5:39 a.m. The Senate adjourned.

5:36 a.m. ML Schumer wrapped up for the morning.

5:34 a.m. By a vote of 51-50 the Senate agreed to S.Con.Res.5, Sanders Budget Resolution, as amended. Vice President Harris cast the tie breaking vote.

5:24 a.m. The Senate began a vote on adoption of S.Con.Res.5, Budget Resolution, as amended.

5:22 a.m. Senator Sanders spoke supporting the relief package.

5:21 a.m. The Senate did not agree to the McConnell amendment #889 by a vote of 50-50.

5:14 a.m. RL McConnell spoke supporting his amendment #889.

5:13 a.m. The Senate adopted the Schumer substitute amendment #888 by a vote of 51-50 with Vice President Harris breaking the tie.

5:05 a.m. By a tally of 50-50 the Senate did not agree to the Rubio amendment #651 relating to catch and release policies and the migrant protection protocols.

4:30 a.m. By a tally of 51-49 the Senate did not agree to waive the Budget Act with respect to Sullivan Amendment #461 re: natural gas in relation to S.Con.Res.5, Budget Resolution.

4:21 a.m. Adopted by voice vote: Murkowski Amendment #806 (Re: oil and gas imports) in relation to S.Con.Res.5, Budget Resolution.

4:17 a.m. By a vote of 26-74, the Senate did not agree to the Cruz amendment #871 regarding conventional biofuel credit cap.

4:03 a.m. By a vote of 53-47 the Senate adopted the Lee amend #253 (Expanding health savings accounts).

Senators Kelly, Manchin and Sinema voted yes.

3:54 a.m. By a tally of 71-29, the Senate agreed to the Romney amendment #803 to create bipartisan Congressional committees to improve the solvency of major federal trust funds.

3:38 a.m. The Senate agreed to the Portman amendment #803 to keep the
public informed of how funds for covid relief are expended by voice vote.

3:36 a.m. The Senate did not agree to the Hoeven amdt #887 50-50.

3:28 a.m. Senate did not agree to the Crapo Amendment #55 (Re: permanent lower tax rates) in relation to S.Con.Res.5, Budget Resolution by a tally of 50-50

3:20 a.m. The Senate adopted the Lankford Amendment #837 (Re: House of Worship) in relation to S.Con.Res.5, Budget Resolution by a tally of 51-49.

3:05 a.m. The Senate agreed to the Capito amendment #655 regarding
navigable water protections rule, 51-49 with Senator Manchin joining in favor.

2:55 a.m. The Senate did not agree (50-50) to the Scott of Florida amendment regarding immigration.

2:48 a.m. The Senate did not waive the budget act with respect to the Cruz amendment #811 regarding immigration by a tally of 40-60.

2:40 a.m. The Senate did not agree to the Lee amendment #770 by a tally of 50-50.

2:34 p.m. Senate began a vote on adoption of Lee amendment #770 (Re: Energy Royalties – Let federal revenues reflect continued leasing of oil and gas on federal lands) in relation to S.Con.Res.5, Budget Resolution.

2:34 a.m. The Paul amendment #441 was not agreed to 8-92.

2:22 a.m. Senators Paul and Graham spoke on the Paul amendment #441 regarding foreign aid, and a roll call vote began on the amendment.

2:21 a.m. The Kennedy Amendment #782 was not agreed to by a tally of 49-51.

Senator Collins joined all Democrats and voted no.

2:08 a.m. The Senate began a vote on adoption of Kennedy Amendment #782 (Re: Preventing SBA assistance to anyone convicted in connection with a riot/civil disorder) in relation to S.Con.Res.5, Budget Resolution.

2:06 a.m. Majority Leader Schumer listed the next set of amendments: Kennedy #782, Paul #441, Lee #770, Cruz #11, Scott (FL) #782, Capito #655, Lankford #837.

2:05 a.m. The Cassidy did not waive the budget act with respect to the Cassidy amendment on a party line tally of 50-50.

1:49 a.m. Roll call vote began on the motion to waive the budget act with respect to the Cassidy amendment #483.

1:47 a.m. Senators Cassidy and Wyden spoke on the Cassidy amendment #483 regarding stimulus checks to inmates.

1:46 a.m. By a tally of 50-50, the Senate did not waive the Budget act with respect to the Cotton amendment #66.

1:27 a.m. Roll call vote began on the motion to waive the budget act with respect to the Cotton amendment #66 (regarding SCOTUS seats).

1:25 a.m. Senators Cotton and Durbin spoke on amendment #66 regarding the Supreme Court and the number of Justices. Senator Durbin made a motion that the amendment is not germane.

1:24 a.m. The Cornyn amendment was agreed to 100-0.

1:07 a.m. Roll call vote began on the Cornyn amendment.

1:06 a.m. Senator Cornyn spoke on his amendment #558 related to police funding.

1:05 a.m. Senate did not agree to the Lee amendment #821 by a tally of 50-50. Senator Manchin voted yes and Senator Collins voted no.

12:36 a.m. Roll call vote began on the Lee amendment.

12:35 a.m. Senators Lee and Durbin spoke on the Lee amendment #821
prohibiting infringement on the free exercise of religion .

12:34 a.m. The Johnson amendment was not agreed to 50-50. Senator Collins voted against, Senator Manchin voted in favor.

12:17 a.m. Roll call vote began on the Johnson amendment.

