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Votes at a glance: Senate adopts credential report, journals and a resolution during Aug. 7 session
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Summary
At its Aug. 7 session the Senate adopted a credential committee report seating Paul E. Manglona (6-0), adopted Senate journals for prior special sessions, and passed a resolution commending Pamela Yvette M. Sablan. The session also suspended rules to place the resolution on the calendar.
The Northern Mariana Islands Senate recorded several procedural and ceremonial actions on Aug. 7.
Adoption of credential report: The body adopted special committee report number 24-02 by recorded voice roll call with all six members present voting to accept the credentials of Paul E. Manglona and to seat him to serve the remainder of a vacant term. The Senate recessed briefly to allow a judge to administer the oath following adoption.
Journals: The Senate adopted Senate Journal No. 24-07 (first day, third special session dated June 23, 2025) and Senate Journal No. 24-08 (first day, fourth special session dated July 14, 2025). Both adoptions were made by motion on the floor and recorded as adopted in the session minutes.
Resolution: The Senate suspended pertinent rules to place Senate Resolution No. 24-08 on the resolution calendar and then adopted the resolution to recognize and commend Pamela Yvette M. Sablan for contributions to conservation and the agricultural community. The motion to place the resolution on the calendar was moved, seconded and approved; the adoption was then recorded on the floor.
Adjournment: The floor leader moved to adjourn subject to the call of the chair, the motion carried and the Senate adjourned at 3:44 p.m.
No roll-call tallies with individual member votes are included in the transcript for every item beyond the credential report; where counts were announced the minutes reflect the totals stated on the record.
