Today, the U.S. Senate confirmed pivotal ambassadorial appointments, including posts to China, Turkey, and the United Kingdom, reflecting strategic international priorities. Concurrently, the Senate advanced a significant budget resolution and engaged in critical policy discussions, underscoring its active role in shaping national and foreign policy.
1️⃣ Legislative Actions & Votes
Senate Floor Activity
- Event: The Senate convened at 10:00 AM EDT and continued work on President Trump’s nominations for U.S. Ambassadors, including votes on nominees for China, Turkey, and the United Kingdom.
- Source: C-SPANBloomberg+3C-SPAN+3Congress.gov | Library of Congress+3
Budget Resolution
- Event: The Senate passed a revised version of the 2025 House Republicans’ budget resolution by a 51-48 vote.
- Source: C-SPANC-SPAN+1Reuters+1
2️⃣ Leadership Statements & Public Engagements
Senate Republican Agenda
- Event: Senate Republican leadership held a news conference after a closed-door policy strategy lunch with members.
- Source: C-SPANC-SPAN
3️⃣ Policy Developments & Bipartisan Negotiations
Medicare for All Act Press Conference
- Event: Senators Patty Murray (D-WA), Bernie Sanders (I-VT), and other Democratic colleagues held a news conference to discuss child care and the Medicare for All Act.
- Source: C-SPANC-SPAN
4️⃣ Appointments & Nominations
Ambassador to China
- Event: The Senate confirmed former Republican Senator David Perdue as the new ambassador to China with a 67-29 vote.
- Source: ReutersReuters+2Reuters+2AP News+2
Ambassador to Turkey
- Event: The Senate confirmed private equity executive Thomas Barrack as U.S. ambassador to Turkey by a 60-36 vote.
- Source: ReutersReuters
Ambassador to the United Kingdom
- Event: The Senate confirmed billionaire businessman Warren Stephens as ambassador to Britain.
- Source: ReutersAP News+18Reuters+18Reuters+18
5️⃣ Senate Investigations & Oversight
Defense Secretary Oversight
- Event: Members of the Senate Armed Services Committee expressed concerns and questions regarding Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth’s leadership during a session.
- Source: AP NewsAP News
📚 Bibliography (Strict Source Verification)
- Senate Floor Activity
- Timestamp: April 29, 2025
- Link: C-SPAN
- Verification: Published on April 29, 2025, Eastern Time (ET)
- Budget Resolution Vote
- Timestamp: April 29, 2025
- Link: C-SPAN
- Verification: Published on April 29, 2025, Eastern Time (ET)
- Senate Republican Agenda Press Conference
- Timestamp: April 29, 2025
- Link: C-SPAN
- Verification: Published on April 29, 2025, Eastern Time (ET)
- Medicare for All Act Press Conference
- Timestamp: April 29, 2025
- Link: C-SPAN
- Verification: Published on April 29, 2025, Eastern Time (ET)
- Ambassador to China Confirmation
- Timestamp: April 29, 2025
- Link: Reuters
- Verification: Published on April 29, 2025, Eastern Time (ET)
- Ambassador to Turkey Confirmation
- Timestamp: April 29, 2025
- Link: Reuters
- Verification: Published on April 29, 2025, Eastern Time (ET)
- Ambassador to the United Kingdom Confirmation
- Timestamp: April 29, 2025
- Link: Reuters
- Verification: Published on April 29, 2025, Eastern Time (ET)
- Defense Secretary Oversight Hearing
- Timestamp: April 29, 2025
- Link: AP News
- Verification: Published on April 29, 2025, Eastern Time (ET)
