June 2, 2025

Routine Proceedings, pages S3155-S3188 Measures Introduced

Five bills and three resolutions were introduced, as follows: S. 1922-1926, and S. Res. 258-260.

Measures Reported

S. 244, to direct the Secretary of Commerce, acting through the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information, to conduct a study of the national security risks posed by consumer routers, modems, and devices that combine a modem and router, with amendments. (S. Rept. No. 119-25) S. 258, to improve forecasting and understanding of tornadoes and other hazardous weather, with amendments. (S. Rept. No. 119-26) S. 433, to require the Secretary of Commerce to establish the National Manufacturing Advisory Council within the Department of Commerce, with an amendment. (S. Rept. No. 119-27)

Measures Considered

Genius Act: Senate resumed consideration of S.1582, to provide for the regulation of payment stablecoins, and taking action on the following amendments proposed thereto:

Pending

Thune (for Ricketts/Lummis) Amendment No. 2228, to provide for expedited certification of existing regulatory regimes.

Bennet Amendment No. 2278 (to Amendment No. 2228), to provide a definition.

Appointments

Commission to Study the Potential Transfer of the Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History to the Smithsonian Institution Act: The Chair, on behalf of the Democratic Leader, pursuant to the provisions of Public Law 118-144, announced the appointment of the following individuals to be members of the Commission to Study the Potential Transfer of the Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History to the Smithsonian Institution Act: Louise Mirrer of New York, and Amy Gutmann of Pennsylvania.

Migratory Bird Conservation Commission

The Chair announced, on behalf of the Democratic Leader, pursuant to Public Law 70-770, the appointment of the following individual to the Migratory Bird Conservation Commission: Senator Heinrich (reappointment). Board of Trustees of the John F.

Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts

The Chair, on behalf of the President of the Senate, pursuant to Public Law 85-874, as amended, appointed the following individual to the Board of Trustees of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts: Senator Warner (reappointment).

Bowman Nomination: Cloture

Senate began consideration of the nomination of Michelle Bowman, of Kansas, to be Vice Chairman for Supervision of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System for a term of four years.

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 on Wednesday, June 4, 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.

Walsh Nomination: Cloture

Senate began consideration of the nomination of Edward Walsh, of New Jersey, to be Ambassador to Ireland.

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 Michelle Bowman, of Kansas, to be Vice Chairman for Supervision of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System for a term of four years.

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.

O'Neill Nomination: Cloture

Senate began consideration of the nomination of James O'Neill, of California, to be Deputy Secretary of Health and Human Services.

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 Edward Walsh, of New Jersey, to be Ambassador to Ireland.

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.

Duffey Nomination: Cloture

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

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

By 51 yeas to 45 nays (Vote No. EX. 282), Senate agreed to the motion to close further debate on the nomination.

A unanimous-consent agreement was reached providing for further consideration of the nomination, post-cloture, at approximately 10 a.m., on Tuesday, June 3, 2025; and that notwithstanding Rule XXII, at 11:30 a.m., Senate vote on confirmation of the nomination, and if cloture is invoked on the nomination of Allison Hooker, of Georgia, to be an Under Secretary of State (Political Affairs), the post-cloture time be expired at 2:15 p.m., and Senate vote on confirmation thereon.

Nominations Received

Senate received the following nominations: Derrick Anderson, of Virginia, to be an Assistant Secretary of Defense. John Bartrum, of Indiana, to be Under Secretary for Health of the Department of Veterans Affairs. Mindy Brashears, of Texas, to be Under Secretary of Agriculture for Food Safety. Jonathan Burke, of Georgia, to be Assistant Secretary for Terrorist Financing, Department of the Treasury. Austin Dahmer, of Arizona, to be an Assistant Secretary of Defense. Jeffrey Goettman, of Virginia, to be a Deputy United States Trade Representative (Africa, Western Hemisphere, Europe, the Middle East, Environment, Labor, and Industrial Competitiveness), with the Rank of Ambassador. Stella Herrell, of Nevada, to be an Assistant Secretary of Agriculture. Anthony Lomangino, of Florida, to be a Governor of the United States Postal Service for a term expiring December 8, 2031. Jonathan McKernan, of Tennessee, to be an Under Secretary of the Treasury. Casey Means, of California, to be Medical Director in the Regular Corps of the Public Health Service, subject to qualifications therefor as provided by law and regulations, and to be Surgeon General of the Public Health Service for a term of four years. Platte Moring, of South Carolina, to be Inspector General, Department of Defense. John Noh, of Texas, to be an Assistant Secretary of Defense. Chris Pilkerton, of Maryland, to be Assistant Secretary of the Treasury for Investment Security. Glen Smith, of Iowa, to be Under Secretary of Agriculture for Rural Development for Rural Development. Laura Swett, of Virginia, to be a Member of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission for a term expiring June 30, 2030. Alexander Verlez-Green, of Virginia, to be a Deputy Under Secretary of Defense. Gregory Zerzan, of Texas, to be General Counsel of the Department of Transportation. 1 Navy nomination in the rank of admiral. Routine lists in the Air Force, Army, Navy, and Space Force.

Nominations Withdrawn

Senate received notification of withdrawal of the following nominations: Jared Isaacman, of Pennsylvania, to be Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, which was sent to the Senate on January 20, 2025. John Bartrum, of Indiana, to be an Assistant Secretary of Veterans Affairs (Enterprise Integration), which was sent to the Senate on March 10, 2025.

Statements on Introduced Bills/Resolutions:

Record Votes

One record vote was taken today. (Total--282)

Adjournment

Senate convened at 3 p.m. and adjourned at 6:50 p.m., until 10 a.m. on Tuesday, June 3, 2025. (For Senate's program, see the remarks of the Acting Majority Leader in today's Record on page S3182.)