June 16, 2025

Routine Proceedings, pages S3397-S3406 Measures Introduced

One bill and three resolutions were introduced, as follows: S. 2085, S.J. Res. 59, and S. Res. 279-280.

Measures Passed

National Wildfire Preparedness Month: Committee on the Judiciary was discharged from further consideration of S. Res. 247, designating May 2025 as ``National Wildfire Preparedness Month'', and the resolution was then agreed to.

Great Outdoors Month

Senate agreed to S. Res. 279, designating June 2025 as ``Great Outdoors Month''.

Scott Nomination: Cloture

Senate began consideration of the nomination of Rodney Scott, of Oklahoma, to be Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Department of Homeland Security.

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 Olivia Trusty, of Maryland, to be a Member of the Federal Communications Commission for a term of five years from July 1, 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.

Andres Nomination: Agreement

Senate resumed consideration of the nomination of Gary Andres, of Virginia, to be an Assistant Secretary of Health and Human Services.

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

By 44 yeas to 33 nays (Vote No. EX. 313), Senate agreed to the motion to close further debate on the nomination.

A unanimous-consent agreement was reached providing that notwithstanding Rule XXII, at 12:00 noon, on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, Senate vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the nomination of Olivia Trusty, of Maryland, to be a Member of the Federal Communications Commission for the remainder of the term expiring June 30, 2025, and if cloture is invoked, all post-cloture time be expired, and Senate vote on confirmation of the nomination at 4:30 p.m.; that at 2:15 p.m., Senate vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the nomination of Olivia Trusty, of Maryland, to be a Member of the Federal Communications Commission for a term of five years from July 1, 2025, and if cloture is invoked, all post-cloture time be expired, and Senate vote on confirmation of the nomination at a time to be determined by the Majority Leader, in consultation with the Democratic Leader on Wednesday, June 18, 2025; that with respect to the nomination of Gary Andres, all post-cloture time be expired and Senate vote on confirmation of the nomination following the vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the nomination of Olivia Trusty, of Maryland, to be a Member of the Federal Communications Commission for a term of five years from July 1, 2025; that following disposition of the nomination of Olivia Trusty, of Maryland, to be a Member of the Federal Communications Commission for the remainder of the term expiring June 30, 2025, Senate execute the order of June 11, 2025, with respect to S. 1582, to provide for the regulation of payment stablecoins.

A unanimous-consent agreement was reached providing that at approximately 11:30 a.m., on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, Senate resume consideration of the nomination of Olivia Trusty, of Maryland, to be a Member of the Federal Communications Commission for the remainder of the term expiring June 30, 2025, under the previous order; and that following the vote on the motion to invoke cloture on that nomination of Olivia Trusty, Senator Padilla be recognized to speak for up to 20 minutes.

Nominations Received

Senate received the following nominations: Riley Barnes, of Texas, to be Assistant Secretary of State for Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor. Edward L. Artau, of Florida, to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of Florida. Alan Boehme, of California, to be an Assistant Secretary of Veterans Affairs (Information and Technology). Emil J. Bove III, of Pennsylvania, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Third Circuit. Karen Brazell, of Maryland, to be Under Secretary for Benefits of the Department of Veterans Affairs. Kyle Christopher Dudek, of Florida, to be United States District Judge for the Middle District of Florida. Jeremy Carl, of Montana, to be an Assistant Secretary of State (International Organizations). John M. Guard, of Florida, to be United States District Judge for the Middle District of Florida. Theodore Cooke, of Arizona, to be Commissioner of Reclamation. Anne-Leigh Gaylord Moe, of Florida, to be United States District Judge for the Middle District of Florida. Jeremy Ellis, of California, to be Inspector General, Department of Housing and Urban Development. Jordan Emery Pratt, of Florida, to be United States District Judge for the Middle District of Florida. Michael Graham, of Virginia, to be a Member of the National Transportation Safety Board for a term expiring December 31, 2030. Stella Herrell, of New Mexico, to be an Assistant Secretary of Agriculture. Paul Ingrassia, of New York, to be Special Counsel, Office of Special Counsel, for the term of five years. Yehuda Kaploun, of Florida, to be Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism, with the rank of Ambassador. John LaValle, of New York, to be a Governor of the United States Postal Service for a term expiring December 8, 2030. Morvared Namdarkhan, of Texas, to be an Assistant Secretary of State (Consular Affairs). Bernardo Navarro, of Puerto Rico, to be Ambassador to the Republic of Peru. Darryl Nirenberg, of Virginia, to be Ambassador to Romania. Jeanine Pirro, of New York, to be United States Attorney for the District of Columbia for the term of four years. Katherine Scarlett, of Ohio, to be a Member of the Council on Environmental Quality. Alexander Velez-Green, of Virginia, to be a Deputy Under Secretary of Defense. Bradley Walker, of North Carolina, to be Ambassador at Large for International Religious Freedom. Todd Wilcox, of Florida, to be an Assistant Secretary of State (Diplomatic Security). David Wright, of South Carolina, to be a Member of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission for the term of five years expiring June 30, 2030. 1 Army nomination in the rank of general. 1 Space Force nomination in the rank of general. Routine lists in the Army.

Nominations Withdrawn

Senate received notification of withdrawal of the following nominations: Edward Martin, of the District of Columbia, to be United States Attorney for the District of Columbia for the term of four years, which was sent to the Senate on March 10, 2025 John Simermeyer, of North Carolina, to be Chairman of the National Indian Gaming Commission for the term of three years, which was sent to the Senate on April 29, 2025 Yehuda Kaploun, of North Carolina, to be Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism, with the rank of Ambassador, which was sent to the Senate on May 06, 2025 Stella Herrell, of Nevada, to be an Assistant Secretary of Agriculture, which was sent to the Senate on June 02, 2025 Alexander Verlez-Green, of Virginia, to be a Deputy Under Secretary of Defense, which was sent to the Senate on June 02, 2025

Statements on Introduced Bills/Resolutions:

Record Votes

One record vote was taken today. (Total--313)

Adjournment

Senate convened at 4 p.m. and adjourned at 6:59 p.m., until 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, June 17, 2025. (For Senate's program, see the remarks of the Acting Majority Leader in today's Record on page S3406.)