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