More Cabinet Confirmations; House Filling Time

By Amy West, GovTrack.us, Feb 7, 2025

The Senate continued to confirm cabinet positions for the new administration while the House has been filling time with miscellaneous bills. The real focus among House Republicans - a Republican-only reconciliation bill or bills - remains largely behind the scenes. Another possible government shutdown is now five weeks away.

Cabinet Confirmations

For more information about each nominee, see AP's tracker

Wright, Secretary of Energy, 59-38
Collins, Secretary of Veterans Affairs, 77-23
Bondi, Attorney General, 54-46
Turner, Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, 55-44
Vought, Director of the Office of Management and Budget, 53-47

House Bills

H.R. 43: Alaska Native Village Municipal Lands Restoration Act of 2025 passed 412-1
H.R. 776: Nutria Eradication and Control Reauthorization Act of 2025 passed 361-56
H.R. 27: HALT Fentanyl Act, which is another of the Republican priority bills listed in the House Rules, passed 312-108.

Hawaii Congressional Delegation

Jan 28, 2025 — Bill Text

S. 278: Kids Off Social Media Act

This bill’s text is now available.

Sen. Brian Schatz [D-HI] is the sponsor of this bill.

Feb 3, 2025 5:34 p.m. — Vote

On the Motion to Proceed PN11-22: Russell Vought, of Virginia, to be Director of the Office of Management and Budget

Motion to Proceed Agreed to 51/46

Sen. Hirono [D-HI]: Nay

Sen. Schatz [D-HI]: Nay

Feb 3, 2025 6:13 p.m. — Vote

On the Nomination PN11-15: Christopher Wright, of Colorado, to be Secretary of Energy

Nomination Confirmed 59/38

Sen. Hirono [D-HI]: Nay

Sen. Schatz [D-HI]: Nay

Feb 3, 2025 6:34 p.m. — Vote

Motion to Invoke Cloture: Pamela Bondi to be Attorney General: Pamela Bondi, of Florida, to be Attorney General

Cloture Motion Agreed to 52/46

Sen. Hirono [D-HI]: Nay

Sen. Schatz [D-HI]: Nay

Feb 4, 2025 12:07 p.m. — Vote

On the Nomination PN11-5: Douglas Collins, of Georgia, to be Secretary of Veterans Affairs

Nomination Confirmed 77/23

Sen. Hirono [D-HI]: Nay

Sen. Schatz [D-HI]: Nay

Feb 4, 2025 6:56 p.m. — Vote

H.R. 43: Alaska Native Village Municipal Lands Restoration Act of 2025

Passed 412/1

Rep. Case [D-HI1]: Yea

Rep. Tokuda [D-HI2]: Yea

Feb 4, 2025 7:06 p.m. — Vote

H.R. 776: Nutria Eradication and Control Reauthorization Act of 2025

Passed 361/56

Rep. Case [D-HI1]: Yea

Rep. Tokuda [D-HI2]: Yea

Feb 4, 2025 7:13 p.m. — Vote

On the Nomination PN11-2: Pamela Bondi, of Florida, to be Attorney General

Nomination Confirmed 54/46

Sen. Hirono [D-HI]: Nay

Sen. Schatz [D-HI]: Nay

Feb 4, 2025 7:51 p.m. — Vote

Motion to Invoke Cloture: Eric Turner to be Secretary of Housing and Urban Development: Eric Turner, of Texas, to be Secretary of Housing and Urban Development

Cloture Motion Agreed to 55/45

Sen. Hirono [D-HI]: Nay

Sen. Schatz [D-HI]: Nay

Feb 5, 2025 11:38 a.m. — Vote

On the Nomination PN11-14: Eric Turner, of Texas, to be Secretary of Housing and Urban Development

Nomination Confirmed 55/44

Sen. Hirono [D-HI]: Nay

Sen. Schatz [D-HI]: Nay

Feb 5, 2025 12:26 p.m. — Vote

Motion to Invoke Cloture: Russell Vought to be Director of the Office of Management and Budget: Russell Vought, of Virginia, to be Director of the Office of Management and Budget

Cloture Motion Agreed to 53/47

Sen. Hirono [D-HI]: Nay

Sen. Schatz [D-HI]: Nay

Feb 5, 2025 4:49 p.m. — Vote

On Ordering the Previous Question: H.Res. 93: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 27) to amend the Controlled Substances …

Passed 212/208

Rep. Case [D-HI1]: Nay

Rep. Tokuda [D-HI2]: Nay

Feb 5, 2025 4:57 p.m. — Vote

H.Res. 93: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 27) to amend the Controlled Substances Act with respect to the scheduling of fentanyl-related substances, and for other purposes.

Passed 215/208

Rep. Case [D-HI1]: No

Rep. Tokuda [D-HI2]: No

Feb 6, 2025 — Introduced

H.R. 1053: To exempt children of certain Filipino World War II veterans from the numerical limitations on immigrant visas, and for other purposes.

