6:27 p.m. The Senate adjourned.

6:19 p.m. Senator Blumenthal spoke on the Walker nomination.

5:49 p.m. Senator Portman spoke on China and then wrapped up for the evening. S. 3985 regarding police reform had its first reading.

5:13 p.m Senator Sanders spoke on the pandemic, protests, the economy, police reform and the minimum wage.

5:01 p.m. Senator Blackburn spoke on protests around the nation.

4:43 p.m. Senator Rick Scott spoke on China.

4:32 p.m. Senator Alexander spoke on tele-health.

4:24 p.m. Senator Smith spoke on police reform.

4:14 p.m. Senator Hawley asked UC to take up and pass S. Res 596 on Hong Kong. Senator Van Hollen objected.

3:50 p.m. Senators Hawley and Blackburn spoke on the situation in Hong Kong.

3:09 p.m. Senator Capito spoke about The Justice Act.

3:01 p.m. Senator Sasse spoke about The Justice Act.

2:49 p.m. Senator Graham spoke about The Justice Act.

2:38 p.m. Senator Lankford spoke about The Justice Act.

2:20 p.m. Senator Scott spoke about the 5th anniversary of the shooting at Mother Emanuel AME Church in Charleston and The Justice Act.

2:00 p.m. Senator Warner spoke about the Great American Outdoors Act.

1:01 p.m. Senator Leahy spoke about the Walker nomination.

12:57 p.m. By a vote of 52 to 46, the Senate invoked cloture on the Walker nomination. YEAs were all Republicans. NAYs were all Democrats and independents present, and Republican Collins. Not voting were Markey and Murray.

12:21 p.m. Cloture vote began on the nomination of Justin Walker to the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia.

12:20 p.m. By a vote of 73 to 25, the Senate passed the parks bill (H.R. 1957). YEAs were all 45 Democrats and independents present and 28 Republicans (Alexander, Blunt, Boozman, Burr, Capito, Collins, Cotton, Cramer, Daines, Gardner, Graham, Grassley, Hoeven, Loeffler, McConnell, McSally, Murkowski, Perdue, Portman, Roberts, Rubio, Scott of South Carolina, Sullivan, Thune, Tillis, Wicker, and Young. NAYs were all Republicans. Not voting: Markey and Murray.

11:45 a.m. Roll call began on final passage of H.R. 1957, the Great American Outdoors Act.

11:42 a.m. Senator Heinrich spoke about the Great American Outdoors Act.

11:35 a.m. Senator Gardner spoke about the Great American Outdoors Act.

11:27 a.m. Senator Manchin spoke about the Great American Outdoors Act.

11:14 a.m. Senator Cantwell spoke about the Great American Outdoors Act.

11:06 a.m. Senator Daines spoke about the Great American Outdoors Act.

10:37 a.m. Senator Durbin spoke about gun violence.

10:32 a.m. Minority Leader Schumer spoke about police reform.

10:19 a.m. Senator Thune spoke about police reform.

10:08 a.m. Majority Leader McConnell spoke in memory of Carol Barr, the late wife of Rep. Andy Barr, R-KY. He spoke about police reform.

10:02 a.m. Senator Grassley spoke about police reform.

The Senate will convene at 10 a.m. After leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of the parks bill (H.R. 1957, the Great American Outdoors Act), post-cloture.

The Senate will vote at 11:45 a.m. on:

1) Passage of H.R. 1957, as amended

2) Motion to invoke cloture on the nomination of Justin Walker to be a U.S. Circuit Judge for the District of DC.

6:35 p.m. The Senate adjourned.

6:33 p.m. Majority Leader McConnell wrapped up for the evening. Several foreign service promotions (PN 1704) were confirmed by unanimous consent. Also passed by UC: S. 149, establishing a “seniors scam prevention advisory council”; S. 3637, regarding lease protections for US service members.

6:02 p.m. Senator Cassidy spoke against the lands package.

5:27 p.m. Senator Brown spoke on Covid-19.

5:06 p.m. Senator Sullivan spoke on racial inequalities.

4:45 p.m. Senator Carper spoke on the updated tax filing deadline in July.

4:34 p.m. Senator Daines spoke on the lands package.

4:17 p.m. Democratic Leader asked UC that when the House passes the Justice and Policing Act it immediately become pending business in the Senate. Senator Cotton objected.