12:15 a.m. Senators Johnson and Peters spoke about the border wall and the Johnson amendment #542.

12:14 a.m. The Senate adopted the Daines amendment #678 by a tally of 52-48.

Senators Manchin and Tester joined all Republicans and voted yes.

11:52 p.m. Roll call vote began on the Daines amendment #678 (Re: Keystone XL Pipeline) in relation to S.Con.Res.5, Sanders Budget Resolution.

11:50 p.m. Senator Daines spoke on his amendment #678 regarding the Keystone pipeline.

11:48 p.m. The Ernst amendment was agreed to by voice vote.

11:46 p.m. Senators Ernst and Sanders spoke on her amendment #767 prohibiting a federal $15.00 minimum wage.

11:45 p.m. The Paul substitute amendment #1 was not agreed to 29-71.

11:24 p.m. Senator Paul spoke in favor of his amendment #1; a substitute amendment and a roll call vote began on the amendment.

11:23 p.m. The Senate adopted the Inhofe amendment #786 (re: US embassy in Jerusalem) by a vote of 97-3.

Senators voting against: Carper, Sanders and Warren.

11:04 p.m. The Senate began a vote on adoption of Inhofe Amendment #786 (Re: maintaining the US Embassy in Jerusalem) in relation to S.Con.Res.5, Budget Resolution.

11:02 p.m. The Senate agreed to the Cortez Masto Amendment #853 (Re: support for hospitality and entertainment industries) in relation to S.Con.Res.5, Budget Resolution by a voice vote.

11:01 p.m. Cortez Masto spoke about expanding support for hospitality industry.

11:00 p.m. By a tally of 49-51, the Senate did not waive the budget act (3/5 needed to waive) with respect to the Grassley amendment #91 prohibiting a temporary repeal of the state and local tax deduction cap. Senator Paul joined all Democrats and Independents voting against.

10:32 p.m. Roll call vote began on the motion to waive the Budget Act with respect to the Grassley amendment.

10:32 p.m. Senators Grassley and Wyden spoke on the Grassley amendment #91 prohibiting a temporary repeal of the state and local tax deduction cap.

10:32 p.m. Senator Sanders achieved UC that the next set of amendments were Grassley #91, Cortez Masto #853, Inhofe #786, Paul #1, Ernst #767, Daines #678, Johnson #542 and Lee # 821.

10:29 p.m. The Braun amendment was agreed to 57-43. Democrats voting in favor: Bennet, Casey, Heinrich, Hickenlooper, Lujan, Manchin and Tester.

10:08 p.m. The Senate began a vote on adoption of Braun Amendment #833 (Re: Prohibits Council on Environmental Quality and EPA from banning fracking) in relation to S.Con.Res.5, Budget Resolution.

10:06 p.m. Senator Carper spoke against the Braun amendment #833.

10:05 p.m. Senator Braun spoke against banning fracking.

10:04 p.m. The Shaheen amendment was agreed to 100-0.

9:00 p.m. The Senate began a vote on the Shaheen amendment #834 as modified.

8:59 p.m. Senator Shaheen and Murkowski spoke about survivors of sexual assault and child abuse.

8:58 p.m. By a vote of 99-1 the Senate adopted the Collins amendment #546.

Senator Lee voted no.

8:33 p.m. The Senate began a vote on adoption of Collins Amendment #546 (Re: Strengthening the Provider Relief Fund; 20% set aside for rural hospitals) in relation to S.Con.Res.5, Sanders Budget Resolution.

8:30 p.m. Senators Collins, Manchin and Sanders spoke on the Collins amendment #546 to strengthen the provider relief fund.

8:28 p.m. Senators Romney, Durbin, Schumer and Lee spoke about how long the votes have been taking.

8:27 p.m. The motion to waive the budget act with respect to the Ernst amendment was not agreed to 52-48. (3/5th needed to waive)

Independent King and Democrat Manchin joined all Republicans in favor.

7:58 p.m. Roll call vote began on the motion to waive the Budget Act with respect to the Ernst amendment.

7:55 p.m. Senators Ernst and Sanders spoke on the Ernst amendment #132 regarding illegal immigrants charged with a crime that results in death or serious injury.

7:54 p.m. The motion to waive the budget act with respect to the Graham amendment was not agreed to on a party line tally of 50-50.

7:27 p.m. The Senate began a vote on the motion to waive the Budget Act with respect to Graham Amendment #687 (Re: Preserving the Remain in Mexico program) in relation to S.Con.Res.5, Sanders Budget Resolution.

7:25 p.m. Senators Graham and Menendez spoke on the Mexico program.

7:20 p.m. The motion to waive the budget act with respect to the Sasse amendment was not agreed to 52-48. (3/5th needed to waive) Senators Casey and Manchin joined all Republicans in favor.

6:57 p.m. Roll call vote began on the Sasse motion to waive the Durbin point of order that the Sasse amendment is not germane.

6:55 p.m. Senators Sasse and Durbin spoke on the Sasse amendment #192 regarding abortion.

6:54 p.m. The Senate adopted the Barrasso amendment #653 (Re: Supporting schools with lost revenue due to moratorium on oil and gas leasing) in relation to S.Con.Res.5, Budget Resolution by a tally of 98-2.

Voting against: Senators Lee and Paul.

6:32 p.m. Roll call vote began on the Barrasso amendment #687 regarding
supporting schools with lost revenue due to moratorium on oil and gas leasing.

