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Floor SpeechNeutral2026-04-29

ORDERS FOR THURSDAY, APRIL 30, 2026

Joni Ernst
Joni Ernst
RIA · Senator
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On 2026-04-29, Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) delivered a floor speech titled "ORDERS FOR THURSDAY, APRIL 30, 2026" in the Senate. The speech addressed foreign policy. It referenced legislation including S2137, S2138, SRES690, among other bills.

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ORDERS FOR THURSDAY, APRIL 30, 2026

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 75 (Wednesday, April 29, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 75 (Wednesday, April 29, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S2137-S2138] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] ORDERS FOR THURSDAY, APRIL 30, 2026 Ms. ERNST. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it stand adjourned until 10 a.m. on Thursday, April 30; that following the prayer and pledge, the Journal of proceedings be approved to date, the morning hour be deemed expired, the time for the two leaders be reserved for their use later [[Page S2138]] in the day, and the Senate be in a period of morning business, with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each; further, that notwithstanding rule XXII, the cloture motion with respect to S. Res. 690 ripen at 11:30 a.m. tomorrow; finally, that if cloture is invoked on S. Res. 690, all postcloture time be expired and the Senate vote on adoption of the resolution at a time to be determined by the majority leader in consultation with the Democratic leader, no earlier than Friday, May 1. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Ms. ERNST. Mr. President, for the information of all Senators, expect a vote on the motion to discharge S.J. Res. 184 at 1:45 tomorrow. ____________________

Referenced legislation: SJRES184, SRES690
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