4:09 p.m. Senator Cotton spoke on police reform and asked to take up and pass a resolution on George Floyd and police reform. Democratic Leader Schumer objected.

3:48 p.m. Senator Lankford spoke against the pending land package.

3:30 p.m. Senator Stabenow spoke on George Floyd.

3:00 p.m. Senator Kennedy spoke on China and confucius institutes and acheived UC to take up and pass S. 939 on that topic.

2:53 p.m. Senator Barasso spoke on Covid-19.

2:31 p.m. Senator Sanders spoke on the several issues facing our country.

2:13 p.m. Senator Blunt spoke on the lands package.

1:48 p.m. Senator Cornyn spoke on police reform.

1:15 p.m. Senator Cardin spoke on the Justice and Policing Act.

1:01 p.m. ML McConnell called up the substitute amendment, #1617, filed cloture on the substitute amendment, and the underlying bill and filled the tree. He then moved to executive session and filed cloture on the nomination of Justin Walker to be a circuit judge for the DC Circuit.

1:00 p.m. The motion to proceed to HR. 1957, the vehicle for the Great American Outdoors Act was agreed to 79-18.

Senators voting against: 18 Republicans: Barrasso, Cassidy, Crapo, Cruz, Enzi, Inhofe, Johnson, Kennedy, Lankford, Lee, Moran, Paul, Risch, Romney, Rounds, Sasse, Shelby & Toomey.

Senators not voting: 2 Republicans: Burr and Hyde Smith; 1 Democrat: Markey.

12:15 p.m. Roll call vote began on the motion to proceed to H.R. 1957.

12:02 p.m. Senator Gardner spoke on the lands package.

11:39 a.m. Senator Whitehouse spoke on the lands package.

11:09 a.m. Senator Wyden spoke on the lands package.

10:47 a.m. Senator Durbin spoke on health care and Dreamers.

10:40 a.m. Senator Thune spoke on telehealth.

10:22 a.m. Democratic Leader Schumer spoke on George Floyd, the Justice and Policing Act, the Senate schedule and voting problems.

10:05 a.m. Majority Leader McConnell spoke on protests, Covid-19, Senator Cottons Op-Ed, and the lands package.

10:02 a.m. Senator Grassley spoke on health care prices.

10:00 a.m. The Senate convened.

7:08 p.m. The Senate adjourned.

6:57 p.m Majority Leader McConnell and Democratic Leader Schumer spoke on the Paycheck Protection Program; passed HR 7010 by voice vote. UC that the votes on the Pack nomination occur 12 (cloture) and 1:30 (confirmation).  Passed by UC: S Res 606, regarding awareness for missing and murdered native women and girls.

5:39 p.m. Senator Kennedy spoke on the Gulf of Mexico Energy and Security Act, the Land and Water Conservation Fund, and the Great American Outdoors Act. 

5:30 p.m. Senator Lee spoke about the George Lloyd death as well as the death of a police officer in the line of duty. 

5:22 p.m. Senator Durbin spoke on immigrant health care workers fighting the pandemic. 

5:21 p.m. The Tipton nomination was confirmed on a party line tally of 52-41.

Senators not voting: 6 Democrats: Klobuchar, Markey, Schatz, Smith and Tester; 1 Republican: Burr; 1 Independent: Sanders.

4:41 p.m. Roll call began on confirmation of the Tipton nomination. 

4:25 p.m. Senator Cornyn spoke about the Crossfire Hurricane Investigation.

4:13 p.m. Senator Cardin spoke about the death of George Floyd and the current unrest. 

3:47 p.m. Senator Schumer, Cardin, and Shaheen spoke on the Paycheck Protection Program. Senator Schumer asked unanimous consent to pass H.R. 710. Senator Johnson objected and spoke on the legislation.

3:46 p.m. Cloture was invoked on the Tipton nomination by a party line vote of 53 to 42. 

Senators not voting: Markey, Sanders, Schatz, Smith, and Tester. 

3:03 p.m. Roll call vote began on cloture on the nomination of Drew Tipton to be US District Judge for the Southern District of Texas.

3:01 p.m. The Anderson nomination was confirmed by a vote of 78 to 17. 

Senators voting against: 17 Democrats: Baldwin, Blumenthal, Booker, Cantwell, Cardin, Gillibrand, Harris, Heinrich, Klobuchar, Merkley, Murphy, Murray, Schumer, Udall, Van Hollen, Warren and Wyden.