6:31 p.m. Senators Barrasso and Heinrich spoke on oil and gas drilling moratorium and on impact of loss of revenue on primary and secondary schools.

6:30 p.m. The Cardin amendment was agreed to 100-0.

6:08 p.m. Roll call vote began on the Cardin amendment
regarding vaccine administration and a public awareness campaign.

6:07 p.m. Senators Cardin and Portman spoke in favor of the Cardin amendment.

6:06 p.m. Senator Sanders achieved UC that the next set of amendments are as follows: Cardin 716, Sasse 192, Graham 687, Ernst 132, Johnson 542, Shaheen 834.

6:05 p.m. The Toomey amendment was not agreed to 50-50.

5:31 p.m. Roll call vote began on the Toomey amendment #553 regarding
ensuring state & local law enforcement are permitted to cooperate with federal officials to enforce federal law.

5:30 p.m. Senators Toomey and Durbin spoke on the Toomey amendment.

5:29 p.m. The Manchin amendment was agreed to 99-1 with Senator Paul voting against.

5:04 p.m. Roll call vote began on the Manchin amendment #775.

5:03 p.m. Senators Manchin, Collins and Senator spoke on the Manchin amendment #775 regarding limiting stimulus checks for upper income Americans.

5:02 p.m. The Senate agreed to the Young amendment #54 by a tally of 58-42. Eight Democrats voted in favor: Hassan, Hickenlooper, Kelly, Manchin, Peters, Sinema, Stabenow and Tester.

4:37 p.m. The Senate began a roll call vote on the Young amendment #54 (Re: Banning illegal immigrants to receive economic impact payments) in relation to S.Con.Res.5, Budget Resolution.

4:35 p.m. The Senate adopted the Thune amendment #52, as modified, by voice vote. (Re: Promote mobile workforce — Limiting authority of states to tax income of employees working in other states) in relation to S.Con.Res.5, Budget Resolution.

4:32 p.m. Not adopted, 50-50: Blunt Amendment #48 in relation to S.Con.Res. 5, Budget Resolution.

4:03 p.m. The Senate began a vote on the Blunt amendment #48 (establish a DNRF re: prohibiting the provision of COVID-19 related kindergarten-12 emergency relief to schools that do not reopen for in-person learning after the teachers of such schools are vaccinated against COVID-19).

3:56 p.m. The Senate adopted the Rubio #69 amendment by a tally of 100-0.

3:38 p.m. The Senate began a vote on adoption of Rubio amendment #69 (Re: No tax increase on small business during a pandemic) in relation to S.Con.Res.5, Sanders Budget Resolution.

3:36 p.m. The Senate did not agree to the Scott (SC) #53 by a tally of 50-50.

3:13 p.m. The Senate began a vote on adoption of Scott (SC) amendment #53, establishing a deficit-neutral reserve fund (DNRF) re: ensuring the accurate reporting of COVID-19 related deaths of residents or staff at nursing homes, in relation to S.Con.Res. 5, Budget Resolution.

3:10 p.m. ML Schumer congratulated Senator Murray for casting her 9,000th vote.

3:09 p.m. The Senate adopted the Wicker amendment #261 by a tally of 90-10.

2:36 p.m. Senate began a vote on Adoption of Wicker Amendment #261 (DNRF re: to food service and drinking establishments affected by Covid-19) in relation to S.Con.Res.5, Budget Resolution.

2:34 p.m. Senator Sinema called up amendment #261 for herself and Senator Wicker.

2:15 p.m. Senator Sanders spoke on the Budget reconciliation and asked u.c. the Senate vote on the following amendments in order, Wicker/Sinema #261; Scott (SC) #53; Rubio/Scott #69; Blunt #48; Thune #52; Young #54.

2:03 p.m. Senator Graham spoke on the Budget reconciliation.

1:37 p.m. Senator Cardin spoke on the relief package.

1:30 p.m. Senator Menendez spoke on the relief package.

1:19 p.m. Senator Blumenthal spoke on the relief package.

1:12 p.m. Senator Brown spoke about the relief package.

12:57 p.m. Senator Tester spoke about the relief package.

12:38 p.m. Senator Toomey spoke about the relief package.

12:25 p.m. Senator Cornyn spoke about the relief package.

12:39 p.m. Senator Toomey spoke about the relief package.

12:17 p.m. Senator Lee spoke about amendments to the relief package.

11:54 a.m. Senator Van Hollen spoke about the relief package.

11:42 a.m. Senator Coons spoke about the relief package.

11:26 a.m. Senator Blumenthal spoke about school.

11:19 a.m. Senator Markey sapoke about the relief package.

11:16 a.m. Senator Lujan spoke about the relief package.

11:08 a.m. Senator Cantwell spoke about the relief package.

11:01 a.m. Senator Thune spoke about Biden administration actions.

10:39 a.m. Senator Durbin spoke about immigration.

10:29 a.m. Minority Leader McConnell spoke about the pandemic rescue package.

10:13 a.m. Majority Leader Schumer saluted Ann Berry upon her appointment as secretary of the Senate. He spoke about the pandemic and the relief measure within the budget reconciliation measure. He spoke about impeachment. He spoke about former President Trump and the attack on the Capitol. He spoke about student loan debt cancellation.

