[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 85 (Wednesday, May 18, 2022)]
[Daily Digest]
[Pages D550-D553]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                                            Wednesday, May 18, 2022

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                              Daily Digest

                                 Senate


Chamber Action
Routine Proceedings, pages S2553-S2598
Measures Introduced: Nineteen bills and one resolution were introduced, 
as follows: S. 4239-4257, and S. Res. 643.               
  Pages S2586-87
Measures Reported:
  Report to accompany S. 115, to direct the Secretary of Commerce to 
conduct a study and submit to Congress a report on the effects of the 
COVID-19 pandemic on the travel and tourism industry in the United 
States. (S. Rept. No. 117-110)
  Report to accompany S. 116, to require the Consumer Product Safety 
Commission to study the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on injuries and 
deaths associated with consumer products. (S. Rept. No. 117-111)
  Report to accompany S. 1880, to direct the Federal Trade Commission 
to submit to Congress a report on unfair or deceptive acts or practices 
targeted at Indian Tribes or members of Indian Tribes. (S. Rept. No. 
117-112)                                                     
Page S2583
Measures Passed:
  National Small Business Week: Committee on Small Business and 
Entrepreneurship was discharged from further consideration of S. Res. 
612, recognizing women-owned small businesses for National Small 
Business Week, and the resolution was then agreed to.        
  Page S2580
  National Police Week: Senate agreed to S. Res. 643, designating the 
week of May 15 through May 21, 2022, as ``National Police Week''. 
                                                         Pages S2580-81
Additional Ukraine Supplemental Appropriations Act--Agreement: A 
unanimous-consent agreement was reached providing that at approximately 
10 a.m., on Thursday, May 19, 2022, Senate resume consideration of H.R. 
7691, making emergency supplemental appropriations for assistance for 
the situation in Ukraine for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022; 
that the cloture motions filed during the session of Tuesday, May 17, 
2022 ripen at 11:30 a.m.; that if cloture is invoked on the bill, all 
post-cloture time be expired, the pending amendments be withdrawn, and 
Senate vote on passage of the bill without intervening action or 
debate; provided further that upon disposition of H.R. 7691, Senate 
resume consideration of the motion to proceed to consideration of S. 
4008, to provide COVID relief for restaurants, gyms, minor league 
sports teams, border businesses, live venue service providers, exclave 
businesses, and providers of transportation services; that 
notwithstanding Rule XXII, at 1:45 p.m., Senate vote on the motion to 
invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to consideration of the bill; 
and that if cloture is not invoked on the motion to proceed, Senate 
immediately vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the nomination of 
Stephanie Dawkins Davis, of Michigan, to be United States Circuit Judge 
for the Sixth Circuit.                                       
  Page S2598
Lindenbaum Nomination--Cloture: Senate began consideration of the 
nomination of Dara Lindenbaum, of Virginia, to be a Member of the 
Federal Election Commission.                                 
  Page S2577
  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 Stephanie Dawkins Davis, of Michigan, to be United States 
Circuit Judge for the Sixth Circuit.                         
Page S2577
  Prior to the consideration of this nomination, Senate took the 
following action:
  Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to Legislative Session. 
                                                             Page S2577
  Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to Executive Session to 
consider the nomination.                                     
Page S2577
Padin Nomination--Cloture: Senate began consideration of the nomination 
of Evelyn Padin, of New Jersey, to be United States District Judge for 
the District of New Jersey.                                  
  Page S2577
  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 Dara Lindenbaum, of Virginia, to be a Member of the 
Federal Election Commission.                                 
Page S2577
  Prior to the consideration of this nomination, Senate took the 
following action:

