4:21 p.m. The Senate adjourned and will reconvene on Monday, September 16 at 3:00 p.m. At 5:00 p.m. they will resume consideration of the nomination of John Rakolta, Jr. to be Ambassador to the UAE with a cloture vote on the nomination to occur at 5:30 p.m.

Passed during wrap-up:

• H.R. 1200-Veteran’s compensation COLA
• S. Res. 311-Supporting the designation of the week of 9/11 as Patriot Week
• S. Res. 312-Designating the week of 9/8 as National Direct Support Professionals week.

4:16 p.m. Senator McConnell paid tribute to SAA staffer Cindy Hasiak.

3:44 p.m. Senator Wyden spoke about prescription drug prices.

3:07 p.m. Senator Capito asked u.c. to call up and agree to S.Res. 310, Recognizing the King Centennial of the community of Wheeling, West Virginia. Senators Capito and Manchin spoke about the Centennial.

3:06 p.m. ML McConnell filed cloture on Executive Calendar #418 Brian Callanan to be General Counsel for the Department of the Treasury.

3:05 p.m. ML McConnell filed cloture on Executive Calendar #419 Brent James McIntosh to be an Under Secretary of the Treasury.

3:04 p.m. ML McConnell filed cloture on Executive Calendar #223 Robert A. Destro to be Assistant Secretary of State for Democracy, Human Rights.

3:03 p.m. ML McConnell filed cloture on Executive Calendar #288 Kenneth A. Howery to be Ambassador of the U.S. to the Kingdom of Sweden

3:01 p.m. ML McConnell began wrap up and filed cloture on Executive Calendar #399 John Rakolta, Jr. to be Ambassador of the U.S. to the United Arab Emirates.

2:51 p.m. The Senate received the papers from the House with respect to S. 1790. S. 1790 is passed and amendment 938 is agreed to and the measure will be returned to the House.

2:25 p.m. Senators Schatz, Cardin, Murray and Duckworth spoke on military funding.

2:16 p.m. Senator Kennedy spoke about the Department of the Treasury and unclaimed funds.

2:15 p.m. The Senate confirmed the nomination of Thomas Peter Feddo to be Assistant Secretary of the Treasury for Investment Security by a tally of 85-1. Senator Paul voted against.

1:45 p.m. The Senate is now voting on confirmation of Thomas Feddo to be Assistant Secretary of the Treasury for Investment Security.

1:44 p.m. Senator Schumer paid tribute to SAA staffer Cindy Hasiak.

12:59 p.m. Senator Blackburn spoke about the southern border.

12:58 p.m. The nomination of Jennifer Nordquist to be U.S. Executive Director of the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development was confirmed by voice vote.

12:58 p.m. The Senate confirmed Michelle Bowman to be a Member of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System by a vote of 60 to 31.

12:19 p.m. The Senate is now voting on confirmation of Michelle Bowman to be a Member of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System.

12:18 p.m. The request for return of papers from the House regarding S.1790 to provide for a correction was agreed to by unanimous consent.

12:03 p.m. Senator Kennedy spoke about the national debt and election security.

11:52 a.m. Senator Cornyn spoke about Vietnam and the Vietnamese community in Texas and paid tribute to staffer Sandy Edwards.

11:32 a.m. Senator Portman spoke about e cigarettes, pell grants, the opioid crisis, and the Great Lakes.

11:16 a.m. Senator Schumer spoke about appropriations, gun control, China, and e cigarettes.

10:07 a.m. Senator Thune spoke about agriculture and trade.

10:03 a.m. Senator Grassley spoke about student loans.

*****

The Senate will convene at 10 a.m.  and will resume post-cloture consideration of the nomination of Michelle Bowman to the board of the Federal Reserve.

At 12:15 p.m., the Senate will vote on confirmation of the Bowman nomination and the nomination of  Jennifer Nordquist to be U.S. executive director of the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development.

At 1:45 p.m. the Senate will vote on confirmation  of Thomas Feddo, of Virginia, to be assistant secretary of the Treasury for investment security.

10:03 a.m. Senator Grassley spoke about student loans.

10:46 a.m. Senator Murray spoke about September 11th.

10:39 a.m. Senator Crapo spoke on the Bowman and Feddo nominations.

10:23 a.m. Senator Thune spoke about a tornado in Sioux Falls. He spoke about the September 11 attacks. He paid tribute to Senator Isakson.