• The Senate will convene at 10 a.m. and will resume consideration of S.Con.Res.5, a concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2021 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2022 through 2030 (the vehicle for coronavirus relief legislation).

• Senators Sanders and Graham will equally share the budget debate time from 2 p.m. until 2:30 p.m. The Senate will then dispose of any pending amendments. There is no limit to the number of amendments that can be offered before the final vote on adoption of S.Con.Res.5.

• “”Vote-a-rama,” a long series of roll call votes on budget amendments, will begin at about 2:30 p.m. A Whip Alert will be sent when voting begins.

9:21 p.m. The Senate stands adjourned until 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday.
Following Leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of S.Con.Res.5, with 31 hours remaining.

9:20 p.m. ML Schumer began wrap up:

• Adopted S.Res. 25 designating the week of January 24 through January 30, 2021 as “National School Choice Week”.

• Adopted S.Res 23 honoring the life and legacy of Henry Louis Aaron.

Passed by unanimous consent S. Res. 25, National School Choice Week.

6:49 p.m. Senator Sullivan spoke on China.

6:20 p.m. Senator Portman spoke on covid relief and on budget reconciliation.

5:59 p.m. Senator Cornyn spoke on Russia.

5:47 p.m. Senator Barrasso spoke about students returning to school.

5:35 p.m. Senator Murphy spoke on gun violence.

5:15 p.m. Senator Grassley spoke on the budget resolution.

4:53 p.m. Senator Wyden spoke supporting the budget resolution.

4:30 p.m. Senator Graham spoke on the budget resolution.

4:03 p.m. Senator Sanders spoke on the budget resolution.

3:58 p.m. By a party-line vote of 50 to 49, the Senate agreed to proceed to the budget reconciliation measure. Senator Toomey did not vote.

3:28 p.m. The Senate is voting on the motion to proceed to the reconciliation measure, S.Con.Res. 5.

3:26 p.m. By a vote of 56 to 43, the Mayorkas nomination was confirmed.

Senators voting against: 43 Republicans.

Senators voting in favor: 48 Democrats, 6 Republicans: Capito, Collins, Murkowski, Portman, Romney and Sullivan; 2 Independents: King and Sanders.

Senators not voting: 1 Republican: Toomey.

2:31 p.m. Senator Peters spoke supporting the Mayorkas nomination.

2:15 p.m. The Senate reconvened. Senator Carper spoke supporting the Mayorkas nomination.

The Senate stands in recess until 2:15 p.m.

1:15 p.m. The Senate confirmed the nomination of Peter Paul Montgomery Buttigieg, of Indiana, to be Secretary of Transportation by a tally of 86-13.

Republican Senators voting no: Blackburn, Cassidy, Cotton, Cruz, Hagerty, Hawley, Lankford, Marshall, Rubio, Scott (FL), Scott (SC) Shelby, and Tuberville.

Not voting: Senator Toomey.

11:58 a.m. The Senate began a roll call vote on confirmation of Executive Calendar #5, Peter Paul Montgomery Buttigieg, of Indiana, to be Secretary of Transportation.

11:43 a.m. Senator Cantwell spoke supporting the Buttigieg nomination.

11:35 a.m. Senator Blackburn spoke against the Mayorkas nomination.

11:32 a.m. Senator Peters spoke supporting the Buttigieg nomination.

11:24 a.m. Senator Kennedy spoke about immigration. He spoke about Baton Rouge meteorologist Pat Shingleton.

11:05 a.m. Senator Durbin spoke about nominations. He spoke about the invasion of the Capitol. He spoke in favor of Merrick Garland’s nomination to be attorney general.

10:57 a.m. Minority Leader McConnell spoke against confirmation of Alejandro Mayorkas’s nomination to be secretary of the Department of Homeland Security. He spoke about Burma.

10:44 a.m. Senator Schumer paid tribute to the late Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick. He spoke about nominations and about a COVID relief package. He said the Senate will vote this afternoon on a motion to proceed to budget reconciliation.

The Senate will convene at 10:30 a.m.

At noon the Senate will vote on confirmation of Executive Calendar #5, the nomination of Peter Buttigieg to be Secretary of Transportation.

Following that vote, the Senate will recess for caucus lunches until 2:15 p.m.

At 2:30 p.m., the Senate will vote on confirmation of the nomination of Alejandro Mayorkas to be Secretary of Homeland Security.

4:12 p.m. The Senate adjourned until 11:45 a.m. Sunday.

4:05 p.m. During wrap-up, Senator Boozman secured for consent of these items:

— S. 5086 on the sharing of employees among senators;

— S.Res. 406, recognizing ASEAN’s 60 years of work for peace;

— H.R. 2444, on State Department loans for arms sales;

— S.Res. 684, on violence in Cameroon, as amended by Senator Risch;

— H.R. 4508, to expand scholarship programs for Pakistani women;

— After adjournment the Senate reconvene and adjourn at 11:45 a.m., pro forma, Sunday, then reconvene at noon Sunday for the new Congress.

2:33 p.m. By a vote of 81 to 13 the Senate overrode the president’s veto of H.R.8395, the fiscal year 2021 authorization bill for the Department of Defense.

NAYS: Democrats Booker, Markey, Merkley, Warren, Wyden; independent Sanders; Republicans Braun, Cotton, Cruz, Hawley, Kennedy, Lee, Paul.

NOT VOTING: Republicans Gardner, Graham, Loeffler, Perdue, Sasse; Democrat Jones.