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  Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to Legislative Session. 
                                                             Page S2577
  Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to Executive Session to 
consider the nomination.                                     
Page S2577
Sweeney Nomination--Cloture: Senate began consideration of the 
nomination of Charlotte N. Sweeney, of Colorado, to be United States 
District Judge for the District of Colorado.                 
  Page S2577
  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 Evelyn Padin, of New Jersey, to be United States District 
Judge for the District of New Jersey.                        
Page S2577
  Prior to the consideration of this nomination, Senate took the 
following action:
  Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to Legislative Session. 
                                                             Page S2577
  Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to Executive Session to 
consider the nomination.                                     
Page S2577
Morrison Nomination--Cloture: Senate began consideration of the 
nomination of Nina Morrison, of New York, to be United States District 
Judge for the Eastern District of New York.              
  Pages S2577-78
  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 Charlotte N. Sweeney, of Colorado, to be United States 
District Judge for the District of Colorado.                 
Page S2578
  Prior to the consideration of this nomination, Senate took the 
following action:
  Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to Legislative Session. 
                                                             Page S2577
  Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to Executive Session to 
consider the nomination.                                     
Page S2577
Thompson Nomination--Cloture: Senate began consideration of the 
nomination of Sandra L. Thompson, of Maryland, to be Director of the 
Federal Housing Finance Agency.                              
  Page S2578
  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 Nina Morrison, of New York, to be United States District 
Judge for the Eastern District of New York.                  
Page S2578
  Prior to the consideration of this nomination, Senate took the 
following action:
  Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to Legislative Session. 
                                                             Page S2578
  Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to Executive Session to 
consider the nomination.                                     
Page S2578
Frey Nomination--Cloture: Senate began consideration of the nomination 
of Henry Christopher Frey, of North Carolina, to be an Assistant 
Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency.        
  Page S2578
  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 Sandra L. Thompson, of Maryland, to be Director of the 
Federal Housing Finance Agency.                              
Page S2578
  Prior to the consideration of this nomination, Senate took the 
following action:
  Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to Legislative Session. 
                                                             Page S2578
  Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to Executive Session to 
consider the nomination.                                     
Page S2578
Gomez Nomination--Cloture: Senate began consideration of the nomination 
of Lisa M. Gomez, of New Jersey, to be an Assistant Secretary of Labor.
                                                             Page S2578
  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 Henry Christopher Frey, of North Carolina, to be an 
Assistant Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency. 
                                                             Page S2578
  Prior to the consideration of this nomination, Senate took the 
following action:
  Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to Legislative Session. 
                                                             Page S2578
  Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to Executive Session to 
consider the nomination.                                     
Page S2578
Jacobs-Young Nomination--Cloture: Senate began consideration of the 
nomination of Chavonda J. Jacobs-Young, of Georgia, to be Under 
Secretary of Agriculture for Research, Education, and Economics. 
                                                             Page S2578
  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 Lisa M. Gomez, of New Jersey, to be an Assistant 
Secretary of Labor.                                          
Page S2578
  Prior to the consideration of this nomination, Senate took the 
following action:
  Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to Legislative Session. 
                                                             Page S2578
  Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to Executive Session to 
consider the nomination.                                     
Page S2578
Loyd Nomination--Cloture: Senate began consideration of the nomination 
of Amy Loyd, of New

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Mexico, to be Assistant Secretary for Career, Technical, and Adult 
Education, Department of Education.                      
  Pages S2578-79
  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 Chavonda J. Jacobs-Young, of Georgia, to be Under 
Secretary of Agriculture for Research, Education, and Economics. 
                                                             Page S2579
  Prior to the consideration of this nomination, Senate took the 
following action:
  Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to Legislative Session. 
                                                         Pages S2578-79
  Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to Executive Session to 
consider the nomination.                                     
Page S2579
Wainstein Nomination--Cloture: Senate began consideration of the 
nomination of Kenneth L. Wainstein, of Virginia, to be Under Secretary 
for Intelligence and Analysis, Department of Homeland Security. 
                                                             Page S2579
  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 Amy Loyd, of New Mexico, to be Assistant Secretary for 
Career, Technical, and Adult Education, Department of Education. 
                                                             Page S2579
  Prior to the consideration of this nomination, Senate took the 
following action:
  Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to Legislative Session. 
                                                             Page S2579
  Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to Executive Session to 
consider the nomination.                                     
Page S2579
Harper Nomination--Cloture: Senate began consideration of the 
nomination of Todd M. Harper, of Virginia, to be a Member of the 
National Credit Union Administration Board.                  
  Page S2579
  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 Kenneth L. Wainstein, of Virginia, to be Under Secretary 
for Intelligence and Analysis, Department of Homeland Security. 
                                                             Page S2579
  Prior to the consideration of this nomination, Senate took the 
following action:
  Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to Legislative Session. 
                                                             Page S2579
  Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to Executive Session to 
consider the nomination.                                     
Page S2579
Bagenstos Nomination--Cloture: Senate began consideration of the 
nomination of Samuel R. Bagenstos, of Michigan, to be General Counsel 
of the Department of Health and Human Services.              
  Page S2579
  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 Todd M. Harper, of Virginia, to be a Member of the 
National Credit Union Administration Board.                  
Page S2579
  Prior to the consideration of this nomination, Senate took the 
following action:
  Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to Legislative Session. 
                                                             Page S2579
  Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to Executive Session to 
consider the nomination.                                     
Page S2579
Huie Nomination--Cloture: Senate began consideration of the nomination 
of Robert Steven Huie, of California, to be United States District 
Judge for the Southern District of California.           
  Pages S2579-80
  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 Samuel R. Bagenstos, of Michigan, to be General Counsel 
of the Department of Health and Human Services.          
Pages S2579-80
  Prior to the consideration of this nomination, Senate took the 
following action:
  Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to Legislative Session. 
                                                             Page S2579
  Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to Executive Session to 
consider the nomination.                                     
Page S2579
Baker Nomination--Cloture: Senate began consideration of the nomination 
of Shalanda H. Baker, of Texas, to be Director of the Office of 
Minority Economic Impact, Department of Energy.              
  Page S2580
  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 Robert Steven Huie, of California, to be United States 
District Judge for the Southern District of California.      
Page S2580
  Prior to the consideration of this nomination, Senate took the 
following action:
  Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to Legislative Session. 
                                                             Page S2580
  Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to Executive Session to 
consider the nomination.                                     
Page S2580
Bernicat Nomination--Agreement: A unanimous-consent agreement was 
reached providing that at a time to be determined by the Majority 
Leader, in consultation with the Republican Leader, Senate