10:13 a.m. Minority Leader Schumer spoke about the September 11 attacks. He spoke about appropriations. He spoke about gun control.

9:55 a.m. Majority Leader McConnell spoke about appropriations legislation.  He paid tribute to the outgoing national security advisor, John Bolton. He spoke about the September 11 attacks.

9:48 a.m. Senator Durbin spoke about vaping.

9:32 a.m. Senator Grassley spoke about the September 11 attacks.

*****

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

Following Leader remarks, the Senate will resume post-cloture consideration of the nomination of Stephen Akard, of Indiana, to be director of the Office of Foreign Missions, with the rank of ambassador.

At 11 a.m., there will be three confirmation votes:

1. Akard nomination to the Office of Foreign Missions;
2. Nomination of Dale Cabaniss, of Virginia, to be director of the Office of Personnel Management;
3. Nomination of James Byrne, of Virginia, to be deputy secretary of Veterans Affairs.

Following disposition of the Byrne nomination, the Senate will resume consideration of the nomination of Michelle Bowman, of Kansas, to the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System.

At 2:45 p.m., there will be up to nine nomination votes — three on motions to invoke cloture and six confirmations:

1. Cloture on the Bowman nomination to the Fed;
2. Cloture on the nomination of Thomas Feddo, of Virginia, to be assistant secretary of the Treasury for Investment Security;
3. Cloture on the nomination of Jennifer Nordquist, of Virginia, to be U.S. executive director of the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development;
4. Confirmation, Stephanie L. Haines, of Pennsylvania, to be a U.S. District Court judge for the Western District of Pennsylvania;
5. Confirmation, Ada E. Brown, of Texas, to be a U.S. District Court judge for the Northern District of Texas;
6. Confirmation, Steven D. Grimberg, of Georgia, to be a U.S. District Court judge for the Northern District of Georgia;
7. Confirmation, Steven C. Seeger, of Illinois, to be a U.S. District Court judge for the Northern District of Illinois;
8. Confirmation, Mary S. McElroy, of Rhode Island, to be a U.S. District Court judge for the District of Rhode Island;
9. Confirmation, Stephanie A. Gallagher, of Maryland, to be a U.S. District Court judge for the District of Maryland.

5:45 p.m. The Senate adjourned until 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, September 11th.

5:43 p.m. Senator Cassidy conducted wrap up. Passed S.1881, Veterans Expedited TSA Screening Safe Travel Act; Passed S.2035, TSA Credential and Endorsement Harmonization Act.

Wednesday September 11 at 11:00am – 3 roll call votes:

• Confirmation of Executive Calendar #174, Stephen Akard, of Indiana, to be Director of the Office of Foreign Missions, with the rank of Ambassador
• Confirmation of Executive Calendar #246, Dale Cabaniss, of Virginia, to be Director of the Office of Personnel Management
• Confirmation of Executive Calendar #294, James Byrne, of Virginia, to be Deputy Secretary of Veterans Affairs

Wednesday September 11 at 2:45 pm – up to 9 roll call votes:

• Motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #333, Michelle Bowman, of Kansas, to be a Member of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System
• Motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #335, Thomas Feddo, of Virginia, to be Assistant Secretary of the Treasury for Investment Security
• Motion to invoke cloture Executive Calendar #407, Jennifer Nordquist, of Virginia, to be United States Executive Director of the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development
• Confirmation of Executive Calendar #233, Stephanie L. Haines, of Pennsylvania, to be United States District Judge for the Western District of Pennsylvania
• Confirmation of Executive Calendar #326, Ada E. Brown, of Texas, to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of Texas
• Confirmation of Executive Calendar #327, Steven D. Grimberg, of Georgia, to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of Georgia
• Confirmation of Executive Calendar #352, Steven C. Seeger, of Illinois, to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of Illinois
• Confirmation of Executive Calendar #344, Mary S. McElroy, of Rhode Island, to be United States District Judge for the District of Rhode Island
• Confirmation of Executive Calendar #346, Stephanie A. Gallagher, of Maryland, to be United States District Judge for the District of Maryland

4:37 p.m. Senator Whitehouse spoke about climate change.

4:27 p.m. Senator Cassidy congratulated the East Bank Little League team for winning the 2019 Little League World Series.