1:39 p.m. Vote began on veto override.

1:36 p.m. By a vote of 80 to 12, the Senate invoked cloture for the vote to override the president’s veto of the fiscal year 2021 defense authorization bill.

NAYS — Six Democrats: Booker, Markley, Merkley, Van Hollen, Warren, Wyden; independent Sanders; five Republicans: Braun, Hawley, Kennedy, Lee and Paul.

NOT VOTING: Republicans Cotton, Cruz, Gardner, Graham, Loeffler, Perdue and Sasse; Democrat Jones.

1:00 p.m. Senate now voting on motion to invoke cloture on passage of H.R. 6395 – NDAA veto override bill.

12:52 p.m . Senator Reed spoke about the defense authorization.

12:49 p.m. Senator Inhofe spoke about the defense veto override.

12:44 p.m. Senator Hawley objected.

12:38 p.m. Senator Sanders propounded another consent request on the $2,000 measure.

12:28 a.m. Senators Durbin, Thune ad Sanders discussed the relief payment measure.

12:18 p.m. Senator Sanders spoke about the $2,000-payment measure.

12:12 p.m. Senator Thune objected.

12:05 p.m. Minority Leader Schumer sought consent for passage of the measure to provide individual relief payments of $2,000.

12:02 p.m. Majority Leader McConnell spoke about the state of the economy, the pandemic relief package and the pending vote to override the president’s veto of the 2021 defense authorization.

The Senate convened at noon.

6:56 p.m. The Senate adjourned.

6:49 p.m. Senator Sasse wrapped up for the evening. Among the items passed in wrap-up: Confirmed: Julie Fisher to be Ambassador to Belarus and Jonathan Pratt to be Ambassador to Djibouti by voice vote. S Res 801 authorizing Senator Alexander to perform a concert in the Hart atrium; and S. 2054, giving the Congressional Gold Medal to the 4 Americans killed in Benghazi.

6:28 p.m. Senator Sasse spoke on a report from the Victims of Communism foundation on Chinese cotton and human rights and entered it into the record.

6:04 p.m. Cloture was invoked on the Crytzer nomination by a party line tally of 48-47. Senators Fischer, Harris, Loeffler, Perdue and Rubio were absent.

5:38 p.m. The Senate began a roll call vote on cloture on the nomination of Katherine Crytzer to be a district judge for eastern Tennessee.

5:37 p.m. The Kirsch nomination was confirmed, 51-44. Senators Kelly, Manchin and Sinema joined Republicans in favor. Senators Fischer, Harris, Loeffler, Perdue and Rubio were absent.

4:57 p.m. The Senate began a roll call vote on confirmation of
Thomas L. Kirsch II to be a judge on the Seventh U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals.

4:28 p.m. Senator Casey spoke on the Coronavirus.

4:16 p.m. Senator Whitehouse spoke about climate change.

4:02 p.m. Senator Grassley spoke about sentencing disparities.

3:38 p.m. Senators Sullivan, Menendez and Whitehouse spoke supporting the Save Our Seas Act.

3:04 p.m. Senator Capito paid tribute to Henry “Hoppy” Shores.

2:34 p.m. Senators Boozman and Cotton spoke honoring fallen police officer Travis Wallace.

2:15 p.m. Senator Alexander spoke about departing Senators.

2:15 p.m. The Senate reconvened. Senator Alexander asked u.c.
that the Senate vote on confirmation of Thomas Kirsch to be US Circuit Judge for the Seventh Circuit at 5:00 p.m. and upon disposition of the Kirsch nomination the Senate will vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the nomination of Katherine Crytzer to be US District Judge for the District of South Carolina.

12:29 p.m. The Senate stands in recess until 2:15 p.m.

12:04 p.m. Senator Klobuchar paid tribute to departing Senators.

11:59 a.m. Senator Tillis paid Tribute to Officer Tyler Herndon.

11:31 a.m. Senator Wyden spoke on immigration.

11:16 p.m. Senator Cornyn spoke about Attorney General Barr, on the House hold up of the Jenna Quinn Law and paid tribute to Senator Gardner.

10:54 a.m. Senator Thune spoke on the Coronavirus vaccines and funding.

10:50 a.m. Democratic Leader Schumer spoke on the election results and on the Coronavirus.

10:36 a.m. Senator Durbin spoke about the the election results.

10:02 a.m. Majority Leader McConnell spoke about the Trump administration. He congratulated President-elect Biden.

10:02 a.m. Senator Grassley spoke about members of the armed services.

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The Senate will convene at 10 a.m. and will resume post-cloture consideration of the nomination of Thomas L. Kirsch II to be a judge on the Seventh U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals.

• The Senate will recess from 12:30 p.m. until 2:15p.m. for the weekly caucus luncheons.

• Roll call votes are possible during Tuesday’s session of the Senate. A Whip Alert will be sent if and when any votes are scheduled.

The Senate convened at 8:15 a.m. for a pro forma session, Senator Hawley presiding. No business was conducted.

7:24 p.m. The Senate adjourned.

7:20 p.m. Senator Portman wrapped up for the evening. Passed by UC: HR 1668, HR 5901, S. 2216, S Res 776; passed by voice vote: S Res 775.

7:06 p.m. Senator Portman spoke on the potential vaccines for Covid-19.

7:02 p.m. Senator Lee paid tribute to Colleen Healy upon her retirement from the Joint Economic Committee.