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begin consideration of the nomination of Marcia Stephens Bloom 
Bernicat, of New Jersey, a Career Member of the Senior Foreign Service, 
Class of the Minister-Counselor, to be Director General of the Foreign 
Service, Department of State; that there be 10 minutes for debate, 
equally divided in the usual form on the nomination; that upon the use 
or yielding back of time, Senate vote, without intervening action or 
debate, on confirmation of the nomination.                   
  Page S2580
Nominations Confirmed: Senate confirmed the following nominations:
  By 51 yeas to 47 nays (Vote No. EX. 182), Jennifer Louise Rochon, of 
New York, to be United States District Judge for the Southern District 
of New York.                                             
Pages S2559-60
  By 54 yeas to 44 nays (Vote No. EX. 184), Barbara A. Leaf, of 
Virginia, to be an Assistant Secretary of State (Near Eastern Affairs).
                                               Pages S2553-59, S2560-65
  During consideration of this nomination today, Senate also took the 
following action:
  By 54 yeas to 43 nays (Vote No. EX. 183), Senate agreed to the motion 
to close further debate on the nomination.                   
Page S2560
  By 50 yeas to 45 nays (Vote No. EX. 186), Elizabeth Schoff Watson, of 
Maryland, to be an Assistant Secretary of Labor.         
Pages S2565-74
  During consideration of this nomination today, Senate also took the 
following action:
  By 50 yeas to 47 nays (Vote No. EX. 185), Senate agreed to the motion 
to close further debate on the nomination.                   
Page S2565
  By 51 yeas to 44 nays (Vote No. EX. 187), Trina L. Thompson, of 
California, to be United States District Judge for the Northern 
District of California.                                      
Page S2574
  By 51 yeas to 45 nays (Vote No. EX. 188), Sunshine Suzanne Sykes, of 
California, to be United States District Judge for the Central District 
of California.                                           
Pages S2574-75
  By 94 yeas to 1 nay (Vote No. EX. 189), Christopher Joseph Lowman, of 
Virginia, to be an Assistant Secretary of Defense.           
Page S2575
  Chester John Culver, of Iowa, to be a Member of the Board of 
Directors of the Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corporation.
  Carol Annette Petsonk, of the District of Columbia, to be an 
Assistant Secretary of Transportation.
  William Brodsky, of Illinois, to be a Director of the Securities 
Investor Protection Corporation for a term expiring December 31, 2023.
  Bridget A. Brink, of Michigan, to be Ambassador to Ukraine. 
                                                             Page S2580
Messages from the House:                                     
  Page S2581
Measures Referred:                                           
  Page S2581
Executive Communications:                                
  Pages S2582-83
Executive Reports of Committees:                         
  Pages S2583-86
Additional Cosponsors:                                       
  Page S2587
Statements on Introduced Bills/Resolutions:              
  Pages S2587-93
Additional Statements:                                       
  Page S2581
Amendments Submitted:                                    
  Pages S2593-97
Authorities for Committees to Meet:                      
  Pages S2597-98
Record Votes: Eight record votes were taken today. (Total--189) 
                                        Pages S2559-60, S2565, S2574-75
Recess: Senate convened at 10 a.m. and recessed at 9:34 p.m., until 10 
a.m. on Thursday, May 19, 2022. (For Senate's program, see the remarks 
of the Majority Leader in today's Record on page S2598.)