The Senate convened at 10:00am.
Roll Call Votes
1. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #1043 Arianna J. Freeman, of Pennsylvania, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Third Circuit, upon reconsideration.; confirmed: 50-47.
2. Passage of Calendar #389, H.R.6833, the legislative vehicle for the Continuing Resolution, as amended at a 60-vote threshold; passed: 72-25.
3. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #670 Lisa M. Gomez, of New Jersey, to be an Assistant Secretary of Labor, upon reconsideration; confirmed: 49-36.
The Senate adjourned at 6:50pm and will convene for pro forma sessions only with no business conducted on the following dates and times:
Friday, September 30th at 8:55 am
Tuesday, October 4th at 10:00 am
Friday, October 7th at 10:00 am
When the Senate adjourns on Friday, October 7th, it will next convene at 11:00 am on Tuesday, October 11th.
Upon the conclusion of Morning Business, the Senate will proceed to the consideration of Calendar #467, H.R.7900, National Defense Authorization Act. Following the remarks of Senator Reed or his designee, the Senate will stand adjourned to then convene for pro forma sessions only, with no business being conducted on the following dates and times:
Friday, October 14th at 11:30 am
Tuesday, October 18th at 11:30 am
Thursday, October 20th, at 9:00 am
Monday, October 24th at 1:45 pm
Thursday, October 27th at12:00 noon;
Monday, October 31st at 10:00 am
Thursday, November 3rd at 10:30 am
Monday, November 7th at 10:30 am
Thursday, November 10th at 12:00 noon.
When the Senate adjourns on Thursday, November 10th, it will next convene at 3:00pm Monday, November 14th. At 5:30pm, the Senate will vote on the motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #1130 Maria del R. Antongiorgi-Jordan, of Puerto Rico, to be United States District Judge for the District of Puerto Rico.
Wrap up for Thursday, September 29, 2022
Legislative Business
Passed the following bills:
Cal.#491, S.4254 – Disclosing Foreign Influence in Lobbying Act
Cal.#493, S.4524 – Speak Out Act
Cal.#503, S.3232 – STURDY Act
H.R.1766 – FTC Collaboration Act
H.R.8982 – Infant Formula
S.5002 – FDA Modernization Act 2.0
S.5059– CHIP-IN Improvement
Adopted the following resolutions:
S.Res.769 – Roberto Enrique Clemente Walker, Sr.
S.Res.772 – International Myotonic Dystrophy Awareness Day
S.Res.774 – Democracy Month
S.Res.809 – MS National Guard Recognition Day
S.Res.815 – National Chemistry Week
S.Res.816 – National PKD Awareness Day
S.Res.817 – National 4-H Week
S.Res.818 – Senate Blood Drive
Agreed to S.Con.Res.45, CR title correction.
Began the Rule 14 process to place the following bill on the Calendar of Business:
1. H.R.2758 Lumbee Recognition Act
Executive Business
Confirmed the following nominations:
FEDERAL MINE SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
Exec. Cal. #732 – Mary Lucille Jordan, of Maryland, to be a Member of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission for a term of six years expiring August 30, 2026
FEDERAL MINE SAFETY AND HEALTH REVIEW COMMISSION
Exec. Cal. #735 – Timothy Baker, of Virginia, to be a Member of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission for a term of six years expiring August 30, 2026
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Exec. Cal. #762 – Robert Michael Gordon, of the District of Columbia, to be an Assistant Secretary of Health and Human Services
METROPOLITAN WASHINGTON AIRPORTS AUTHORITY
Exec. Cal. #1038 – Sean Burton, of California, to be a Member of the Board of Directors of the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority for a term expiring May 30, 2024
DEPARTMENT OF STATE
Exec. Cal. #1107 – Lesslie Viguerie, of Virginia, a Career Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class of Minister-Counselor, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Kyrgyz Republic
HARRY S TRUMAN SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION
Exec. Cal. #1121 – Audrey K. Schuster, of Massachusetts, to be Member of the Board of Trustees of the Harry S Truman Scholarship Foundation for a term expiring December 10, 2025