7:00 p.m. The Crouse nomination was confirmed, 50-43.

Senators voting in favor: 49 Republicans, 1 Democrat: Manchin.

Senators voting against: 41 Democrats, 2 Independents: King and Sanders.

Senators not voting: 4 Republicans: Alexander, Graham, Grassley, Rick Scott; 3 Democrats: Carper, Feinstein and Harris.

6:15 p.m. The Senate began a roll call vote on confirmation of Executive Calendar #862 Toby Crouse to be U.S. District Judge for the District of Kansas.

6:03 p.m. Senator Barrasso spoke supporting Senator Loeffler’s modernizing American health care legislation.

5:45 p.m. Senator Menendez spoke about the ethnic Arminian war.

5:34 p.m. Senator Lankford spoke on the right to practice freedom of religion.

5:17 p.m. Senator Whitehouse spoke about climate change and rising sea levels.

4:56 p.m. Senator Cornyn spoke on the pandemic.

4:36 p.m. Senator Durbin spoke about the coronavirus.

4:21 p.m. Senator Lee asked u.c. to proceed to the immediate consideration of S. 4902, a bill to designate the U.S. Courthouse located at 351 Southwest Temple in Utah as the Orrin G. Hatch Courthouse. Senator Romney also spoke supporting the bill. S. 4902 was passed by unanimous consent.

4:21 p.m. By a tally of 51-44 the Senate invoked cloture on the nomination of Toby Crouse to be U.S. District Judge for the District of Kansas.

3:37 p.m. The Senate is now voting on the motion to invoke cloture on Cal. #862, Toby Crouse to be U.S. District Judge for the District of Kansas.

3:37 p.m. ML McConnell has entered a motion to reconsider the cloture vote on Executive Calendar #760 Judy Shelton to be a Member of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System for the unexpired term of fourteen years from February 1, 2010.

3:36 p.m. By a tally of 47-50 the Senate did not invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #760 Judy Shelton to be a Member of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System for the unexpired term of fourteen years from February 1, 2010.

Senators Collins and Romney joined all Democrats and Independents voting against; McConnell changed vote to no in order to bring this nomination back again.

Not voting: Senators Alexander, Grassley, and Scott of Florida.

2:58 p.m. The Senate began a roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #760 Judy Shelton to be a Member of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System for the unexpired term of fourteen years from February 1, 2010.

2:57 p.m. The Senate confirmed Benjamin Joel Beaton to be U.S. District Judge for the Western District of Kentucky by a tally of 52-44.

2:15 p.m. The Senate returned from the recess and began a roll call vote on confirmation of the Beaton nomination.

12:16 p.m. The Senate stands in recess until 2:15 p.m. to accommodate the weekly party lunches.

12:16 p.m. By a vote of 52 to 44, the Senate invoked cloture on the Beaton nomination. Democrats in favor of cloture: Manchin and Sinema. NOT VOTING: Alexander, Grassley, Harris, Scott of Florida.

11:48 a.m. The Senate confirmed the nomination of Kristi Johnson to be a District Judge for the Southern District of Mississippi by a tally of 53-43.

Senator Grassley was among those not voting, his first missed vote since the summer of 1993. Also not voting: Alexander, Harris, Scott of Florida.

Democrats Jones, Manchin and Sinema joined with the majority in favor of confirmation.

11:00 a.m. The Senate began a roll call vote on confirmation of the nomination of Kristi Johnson to the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Mississippi.

10:35 a.m. Senator Thune spoke about corona virus vaccines.

10:20 a.m. Minority Leader Schumer spoke against the nomination of Judy Shelton to the Federal Reserve Board.

10:04 a.m. Majority Leader McConnell spoke about corona virus relief. He spoke about appropriations. He spoke about the defense authorization bill. He spoke about judicial nominations.

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The Senate will convene at 10 a.m. and will resume post-cloture consideration of the nomination of Kristi Haskins Johnson to the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Mississippi.

• At 11 a.m., the Senate will proceed to two roll call votes:

• Confirmation of the Johnson nomination;
  • Cloture on the nomination of Benjamin Joel Beaton to
    the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Kentucky.

• Following the Beaton cloture vote, the Senate will recess until 2:15 p.m. for the weekly caucus luncheons.
• At 2:15 p.m., if cloture has been invoked, the Senate will proceed to two roll call votes:

• Confirmation of the Beaton nomination;
  • Cloture on the nomination of Judy Shelton to be a Member of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System.

• If cloture is invoked on the Shelton nomination, a confirmation vote is expected later today.

4:33 p.m. The Senate adjourned until 3:00 p.m. on Monday, November 16th.

4:25 p.m. Senator Blunt wrapped up for the evening. S. Res 716, 717, 746, 764, 765, 766 and 767 were passed by voice vote en bloc. S. Res 768, 769, 770, 771, 772 and 773 were passed by voice vote en bloc.

2:51 p.m. Senator Kaine spoke on the Presidential election.

2:38 p.m. Senator Cornyn spoke on Covid-19 recovery, vaccines and China’s response; and later other priorities to finish before the end of the 116th Congress.

2:29 p.m. Majority Leader McConnell filed cloture on the following nominations:

• Kristi Johnson to be U.S. District Judge for the Southern District of Mississippi.
• Benjamin Beaton to be U.S. District Judge for the Western District of Kentucky.
• Judy Shelton to be a Member of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System.
• Toby Crouse to be U.S. District Judge for the District of Kansas.
• Stephen Vaden to be a Judge of the U.S. Court of International Trade.
• Kathryn Mizelle to be U.S. District Judge for the Middle District of Florida.
• Taylor McNeel to be U.S. District Judge for the Southern District of Mississippi.

2:28 p.m. The Cannon nomination was confirmed 56-21.

Senators voting in favor: 44 Republicans, 12 Democrats: Carper, Coons, Cortez Masto, Feinstein, Hassan, Jones, Kaine, Leahy, Manchin, Murphy, Rosen and Warner.

Senators voting against: 20 Democrats, 1 Independent: King.

Senators not voting: 9 Republicans: Alexander, Braun, Burr, Loeffler, Moran, Paul, Risch, Sullivan and Young; 13 Democrats: Blumenthal, Cantwell, Durbin, Harris, Heinrich, Menendez, Murray, Schatz, Shaheen, Sinema, Stabenow, Tester and Whitehouse; 1 Independent: Sanders.

1:40 p.m. Roll call vote began on confirmation of the Cannon nomination.

1:27 p.m. Senator Casey spoke supporting H.R. 1773, Rosie the Riveter Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2019. Senator Casey asked unanomous consent to call up and pass H.R. 1773. The bill was passed by u.c.

1:17 p.m. Senator Portman spoke about addressing the Coronavirus pandemic.

12:58 p.m. Senator Blackburn spoke about veterans.

12:41 p.m. Senator Blunt spoke about the Labor HHS appropriations bill.

12:40 p.m. The Senate invoked cloture on the nomination of
Aileen M. Cannon to be U.S. Judge for the Southern District of Florida by a tally of 57-21.

12:00 p.m. The Senate began a roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the Cannon nomination.

11:54 a.m. Senator Thune sought consent for passage of H.R.8472. No objection was heard. The measure passed.

11:53 a.m. Senator Smith joined Senator Thune in support of corona virus relief for schools.

11:50 a.m. Senator Thune spoke about coronavirus relief legislation.

11:36 a.m. Senator Van Hollen spoke about veterans. He spoke about President Trump’s response to the election.

11:05 a.m. Majority Leader McConnell spoke about the Pfizer corona vaccine. He called for Americans to continue preventive efforts, including social distancing and the wearing of masks.

11:02 a.m. Senator Grassley spoke about the Czech and Slovak Republics.

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The Senate will convene at 11 a.m. and will resume consideration of the nomination of  Aileen Mercedes Cannon to the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida.

• At noon, the Senate will vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the Cannon nomination.

• At 1:45 p.m., if cloture has been invoked, the Senate vote on confirmation of the Cannon nomination.

11:31 a.m. The Senate met in pro forma session, Senator Alexander presiding. No business was transacted.

5:02 p.m. The Senate recessed until noon Sunday.

4:51 p.m. Senator Whitehouse spoke about judicial nomination procedure. Senator Whitehouse spoke about the term “court packing.”

4:50 p.m. Senator Daines objected. He spoke about “dark money.”

4:48 p.m. Senator Whitehouse sought consent for passage of a measure disapproving of “dark money” support for judicial nominations.

4:43 p.m. Senator Daines spoke about campaign finance.

4:37 p.m. Senator Whitehouse objected. He spoke about financial support for judicial nominations.

4:24 p.m. Senator Daines spoke in support of the Barrett nomination. He sought consent for passage of a bill to fix the size of the Supreme Court at nine seats.

4:36 p.m.4:13 p.m. Senator Cramer spoke about the debate over Justice Kavanaugh’s elevation to the Supreme Court. He spoke about the Barrett nomination.

4:09 p.m. Senator Blumenthal objected.

4:04 p.m. Senator Scott of Florida spoke about China. He sought consent for passage of legislation relating to Chinse human rights abuses.

3:59 p.m. Senator Cramer objected.

3:58 p.m. Senator Blumenthal sought consent to proceed to legislative session.

3:57 p.m. Senator Cramer objected.

3:55 p.m. Senator Blumenthal sought consent to proceed to legislative session.

3:55 p.m. Senator Cramer objected.

3:52 p.m. Senator Blumenthal sought consent to proceed to legislative session.

3:51 p.m. Senator Cramer objected.

3:50 p.m. Senator Blumenthal sought consent to proceed to legislative session.

3:50 p.m. Senator Cramer objected.

3:48 p.m. Senator Blumenthal sought consent to proceed to legislative session.

3:47 p.m. Senator Cramer objected.

3:46 p.m. Senator Blumenthal sought consent to proceed to legislation.

3:45 p.m. Senator Cramer objected.

3:21 p.m. Senator Blumenthal spoke about the corona virus, the Barret nomination, abortion rights and other issues. He sought consent to move into legislative session.

3:16 p.m. Senator Cassidy spoke about his support for the Barrett nomination.

2:59 p.m. Senator Murkowski spoke about the Barrett nomination’s possible effect on confidence in the judiciary. She warned against elimination of the legislative filibuster and packing the courts. She said she will vote to confirm the Barrett nomination.

2:55 p.m. Senator Johnson spoke about the President’s illness.

2:51 p.m. Senator Brown spoke about President Trump.

2:39 Senator Johnson objected.

2:23 p.m. Senator Brown spoke about the Barrett nomination. He sought consent to proceed to legislation.

