[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 90 (Tuesday, May 24, 2022)]
[Daily Digest]
[Pages D573-D575]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                                              Tuesday, May 24, 2022

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                              Daily Digest

                                 Senate


Chamber Action
Routine Proceedings, pages S2637-S2674
Measures Introduced: Twelve bills and three resolutions were 
introduced, as follows: S. 4289-4300, and S. Res. 647-649. 
                                                         Pages S2664-65
Measures Reported:
  S. 2559, to establish the National Deepfake and Digital Provenance 
Task Force, with an amendment. (S. Rept. No. 117-114)
  S. 3099, to amend title 44, United States Code, to establish the 
Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program within the General 
Services Administration, with an amendment in the nature of a 
substitute. (S. Rept. No. 117-115)
  S. 3470, to provide for the implementation of certain trafficking in 
contracting provisions. (S. Rept. No. 117-116)
  S. 3510, to require the Director of the Office of Management and 
Budget to issue guidance with respect to natural disaster resilience, 
with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. (S. Rept. No. 117-117)
  H.R. 367, to amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to establish an 
acquisition professional career program. (S. Rept. No. 117-118)
  S. Res. 341, commemorating the 70th anniversary of the signing of the 
Security Treaty among Australia, New Zealand, and the United States of 
America.
  S. Res. 390, expressing appreciation for the State of Qatar's efforts 
to assist the United States during Operation Allies Refuge.
  S. Res. 499, celebrating 100 years of diplomatic relations between 
the United States and the Baltic States.
  S. Res. 529, supporting a democratic, pluralistic, and prosperous 
Bosnia and Herzegovina on the 30th Anniversary of its declaration of 
independence, with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and with 
an amended preamble.
  S. Res. 538, expressing support for a second United States-Africa 
Leaders Summit as an important opportunity to strengthen ties between 
the United States and African partners and build on areas of mutual 
interest.
  S. Res. 615, expressing appreciation for the efforts of the Republic 
of Poland to assist Ukrainian refugees and support the sovereignty of 
Ukraine following the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
  S. Res. 632, calling for the immediate release of Russian opposition 
leader Vladimir Kara-Murza, who was unjustly detained on April 11, 
2022.                                                        
Page S2663
Measures Passed:
  Harlem Cultural Festival and New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival: 
Senate agreed to S. Res. 647, designating the last weekend of June 2022 
to commemorate the first weekend of the 1969 Harlem Cultural Festival 
and the first full weekend of May to commemorate the final weekend of 
the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival of 1970.          
  Page S2669
  National Brain Tumor Awareness Month: Senate agreed to S. Res. 648, 
designating May 2022 as ``National Brain Tumor Awareness Month''. 
                                                             Page S2669
  Northwest Missouri State University Bearcats men's basketball team: 
Senate agreed to S. Res. 649, congratulating the Northwest Missouri 
State University Bearcats men's basketball team on winning the 2022 
Men's Division II National Collegiate Athletics Association National 
Championship.                                                
  Page S2669
Measures Considered:
Domestic Terrorism Prevention Act--Cloture: Senate began consideration 
of the motion to proceed to consideration of H.R. 350, to authorize 
dedicated domestic terrorism offices within the Department of Homeland 
Security, the Department of Justice, and the Federal Bureau of 
Investigation to analyze and monitor domestic terrorist activity and 
require the Federal Government to take steps to prevent domestic 
terrorism.                                               
  Pages S2646-47
  A motion was entered to close further debate on the motion to proceed 
to consideration of 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 the nomination of Shalanda H. Baker, of 
Texas, to be Director of the

