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Tuesday, April 25, 2023
Daily Digest
Senate
Chamber Action
Routine Proceedings, pages S1321-S1352
Measures Introduced: Thirty-three bills and five resolutions were introduced, as follows: S. 1256-1288, S.J. Res. 25, and S. Res. 170-
173.
Pages S1339-41
Measures Reported:
S. 829, to amend the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 to clarify a provision relating to certain contents of registrations under that Act, with an amendment. (S. Rept. No. 118-13)
Page S1339
Measures Considered:
Equal Rights Amendment--Cloture: Senate began consideration of the motion to proceed to consideration of S.J. Res 4, removing the deadline for the ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment.
Page S1322
A motion was entered to close further debate on the motion to proceed to consideration of the joint resolution, 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 S. 326, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a study and clinical trials on the effects of cannabis on certain health outcomes of veterans with chronic pain and post-traumatic stress disorder.
Page S1322
Prior to the consideration of this measure, Senate took the following action:
Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to Legislative Session.
Page S1322
Appointments:
National Commission on the Future of the Navy: The Chair, on behalf of the Republican Leader, pursuant to the provisions of Public Law 117-
263, appointed the following individual to serve as a member of the National Commission on the Future of the Navy: Ms. Mackenzie Eaglen of Virginia.
Page S1351
National Commission on the Future of the Navy: The Chair, on behalf of the Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Armed Services, pursuant to the provisions of Public Law 117-263, appointed the following individual to serve as a member of the National Commission on the Future of the Navy: Mr. Mitchell Waldman of Virginia.
Page S1351
Heavy-Duty Engine and Vehicle Standards--Agreement: A unanimous-consent agreement was reached providing that if cloture is invoked on the motion to proceed to consideration of S. 326, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a study and clinical trials on the effects of cannabis on certain health outcomes of veterans with chronic pain and post-traumatic stress disorder, that notwithstanding Rule XXII, the Committee on Environment and Public Works be discharged from further consideration of S.J. Res. 11, providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to ``Control of Air Pollution From New Motor Vehicles: Heavy-Duty Engine and Vehicle Standards'', and that it be in order for Senator Fischer to make a motion to proceed to S.J. Res. 11; and that at 4 p.m., on Wednesday, April 26, 2023, Senate vote on the motion to proceed; that if the motion to proceed is agreed to, Senate immediately vote on passage of the joint resolution; without intervening action or debate, and that the time used related to the joint resolution count against the post-
cloture time on the motion to proceed to S. 326.
Pages S1350-51
Jacobs Nomination--Agreement: Senate resumed consideration of the nomination of Joshua David Jacobs, of Washington, to be Under Secretary for Benefits of the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Pages S1321-22, S1335
During consideration of this nomination today, Senate also took the following action:
By 72 yeas to 22 nays (Vote No. EX. 95), Senate agreed to the motion to close further debate on the nomination.
Page S1335
A unanimous-consent agreement was reached providing for further consideration of the nomination, post-cloture, at approximately 10 a.m., on Wednesday, April 26, 2023; that all cloture time be expired at 12 noon; and that at 2:15 p.m., Senate vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to consideration of S. 326, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a study and clinical trials on the effects of cannabis on certain health outcomes of veterans with chronic pain and post-traumatic stress disorder.
Page S1351
Johnstone Nomination--Cloture: Senate began consideration of the nomination of Anthony Devos Johnstone, of Montana, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Ninth Circuit.
Pages S1322-35
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 S.J. Res 4, removing the deadline for the ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment.
Page S1322
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.
Page S1322
Nominations Received: Senate received the following nominations:
Jeffery Martin Baran, of Virginia, to be a Member of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission for the term of five years expiring June 30, 2028.
Tobin John Bradley, of California, to be Ambassador to the Republic of Guatemala.
Margaret L. Taylor, of Maryland, to be Legal Adviser of the Department of State.
Betty Y. Jang, of Illinois, to be a Member of the Board of Trustees of the Harry S Truman Scholarship Foundation for a term expiring December 10, 2029.
Tanya J. Bradsher, of Virginia, to be Deputy Secretary of Veterans Affairs.
Routine lists in the Air Force, Army, Marine Corps, and Navy.
Pages S1351-52
Messages from the House:
Page S1339
Executive Communications:
Page S1339
Additional Cosponsors:
Pages S1341-42
Statements on Introduced Bills/Resolutions:
Pages S1342-50
Additional Statements:
Page S1339
Record Votes: One record vote was taken today. (Total--95)
Page S1335
Adjournment: Senate convened at 3 p.m. and adjourned at 6:39 p.m., until 10 a.m. on Wednesday, April 26, 2023. (For Senate's program, see the remarks of the Acting Majority Leader in today's Record on page S1351.)