2:11 p.m. Senator Grassley spoke about the Barrett nomination.

2:10 p.m. Senator Brown spoke about unemployment.

2:07 p.m. Senator Schumer spoke about the economy.

2:03 p.m. Senator Johnson objected.

2 p.m. Senator Schumer sought consent to move to legislative session to consider four anti-suicide bills.

1:56 p.m. Senator Braun objected.

1:53 p.m. Senator Schumer spoke about election security. He sought consent to move to legislative session to consider H.R. 1.

1:37 p.m. Senator Alexander spoke about energy. He spoke about vaccines.

1:19 p.m. Senator Cornyn spoke about the Barrett nomination. He spoke about energy.

1:18 p.m. Senator Durbin sought consent to proceed to legislative session. Senator Braun objected.

1:17 p.m. Senator Braun objected.

1:17 p.m. Senator Durbin sought consent to move to legislative session.

12:46 p.m. Senator Durbin spoke about the Barrett nomination. He spoke about health care. He spoke about foreign interference in U.S. elections.

12:38 p.m. Senator Thune spoke about corona virus relief.

12:35 p.m. Senator Schumer spoke about Barrett nomination.

12:31 p.m. Senator Thune objected.

12:17 p.m. Minority Leader Schumer spoke about the Barrett nomination. He sought consent to move to legislative session in order to proceed to H.R. 925.

12:04 p.m. Majority Leader McConnell spoke about the Barrett nomination.

12:02 p.m. Senator Grassley spoke about corn and soybeans.

The Senate convened at noon.

5:22 p.m. By a party-line vote of 53 to 43, the Senate recessed until noon Friday. NOT VOTING: Democrats Harris, Jones. Kaine and Sinema.

4:59 p.m. Vote began on whether to recess until noon Friday.

4:57 p.m. By a vote of 67 to 30, the Senate confirmed the Newman nomination.

YEA: All Republicans and Democrats
Brown, Cantwell, Carper, Cortez Masto, Feinstein, Hassan, Leahy, Kaine, Manchin, Peters, Rosen, Shaheen, Tester and Warner.

NAY: 28 Democrats and both independents.

NOT VOTING: Democrats Harris, Jones and Sinema.

4:20 p.m. Roll call vote began on confirmation of the Newman nomination.

4:17 p.m. Senator Portman spoke about the Newman nomination.

3:50 p.m. Senator Murphy spoke about the Senate’s record of legislative work.

3:36 p.m. Senator Cornyn spoke about election interference. He spoke about the Barrett nomination.

3:33 p.m. Senator Crapo spoke about sanction authority against Russia.

3:27 p.m. Senator Van Hollen spoke about election interference.

3:20 p.m. Senator Crapo spoke on election interference.

3:07 p.m. Senator Van Hollen spoke on the pandemic response and election interference. He asked UC to take up S.1060 on election interference; Senator Crapo objected.

2:55 p.m. Senator Lankford spoke on the Barrett nomination.

2:54 p.m. The Senate affirmed the decision of the Chair on a party line vote of 53-44. Not voting: 3 Democrats: Harris, Jones and Sinema.

2:23 p.m. Roll call vote began on whether the decision of the Chair stand as the judgement of the Senate; the chair ruled the Barrett nomination was reported out of the Judiciary Committee following the rules of that committee.

2:21 p.m. Cloture was invoked on the Newman nomination 66-31.

Senators voting in favor: 53 Republicans, 13 Democrats: Brown, Cantwell, Carper, Cortez Masto, Hassan, Leahy, Kaine, Manchin, Peters, Rosen, Shaheen, Tester and Warner.

Senators voting against: 29 Democrats, 2 Independents: King and Sanders.

Senators not voting: 3 Democrats: Harris, Jones and Sinema.

1:52 p.m. Cloture vote began on the nomination of Michael Newman to be a District Judge for the southern district of Ohio.

1:51 p.m. The motion to proceed to legislative session was not agreed to 45-51. Senator Collins joined all Democrats/Independents present in favor.

Not voting: 3 Democrats: Harris, Jones and Sinema; 1 Republican: Rubio.

1:00 p.m. Roll call vote began on the motion to proceed to legislative session.

12:51 p.m. Senator Durbin spoke about the Barrett nomination.

12:41 p.m. Senator Thune spoke about the Barrett nomination.

12:30 p.m. Minority Leader Schumer spoke about Republican nomination procedure. He spoke about the Barrett nomination. He then asked for the yays and nays to proceed to legislative session to consider S. Res 409 regarding Turkey and Syria, with the vote to occur right before the cloture vote on the Newman nomination.

12:24 p.m. Senator Grassley spoke about ethanol and other renewable fuels.

12:04 p.m. Majority Leader McConnell spoke about foreign efforts to undermine U.S. election procedure. He spoke about the Barrett nomination.

12:03 p.m. Senator Grassley spoke about corona virus relief.

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The Senate will convene at noon and will resume consideration of the nomination of Michael Jay Newman to be a U.S. District Court Judge for the Southern District of Ohio.

There are likely three roll call votes beginning at 1:00 p.m.

1. Cloture on the Newman nomination.
2. Motion to table the appeal of the ruling of the Chair in relation to a Democratic Leader Schumer point of order.
3. Motion to table the appeal of the ruling of the Chair in relation to a Schumer motion to adjourn.