3:55 p.m. Senator Booker spoke on S. 169, updating water infrastructure in cities.

3:55 p.m. The Senate invoked cloture cloture on Executive Calendar #294, James Byrne, of Virginia, to be Deputy Secretary of Veterans Affairs by vote 81-13.

3:15 p.m. The Senate invoked cloture on Executive Calendar #246, Dale Cabaniss, of Virginia, to be Director of the Office of Personnel Management for a term of four years by a vote of 53 to 41.

2:44 p.m. The Senate invoked cloture on the nomination of Stephen Akard to be Director of the Office of Foreign Missions, with the rank of Ambassador by a vote 91-3.

2:43 p.m. The confirmed Elizabeth Darling to be Commissioner on Children, Youth, and Families, Department of Health and Human Services by a vote of 57-37.

Senators Jones, King (I), Manchin, Murphy, Tester, and Whitehouse joined 51 Republicans in voting yes.

Not voting: Alexander, Harris, Roberts, Sanders, Sinema and Warren

2:15 p.m. The Senate reconvened and began voting on confirmation of the Darling nomination.

1:06 p.m. By a vote of 57 to 37, cloture was invoked on the Darling nomination. Senate recessed for policy luncheons.

12:32 p.m. By a vote of 56 to 38, the Craft nomination was confirmed. YEAS: 51 Republicans and Democrats Coons, Hassan, Manchin, Murphy and Shaheen. NAYS 37 Democrats and independent King. Not voting: Alexander, Harris, Roberts, Sanders, Sinema and Warren. Vote on cloture for the Darling nomination began.

11:55 a.m. The Senate began voting on Confirmation of Kelly Craft to be Representative of the U.S. to the United Nations General Assembly.

11:44  a.m. Senator Leahy spoke against cuts to Defense spending.

11:29 a.m. Senator Kaine spoke supporting the Defense Authorization and Appropriations bills.

11:20 a.m. Senator Cornyn spoke on rape kit backlogs.

11:03 a.m. Senator Peters spoke against the Cabaniss nomination.

10:18 a.m. Minority Leader Schumer spoke about the administration’s transfer of funds from the military to pay for border wall construction.

He spoke about appropriations and gun control.

10:04 a.m. Majority Leader McConnell about nominations, appropriations and a temporary spending measure. He spoke about the milestone — in 1619 — of the “original sin” of slavery in America.

10:02 a.m. Senator Grassley spoke about agriculture and the pending trade deal with Mexico and Canada.

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The Senate will convene at 10 a.m. and will resume post-cloture consideration of the nomination of Kelly Craft to be representative of the United States to the United Nations General Assembly.

At 11:50 a.m. the Senate will proceed to two roll call votes:

• Confirmation of the Craft nomination;
• Cloture on the nomination of Elizabeth Darling to be Commissioner on Children, Youth, and Families, Department of Health and Human Services.

At 12:30 p.m., the Senate will recess until 2:15 p.m. for the weekly caucus luncheons.

• At 2:15 p.m., all post-cloture time will be considered expired on the Darling nomination and the Senate will proceed to four roll call votes:   

• Confirmation of the Darling nomination;
• Cloture on the nomination of Stephen Akard to be Director of the Office of Foreign Missions, with a rank of Ambassador;
• Cloture on the nomination of Dale Cabaniss to be Director of the Office of Personnel Management;
• Cloture on the nomination of James Byrne to be Deputy Secretary of Veterans Affairs.

Senator McConnell has filed cloture on these additional nominations, to considered during this week’s session:

• Kelly Craft to be the U.S. representative of to the Sessions of the U.N. General Assembly of the United Nations.
• Michelle Bowman to be a Member of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System for a term of fourteen years from February 1, 2020.
• Thomas Feddo to be Assistant Secretary of the Treasury for Investment Security.
• Jennifer Nordquist to be United States Executive Director of the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development.

8:30 a.m. The Senate convened at 8:30 a.m. for a pro forma session only, Senator Braun presiding. No business was conducted.

12:18 p.m. The Senate met for a pro forma session, Senator Rubio presiding. No business was conducted.

The next pro forma session is on Friday August 30 at 5:00 p.m.

The Senate convened at 12:30 p.m. for a pro forma session only. Senator Rounds presided.

The Senate will next convene for a pro forma session on Friday, August 16 at 3:00 p.m.