Senators not voting: 4 Democrats: Markey, Schatz, Smith and Tester; 1 Independent: Sanders.

2:21 p.m. Roll call began on confirmation of the Anderson nomination. 

2:18 p.m. Senator Braun spoke about the economy. 

2:14 p.m. Senator Blackburn spoke about the pandemic. 

2:09 p.m. Senator Young spoke about the pandemic.

2:01 p.m. Senator Capito spoke about the current unrest and the pandemic.

1:55 p.m. Senator Ernst spoke about the pandemic. 

1:19 p.m. Senator Cruz spoke on the pandemic and the current unrest.  

1:10 p.m. Senator Durbin turned to speak about the President and the current unrest in many cities. 

12:52 p.m. Senator Durbin spoke about covid-19 and asked unanimous consent to pass S. Res. 579. Senator Risch objected.

12:51 p.m. Cloture was invoked on the Anderson nomination by a vote of 74 to 18. 

Senators voting in favor: 50 Republicans, 23 Democrats, 1 Independent: King.

Senators voting against: 18 Democrats: Baldwin, Blumenthal, Booker, Cantwell, Cardin, Gillibrand, Harris, Heinrich, Klobuchar, Leahy, Merkley, Murphy, Murray, Schumer, Udall, Van Hollen, Warren and Wyden.

Senators not voting: 3 Republicans: Cramer, Hoeven and Rounds; 4 Democrats: Markey, Schatz, Smith and Tester; 1 Independent: Sanders.

12:09 p.m. Roll call began on the motion to invoke cloture on James H. Anderson to be a Deputy Under Secretary of Defense.

12:04 p.m. Senator Menendez spoke about the Pack nomination. 

11:48 a.m. Senator Merkley spoke about the Pack nomination and asked unanimous consent to pack S. Res. 604. A senator objected.  

11:36 a.m. Senator Leahy spoke about the death of George Floyd and the current unrest. 

11:32 a.m. Senator Blackburn spoke about the death of George Floyd and the current unrest. 

11:15 a.m. Senator Inhofe spoke about the Iran. 

11:05 a.m. Senator Brown spoke about the death of George Floyd and the current unrest. 

10:57 a.m. Senator Thune spoke on internet security. 

10:38 a.m. Minority Leader Schumer spoke about protests, the covid relief legislation and the 2020 elections.

demic10:02 a.m. Majority Leader McConnell spoke about the medical and economic crises. He spoke about the House-passed coronavirus relief bill. He spoke about nominations.  He spoke about Trump administration policy in Afghanistan and Iraq.

   *** 

The Senate will convene at 10 a.m. and will resume consideration of the nomination of James H. Anderson to be a deputy under secretary of defense.

At noon the Senate will vote on cloture for Anderson.

Up to two votes at 2:15 p.m.:

— Confirmation of Anderson, if cloture has been invoked;

— Cloture on Executive Calendar #644, the nomination of
Drew B. Tipton to the U.S. District Judge for the Southern District of Texas.

At 4:30 p.m., if cloture has been invoked, the Senate will vote on confirmation of Tipton.

7:11 p.m. The Senate adjourned.

7:05 p.m Senator Portman wrapped up for the evening. Passed in wrap-up: S. Res 590, S Res 591, S Res 571, S. 1380, SJ Res 72, S 3782, S 1130 (passed by voice vote), S. 2927 (passed by voice vote).

6:36 p.m. Senator Portman spoke on Covid-19 and our financial situation.

6:04 p.m. Senator Kennedy spoke on coronavirus funding for states and local governments; and asked UC to take up and pass S. 3608 on that topic. Senator Scott of Florida objected.

5:46 p.m. Senator Portman spoke on China and US research.

5:30 p.m. Senator Durbin spoke on the borrower defense rule and later on immigrant essential workers.

5:14 p.m. Senator Blackburn paid tribute to gold star families.

5:13 p.m. The Heil nomination was confirmed by a vote of 75 to 17.

Senators voting NO: Blumenthal, Booker, Brown, Cantwell, Gillibrand, Harris, Hirono, Klobuchar, Menendez, Merkley, Murray, Schatz, Schumer, Stabenow, Van Hollen, Warren and Wyden.

