5:30 p.m., on Monday, June 2, 2025.

Nomination Referral: Agreement

A unanimous-consent agreement was reached providing that the nomination of Jeremiah Workman, of Ohio, to be Assistant Secretary of Labor for Veterans' Employment and Training, received in the Senate on May 6, 2025, be jointly referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions, and to the Committee on Veterans Affairs.

Nominations Confirmed

Senate confirmed the following nominations: Routine lists in the Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, Navy, and Space Force.

Nominations Received

Senate received the following nominations: Routine lists in the Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Navy, and Space Force.

Statements on Introduced Bills/Resolutions:

Record Votes

Five record votes were taken today. (Total--281)

Adjournment

Senate convened at 10 a.m. and adjourned, as a further mark of respect to the memory of the late Christopher ``Kit'' Bond, former Senator of Missouri, in accordance with S. Res. 255, at 4:42 p.m., until 10 a.m. on Friday, May 23, 2025. (For Senate's program, see the remarks of the Acting Majority Leader in today's Record on page S3142.)