The Senate convened for a pro forma session. Senator Barrasso presided and no business was conducted.

The next pro forma session is scheduled for Tuesday, August 13th at 12:30 p.m.

The Senate convened at 9 a.m. for a pro forma session only. No business was conducted. Senator Portman was in the chair.

The next pro forma is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on Friday, August 9th.

6:26 p.m. The Senate adjourned.

6:21 p.m. ML McConnell wrapped up for the evening.

Passed in wrap-up:

Legislative business:

Passed H.R.639 to clarify that National Urban Search and Rescue Response System task forces may include Federal employees.
Passed H.R. 3245 to restore the Harmony Way Bridge Act.
Passed S.2052 to authorize the honorary promotion of Colonel Charles E. McGee to brigadier general in the United States Air Force, w/ Van Hollen amendment.
Agreed to H.Con.Res.53 authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall for an event to commemorate the 400th anniversary of the arrival of the first African slaves to the territory that would become the United States.
Adopted S.Res.263 honoring the 100th anniversary of The American Legion.
Adopted S.Res.294 designating August 16, 2019, as “National Airborne Day”
Adopted S.Res.295 designating the month of September 2019 as “Campus Fire Safety Month”
Adopted S.Res.285 designating September 2019 as “School Bus Safety Month”.
adopted S.Res.300 supporting the goals and ideals of National Public Health Week.
Adopted S.Res.301,celebrating the 300th anniversary of the return of the Indiana Rangers.
Adopted S.Res.302 designating September as “National Child Awareness Month”.
By voice vote, adopted S.Con.Res.24 regarding the anniversary of the Food and Nutrition Service of the Department of Agriculture.
Passed H.R.1079 to require the Director of the Office of Management and Budget to issue guidance on electronic consent forms, and for other purposes.
By voice vote, passed H.R.776 to amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize the Emergency Medical Services for Children program.

Executive Business

The Senate confirmed the following nominations:

COAST GUARD
the following to be Rear Admiral:
Rear Adm. Melvin W. Bouboulis  
Rear Adm. Donna L. Cottrell
Rear Adm. Michael J. Johnston
Rear Adm. Eric C. Jones
Rear Adm. Michael P. Ryan
Rear Adm. Todd C. Wiemers to be Rear Admiral
Maj. Gen. Mary F. O’Brien to be Lieutenant General

ARMY
Lt. Gen. Bryan P. Fenton to be Lieutenant General
Maj. Gen. Ronald J. Place to be Lieutenant General
Col. Robert T. Wooldridge, II to be Brigadier General

MARINE CORPS
Maj. Gen. David G. Bellon to be Lieutenant General
And all nominations on the Secretary’s Desk in the Air Force, Army, Marine Corps and Navy.

FOREIGN SERVICE
The following-named Career Members of the Senior Foreign Service of the United States Agency for International Development for promotion within the Senior Foreign Service of the United States of America, Class of Career Minister:
Jennifer M. Adams
Jeffrey N. Bakken
Susan F. Fine
Susan Kosinski Fritz
Lawrence Hardy, II
Sarah-Ann Lynch

The following-named Career Member of the Foreign Service of the United States Agency for Global Media, Broadcasting Board of Governors, for promotion into the Senior Foreign Service to the class indicated:Career Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class of Counselor, and a Consular Officer and a Secretary in the Diplomatic Service of the United States of America:
William S. Martin

The following-named Career Member of the Foreign Service of the United States Agency for International Development, Office of Inspector General, for promotion within the Senior Foreign Service of the United States of America, Class of Minister-Counselor:
Christine Byrne
Robert Mason

The following-named Career Members of the Senior Foreign Service of the United States Department of Agriculture for promotion within the Senior Foreign Service of the United States of America, Class of Career Minister:
James J. Higgiston
Bobby G. Richey, Jr.
And all nominations on the Secretary’s Desk in the Foreign Service.

5:32 p.m. Senators Hyde Smith and Wicker spoke about flood damage in Mississippi.

5:30 p.m. The Senate confirmed the nomination of Kelly Craft to be the U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations by a vote of 56-34.

5 Democrats joined Republicans and voted yes: Senators Hassan, Manchin, Murphy, Shaheen and Sinema.

10 Senators not voting: 7 Democrats: Bennet, Booker, Coons, Gillibrand, Harris, Klobuchar and Warren 1 Independent: Sanders and 2 Republicans: Burr and Isakson.