Sponsor: Rep. Ed Case [D-HI1]

This bill was referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary which will consider it before sending it to the House floor for consideration.

1 cosponsor is on that committee.

Feb 6, 2025 — Introduced

S. 461: A bill to exempt children of certain Filipino World War II veterans from the numerical limitations on immigrant visas, and for other purposes.

Sponsor: Sen. Mazie Hirono [D-HI]

This bill was referred to the Senate Committee on the Judiciary which will consider it before sending it to the Senate floor for consideration.

Sen. Mazie Hirono [D-HI] is a member of the committee.

Feb 6, 2025 4:33 p.m. — Vote

H.Amdt. 5 (Trahan) to H.R. 27: To delay the enactment of this bill until the Secretary of Health and Human Services and the Attorney General each certify that the bill will lead to a reduction in overdose deaths.

Failed 182/226

Rep. Case [D-HI1]: Yea

Rep. Tokuda [D-HI2]: Yea

Feb 6, 2025 4:46 p.m. — Vote

H.R. 27: HALT Fentanyl Act

Passed 312/108

Rep. Case [D-HI1]: Yea

Rep. Tokuda [D-HI2]: Nay

Feb 6, 2025 7:07 p.m. — Vote

On the Nomination PN11-22: Russell Vought, of Virginia, to be Director of the Office of Management and Budget

Nomination Confirmed 53/47

Sen. Hirono [D-HI]: Nay

Sen. Schatz [D-HI]: Nay

Feb 6, 2025 7:34 p.m. — Vote

On the Motion to Table PN11-22: Russell Vought, of Virginia, to be Director of the Office of Management and Budget

Motion to Table Agreed to 52/47

Sen. Hirono [D-HI]: Nay

Sen. Schatz [D-HI]: Nay

Feb 6, 2025 7:48 p.m. — Vote

Motion to Proceed to Legislative Session

Motion to Proceed Agreed to 52/47

Sen. Hirono [D-HI]: Nay

Sen. Schatz [D-HI]: Nay

Feb 6, 2025 8:02 p.m. — Vote

On the Motion to Proceed PN11-16: Tulsi Gabbard, of Hawaii, to be Director of National Intelligence

Motion to Proceed Agreed to 52/46

Sen. Hirono [D-HI]: Nay

Sen. Schatz [D-HI]: Nay

Feb 6, 2025 8:17 p.m. — Vote

Motion to Proceed to Legislative Session

Motion to Proceed Agreed to 52/47

Sen. Hirono [D-HI]: Nay

Sen. Schatz [D-HI]: Nay

Feb 6, 2025 8:33 p.m. — Vote

On the Motion to Proceed PN11-8: Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., of California, to be Secretary of Health and Human Services

Motion to Proceed Agreed to 52/47

Sen. Hirono [D-HI]: Nay

Sen. Schatz [D-HI]: Nay

Feb 6, 2025 8:47 p.m. — Vote

Motion to Proceed to Legislative Session

Motion to Proceed Agreed to 52/46

Sen. Hirono [D-HI]: Nay

Sen. Schatz [D-HI]: Nay

Feb 6, 2025 8:59 p.m. — Vote

On the Motion to Proceed PN11-9: Howard Lutnick, of New York, to be Secretary of Commerce

Motion to Proceed Agreed to 52/46

Sen. Hirono [D-HI]: Nay

Sen. Schatz [D-HI]: Nay

Feb 6, 2025 9:10 p.m. — Vote

Motion to Proceed to Legislative Session

Motion to Proceed Agreed to 51/46

Sen. Hirono [D-HI]: Nay

Sen. Schatz [D-HI]: Nay

Feb 6, 2025 9:20 p.m. — Vote

On the Motion to Proceed PN11-12: Brooke Rollins, of Texas, to be Secretary of Agriculture

Motion to Proceed Agreed to 52/46

Sen. Hirono [D-HI]: Nay

Sen. Schatz [D-HI]: Nay

Feb 6, 2025 9:32 p.m. — Vote

Motion to Proceed to Legislative Session

Motion to Proceed Agreed to 53/46

Sen. Hirono [D-HI]: Nay

Sen. Schatz [D-HI]: Nay

Feb 6, 2025 9:42 p.m. — Vote

On the Motion to Proceed PN11-18: Kelly Loeffler, of Georgia, to be Administrator of the Small Business Administration

Motion to Proceed Agreed to 53/45

Sen. Hirono [D-HI]: Nay

Sen. Schatz [D-HI]: Nay

Feb 7, 2025 10:48 a.m. — Vote

On Motion to Recommit: H.R. 26: Protecting American Energy Production Act

Failed 205/207

Rep. Case [D-HI1]: Yea

Rep. Tokuda [D-HI2]: Yea

Feb 7, 2025 10:57 a.m. — Vote

H.R. 26: Protecting American Energy Production Act

Passed 226/188

Rep. Case [D-HI1]: Nay

Rep. Tokuda [D-HI2]: Nay