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Congressional Record—Senate January 20, 2021 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S73 S. RES. 6 SENATE RESOLUTION 11—ELECT- OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR OF NATIONAL Resolved, That Patrick J. Leahy, a Senator ING ROBERT M. DUNCAN, OF THE INTELLIGENCE from the State of Vermont, be, and he is DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, AS SEC- AVRIL DANICA HAINES, OF NEW YORK, TO BE DIRECTOR hereby, elected as President of the Senate RETARY FOR THE MINORITY OF OF NATIONAL INTELLIGENCE. pro tempore. THE SENATE DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR DEBRA ANNE HAALAND, OF NEW MEXICO, TO BE SEC- f Mr. SCHUMER submitted the fol- RETARY OF THE INTERIOR. lowing resolution; which was consid- EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT SENATE RESOLUTION 7—EXPRESS- ered and agreed to: ERIC S. LANDER, OF MASSACHUSETTS, TO BE DIREC- TOR OF THE OFFICE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY POL- ING THE THANKS OF THE SEN- S. RES. 11 ICY. ATE TO THE HONORABLE CHUCK Resolved, That Robert M. Duncan of the DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY District of Columbia be, and he is hereby, GRASSLEY FOR HIS SERVICE AS ALEJANDRO NICHOLAS MAYORKAS, OF THE DISTRICT PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE OF elected Secretary for the Minority of the OF COLUMBIA, TO BE SECRETARY OF HOMELAND SECU- THE UNITED STATES SENATE Senate. RITY. DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS AND TO DESIGNATE SENATOR f GRASSLEY AS PRESIDENT PRO DENIS RICHARD MCDONOUGH, OF MARYLAND, TO BE SECRETARY OF VETERANS AFFAIRS. TEMPORE EMERITUS OF THE ORDERS FOR THURSDAY, DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE UNITED STATES SENATE JANUARY 21, 2021 Mr. VAN HOLLEN. Mr. President, I GINA MARIE RAIMONDO, OF RHODE ISLAND, TO BE SEC- Mr. SCHUMER submitted the fol- RETARY OF COMMERCE. lowing resolution; which was consid- ask unanimous consent that when the ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Senate completes its business today, it ered and agreed to: MICHAEL STANLEY REGAN, OF NORTH CAROLINA, TO adjourn until 12 noon, Thursday, Janu- BE ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTEC- S. RES. 7 ary 21; further, that following the pray- TION AGENCY, VICE ANDREW WHEELER. Resolved, That the United States Senate er and pledge, the morning hour be EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT expresses its deepest gratitude to Senator deemed expired, the Journal of pro- CECILIA ELENA ROUSE, OF NEW JERSEY, TO BE CHAIR- Grassley for his dedication and commitment MAN OF THE COUNCIL OF ECONOMIC ADVISERS, VICE during his service to the Senate as the Presi- ceedings be approved to date, and the TOMAS J. PHILIPSON. time for the two leaders be reserved for KATHERINE C. TAI, OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, TO dent Pro Tempore. BE UNITED STATES TRADE REPRESENTATIVE, WITH THE Further, as a token of appreciation of the their use later in the day; finally, that RANK OF AMBASSADOR EXTRAORDINARY AND PLENI- Senate for his long and faithful service, Sen- following leader remarks, the Senate POTENTIARY. NEERA TANDEN, OF MASSACHUSETTS, TO BE DIREC- ator Chuck Grassley is hereby designated be in a period of morning business, TOR OF THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET. President Pro Tempore Emeritus of the with Senators permitted to speak DEPARTMENT OF STATE United States Senate. therein for up to 10 minutes each. LINDA THOMAS–GREENFIELD, OF LOUISIANA, TO BE The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without THE REPRESENTATIVE OF THE UNITED STATES OF f AMERICA TO THE UNITED NATIONS, WITH THE RANK AND objection, it is so ordered. STATUS OF THE AMBASSADOR EXTRAORDINARY AND PLENIPOTENTIARY, AND THE REPRESENTATIVE OF THE SENATE RESOLUTION 8—NOTI- f UNITED STATES OF AMERICA IN THE SECURITY COUNCIL FYING THE PRESIDENT OF THE OF THE UNITED NATIONS. ADJOURNMENT UNTIL TOMORROW LINDA THOMAS–GREENFELD, OF LOUISIANA, TO BE UNITED STATES OF THE ELEC- REPRESENTATIVE OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Mr. VAN HOLLEN. Mr. President, if TO THE SESSIONS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE TION OF A PRESIDENT PRO TEM- UNITED NATIONS DURING HER TENURE OF SERVICE AS PORE there is no further business to come be- REPRESENTATIVE OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA fore the Senate, I ask unanimous con- TO THE UNITED NATIONS. Mr. SCHUMER submitted the fol- sent that it stand adjourned under the DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE lowing resolution; which was consid- previous order. THOMAS J. VILSACK, OF IOWA, TO BE SECRETARY OF ered and agreed to: There being no objection, the Senate, AGRICULTURE. S. RES. 8 at 7:08 p.m., adjourned until 12 noon to- DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Resolved, That the President of the United morrow. MARTIN JOSEPH WALSH, OF MASSACHUSETTS, TO BE States be notified of the election of the Hon- SECRETARY OF LABOR. orable Patrick J. Leahy as President of the f DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Senate pro tempore. JANET LOUISE YELLEN, OF CALIFORNIA, TO BE SEC- NOMINATIONS RETARY OF THE TREASURY. ADEWALE O. ADEYEMO, OF CALIFORNIA, TO BE DEPUTY f Executive nominations received by SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY, VICE JUSTIN GEORGE the Senate: MUZINICH. SENATE RESOLUTION 9—NOTI- DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FYING THE HOUSE OF REP- LLOYD JAMES AUSTIN, OF GEORGIA, TO BE SECRETARY KRISTEN M. CLARKE, OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, OF DEFENSE. TO BE AN ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL, VICE ERIC S. RESENTATIVES OF THE ELEC- DREIBAND. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES TION OF A PRESIDENT PRO TEM- DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE XAVIER BECERRA, OF CALIFORNIA, TO BE SECRETARY PORE DONET DOMINIC GRAVES, JR., OF OHIO, TO BE DEPUTY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES. Mr. SCHUMER submitted the fol- SECRETARY OF COMMERCE, VICE KAREN DUNN KELLEY. DEPARTMENT OF STATE lowing resolution; which was consid- DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE ered and agreed to: ANTONY JOHN BLINKEN, OF NEW YORK, TO BE SEC- VANITA GUPTA, OF VIRGINIA, TO BE ASSOCIATE AT- RETARY OF STATE. TORNEY GENERAL, VICE RACHEL L. BRAND. S. RES. 9 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Resolved, That the House of Representa- PETER PAUL MONTGOMERY BUTTIGIEG, OF INDIANA, KATHLEEN HOLLAND HICKS, OF VIRGINIA, TO BE DEP- tives be notified of the election of the Honor- TO BE SECRETARY OF TRANSPORTATION. UTY SECRETARY OF DEFENSE, VICE DAVID L. NORQUIST. able Patrick J. Leahy as President of the DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION COLIN HACKETT KAHL, OF CALIFORNIA, TO BE UNDER Senate pro tempore. SECRETARY OF DEFENSE FOR POLICY, VICE JOHN C. MIGUEL A. CARDONA, OF CONNECTICUT, TO BE SEC- ROOD, RESIGNED. RETARY OF EDUCATION. EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT f DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN BRENDA MALLORY, OF MARYLAND, TO BE A MEMBER DEVELOPMENT OF THE COUNCIL ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, VICE SENATE RESOLUTION 10—ELECT- MARY BRIDGET NEUMAYR. MARCIA LOUISE FUDGE, OF OHIO, TO BE SECRETARY OF ING GARY B. MYRICK, OF VIR- HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY GINIA, AS SECRETARY FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE JANET GARVIN MCCABE, OF INDIANA, TO BE DEPUTY MAJORITY OF THE SENATE ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION MERRICK BRIAN GARLAND, OF MARYLAND, TO BE AT- AGENCY, VICE ANDREW WHEELER, RESIGNED. TORNEY GENERAL. Mr. SCHUMER submitted the fol- EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY lowing resolution; which was consid- JASON SCOTT MILLER, OF MARYLAND, TO BE DEPUTY ered and agreed to: JENNIFER MULHERN GRANHOLM, OF MICHIGAN, TO BE DIRECTOR FOR MANAGEMENT, OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT SECRETARY OF ENERGY. AND BUDGET, VICE MARGARET WEICHERT, RESIGNED. S. RES. 10 SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Resolved, That Gary B. Myrick of Virginia ISABELLA CASILLAS GUZMAN, OF CALIFORNIA, TO BE LISA O. MONACO, OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, TO be, and he is hereby, elected Secretary for ADMINISTRATOR OF THE SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRA- BE DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL, VICE JEFFREY A. the Majority of the Senate. TION. ROSEN. VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:38 Jan 21, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 0637 Sfmt 9801 E:\CR\FM\A20JA6.030 S20JAPT1 dlhill on DSK120RN23PROD with SENATE.
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