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Office of Minority Economic Impact, Department of Energy.    
Page S2647
  Prior to the consideration of this measure, Senate took the following 
action:
  Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to Legislative Session. 
                                                             Page S2646
Hartley Nomination--Cloture: Senate began consideration of the 
nomination of Jane Hartley, of New York, to be Ambassador to the United 
Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.           
  Pages S2647-48
  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 motion 
to proceed to consideration of H.R. 350, to authorize dedicated 
domestic terrorism offices within the Department of Homeland Security, 
the Department of Justice, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation to 
analyze and monitor domestic terrorist activity and require the Federal 
Government to take steps to prevent domestic terrorism.      
Page S2647
  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 S2647
Padin Nomination--Cloture: Senate resumed consideration of the 
nomination of Evelyn Padin, of New Jersey, to be United States District 
Judge for the District of New Jersey.                        
  Page S2658
  During consideration of this nomination today, Senate also took the 
following action:
  By 52 yeas to 39 nays (Vote No. EX. 197), Senate agreed to the motion 
to close further debate on the nomination.                   
Page S2658
Sweeney Nomination--Cloture: Senate resumed consideration of the 
nomination of Charlotte N. Sweeney, of Colorado, to be United States 
District Judge for the District of Colorado.                 
  Page S2658
  During consideration of this nomination today, Senate also took the 
following action:
  By 48 yeas to 42 nays (Vote No. EX. 198), Senate agreed to the motion 
to close further debate on the nomination.               
Pages S2658-59
Morrison Nomination--Cloture: Senate resumed consideration of the 
nomination of Nina Morrison, of New York, to be United States District 
Judge for the Eastern District of New York.                  
  Page S2659
  During consideration of this nomination today, Senate also took the 
following action:
  By 50 yeas to 41 nays (Vote No. EX. 199), Senate agreed to the motion 
to close further debate on the nomination.                   
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Padin, Sweeney, and Morrison Nominations--Agreement: A unanimous-
consent agreement was reached providing that all post-cloture time be 
considered expired on the nominations of Evelyn Padin, of New Jersey, 
to be United States District Judge for the District of New Jersey, 
Charlotte N. Sweeney, of Colorado, to be United States District Judge 
for the District of Colorado, and Nina Morrison, of New York, to be 
United States District Judge for the Eastern District of New York, and 
Senate vote on confirmation of the nominations at a time to be 
determined by the Majority Leader, or his designee, following 
consultation with the Republican Leader.                     
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  A unanimous-consent agreement was reached providing that the votes on 
confirmation of the nominations of Evelyn Padin, of New Jersey, to be 
United States District Judge for the District of New Jersey, and 
Charlotte N. Sweeney, of Colorado, to be United States District Judge 
for the District of Colorado be at 11 a.m., on Wednesday, May 25, 2022; 
and that the remaining votes on the motions to invoke cloture on the 
nominations filed on the session of Wednesday, May 18, 2022, occur 
after disposition of the nomination of Charlotte N. Sweeney. 
                                                             Page S2670
Thompson Nomination--Agreement: A unanimous-consent agreement was 
reached providing that at approximately 10 a.m., on Wednesday, May 25, 
2022, Senate resume consideration of the nomination of Sandra L. 
Thompson, of Maryland, to be Director of the Federal Housing Finance 
Agency.                                                      
  Page S2670
Nominations Confirmed: Senate confirmed the following nominations:
  By 49 yeas to 43 nays (Vote No. EX. 194), Stephanie Dawkins Davis, of 
Michigan, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Sixth Circuit. 
                                                  Pages S2637-46, S2648
  By 54 yeas to 38 nays (Vote No. EX. 196), Dara Lindenbaum, of 
Virginia, to be a Member of the Federal Election Commission for a term 
expiring April 30, 2027.                                 
Pages S2648-58
  During consideration of this nomination today, Senate also took the 
following action:
  By 54 yeas to 39 nays (Vote No. EX. 195), Senate agreed to the motion 
to close further debate on the nomination.                   
Page S2648
  Paul M. Rosen, of California, to be Assistant Secretary of the 
Treasury for Investment Security.                            
Page S2659
Nominations Received: Senate received the following nominations:
  Richard Glick, of Virginia, to be a Member of the Federal Energy 
Regulatory Commission for a term expiring June 30, 2027.
  Jonathan Henick, of Virginia, to be Ambassador to the Republic of 
Uzbekistan.

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  Joey R. Hood, of New Hampshire, to be Ambassador to the Republic of 
Tunisia.
  Amy Lefkowitz Solomon, of the District of Columbia, to be an 
Assistant Attorney General.
  4 Air Force nominations in the rank of general.
  2 Army nominations in the rank of general.
  Routine lists in the Army.                             
Pages S2673-74
Messages from the House:                                     
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Measures Referred:                                           
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Measures Read the First Time:                                
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Executive Communications:                                
  Pages S2662-63
Executive Reports of Committees:                         
  Pages S2663-64
Additional Cosponsors:                                   
  Pages S2665-66
Statements on Introduced Bills/Resolutions:              
  Pages S2667-68
Additional Statements:                                   
  Pages S2661-62
Authorities for Committees to Meet:                          
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Privileges of the Floor:                                     
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Record Votes: Six record votes were taken today. (Total--199) 
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Adjournment: Senate convened at 10 a.m. and adjourned at 9:02 p.m., 
until 10 a.m. on Wednesday, May 25, 2022. (For Senate's program, see 
the remarks of the Acting Majority Leader in today's Record on page 
S2670.)