BARRY GOLDWATER SCHOLARSHIP AND EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION FOUNDATION
Exec. Cal. #1122 – Joseph M. Green, of North Carolina, to be a Member of the Board of Trustees of the Barry Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation for a term expiring March 3, 2028
NATIONAL FOUNDATION ON THE ARTS AND THE HUMANITIES
Exec Cal. #1124 – Michael J. Lombardo, of California, to be a Member of the National Council on the Arts for a term expiring September 3, 2022
Exec. Cal. #1125 – Michael J. Lombardo, of California, to be a Member of the National Council on the Arts for a term expiring September 3, 2028
FARM CREDIT ADMINISTRATION
Exec. Cal. #1170 – Vincent Garfield Logan, of New York, to be a Member of the Farm Credit Administration Board, Farm Credit Administration, for a term expiring May 21, 2026
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
Exec. Cal. #1139 – Brian A. Kyes, of Massachusetts, to be United States Marshal for the District of Massachusetts for the term of four years
Exec. Cal. #1140 – Stephen D. Lynn, of Georgia, to be United States Marshal for the Middle District of Georgia for the term of four years
Exec. Cal. #1167 – Thomas E. Brown, of Georgia, to be United States Marshal for the Northern District of Georgia for the term of four years
Exec. Cal. #1168 – Kirk M. Taylor, of Colorado, to be United States Marshal for the District of Colorado for the term of four years
DEPARTMENT OF STATE
Exec. Cal. #980 – Mari Carmen Aponte, of Puerto Rico, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Panama
Exec. Cal. #981 – Michelle Kwan, of California, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to Belize
Exec. Cal. #1109 – Candace A. Bond, of Missouri, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago
Exec. Cal. #1112 – Hugo F. Rodriguez, Jr., of Pennsylvania, a Career Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class of Minister-Counselor, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Nicaragua
ARMY
Exec. Cal. #1154 – Col. Jeffrey A. Vanantwerp to be Brigadier General
AIR FORCE
Exec. Cal. #1155 – Col. Daniel R. Fowler to be Brigadier General
ARMY
Exec. Cal. #1156 – Maj. Gen. Telita Crosland to be Lieutenant General
AIR FORCE
Exec. Cal. #1157 – Gen. Anthony J. Cotton to be General
SPACE FORCE
Exec. Cal. #1158 – Lt. Gen. Bradley C. Saltzman to be General
ARMY
Exec. Cal. #1159 – to be Major General:
Brig. Gen. Cary J. Cowan, Jr.
Brig. Gen. Joseph D’ Costa
Brig. Gen. William B. Dyer, III
Brig. Gen. Edward H. Merrigan, Jr.
Brig. Gen. Jan C. Norris
to be Brigadier General:
Col. Thad J. Collard
Col. Roger F. Deon, Jr.
Col. Rachel E. Humphrey
Col. Martin C. Jung
Col. Vance Kuhner
Col. Jennifer A. Marrast Host
Col. Matthew N. Metzel
Col. Charles R. Phariss, II
Col. Raul L. Rodriguez
Col. Andrew F. Scarcella
Col. Tomika M. Seaberry
Col. Katherine A. Trombley
Exec. Cal. #1160 – Col. Sonya A. Powell to be Brigadier General
Exec. Cal. #1161 – Col. Michael B. Siegl to be Brigadier General
Exec. Cal. #1162 – Brig. Gen. Joseph M. Lestorti to be Major General
Exec. Cal. #1163 – Lt. Gen. James E. Rainey to be General
MARINE CORPS
Exec. Cal. #1164 – Brig. Gen. Leonard F. Anderson, IV to be Major General
Exec. Cal. #1165 – Maj. Gen. James F. Glynn to be Lieutenant General
SPACE FORCE
Exec. Cal. #1166 – to be Major General:
Brig. Gen. Gregory J. Gagnon
Brig. Gen. Christopher S. Povak
Brig. Gen. Stephen G. Purdy, Jr.
Brig. Gen. Steven P. Whitney
ARMY
Exec. Cal. #1173 – Maj. Gen. Patrick E. Matlock to be Lieutenant General
Exec. Cal. #1174 – Col. James D. Turinetti, IV – to be Brigadier General
And all nominations on the Secretary’s Desk in the Air Force, Army, Marine Corps, Navy, and Space Force except PN2653
The vote on confirmation of the following nomination will occur at a time to be determined by the Majority Leader in consultation with the Republican Leader:
1. Executive Calendar #716, Cathy Ann Harris, of Maryland, to be Chairman of the Merit Systems Protection Board.