5:15 p.m. The Senate began a roll call vote on confirmation of Executive Calendar #402 Kelly Craft to be the Representative of the U.S. to the United Nations, with the rank and status of Ambassador, and the Representative of the U.S. in the Security Council of the United Nations.

5:14 p.m. The Senate confirmed the nomination of William Stickman to be U.S. District Judge for the Western District of Pennsylvania.

5 Democrats joined Republicans voting in favor: Senators Casey, Jones, Kaine, Manchin & Sinema.

4:58 p.m. The Senate began a roll call vote on confirmation of the nomination of William Stickman to be U.S. District Judge for the Western District Pennsylvania.

4:57 p.m. The Pacold nomination was confirmed 87-3; with Senators Hirono, Markey and Menendez voting against.

10 Senators not voting: 7 Democrats: Bennet, Booker, Coons, Gillibrand, Harris, Klobuchar and Warren 1 Independent: Sanders and 2 Republicans: Burr and Isakson.

4:39 p.m. The Senate began a roll call vote on confirmation of the nomination of Martha Maria Pacold to be U.S. District Judge for the Northern District IL.

4:39 p.m. The Pulliam nomination was confirmed, 54-36.

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

Senators voting against: 35 Democrats, 1 Independent: King.

10 Senators not voting: 7 Democrats: Bennet, Booker, Coons, Gillibrand, Harris, Klobuchar and Warren 1 Independent: Sanders and 2 Republicans: Burr and Isakson.

4:24 p.m. The Senate began a roll call vote on confirmation of the nomination of Jason Pulliam to be U.S. District Judge for the Western District TX.

4:23 p.m. The Starr nomination was confirmed 51-39 on a party line vote.

10 Senators not voting: 7 Democrats: Bennet, Booker, Coons, Gillibrand, Harris, Klobuchar and Warren 1 Independent: Sanders and 2 Republicans: Burr and Isakson.

4:04 p.m. The Senate began a roll call vote on confirmation of the nomination of Brantley Starr to be a judge for the Northern District of Texas.

4:03 p.m. The Senate confirmed the nomination of Jeffrey Brown to be U.S. District Judge for the Southern District TX by a tally of 50-40.

Senator Collins joined Democrats and voted no.

10 Senators not voting: 7 Democrats: Bennet, Booker, Coons, Gillibrand, Harris, Klobuchar and Warren 1 Independent: Sanders and 2 Republicans: Burr and Isakson.

3:45 p.m. Roll call vote began on confirmation of the nomination of Jeffrey Brown to be U.S. District Judge for the Southern District TX.

3:44 p.m. the Pittman nomination was confirmed 54-36.

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

Senators voting against: 35 Democrats, 1 Independent: King.

10 Senators not voting: 7 Democrats: Bennet, Booker, Coons, Gillibrand, Harris, Klobuchar and Warren 1 Independent: Sanders and 2 Republicans: Burr and Isakson.

3:01 p.m. The Senate began voting on the nomination of Mark Pittman to be U.S. District Judge for the Northern District of TX.

3:01 p.m. Senator McConnell announced that there would be 7 votes.

• Mark Pittman to be U.S. District Judge for the Northern District of TX
• Jefferey Brown to be U.S. District Judge for the Southern District TX
• Brantley Starr to U.S. District Judge for the Northern District TX
• Jason Pulliam to be U.S. District Judge for the Western District TX
• Martha Maria Pacold to be U.S. District Judge for the Northern District IL
• William Shaw Stickman IV to be U.S. District Judge for the Western District PA
• Kelly Craft to be U.N. Representative

3:00 p.m. The Senate confirmed the following nominations by voice vote:

• Karin Immergut to be U.S. District Judge for Oregon
• John Milton Younge to be U.S. District Judge for the Eastern District of PA
• Mary Rowland to be U.S. District Judge for the Northern District of IL

2:37 p.m. Senator Lankford spoke about August recess and Oklahoma.

2:21 p.m. Senator Murkowski spoke about August recess and Alaska.

2:12 p.m. Senator Blackburn spoke about August recess and Tennessee.

2:02 p.m. Senator Blunt spoke about August recess and Missouri.

1:59 p.m. Senator Daines spoke about August recess and Montana.

1:54 p.m. Senator Ernst spoke about Iowa.