Senators not voting: Alexander, Burr, Leahy, Markey, Murkowski, Rounds, Sanders, and Whitehouse.

4:43 p.m. Roll call vote began on confirmation of the Heil nomination.

4:42 p.m. Senator Lankford achieved UC that the Senate vote at noon on Thursday on confirmation of John Ratcliffe to be National Intelligence Director, and at 1:30 on cloture on the nomination of John Badalamenti to be a judge for the Middle District of Florida; if cloture is invoked, the confirmation vote would be scheduled for 5:30 p.m. on Monday June 1.

4:27 p.m. Senator Lankford spoke in support of the Heil nomination, Memorial Day, Decoration Day, and essential workers.

4:11 p.m. Senator Cardin spoke about helping small business during the pandemic.

3:55 p.m. Senator Cornyn spoke about the peaceful transition of power for the presidency.

3:54 p.m. The Manasco nomination was confirmed 71 to 21.

Senators voting NO: Bennet, Blumenthal, Booker, Brown, Cantwell, Coons, Gillibrand, Harris, Heinrich, Hirono, Klobuchar, Menendez, Merkley, Murray, Schatz, Schumer, Stabenow, Udall, Van Hollen, Warren, and Wyden.

Senators not voting: Alexander, Burr, Leahy, Markey, Murkowski, Rounds, Sanders, and Whitehouse.

3:00 p.m. Roll call began on confirmation of the Manasco nomination.

2:54 p.m. Senator Warner spoke about the shooting of
Bijan Ghaisar.

2:09 p.m. Senators Ernst, Blunt, Capito, Hoeven, Collins, Young, and Roberts spoke about Memorial Day.

1:53 p.m. Senator Grassley spoke about the pandemic.

1:33 p.m. Senator Hawley spoke about China and the World Trade Organization.

1:31 p.m. Cloture was invoked on the Heil nomination by a vote of 76 to 16. Senators voting NO: Blumenthal, Booker, Brown, Cantwell, Gillibrand, Harris, Hirono, Klobuchar, Menendez, Merkley, Murray, Schatz, Schumer, Stabenow, Van Hollen, and Wyden. Senators not voting: Alexander, Burr, Markey, Murkowski, Rounds, Sanders, Warren, and Whitehouse.

12:45 p.m. Roll call vote began on cloture on the nomination of John Heil to be US District Judge for Northern, Eastern and Western Oklahoma.

12:36 p.m. Senator Loeffler spoke about the CARES Act and the pandemic.

12:13 p.m. Senators Menendez, Cassidy, and Collins spoke about the pandemic and the SMART Act.

11:56 a.m. Senator Sasse spoke about China and the pandemic.

11:45 a.m. Senator Kennedy spoke about China and the pandemic. He sought consent to passage of S. 945, the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.

11:42: a.m. By a vote of 72 to 20, the Senate invoked cloture on the Manasco nomination.

11:03 a.m. Roll call began on the motion to invoke cloture on Anna Manasco to be a judge for the Northern District of Alabama.

10:51 a.m. Senator Thune spoke about school reopenings.

10:36 a.m. Minority Leader Schumer spoke about coronavirus relief.

10:06 a.m. Senator Durbin spoke about Dr. Monahan and coronavirus relief.

10:03 a.m. Majority Leader McConnell spoke about coronavirus relief. He spoke about Dr. Brian Monahan, the Senate’s attending physician.

10:02 a.m. Senator Grassley paid tribute to the college journalists of The Daily Iowan.

***

The Senate will convene at 10 a.m. and will resume consideration of the nomination of Anna Manasco to be a judge for the Northern District of Alabama.

• At 11 a.m., the Senate will vote on cloture for the Manasco nomination.

• At 12:30 p.m., the Senate will vote on cloture for the nomination of John Heil to be a judge for the Northern, Eastern and Western Districts of Oklahoma.

• If cloture has been invoked on the Manasco nomination, the Senate will vote at 3 p.m. on confirmation of Manasco.

• If cloture has been invoked on the Heil nomination, the Senate will vote at 4:30 p.m. on confirmation of Heil.

• Upon disposition of the Heil nomination, a cloture vote will be in order for the nomination of John Leonard Badalamenti to be a judge for the Middle District of Florida. 

The Senate met at 8:00 a.m. for a pro forma session only. Senator Scott of Florida presided. No business was transacted.

The Senate convened at 10 a.m. for a pro forma session, Senator Capito presiding. No business was conducted. The Senate will next convene for a pro forma session at 10 a.m. on Thursday, April 9, 2020

4:29 The Senate stands adjourned until noon Saturday, when it will resume consideration of the motion to proceed to H.R. 748, the vehicle for the coronavirus package.

4:28 p.m. Senator McConnell filed cloture on H.R. 748, to amend the Internal Revenue Code on health care issues. This is the shell to contain the four-part coronavirus response package.

By voice vote, the Senate confirmed Executive Calendars# 604 and #606 through #628, military promotions.

2:50 p.m. Senator Jones spoke about the virus.

2:39 p.m. Senator Blackburn spoke about the virus.

1:50 p.m. Senator Booker spoke about the virus.

12:48 p.m. Minority Leader Schumer spoke about the virus. He called, among other steps, for a “Marshall Plan” to aid in the medical fight against the virus.

12:29 p.m. Senator Durbin spoke about the virus.

12:18 p.m. Senator Enzi spoke about the crisis for small business.

12:04 p.m. Majority Leader McConnell said the first procedural vote on the latest coronavirus relief bill could occur Saturday. A four-part package could pass with bipartisan support Monday:

1. Payments to citizens, through supplemental unemployment and other benefits;
2. Small business assistance;
3. A “big, structural response” to the economic crisis, including targeted loans to certain sectors in need;
4. A surge of aid for the medical battle against the virus.

12:02 p.m. Senator Grassley spoke about the coronavirus crisis.

The Senate will convene at noon. No votes have been scheduled.

5:59 p.m. The Senate adjourned until noon on March 19th.

5:58 p.m. ML McConnell said the Senate will continue to work on the next bill and Senators should stay close to the Capitol.

5:35 p.m. Senator Blackburn spoke about the Coronavirus.

5:14 p.m. Senator Coons spoke about the Coronavirus.

4:50 p.m. Senator Alexander spoke about the Coronavirus.

4:37 p.m. Senator Moran spoke about the Coronavirus.

4:16 p.m. Senator Markey spoke about the Coronavirus.

4:14 p.m. Senator Lankford spoke about the Coronavirus.

4:13 p.m. ML McConnell stated the Senate will remain in session to deal with the Coronavirus response.

4:10 p.m. The Senate passed H.R. 6201, Families First Coronavirus Response Act by a tally of 90-8.

Senators voting against: Blackburn, Inhofe, Johnson, Lankford, Lee, Paul, Sasse, and Scott (SC).

Not voting: Gardner and Scott (FL).

3:31 p.m. The Johnson amendment was not agreed to 50-48, (60 vote threshold).

Senators in favor: 49 Republicans, 2 Democrats: Manchin and Sinema.

Senators opposed: 43 Democrats, 3 Republicans: Collins, Murkowski and Romney; 2 Independents: King and Sanders.

Senators not voting: 2 Republicans: Gardner and Scott of Florida.

2:54 p.m. The Senate began voting on the Johnson amendment #1558.

2:53 p.m. The Murray amendment was not agreed to on a party line tally of 47-51. Senators Gardner and Scott of Florida did not vote.

2:04 p.m. Roll call vote began on the Murray amendment, #1559.

2:03 p.m. Senator Gillibrand responded to Senators Johnson and Toomey.

2:01 p.m. Senator Toomey spoke in favor of the Johnson amendment.

1:55 p.m. Senator Johnson spoke on his amendment, #1558.

1:50 p.m. Senator Gillibrand spoke on coronavirus and the Murray amendment.

1:43 p.m. Senator Murray spoke on her amendment, #1559.

1:00 p.m. Senator Cornyn spoke about coronavirus.

12:53 p.m. Senator Hassan spoke on coronavirus.

12:52 p.m The Paul amendment was not agreed to 3-95.

Senators voting in favor: 3 Republicans: Braun, Lee and Paul.

Senators not voting: 2 Republicans: Gardner and Scott of Florida.

12:02 p.m. The Senate is voting on the Paul amendment to the House-passed coronavirus response bill.

At 2 p.m., the Senate will begin votes on the Murray amendment, the Johnson amendment, and the underlying bill, H.R.6201 — as amended, if amended.

Each measure requires 60 votes for passage. Each vote will be 30 minutes.

11:16 a.m. Senator Merkley spoke on coronavirus.

11:13 a.m. Senator Thune spoke about coronavirus.

10:55 a.m. Democratic Leader Schumer spoke about coronavirus.

10:40 a.m. Senator Durbin spoke about a constituent who passed away from the coronavirus recently.

10:09 a.m. Majority Leader McConnell spoke about coronavirus. He said the Senate will vote later today on the House-passed virus-response bill. He added that he won’t adjourn the Senate until it passes “a far bolder package” of economic relief. The leader said the prescribed time for Senate votes will be extended from the customary 15 to 30 minutes. Senators will be encouraged to practice social distancing.

10:02 a.m. Senator Grassley spoke about virus-related obstacles to the trade deal with Mexico and Canada. He said the Senate will vote later today on the House-passed virus-response bill. He said he will not adjourn the Senate until it passes another, “a far bolder package” — for small business and others.

The Senate will convene at 10 a.m.

The Senate will attempt to consider H.R.6201, an act making emergency supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2020, and for other purposes.

This is a spending bill for efforts to combat the coronavirus.

Roll call votes are possible during Wednesday’s session of the Senate.

5:56 p.m. The Senate adjourned until Monday, March 16 at 3:00 p.m. and next vote will occur at 5:30 p.m.

Senator Murkowski conducted wrap up and the Senate passed the following by unanimous consent.

Agreed to H.Con.Res.87, authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall for a ceremony as part of the commemoration of the days of remembrance of victims of the Holocaust.

 Passed H.R.4920, to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for an exception to certain small business contracting requirements applicable to the Department of Veterans Affairs procurement of certain goods and services covered under the Ability One program, and for other purposes, with Tester substitute amendment

Completed the Rule 14 process to place on the Legislative Calendar of Business H.R.6172: to amend the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 to prohibit the production of certain business records

5:17 p.m. Senators Schumer, Murray, Fischer and Hirono spoke on the coronavirus.

3:34 p.m. Senator Lee spoke on the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act. He asked for unanimous consent to proceed to a bill that would extend FISA for 45 days. Senator Burr objected.

3:03 p.m. Senator Cornyn spoke about coronavirus.

2:58 p.m. Senator Boozman paid tribute to Officer Brent Scrimshaw.

2:45 p.m. Senator Cardin spoke about the Equal Rights Amendment.

2:22 p.m. Senator Thune spoke about coronavirus.

2:21 p.m. The Danly nomination was confirmed, 52-40.

Senators voting in favor: 49 Republicans, 3 Democrats: Jones, Manchin and Sinema.

Senators voting against: 39 Democrats, 1 Independent: King.

Senators not voting: 3 Democrats: Cantwell, Klobuchar and Warren; 4 Republicans: Cruz, Moran, Perdue and Scott of Florida; 1 Independent: Sanders.

1:45 p.m. Roll call vote began on confirmation of the nomination of James Danly to be a member of FERC.

1:41 p.m. Senator Manchin spoke in support of the Danly nomination.

12:41 p.m. Senator Kennedy spoke on climate change affects on Louisiana.

12:33 p.m. Senator Blackburn spoke on coronavirus and prescription drugs.

12:20 p.m. Senator Grassley spoke about Sunshine Week and the importance of transparency and accountability.

12:19 p.m. The Senate invoked cloture on the nomination of James Danly by a tally of 54-40.

Senators voting in favor: 51 Republicans, 3 Democrats: Jones, Manchin and Sinema.

Senators voting against: 39 Democrats; 1 Independent: King.

Senators not voting: 3 Democrats: Cantwell, Klobuchar and Warren; 2 Republicans: Cruz and Perdue; 1 Independent: Sanders.

11:44 a.m. The Senate began a roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the nomination of James Danly to be a member of FERC.

11:26 a.m. Senator Murkowski spoke honoring Ashley Johnson-Barr.

11:12 a.m. Senator Murkowski spoke supporting the Danly nomination.

10:26 a.m. Minority Leader Schumer spoke about the virus. He urged Senate Republicans to act on the House measures to fight the coronavirus. He also spoke against the Danly nomination.

9:34 a.m. Majority Leader McConnell spoke about the suspension of Capitol tours and other responses to the coronavirus epidemic. He criticized the House speaker’s proposals on the virus. He spoke about reauthorization of surveillance programs.

9:32 a.m. Senator Grassley spoke about the virus and about the cherry blossom season.

The Senate will convene at 9:30 a.m. and will resume consideration of the nomination James P. Danly, of Tennessee, to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. At 11:45 a.m., the Senate will vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the Danly nomination.

If cloture is invoked, at 1:45 p.m., the Senate will vote on confirmation of the Danly nomination.

Additional roll call votes are possible during Thursday’s session.

6:06 p.m. The Senate adjourned until 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, March 12, 2020. Following Leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of Executive Calendar #587, James P. Danly, of Tennessee, to be a Member of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. At 11:45 a.m., the Senate will vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the Danly nomination.

If cloture is invoked, at 1:45 p.m., the Senate will vote on confirmation of the Danly nomination.

During wrap up:

Began Rule 14 process on H.R. 6172, An act to amend the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 to prohibit the production of certain business records and for other purposes (read for the first time)

Adopted S.Res.540, recognizing the contributions of AmeriCorps members and alumni to the lives of the people of the United States.

Adopted S.Res.541, recognizing and celebrating the 200th anniversary of the entry of Maine into the Union as the 23rd State.

Passed Calendar #407, S.227, to direct the Attorney General to review, revise, and develop law enforcement and justice protocols appropriate to address missing and murdered Indians, and for other purposes.

Passed Calendar #417, S.982, to increase intergovernmental coordination to identify and combat violent crime within Indian lands and of Indians.

Concurred in the House amendment to S.1678, to express United States support for Taiwan’s diplomatic alliances around the world.

Agreed to H.Con.Res.91, authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for a ceremony to present the Congressional Gold Medal collectively to the Chinese-American veterans of World War II.

5:02 p.m. Senator Blackburn spoke about the recent storm and tornado in Tennessee and on the SAMC act.

3:55 p.m. Senator Markey spoke about coronavirus.

3:45 p.m. Senator Booker spoke about coronavirus.

3:16 p.m. Senator Whitehouse gave his weekly speech about climate change.

2:40 p.m. Senator Cramer spoke about government transparency.

2:14 p.m. Senator Portman spoke about government transparency.

2:08 p.m. Senator Lankford spoke about government transparency.

2:00 p.m. Senator Ernst spoke about wasteful spending.

1:18 p.m. Senators Grassley, Collins, Cassidy and Daines engaged in a colloquy on prescription drugs.

12:50 p.m. Senators Cornyn and Brown spoke on the coronavirus.

12:37 p.m. S.J res 56 was agreed to 53-42.

Senators voting in favor: 42 Democrats, 10 Republicans: Capito, Collins, Ernst, Gardner, Hawley, McSally, Murkowski, Portman, Sullivan and Young; 1 Independent: King.

Senators voting against: 42 Republicans.

Senators not voting: 3 Democrats: Klobuchar, Murphy and Warren;1 Republican: Cruz; 1 Independent: Sanders.

12:00 p.m. The Senate began a roll call vote on passage of S.J.Res.56/H.J.Res.76, Borrower Defense CRA.

11:41 a.m. Senator Durbin spoke about the coronavirus and on the Borrower Defense CRA.

11:21 a.m. Senator Gardner spoke about Felix Sparks and the Thunderbirds.

11:10 a.m. Senator Murray spoke about the coronavirus and paid sick leave. Senator Murray asked u.c to call up and pass S 3415, a bill to allow Americans to earn paid sick time so that they can address their own health needs and the health needs of their families. Senator Alexander objected.

11:00 a.m. Senator Brown spoke about paid sick leave.

10:50 a.m. Democratic leader Schumer spoke about the virus.

10:40 a.. Senator Thune spoke about the virus an the energy bill.

10:21 a.m. a.m. Republican leader McConnell spoke about the corona virus.

10:02 a.m. Senator Grassley spoke.

The Senate will convene at 10 a.m. and will resume consideration of S.J.Res.56, to disapprove of a proposed Education Department rule on Borrower Defense Institutional Accountability.

The vote on passage of the resolution will be at noon.

Unless there is an agreement on a confirmation vote, there will be a cloture vote Thursday for the nomination of James P. Danly, of Tennessee, to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. If cloture is invoked, a confirmation vote will occur up to two hours after the cloture vote.