Wrap Up for Thursday, February 10, 2022
Roll Call Votes
1. Motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #705, Max Vekich, of Washington, to be a Federal Maritime Commissioner; invoked: 52-45.
2. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #705, Max Vekich, of Washington, to be a Federal Maritime Commissioner; confirmed: 51-43.
Legislative Business
The Senate reached an agreement that pursuant to the order of the Senate of January 24, 1901, the traditional reading of Washington’s Farewell Address will take place on Monday, February 28th, with Senator Leahy delivering the address.
Passed by voice vote Calendar #264, H.R.4445, Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act.
Agreed to H.Con.Res.69 – providing for a joint session of Congress to receive a message from the President (SOTU).
Adopted S.Res.467 with Blumenthal amendment – recognizing the contributions made by the 305-meter radio telescope at the Arecibo Observatory.
Adopted S.Res.510 – recognizing January 25, 2022, as “National Poll Worker Recruitment Day”.
Completed the Rule 14 process to place on the Legislative Calendar of Business:
· S.3623 – VAWA Reauthorization
No additional Executive Business
