Senate Record — Wednesday, 5/31/2023
Pages S1813-S1853, S1855
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10:00 a.m. The Senate convened.
10:21 a.m. Majority Leader Schumer spoke about the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023, the Student Debt CRA and paid tribute to Karl Soderstrom.
10:31 a.m. Republican Leader McConnell paid tribute to Karl Soderstrom, the father of his Chief of Staff, the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023 and the Student Debt CRA.
10:48 a.m. Senator Thune spoke about the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023
12:23 p.m. Senator Heinrich asked unanimous consent that the Senate stand in recess until 2:15 p.m. to accommodate the weekly caucus lunches.
2:15 p.m. The Senate returned from recess.
2:15 p.m. Senator Warren spoke about student debt relief.
2:20 p.m. Senator Cornyn spoke about H.J.Res. 45
2:26 p.m. Senator Cassidy spoke in support of H.J.Res. 45
2:32 p.m. The Senate is now voting on the motion to proceed to H.J.Res.45, providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to “Waivers and Modifications of Federal Student Loans”.
3:19 p.m. By a vote of 51-46, the Senate agreed to the the motion to proceed to H.J.Res. 45. • Democrats voting in favor: Senators Minchin, Tester, and Sinema voted AYE. • Not voting: Senators Bennet, Tillis, and Warner.
4:26 p.m. Senator Durbin spoke on defense spending.
4:55 p.m. Senator Grassley paid tribute to Robert Zimmer, former president of the University of Chicago.
5:09 p.m. Senators Lee and Sanders spoke on the debt limit and the national debt.
5:58 p.m. Senator Reed achieved passage of the following by unanimous consent: • S 769, U.S. Hostage and Wrongful Detainee Day Act of 2023 • S Res 206, “Veterans Get Outside Day” • S Res 233, National Public Works Week” • S Res 226, “Kids to Parks Day” • S Res 229, “National Brain Tumor Awareness Month”
6:00 p.m. Senators Reed and Warren spoke on military promotions. Senator Warren asked UC to take up and confirm executive calendar number 204, the military nomination of Robert Gaucher; Senator Tuberville objected.
6:29 p.m. Senator Warren asked UC to confirm executive calendar #192, the military nomination of Yvette Davids; Senator Lee objected.
6:30 p.m. Senator Lee spoke on the defense department and abortion funding. Senators Reed and Warren responded.
6:55 p.m Senator Marshall joined the debate on the defense department nominations and abortion funding.
7:05 p.m. Senator Warren responded and asked UC to confirm more nominations; Senator Tuberville objected.
7:20 p.m. Senators Warren and Lee continued to debate.
7:36 p.m. The Senate began a quorum call.
10:09 p.m. Majority Leader Schumer wrapped up for the evening. HR 3746, the debt ceiling bill had its first reading.
10:10 p.m. The Senate adjourned until 10:11 p.m.
10:11 p.m. The Senate convened, and HR 3746 had its second reading and the bill was placed on the calendar.
10:12 p.m. The Senate adjourned until 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, June 1.