July 31, 2025

Routine Proceedings, pages S4955-S5176 Measures Introduced

Seventy-nine bills and fifteen resolutions were introduced, as follows: S. 2561-2639, S.J. Res. 71-72, and S. Res. 350- 362.

Measures Reported

S. 2572, making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026. (S. Rept. No. 119-52) S. 390, to require Federal law enforcement agencies to report on cases of missing or murdered Indians. (S. Rept. No. 119-53) S. 761, to establish the Truth and Healing Commission on Indian Boarding School Policies in the United States. (S. Rept. No. 119-54) S. 2587, making appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026. (S. Rept. No. 119-55) S. 161, to require the Secretary of Transportation to issue rules relating to the testing procedures used under the New Car Assessment Program of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. (S. Rept. No. 119-56)

Measures Passed

National Airborne Day: Senate agreed to S. Res. 361, designating August 16, 2025, ``National Airborne Day''.

Senate Manual for the One Hundred Nineteenth Congress

Senate agreed to S. Res. 362, to provide for the printing of the Senate Manual for the One Hundred Nineteenth Congress.

Appointments

Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe (Helsinki): The Chair, on behalf of the Vice President, pursuant to Public Law 94-304, as amended by Public Law 99-7, appointed the following Senators as members of the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe (Helsinki) during the 119th Congress: Senators Wicker (Chairman), Boozman, Tillis, Rounds, and Britt.

Mulligan, Woll, and Kent Nominations: Agreement

A unanimous-consent agreement was reached providing that notwithstanding rule XXII, if cloture is invoked on the nominations of Casey Mulligan, of Illinois, to be Chief Counsel for Advocacy, Small Business Administration, David Woll, of Virginia, to be General Counsel of the Department of Housing and Urban Development, and Nicholas Kent, of Virginia, to be Under Secretary of Education, individually, all post-cloture time be expired, and Senate vote on confirmation of the nominations at a time to be determined by the Majority Leader in consultations with the Democratic Leader no earlier than Friday, August 1, 2025.

Mulligan Nomination

Senate resumed consideration of the nomination of Casey Mulligan, of Illinois, to be Chief Counsel for Advocacy, Small Business Administration.

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

By 52 yeas to 44 nays (Vote No. EX. 465), Senate agreed to the motion to close further debate on the nomination.

Woll Nomination

Senate resumed consideration of the nomination of David Woll, of Virginia, to be General Counsel of the Department of Housing and Urban Development.

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

By 52 yeas to 45 nays (Vote No. EX. 466), Senate agreed to the motion to close further debate on the nomination.

Kent Nomination

Senate resumed consideration of the nomination of Nicholas Kent, of Virginia, to be Under Secretary of Education.

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

By 52 yeas to 45 nays (Vote No. EX. 467), Senate agreed to the motion to close further debate on the nomination.

Puzder Nomination: Cloture

Senate began consideration of the nomination of Andrew Puzder, of Tennessee, to be Representative to the European Union, with the rank of Ambassador.

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 Saturday, August 2, 2025.

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.

Burch Nomination: Cloture

Senate began consideration of the nomination of Brian Burch, of Illinois, to be Ambassador to the Holy See.

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 Andrew Puzder, of Tennessee, to be Representative to the European Union, with the rank of Ambassador.

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.

Quinones Nomination: Cloture

Senate began consideration of the nomination of Jason Reding Quinones, of Florida, to be United States Attorney for the Southern District of Florida for the 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 upon disposition of the nomination of Brian Burch, of Illinois, to be Ambassador to the Holy See.

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.

Pirro Nomination: Cloture

Senate began consideration of the nomination of Jeanine Pirro, of New York, to be United States Attorney for the District of Columbia for the 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 upon disposition of the nomination of Jason Reding Quinones, of Florida, to be United States Attorney for the Southern District of Florida for the 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.

Lindberg Nomination: Cloture

Senate began consideration of the nomination of Luke Lindberg, of South Dakota, to be Under Secretary of Agriculture for Trade and Foreign Agricultural 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 Jeanine Pirro, of New York, to be United States Attorney for the District of Columbia for the 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.

Hanson Nomination: Cloture

Senate began consideration of the nomination of Catherine Hanson, of South Carolina, to be Chief Financial Officer, Environmental Protection Agency.

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 Luke Lindberg, of South Dakota, to be Under Secretary of Agriculture for Trade and Foreign Agricultural 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.

Arrigo Nomination: Cloture

Senate began consideration of the nomination of John Arrigo, of Florida, to be Ambassador to the Portuguese Republic.

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 Catherine Hanson, of South Carolina, to be Chief Financial Officer, Environmental Protection Agency.

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.

Cairncross Nomination: Cloture

Senate began consideration of the nomination of Sean Cairncross, of Minnesota, to be National Cyber Director.

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 John Arrigo, of Florida, to be Ambassador to the Portuguese Republic.

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.

Telle Nomination: Cloture

Senate began consideration of the nomination of Adam Telle, of Mississippi, to be an Assistant Secretary of the Army.

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 Sean Cairncross, of Minnesota, to be National Cyber Director.

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.

Molinaro Nomination: Cloture

Senate began consideration of the nomination of Marcus Molinaro, of New York, to be Federal Transit Administrator.

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 Adam Telle, of Mississippi, to be an Assistant Secretary of the Army.

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 at approximately 10 a.m., on Friday, August 1, 2025, Senate resume consideration of the nomination of Brian Nesvik, of Wyoming, to be Director of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service; that notwithstanding rule XXII, at 11 a.m., the motions to invoke cloture filed on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, ripen and Senate vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the nomination of Brian Nesvik; and if cloture is invoked on the nomination of Brian Nesvik, Senate execute the order of Thursday, July 31, 2025, in relation to the nomination of Casey Mulligan, of Illinois, to be Chief Counsel for Advocacy, Small Business Administration.

Nominations Confirmed

Senate confirmed the following nominations: By 52 yeas to 45 nays (Vote No. EX. 459), Tyler Clarkson, of Virginia, to be General Counsel of the Department of Agriculture.

By 59 yeas to 39 nays (Vote No. EX. 460), Gadyaces Serralta, of Florida, to be Director of the United States Marshals Service.

By 53 yeas to 45 nays (Vote No. EX. 461), Cheryl Mason, of North Carolina, to be Inspector General, Department of Veterans Affairs.

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

By 53 yeas to 41 nays (Vote No. EX. 458), Senate agreed to the motion to close further debate on the nomination.

By 53 yeas to 44 nays (Vote No. EX. 463), Matthew Kozma, of Virginia, to be Under Secretary for Intelligence and Analysis, Department of Homeland Security.

By 52 yeas to 45 nays (Vote No. EX. 464), Andrea Lucas, of Virginia, to be a Member of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission for a term expiring July 1, 2030.

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

By 53 yeas to 44 nays (Vote No. EX. 462), Senate agreed to the motion to close further debate on the nomination.

16 Air Force nominations in the rank of general. 9 Army nominations in the rank of general. 2 Marine Corps nominations in the rank of general. 6 Navy nominations in the rank of admiral. 1 Space Force nomination in the rank of general. Routine lists in the Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, Navy, and Space Force.

Nominations Received

Senate received the following nominations: Edward Forst, of Florida, to be Administrator of General Services. Routine lists in the Air Force, and Army.

Statements on Introduced Bills/Resolutions:

Record Votes

Ten record votes were taken today. (Total--467)

Adjournment

Senate convened at 10 a.m. and adjourned at 10:04 p.m., until 10 a.m. on Friday, August 1, 2025. (For Senate's program, see the remarks of the Majority Leader in today's Record on page S5171.)