Wednesday, June 12, 2019

6:49 p.m. The Senate adjourned until  9:30 a.m. on Thursday June 13th.

6:45 p.m. Senator Lankford wrapped up for the evening.  Passed by UC: S Res 248 regarding the shooting last week in Virginia Beach; S Res 249, regarding University Of Maryland womens lacrosse; HR 299, regarding certain veterans who served in Vietnam was passed by voice vote.

6:31 p.m. Senator Lankford spoke about Russian interference in elections and election security.

6:13 p.m. Senator Brown spoke on the economy, income inequality and health care.

5:59 p.m. Senator Capito spoke on border security.

4:45 p.m. Senators Casey, Murray, Wyden, Cardin and Stabenow spoke on health care.

4:19 p.m. Senators Barrasso spoke about health care.

3:15 p.m. Cloture was invoked on the Stilwell nomination, 93-4.

Senators voting against: 3 Democrats: Gillibrand, Harris and Warren; 1 Independent: Sanders.

Senators not voting: 2 Republicans: Alexander and Daines; 1 Democrat: Booker.

3:06 p.m. Roll call vote began on cloture on the nomination of David Stilwell to be an Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs.

3:06 p.m. The Senate confirmed Jean-Paul Boulee to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of Georgia, 85-11.

Senators voting in favor: 51 Republicans, 33 Democrats, 1 Independent: King.

Senators voting against: 11 Democrats: Blumenthal, Brown, Casey, Gillibrand, Harris, Klobuchar, Markey, Menendez, Schatz, Schumer and Warren.

Senators not voting: 2 Republicans: Alexander and Daines; 1 Democrat: Booker; 1 Independent: Sanders.

2:55 p.m. Roll call vote began on confirmation of Jean-Paul Boulee to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of Georgia.

2:55 p.m The Senate confirmed Thomas Barber to be US District Judge for the middle district of Florida. 77-19.

Senators voting in favor: 51 Republicans, 25 Democrats, 1 Independent: King.

Senators voting against: 19 Democrats: Baldwin, Blumenthal, Cantwell, Gillibrand, Harris, Hirono, Klobuchar, Markey, Menendez, Merkley, Murray, Peters, Schatz, Schumer, Smith, Stabenow, Van Hollen, Warren and Wyden.

Senators not voting: 2 Republicans: Alexander and Daines; 1 Democrat: Booker; 1 Independent: Sanders.

2:43 p.m. Roll call vote began on confirmation of Thomas Barber to be United States District Judge for the Middle District of Florida.

2:43 p.m. The Senate confirmed Rodney Smith to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of Florida, 78-18.

Senators voting in favor: 51 Republicans, 26 Democrats, 1 Independent: King.

Senators voting against: 18 Democrats: Blumenthal, Casey, Gillibrand, Harris, Hassan, Hirono, Klobuchar, Markey,  Menendez, Merkley, Peters, Schatz, Schumer, Smith, Stabenow, Van Hollen, Warren and Wyden.

Senators not voting: 2 Republicans: Alexander and Daines; 1 Democrat: Booker; 1 Independent: Sanders.

2:29 p.m. Roll call vote began on the nomination of Rodney Smith to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of Florida.

2:28 p.m. The Senate confirmed Corey Maze to be US District Judge fo the Northern district of Alabama, 62-34.

Senators voting in favor: 51 Republicans, 11 Democrats (Brown, Cardin, Carper, Cortez Masto, Hassan,  Jones, Leahy, Manchin, Rosen, Schatz, Sinema).

Senators voting against: 33 Democrats, 1 Independent: King.

Senators not voting: 2 Republicans: Alexander and Daines; 1 Democrat: Booker; 1 Independent: Sanders.

2:12 p.m. Roll call vote began on confirmation of Corey Maze to be US District Judge for the Northern District of Alabama.

2:12 p.m. The Senate confirmed Pamela Barker to be US District Judge for the Northern District of Ohio, 91-5. Voting no: Gillibrand, Harris, Klobuchar, Markey, Warren.

Senators not voting: 2 Republicans: Alexander and Daines; 1 Democrat: Booker; 1 Independent: Sanders.

1:45 p.m Roll call vote began on confirmation of the nomination of Pamela Barker to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of Ohio.

1:30 p.m. Senator Blunt spoke about the humanitarian crisis at the border.

1:21 p.m. Senator Fischer spoke about ethanol.

1:05 p.m. Senator Blackburn spoke about ICE and border patrol employees.

12:49 p.m. Senator Leahy spoke about appropriations for the immigration crisis.

12:34 p.m. Senator Cornyn spoke on socialism and election interference.

12:10 p.m. Senator Whitehouse addressed nominations. Then he spoke on climate change.

12:02 p.m. Senator Thune spoke on nominations. Then he spoke on border security.

11:50 a.m. Senator Collins spoke on the educational opportunity and success act.

11:19 a.m. Senator Jones spoke supporting Pride month and the equality act.

10:52 a.m. Senate Minority Leader Schumer applauded Senator Durbin’s speech. He spoke about House legislation to replenish the September 11 victims compensation fund.

10:36 a.m. Senator Durbin spoke about immigration and border security.

10:16 a.m. Senator Scott spoke about the Orlando nightclub attack.  By consent, the Senate passed S.Res. 246, in memory of the victims of the attack.

10:04 a.m. Majority Leader McConnell spoke about nominations. He spoke about border security and immigration.

10:03 a.m. Senator Grassley spoke about pension policy.

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The Senate will convene at 10:00 a.m.

Following Leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of the nomination of Pamela Barker to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of Ohio.

At 1:45 p.m., the Senate will proceed to six roll call votes.

1:45 p.m. – 6 roll call votes:

  1. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #42, Pamela Barker to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of Ohio
  2. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #43, Corey Maze to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of Alabama
  3. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #44, Rodney Smith to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of Florida
  4. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #46, Thomas Barber to be United States District Judge for the Middle District of Florida
  5. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #49, Jean-Paul Boulee to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of Georgia
  6. Cloture on Executive Calendar #193, David Stilwell to be an Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs