6:39 p.m.: The Senate adjourned until 10 a.m. Wednesday. At 10:30 post-cloture time o the energy bill, S. 2657 will expire and a roll call vote will occur.

6:35 p.m. The Senate consented to passage of S. 1869, on the disclosure of high-security space; H.R. 5214, on fraud prevention; S. Res. 497, commemoration of the life of Dr. Hui ong Lee; H.R. 4334, to amend the Old Americans Act for appropriations.

6:07 p.m. Senator Whitehouse spoke about climate change.

5:40 p.m. Senator Murkowski spoke about the energy bill.

5:28 p.m. Senator Brown spoke about judges.

4:32 p.m. Senator Collins spoke supporting the energy bill.

4:09 p.m. Senator Leahy spoke about Congressman John Lewis.

3:51 p.m. Senator Alexandra spoke on the tornado that hit Tennessee last night and the coronavirus.

3:31 p.m. Senators Risch and Udall spoke on the energy bill.

2:31 p.m. Senator Barasso spoke on coronavirus.

2:15 p.m. The Senate returned from the recess. Senator Grassley spoke on an amendment he will offer to the energy bill.

12:30 p.m. The Senate recessed to accommodate the weekly caucus luncheons.

12:18 p.m. Senator Blunt spoke about the coronavirus.

11:46 a.m. Senator Booker spoke about gun control.

10:44 a.m. Senator Durbin spoke about the coronavirus.

10:38 a.m. Senator Thune spoke about the energy bill.

10:30 a.m. Minority Leader Schumer spoke about the coronavirus.

10:03 a.m. Majority Leader McConnell spoke about the energy bill.

10:02 a.m. Senator Grassley spoke about Bangladesh and religious freedom.

The Senate will convene at 10 a.m. and will resume consideration of the motion to proceed to S. 2657, the energy bill.

The Senate will recess for policy lunches from 12:30 p.m. until 2:15 p.m.

Roll call votes are possible today.

3:45 p.m. Senator Cornyn spoke about S.311, Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act.

3:41 p.m. The Senate passed S. Res. 475 (recognizing the leading role of Utahns in the fight for women’s suffrage) by voice vote. 

3:27 p.m. Senator Romney spoke about suffragists.

3:17 p.m. Senator Ernst spoke about the budget. 

2:45 p.m. Senator Lankford spoke about Aida Fischer.

2:17 p.m. Senator Kennedy spoke on 5G technology. 

2:10 p.m. ML McConnell filed cloture on the following nominations and on motions to proceed to legislation:

• Robert Malloy to be District Judge for the District of the Virgin Islands.
• Silvia Carreno Call to be District judge for Puerto Rico.
• Motion to proceed to S. 3275 regarding protecting pain capable unborn children.
• Motion to proceed to S. 311 regarding prohibit a health care practitioner from failing to exercise the proper degree of care in the case of a child who survives an abortion or attempted abortion.
• Katharine MacGregor to be Deputy Secretary of Interior.
• Travis Greaves to be a judge of the US Tax Court.

2:09 p.m. S.J. Res 68, the Iran war powers resolution was agreed to 55-45. 

Senators voting in favor: 45 Democrats, 8 Republicans: Alexander, Cassidy, Collins, Lee, Moran, Murkowski, Paul and Young; 2 Independents: King and Sanders.

1:36 p.m. The Senate began a roll call vote on passage of S.J.Res. 68, the Iran war powers measure.

1:23 p.m. Senator Risch spoke on the War Powers Resolution.

1:11 p.m. Senator Kaine spoke on the War Powers Resolution.

1:01 p.m. Senator Inhofe spoke on the War Powers Resolution.

1:00 p.m. The Sullivan amendment was tabled 51-49.

Senators voting to table: 45 Democrats, 4 Republicans: Collins, Lee, Moran and Paul; 2 Independents: King and Sanders.

12:39 p.m. Roll call vote began on the Lee motion to table the Sullivan amendment. 

12:38 p.m. Senators Sullivan and Lee spoke on the Sullivan amendment #1319. 

12:37 p.m. The Rubio amendment was tabled 54-46.

Senators voting in favor: 45 Democrats, 7 Republicans: Cassidy, Collins, Lee, Moran, Murkowsi, Paul & Young; 2 Independents: King and Sanders.

12:18 p.m. Roll call vote began on the Kaine motion to table the Rubio amendment. 

12:16 p.m. Senators Rubio and Kaine spoke on the Rubio amendment #1320.

12:16 p.m. The Risch amendment was agreed to 93-7.

Senators voting against: 6 Democrats: Gillibrand, Leahy, Markey, Murphy, Udall and Warren;1 Independent: Sanders.

11:58 a.m. Roll call vote began on the Risch amendment. 

11:56 a.m. Senators Risch and Kaine spoke on the Risch amendment #1314.

11:55 a.m. The motion to table was agreed to 54-46.

Senators voting in favor: 45 Democrats, 7 Republicans: Alexander, Cassidy, Collins, Lee, Murkowsi, Paul & Young; 2 Independents: King and Sanders.

11:33 a.m. Roll call vote began on the Kaine motion to table the Cotton amendment.

11:31 a.m. Senators Kaine and Cotton spoke on the Cotton amdt #1305.

11:30 a.m. The Reed amendment #1322 was agreed to 99-0. 

Senators Markey was absent.

11:12 a.m. Roll call vote began on the Reed amendment.

11:11 a.m. Senators Reed and Risch spoke on the Reed amendment #1322. 

11:10 a.m. The Cruz amendment #1301 was agreed to 64-34.

Senators voting in favor: 53 Republicans, 10 Democrats: Carper, Cortez Masto, Hassan, Jones, Manchin, Peters, Rosen, Shaheen, Sinema and Stabenow; 1 Independent: King. 

Senators voting against: 34 Democrats.

Senators not voting: 1 Democrat: Markey, 1 Independent: Sanders.

10:39 a.m. Roll call vote began on the Cruz amendment #1301.

10:37 a.m. Senator Risch spoke in favor of the Cruz amendment.

10:35 a.m. Senator Kaine spoke against the Cruz amendment.

10:32 a.m. Senator Menendez spoke for the war powers measure.

10:19 a.m. Minority Leader Schumer spoke about the Iran war powers measure. He spoke about the Roger Stone case and the treatment of impeachment witnesses.

10:07 a.m. Senator Thune spoke about abortion.

9:42 a.m. Majority Leader McConnell paid tribute to the retiring Bob Swanner. He spoke about impeachment.

9:32 a.m. The Senate resumed consideration of the joint war powers resolution on Iran.

The Senate will convene at 9:30 a.m.

At 10:30 a.m., there will be six votes related to S.J.Res. 68, (the Iran war powers measure):

— Amendments 1301 (Cruz), 1322 (Reed), 1305 (Cotton), 1314 (Risch), 1320 (Rubio) and 1319 (Sullivan).

At 1:45 p.m., the Senate will vote on passage of the measure as amended, if amended.

8:17 p.m. The Senate stands in adjournment until 9:30 a.m. Thursday. At 10:30 a.m., there will be six votes related to S.J.Res. 68, (the Iran war powers measure):

— Amendments 1301, 1322, 1305, 1314, 1322 and 1319.

At 1:45 p.m., there will be up to 40 minutes of debate on the resolution, followed by a vote on passage.

8:14 p.m. led by Senator Cramer, During wrap-up, the Senate consented S. 490 on a Montana mountain range; S. 1365, on recognition of Guam’s loyalty during World War II.

7:25 p.m. Senator Merkley spoke about war powers.

7:21 p.m. Senator Blumenthal sopke about war powers.

6:48 p.m. Senator Hirono spoke about war powers.

6:20 p.m. Senator Portman spoke about opioid addiction.

6:07 p.m. Senator Enzi spoke about a measure concerning corporate financial officers.

5:59 p.m. Senator Paul spoke about war powers.

5:38 p.m. Senator Cardin spoke about war powers.

5:14 p.m. Senator Lee spoke about war powers.

4:59 p.m. Senator Van Hollen spoke about the Violence Against Women Act and the war powers measure.

4:39 p.m. Senator Cornyn spoke about war powers and about the Violence Against Women Act.

4:29 p.m. Senator Coons spoke about War Powers.

4:15 p.m. Senator Udall spoke about War Powers.

3:52 p.m. Senator Carper spoke on climate change.

3:42 p.m. Senator Leahy spoke on the War Powers Resolution.

3:33 p.m. Senator Whitehouse spoke about Operation Homecoming.

3:16 p.m. Senators Blunt and Moran spoke on organ transplant allocation.

2:50 p.m. Senator Reed spoke in favor of the resolution.

2:38 p.m. Senator Murphy spoke in favor of the resolution.

2:36 p.m. The motion to proceed was agreed to 51-45.

Senators voting in favor: 42 Democrats, 8 Republicans: Alexander, Cassidy, Collins, Lee, Moran, Murkowski, Paul and Young; 1 Independent: King.

Senators voting against 45 Republicans.

Senators not voting: 3 Democrats: Bennet, Klobuchar and Warren; 1 Independent: Sanders.

2:00 p.m. The Senate began a vote on the motion to proceed to SJ Res 68.

1:46 p.m. Senator Rubio spoke on the War Powers Resolution.

1:27 p.m. Senator Graham spoke against the War Powers Resolution.

1:13 p.m. Senator Barrasso spoke on infrastructure.

12:57 p.m. Senator Brown spoke on impeachment.

12:53 p.m. Senator Thune spoke on the War Powers Resolution.

12:46 p.m. Senator Murray spoke on the War Powers Resolution.

12:35 p.m. Senator Kaine spoke on the War Powers Resolution.

12:34 p.m. The Senate adopted the motion to discharge S.J.Res.68, Kaine War Powers Resolution (Iran) by a voice vote. At 2:00 p.m., the Senate will proceed to a vote on the motion to proceed to S.J.Res.68, War Powers Resolution (Iran).

12:31 p.m. The Halpern nomination was confirmed 77-19.

Senators voting against: 19 Democrats: Baldwin, Blumenthal, Booker, Cantwell, Casey, Cortez Masto, Duckworth, Gillibrand, Harris, Heinrich, Hirono, Markey, Merkley, Murray, Rosen, Schatz, Smith, Udall and Wyden.

Senators not voting: 3 Democrats: Bennet, Klobuchar and Warren; 1 Independent: Sanders.

11:51 a.m. Roll call vote began on confirmation of the nomination of Philip Halpern to be a judge for the Southern District of New York.

11:50 a.m. The Kness nomination was confirmed 81-12.

Senators voting against: 12 Democrats: Booker, Brown, Cantwell, Gillibrand, Harris, Markey, Murray, Schumer, Stabenow, Udall, Van Hollen and Wyden.

Senators not voting: 4 Democrats: Bennet, Heinrich, Klobuchar and Warren; 2 Republicans: Johnson and Rubio; 1 Independent: Sanders.

11:31 a.m. Roll call vote began on confirmation of the nomination of John Kness to be a judge for the Northern District of Illinois.

11:30 a.m. The Schlep nomination was confirmed 72-23.

Senators voting in favor: 52 Republicans, 19 Democrats: Carper, Cortez Masto, Duckworth, Durbin, Feinstein, Hassan, Jones, Kaine, Leahy, Manchin, Murphy, Peters, Reed, Rosen, Shaheen, Sinema, Tester, Warner and Whitehouse; 1 Independent: King.

Senators voting against: 23 Democrats.

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

11:01 a.m. Roll call vote began on confirmation of the nomination of Matthew Schelp to be a judge for Eastern District of Missouri.

11:00 a.m. The Kindred nomination was confirmed 54-41, with Senators Manchin and Sinema joining all Republicans in favor.

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

10:35 a.m. The Senate is voting on confirmation of Executive Calendar #563 Joshua M. Kindred to be U.S. District Judge for the District of Alaska.

10:28 a.m. Senator Sullivan spoke supporting the Kindred nomination.

10:16 a.m. Minority Leader Schumer spoke about President Trump’s dismissal of impeachment witnesses in government and his Justice Department’s intervention in Roger Stone’s sentencing. He called for an inspector general’s investigation and a Judiciary Committee hearing on the Justice Department matter.

10:15 a.m. Senator Durbin spoke about a student loans measure.

10:09 a.m. Senator Blumenthal spoke about war powers.

9:50 a.m. Senator Durbin spoke about the war powers initiative.

9:45 a.m. Majority Leader McConnell spoke about the new headquarters of the Army Corps of Engineers, Fort Knox. He spoke about the upcoming war powers debate.

9:32 a.m. Senator Grassley spoke about gun violence.

The Senate will convene at 9:30 a.m. and will resume consideration of the nomination of Joshua Kindred to be a judge for the District of Alaska, post-cloture.

• At 10:30 a.m., Senate will proceed to four roll call votes:

• Confirmation of the nomination of Joshua Kindred to be a judge for the District of Alaska.
  • Confirmation of the nomination of Matthew Schelp to be a judge for Eastern District of Missouri.
  • Confirmation of the nomination of John Kness to be a judge for the Northern District of Illinois.
  • Confirmation of the nomination of Philip Halpern to be a judge for the Southern District of New York.

• Also today, the Senate is expected to begin consideration of S.J.Res.68, a joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from any hostilities that Congress has not authorized against the Islamic Republic of Iran . Thus, additional votes are possible.

5:40 p.m. Senator Murkowski spoke in favor of the nomination of Josh Kindred to be district judge in the state of Alaska.

5:10 p.m. Senator Whitehouse spoke on climate change.

4:25 p.m. Senator Grassley spoke about the wage scale.

4:21 p.m. Senator Barrasso spoke about the 2020 Presidential election.

4:20 p.m. Cloture was invoked on the Halpern nomination, 75-18.

Senators voting in favor: 52 Republicans, 22 Democrats, 1 Independent: King.

Senators voting against: 18 Democrats: Baldwin, Blumenthal, Booker, Cantwell, Casey, Cortez Masto, Duckworth, Gillibrand, Harris, Heinrich, Hirono, Markey, Merkley, Murray, Rosen, Schatz, Smith and Wyden.

Senators not voting: 4 Democrats: Bennet, Klobuchar, Udall and Warren; 2 Republicans: Graham and Tillis; 1 Independent: Sanders.

3:41 p.m. Roll call vote began on cloture on the nomination of Phillip Halpern to be a district judge for the Southern District of New York.

3:40 p.m. Cloture was invoked on the Kness nomination, 82-12.

Senators voting against: 12 Democrats: Booker, Brown, Cantwell, Gillibrand, Harris, Hirono, Markey, Murray, Schumer, Stabenow, Van Hollen & Wyden.

Senators not voting: 4 Democrats: Bennet, Klobuchar, Udall and Warren; 1 Republican: Graham; 1 Independent: Sanders.

3:22 p.m. Roll call vote began on cloture on the nomination of John Kness to be a district judge for northern Illinois.

3:22 p.m. Cloture was invoked on the Schlep nomination, 72-22.

Senators voting in favor: 52 Republicans, 19 Democrats: Carper, Cortez Masto, Duckworth, Durbin, Feinstein, Hassan, Jones, Kaine, Leahy, Manchin, Murphy, Peters, Reed, Rosen, Shaheen, Sinema, Tester, Warner and Whitehouse; 1 Independent: King.

Senators voting against: 2x Democrats.

Senators not voting: 4 Democrats: Bennet, Klobuchar, Udall and Warren; 1 Republican: Graham; 1 Independent: Sanders.

2:59 p.m. Roll call vote began on cloture on the nomination of Matthew Schelp to be a judge for Eastern District of Missouri.

2:58 p.m. Cloture was invoked on the nomination of Joshua Kindred to be US District judge for Alaska, 52-41.

Senators voting in favor: 52 Republicans, 1 Democrat: Warner.

Senators not voting: 4 Democrats: Bennet, Klobuchar, Udall and Warren; 2 Republicans: Graham and Tillis; 1 Independent: Sanders.

2:43 p.m. The Senate is voting on the motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #563 Joshua M. Kindred to be U.S. District Judge for the District of Alaska.

2:42 p.m. The Senate confirmed Andrew Lynn Brasher to be U.S. Circuit Judge for the Eleventh Circuit on a party line vote of 52-43.

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

2:15 p.m. The Senate is voting on confirmation of Executive Calendar #562 Andrew Lynn Brasher to be U.S. Circuit Judge for the Eleventh Circuit.

12:33 p.m. Senator Shelby spoke in support of the Brasher nomination.

12:24 p.m. Senator Blumenthal asked unanimous consent that the Senate pass S.127. Senator Blackburn objected.

12:15 p.m. Senator Wyden spoke about election security and asked unanimous consent that the Senate agree to S.2238, the SAFE Act. Senator Blackburn objected.

12:03 p.m. Senator Warner spoke on election security and asked unanimous consent that the Senate vote on S. 2242, The Fire Act . Senator Blackburn objected.

12:01 p.m. Senator Schumer spoke on election security.

11:01 a.m. Senator Cotton paid tribute to Billie Sue Hoggard from Jonesboro, Arkansas, who passed away on Sunday.

10:32 a.m. Senator Thune spoke about the economy.

10:22 a.m. Minority Leader Schumer spoke about election security and judicial nominations.

10:06 a.m. Majority Leader McConnell spoke about the budget.

10:03 a.m. Senator Grassley spoke about prescription drug prices.

• The Senate will convene at 10 a.m. and will resume
  post-cloture consideration of the nomination of Andrew Brasher to be a judge for the Eleventh Circuit.

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

• At 2:15 p.m., five roll call votes will occur:

• Confirmation of the nomination of Andrew Brasher to be a judge for the Eleventh Circuit.
  • Cloture on the nomination of Joshua Kindred to be a judge for the District of Alaska.
  • Cloture on the nomination of Matthew Schelp to be a judge for Eastern District of Missouri.
  • Cloture on the nomination of John Kness to be a judge for the Northern District of Illinois.
  • Cloture on the nomination of Philip Halpern to be a judge for the Southern District of New York.

• If cloture is invoked on the Kindred, Schelp, Kness, and Halpern nominations, the confirmation votes will occur on Wednesday, at a time to be determined.

5:14 p.m. The Senate adjourned and will next convene on Thursday, February 6 at 11:30 a.m. for a pro forma session only. Then, the Senate will next convene on Monday, February 10 at 3:00 p.m. Following leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of the Brasher nomination.

During wrap-up:

S.Res. 493, Legal Counsel, was adopted by unanimous consent.

5:06 p.m. Majority Leader McConnell filed cloture on the the following nominations:

• exec. cal. #562 Andrew Lynn Brasher, AL, to be U.S. Circuit Judge for the Eleventh Circuit
• exec. cal. #563 Joshua M. Kindred, AK, to be U.S. District Judge for the District of Alaska
• exec. cal. #565 Matthew Thomas Schelp, MO, to be U.S. District Judge for the Eastern District of Missouri
• exec. cal. #461 Joshua Fitzgerald Kness, IL, to be U.S. District Judge for the Northern District of Illinois.
• exec. cal. #535 Philip M. Halpern, NY, to be U.S. District Judge for the Southern District of New York.

4:40 p.m. The Court of Impeachment adjourned sine die.

4:38 p.m. Chief Justice Roberts thanked the Senate.

4:36 p.m. Democratic Leader Schumer also thanked support staff and Senate Pages.

4:33 p.m. Majority Leader McConnell thanked Chief Justice Roberts and gifted him a gavel. He also thanked support staff and Senate Pages.

4:31 p.m. On Article II of impeachment, Obstruction of Justice, President Trump was found not guilty by a vote of 47 to 53.

4:24 p.m. Roll call began on Article II, Obstruction of Congress.

4:19 p.m. The Clerk read Article II, Obstruction of Congress

4:18 p.m. On Article I of impeachment, abuse of power, President Trump was found not guilty by a vote of 48 to 52.

4:09 p.m. Roll call began on Article I, Abuse of Power.

4:04 p.m. The Clerk read Article I, Abuse of Power.

4:03 p.m. The Senate convened as a court of impeachment.

3:49 p.m. Majority Leader McConnell spoke on impeachment.

3:31 p.m. Democratic Leader Schumer spoke on impeachment.

3:23 p.m. Senator Graham spoke on impeachment.

3:11 p.m. Senator Durbin spoke on impeachment.

3:05 p.m. Senator Shelby spoke on impeachment.

2:53 p.m. Senator Leahy spoke on impeachment.

2:43 p.m. Senator Gardner spoke on impeachment.

2:31 p.m. Senator Coons spoke on impeachment.

2:15 p.m. Senator Scott spoke on impeachment.

2:01 p.m. Senator Romney spoke on impeachment.

1:52 p.m. Senator Murphy spoke on impeachment.

1:41 p.m. Senator Baldwin spoke on impeachment.

1:22 p.m. Senator Bennet spoke on immigration, Senate process, and impeachment.

1:14 p.m. Senator Hirono spoke on impeachment.

1:04 p.m. Senator Brown spoke on impeachment.

12:55 p.m. Senator Risch spoke on impeachment.

12:42 p.m. Senator Hyde-Smith spoke on impeachment.

12:29 p.m. Senator Cramer spoke on impeachment.

12:12 p.m. Senator Lee spoke on impeachment.

12:02 p.m. Senator Blunt spoke on impeachment.

11:45 a.m. Senator Duckworth spoke on impeachment.

11:36 a.m. Senator Reed spoke on impeachment.

11:23 a.m. Senator Jones spoke about impeachment.

11:14 a.m. Senator Hassan spoke about impeachment.

11:03 a.m. Senator Harris spoke about impeachment.

10:55 a.m. Senator Sasse entered into the record an op-ed he wrote that was printed in the Omaha World Herald today.

10:37 a.m. Senator Alexander spoke about impeachment.

10:31 a.m. Senator Hawley spoke about impeachment.

9:56 a.m. Senator Cornyn spoke about impeachment.

9:47 a.m. Minority Leader Schumer spoke about the president’s State of the Union speech.

9:34 a.m. Senator Merkley spoke about impeachment.

9:32 a.m. Senator Grassley spoke.

• The Senate will convene at 9:30 a.m. for speeches of up to 10 minutes. Speeches on impeachment will go into the record of the trial.

• At 4 p.m., the Senate will reconvene as the court of impeachment for the trial of President Trump.

• Pursuant to S.Res.488, the Senate will then vote on the articles of impeachment:

• Article I: Abuse of Power
• Article II: Obstruction of Congress

• The Senate is not expected to be in session on Thursday, February 6, and Friday, February 7.

12:01 p.m. The Senate adjourned until 1:00 p.m. on Monday January 25, 2020.

11:54 a.m. Mr Cippollone wrapped up the defense presentation for the day.

11:27 a.m. Mr Philbin continued the defense presentation.

10:56 a.m. Mr Sekulow continued the defense presentation.

10:18 a.m. Mr Purpura continued the defense presentation.

10:07 a.m. Mr Cippollone began the defense presentation.

10:03 a.m. The Senate convened.

The Senate will reconvene at 10 a.m. as the trial court for President Trump’s impeachment.

The president’s defense team will begin the defense presentation. The president’s lawyers are allotted up to 24 hours over the course of three days.

After adjournment today, the trial will reconvene on Monday.

4:01 p.m. The Senate stands adjourned. The Senate will convene for a pro forma session with no business conducted at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, January 17th. When the Senate adjourns on Friday, it will next convene at 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, January 21st. Following Leader remarks, the Senate will recess subject to the call of the Chair. At 1:00 p.m., the Senate will sit as a court of Impeachment for the impeachment trial of Donald John Trump, President of the United States.

3:54 p.m. ML McConnell spoke about USMCA and opioid legislation. ML McConnell began wrap up. Senate considered en bloc, S.Res. 476, congratulating North Dakota State University Bison football team; S.Res. 477, designating the week of February 3 through February 7, 2020, as “National School Counseling Week”; S.Res. 478, designating the week of January 26 through February 1, 2020, as “National School Choice Week”; passed by u.c. ML McConnell asked when the Senate completes its business today it meet in a pro forma session on Friday, January 17th at 2:00 p.m. The Senate will meet on Tuesday, January 21st at 12:30 p.m.

2:34 p.m. The Senate went into legislative session for a quorum call.

2:33 p.m. In its capacity as the impeachment court, the Senate adjourned until Tuesday, January 21 at 1 p.m., when the trial will resume.

2:30 p.m. Senator McConnell secured unanimous consent for details of the impeachment trial, including printing of trial paperwork; deadlines for filing of the president’s trial briefs and the House rebuttal; and installation of extra furniture on the Senate floor.

2:11 p.m. The clerk called senators — in groups of four, by alphabetical order — to sign the oath book at the secretary’s desk.

2:10 p.m. Chief Justice Roberts administered the oath to the Senate.

2:08 p.m. Senator Grassley declared that a quorum is present and, at Senator McConnell’s instruction, administered the oath to Chief Justice Roberts.

2:01 p.m. The clerk conducted the live quorum call.

2 p.m. Senator Grassley called the Senate to order and recognized Senator McConnell, who previewed the afternoon’s business.

12:22 p.m. The Senate adjourned until the call of the chair.

12:21 p.m. Senator Grassley recognized Senator McConnell, who informed the Senate of the live quorum call at 2 p.m. The Senate will receive Chief Justice Roberts at that time.

12:07 p.m. Representative Schiff introduced the House managers and read the articles of impeachment.

12:06 p.m. The sergeant at arms proclaimed the order that all present must remain silent during the exhibition of the articles of impeachment.

12:06 p.m. Senator Grassley directed the sergeant at arms to make a proclamation to the Senate.

12:05 p.m. Sergeant at Arms Stenger announced the presence of the House managers.

12:05 p.m. Senate President Pro Tempore Grassley directed the sergeant at arms to present the House managers to the Senate.

12:05 p.m. Senator McConnell announced that the Senate would receive the House managers for presentation of the articles of impeachment.

11:57 a.m. By a vote of 89 to 10, the Senate approved the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Trade Agreement. YEA: 51 Republicans, 47 Democrats, independent King. NAY: Democrats Booker, Gillibrand, Harris, Markey, Reed, Schatz, Schumer, Whitehouse; independent Sanders; Republican Toomey. NOT VOTING: Inhofe.

11:30 a.m. By a vote of 78 to 21, the Senate waived the budget point of order. YEA: 45 Democrats, 31 Republicans and both independents. NAY: Republicans Barrasso, Blackman, Braun, Cassidy, Cruz, Enzi, Fischer, Gardner, Johnson, Kennedy, Lankford, Lee, Paul, Perdue, Romney, Scott of Florida, Scott of South Carolina, Tillis, Toomey, Young. NOT VOTING: Inhofe.

11:00 a.m. Roll call vote began on the motion to waive the budget act regarding H.R. 5430, USMCA.

10:57 a.m. The following legislation was agreed to by unanimous consent:

1. S. Res. 474, to authorize representation by the Senate legal counsel in the case of Martin F. McMann versus Senator Ted Cruz et al.
2. S. Res. 3201, a bill to extend the temporary scheduling order for Fentanyl-related substances.
3. S. 3084, a bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to modify the limitation on pay for certain high-level employees and officers of the Department of Veterans Affairs.
4. H.R. 886 and McSally amendment, Veteran Treatment Court Coordination Act of 2019.

10:56 a.m. The vote began on the point of order on the trade deal.

10:51 a.m. Senator Grassley spoke about the trade deal.

10:42 a.m. Senator Toomey spoke about the trade deal.

10:35 a.m. Senator Wyden spoke about the trade deal.

10:21 a.m. Senator Durbin spoke about impeachment and the trade deal with Mexico and Canada.

10:08 a.m. Minority Leader Schumer spoke about impeachment.

9:52 a.m. Majority Leader McConnell spoke about impeachment. He spoke about the U.S.-Canada-Mexico Trade Agreement.

9:47 a.m. Senator Grassley spoke about National Religious Freedom Day.

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The Senate will convene at 9:45 a.m. and will resume consideration of H.R.5430, the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement Implementation Act.

• Senator Toomey or his designee will raise a Budget Act point of order against H.R.5430. Senator Grassley or his designee will move to waive all applicable points of order.

• At 11 a.m., two roll call votes are expected:

• A motion to waive the budget point of order is raised.
  • Passage of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement Implementation Act.

• At noon, the Senate will receive the House managers to present the articles of impeachment against President Donald John Trump.

• Senators are asked to be in their seats on the floor at noon.

• There will be a Democratic Caucus luncheon from approximately 12:30 p.m. until 2 p.m.

• At 2 p.m., the Senate will proceed to the consideration of the articles of impeachment. Senator Grassley will swear in the Chief Justice, who will then swear in senators.

• When the Chief Justice swears in the Senate, he will read the oath to the body and senators will respond collectively with, “I do.”  The clerk will call up senators in alphabetical groups of four to sign the impeachment oath book at the desk. Senators must sign the oath book to sit in the trial.

After agreements on the scheduling of trial proceedings and the Senate floor set-up, the trial is expected to adjourn until Tuesday, January 21.

6:46 p.m. The Senate adjourned and will convene at 9:45 a.m. on Thursday, January 16^th and resume consideration of H.R. 5430, the USMCA Act. Debate time on USMCA will expire at 11:00 a.m. and Senator Toomey or his designee will be recognized to raise a budget point of order.

There will be 2 vote at 11:00 a.m.:

1. The motion to waive the budget act in relation to H.R. 5430, the USMCA Act
2. Passage of H.R. 5430, the USMCA Act

At 12:00 noon, the Senate will receive the Managers on the part of the House of Representatives to present and exhibit the articles of impeachment.

At 2:00 p.m., the presence of the Chief Justice of the United States is requested as presiding officer for consideration of the articles of impeachment, pursuant to Article I, Section 3, Clause 6 of the U.S. Constitution.

During wrap-up:

• H.R. 133, to promote economic partnership and cooperation between the United States and Mexico, was passed by unanimous consent.
• S.Res. 371, reaffirming the support of the United States for the people of the Republic of South Sudan and calling on all parties to uphold their commitments to peace and dialogue as outlined in the 2018 revitalized peace agreement, was adopted by voice vote.
• S.Res. 472, commending the Louisiana State University Tigers football team for winning the 2020 College Football Playoff National Championship, was adopted by unanimous consent.
• S.Res. 473, congratulating the University of Charleston men’s soccer team for winning the National Collegiate Athletic Association Division II Men’s Soccer Championship at Highmark Stadium in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, was adopted by unanimous consent.

6:35 p.m. Senators Hoeven and Cramer spoke about the North Dakota State University football team.

5:37 p.m. The Senate received the message from the House that the articles of impeachment were ready. S.Res.471, allowing the taking of a photograph in the Senate Chamber, was adopted by unanimous consent.

5:13 p.m. Senator Sanders spoke against USMCA.

5:06 p.m. Senator Cantwell spoke in tribute to staffer Chris Allen and supporting USMCA.

5:03 p.m. Senator Brown spoke in tribute to staffer Chris Allen.

4:44 p.m. Senator Portman spoke on USMCA.

4:33 p.m. Senator Carper spoke on USMCA.

3:28 p.m. Senators Wyden, Grassley, and Brown spoke about USMCA.

3:18 p.m. Senator Markey spoke about Iran.

3:03 p.m. Senator Barasso spoke about the impeachment process.

2:40 p.m. Senator Grassley paid tribute to Chris Allen, a member of the Finance Committee Staff.

2:30 p.m. Senator Merkley spoke about Puerto Rico.

2:19 p.m. By voice vote, the Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to H.R. 5430-USMCA. There will be 20 hours of debate evenly divided.

2:11 p.m. Senator Blackburn spoke on the USMCA.

1:30 p.m. Senator Casey spoke on Iran.

1:11 p.m. Senator Van Hollen spoke about impeachment and on election security.

1:02 p.m. Senator Gardner spoke about USMCA.

12:27 p.m. Senator Cardin spoke about Iran.

12:01 p.m. Senator Cornyn spoke about impeachment and USMCA.

11:03 a.m. Minority Leader Schume spoke about impeachment.

10:37 a.m. Senator Thune spoke about the trade deal.

10:15 a.m. Senator Durbin spoke about impeachment, trade and student debt.

10:04 a.m. Majority Leader McConnell spoke about impeachment. He spoke about the U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade agreement. He secured second reading for S. 3193, to amend the Controlled Substances Act.

10:03 a.m. Senator Grassley spoke about Iran.

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The Senate will convene at 10 a.m. and will be in a period of morning business with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each.

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

6:49 p.m. The Senate adjourned.

6:46 p.m. ML McConnell wrapped up for the evening.

HR 434, regarding the Emancipation national historic trail was passed by voice vote.  HR 468, regarding Jocelyn Burdick was passed by unanimous consent.

6:04 p.m. Senators Sullivan, Whitehouse and Menendez spoke on protecting oceans and “Save our Seas 2.0”.

6:01 p.m. Cloture was invoked on the Gaynor nomination, 76-8.

Senators voting in favor: 45 Republicans, 30 Democrats; 1 Independent: King.

Senators voting against: 8 Democrats:  Brown, Gillibrand, Harris, Menendez, Schumer, Stabenow, Udall and Van Hollen.

Senators not voting:8 Republicans: Cassidy, Cramer, Graham, Inhofe, Kennedy, Risch, Scott of South Carolina and Toomey; 7 Democrats: Bennet, Booker, Durbin, Klobuchar, Markey, Warner and Warren; 1 Independent: Sanders.

5:31 p.m. Roll call vote began on cloture on the Gaynor nomination.

5:20 p.m. Senator Johnson spoke about the Gaynor nomination.

4:37 p.m. Senator Harris spoke about impeachment.

4:22 p.m. Minority Leader Schumer spoke about impeachment.

3:34 p.m. Senator Cornyn spoke about impeachment.

3:06 p.m. Majority Leader McConnell spoke about Iran. He spoke about impeachment.

The Senate will convene at 3 p.m and will resume consideration of the nomination of Peter Gaynor to be administrator of FEMA with a cloture vote to occur on the nomination at 5:30 p.m.

6:50 p.m. The Senate adjourned and will convene Tuesday, January 7 at 10:00 a.m. After leader remarks, the Senate will resume post-cloture consideration of Jovita Carranza to be Administrator of the Small Business Association with a vote on confirmation at 12:15 p.m.

During wrap-up,

• S. 3076 – to release a federal reversionary interest in Chester County, Tennessee, to manage certain Federal land in Bath County, Virginia, and for other purposes, was passed by unanimous consent.
• S. Res. 464 – to constitute the majority party’s membership on certain committees for the One Hundred Sixteenth Congress, or until their successors are chosen, was adopted by unanimous consent.

McConnell filed cloture on the following during today’s session:

1. Cal. #329 – Matthew H. Solomson, MD, to be a Judge of the U.S. Court of Federal Claims for a term of 15 years.
2. Cal .#462 – Eleni Maria Roumel, MD, to be a Judge of the U.S. Court of Federal Claims for a term of 15 years.
3. Cal. #525 – Michael George DeSombre, IL, to be Ambassador to the Kingdom of Thailand.

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6:14 p.m. Senator Brown spoke about the U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade agreement.

6:13 p.m. By a vote of 86 to 5, the Senate invoked cloture on the nomination of Jovita Carranza to be administrator of the S.B.A.  Democrats voting NAY: Gillibrand, Harris, Merkley, Schatz, Wyden. NOT VOTING: Alexander, Booker, Klobuchar, Lee, Markey, Perdue, Sanders, Shaheen, Warren.

4:29 p.m. Senator Kaine spoke on Iran.

4:22 p.m. Senator Hawley spoke on impeachment.

4:01 p.m. Senator Cornyn spoke on impeachment and the assassination of General Soleimani.

3:42 p.m. Senator Schumer spoke on Impeachment and Iraq and the assassination of General Soleimani.

3:32 p.m. Senator McConnell filed a cloture motion on Eleni Roumel, MD, to be Federal Claims Judge for a term of fifteen years.

Senator Grassley opened the day’s session and spoke on the USA- Mexico-Canada trade agreement.

The Senate will convene at 3 p.m.

At 5 p.m., Senator-Appointee Kelly Loeffler of Georgia will be sworn in.

At 5:30 p.m., the Senate will vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the nomination of Jovita Carranza to be administrator of the Small Business Administration.