Senate Daily Digest — Tuesday, 5/7/2024
Senate convened at 3 p.m., adjourned at 7:34 p.m.
Tuesday, 5/7/2024 — Activity – On the Floor – Votes: 1 – Confirmed: 1
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Tuesday, May 7, 2024
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Daily Digest
Senate
Chamber Action
Routine Proceedings, pages S3375-S3566
Measures Introduced: Thirteen bills and two resolutions were
introduced, as follows: S. 4265-4277, S.J. Res. 77, and S. Res. 676.
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Measures Reported:
S. 138, to amend the Tibetan Policy Act of 2002 to modify certain
provisions of that Act, with an amendment in the nature of a
substitute.
S. 618, to establish the United States Foundation for International
Conservation to promote long-term management of protected and conserved
areas, with an amendment in the nature of a substitute.
S. 1651, to encourage increased trade and investment between the
United States and the countries in the Western Balkans, with an
amendment in the nature of a substitute.
S. 1829, to impose sanctions with respect to persons engaged in the
import of petroleum from the Islamic Republic of Iran, with an
amendment in the nature of a substitute.
S. 1881, to reauthorize and amend the Nicaraguan Investment
Conditionality Act of 2018 and the Reinforcing Nicaragua's Adherence to
Conditions for Electoral Reform Act of 2021, with an amendment in the
nature of a substitute.
S. 2336, to address the threat from the development of Iran's
ballistic missile program and the transfer or deployment of Iranian
missiles and related goods and technology, including materials and
equipment, with an amendment in the nature of a substitute.
S. 2626, to impose sanctions with respect to the Supreme Leader of
Iran and the President of Iran and their respective offices for human
rights abuses and support for terrorism, with an amendment in the
nature of a substitute.
S. 3235, to require a strategy to counter the role of the People's
Republic of China in evasion of sanctions imposed by the United States
with respect to Iran, with an amendment in the nature of a substitute.
S. 3854, to combat transnational repression abroad, to strengthen
tools to combat authoritarianism, corruption, and kleptocracy, to
invest in democracy research and development, with an amendment in the
nature of a substitute.
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Measures Considered:
Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act--
Agreement: Senate resumed consideration of H.R. 3935, to amend title
49, United States Code, to reauthorize and improve the Federal Aviation
Administration and other civil aviation programs, taking action on the
following motions and amendments proposed thereto:
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Pending:
Schumer (for Cantwell) Modified Amendment No. 1911, in the nature of
a substitute.
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Schumer Amendment No. 2026 (to Amendment No. 1911), to add an
effective date.
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Schumer motion to commit the bill to the Committee on Commerce,
Science, and Transportation, with instructions, Schumer Amendment No.
2027, to add an effective date.
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Schumer Amendment No. 2028 (to (the instructions) Amendment No.
2027), to add an effective date.
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Schumer Amendment No. 2029 (to Amendment No. 2028), to add an
effective date.
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A motion was entered to close further debate on Schumer (for
Cantwell) Modified Amendment No. 1911 (listed above), and, in
accordance with the provisions of Rule XXII of the Standing Rules of
the Senate, a vote on cloture will occur on Thursday, May 9, 2024.
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A motion was entered to close further debate on the bill, 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 Schumer
(for Cantwell) Amendment No. 1911.
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During consideration of this measure today, Senate also took the
following action:
Schumer motion to commit the bill to the Committee on Commerce,
Science, and Transportation, with instructions, Schumer Amendment No.
1294, to add an effective date. (Senate agreed to the motion to table
the motion to commit.)
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Schumer Amendment No. 1295 (to (the instructions) Amendment No.
1294), to modify the effective date, fell when Schumer motion to commit
the bill to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation,
with instructions, Schumer Amendment No. 1294 (listed above) was
tabled.
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Schumer (for Murray) Amendment No. 1292, in the nature of a
substitute. (Senate agreed to the motion to table the amendment.)
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Schumer Amendment No. 1293 (to Amendment No. 1292), to add an
effective date, fell when Schumer (for Murray) Amendment No. 1292
(listed above) was tabled.
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A unanimous-consent agreement was reached providing for further
consideration of the bill at approximately 10 a.m., on Wednesday, May
8, 2024.
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Appointments:
United States-China Economic and Security Review Commission: The
Chair announced, on behalf of the Majority Leader, pursuant to the
provisions of Public Law 106-398, as amended by Public Law 108-7, and
in consultation with the Chairs of the Senate Committee on Armed
Services and the Senate Committee on Finance, the appointment of the
following individual to serve as a member of the United States-China
Economic and Security Review Commission: Michael Kuiken of the District
of Columbia for a term beginning January 1, 2024 and expiring December
31, 2025.
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Schulte and Theeler Nominations--Agreement: A unanimous-consent-time
agreement was reached providing that at a time to be determined by the
Majority Leader, in consultation with the Republican Leader, Senate
begin consideration of the nominations of Eric C. Schulte, of South
Dakota, to be United States District Judge for the District of South
Dakota, and Camela C. Theeler, of South Dakota, to be United States
District Judge for the District of South Dakota; that there be 2
minutes for debate equally divided in the usual form on each
nomination; and that upon the use or yielding back of time, Senate vote
without intervening action or debate on confirmation of the
nominations, and that no further motions be in order.
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Nomination Confirmed: Senate confirmed the following nomination:
By 52 yeas to 40 nays (Vote No. EX. 159), Donna Ann Welton, of New
York, to be Ambassador to the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste.
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Nominations Received: Senate received the following nominations:
5 Army nominations in the rank of general.
2 Marine Corps nominations in the rank of general.
2 Navy nominations in the rank of admiral.
Routine lists in the Air Force, Army, and Navy.
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Messages from the House:
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Measures Referred:
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Executive Communications:
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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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Amendments Submitted:
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Record Votes: One record vote was taken today. (Total--159)
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Adjournment: Senate convened at 3 p.m. and adjourned at 7:34 p.m.,
until 10 a.m. on Wednesday, May 8, 2024. (For Senate's program, see the
remarks of the Majority Leader in today's Record on page S3562.)