1:34 p.m. Senator Boozman paid tribute to Lt. General Aundre Piggee.

1:11 p.m. Senator Wyden spoke on the nomination of Elizabeth Darling to be Commissioner on Children, Youth, and Families, Department of Health and Human Services and on foster care and religious freedom.

1:00 p.m. Senator Sullivan spoke about the Alaskan of the Week, Cheryl Venechuk.

12:52 p.m. Senator Hassan spoke about bad actors in the pharmaceutical industry.

12:30 p.m. Senator Blunt spoke about election security.

12:27 p.m. Senator Braun spoke about whistleblower protections.

12:15 p.m Senator Cornyn spoke on the budget. Senator Cornyn asked u.c to pass H.R. 639, an act to amend Section 327 of the Robert Stafford disaster relief and emergency assistance act; asked u.c. to pass H.R. 3245, an act to transfer a bridge of the Wabash River to the New Harmony River Bridge Authority and the New Harmony and Wabash River authority; asked u.c. to pass S. 2052, a bill to authorize the honorary promotion of Colonel Charles McGee to Brigadier General in the U.S. Air Force with the Van Hollen amendment; asked u.c. to pass H.Con.Res. 53, authorizing the use of emancipation hall for an event to commemorate the 400th anniversary of the arrival of the first African slaves to the territory that would become the U.S.; asked u.c. to pass S.Res. 263, Honoring the 100th anniversary of the American Legion; asked u.c. to pass S.Res 294, Designating August 16, 2019 as National Airborne Day; asked u.c. to pass S.Res. 295, Designating the month of September 2019 as campus fire safety month, passed by voice vote; and asked u.c. to pass S.Res. 285, Designating September 2019 as school bus safety month.

12:07 p.m. Senator Thune spoke about Medicare for all. Then he spoke about budget measure H.R.3877.

12:00 p.m. Senator Thune spoke about summers in South Dakota.

11:45 a.m. Senator Paul spoke about budget measure H.R.3877.

11:36 a.m. Senator Durbin spoke about Russian interference in the 2016 election and the Mueller investigation.

11:26 a.m. Senator Cardin spoke on the infrastructure bill and climate change.

11:01 a.m. Senator Gardner spoke on the move of the Bureau of Land Management to Colorado.

10:20 a.m. Minority Leader Schumer said Democrats are prepared to vote immediately on the budget deal. He later spoke about the trade dispute with China, election security, climate change and health care.

9:44 a.m. Majority Leader McConnell spoke about nominations. He spoke about the House-passed budget deal.

9:32 a.m. Senator Grassley spoke about prescription drug prices.

*****

The Senate will convene at 9:30 a.m. and resume consideration of the nomination of Mark T. Pittman to be a Judge for the Northern District of Texas, post-cloture.

 At a time to be determined by the Majority Leader in consultation with the Democratic Leader, the Senate will vote on confirmation the nominations listed below.

When the Senate considers the budget measure, H.R.3877,  if cloture is filed, there will be up to two hours of debate,  and these votes:

1. Paul amendment #932 (re: Cut, Cap, and Balance budget) (60-vote threshold for adoption),
2. Motion to invoke cloture on H.R.3877
3. Passage of H.R.3877, as amended, if amended.

Votes on the budget measure may begin this afternoon. There may also be budget votes Thursday.

Nominations due for confirmation votes at the discretion of leadership:

• Mark T. Pittman to be a Judge for the Northern District of Texas.
• Jeffrey Vincent Brown to be a Judge for the Southern District of Texas.
• Brantley Starr to be a Judge for the Northern District of Texas.
• Stephanie L. Haines to be a Judge for the Western District of Pennsylvania.
• Ada E. Brown to be a Judge for the Northern District of Texas.
• Steven D. Grimberg to be a Judge for the Northern District of Georgia.
• Jason K. Pulliam to be a Judge for the Western District of Texas.
• Martha Maria Pacold to be a Judge for the Northern District of Illinois.
• Steven C. Seeger to be a Judge for the Northern District of Illinois.
• William Shaw Stickman IV to be a Judge for the Western District of Pennsylvania.
• Karin J. Immergut to be a Judge for the District of Oregon.
• John Milton Younge to be a Judge for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.
• Mary S. McElroy to be a Judge for the District of Rhode Island.
• Stephanie A. Gallagher to be a Judge for the District of Maryland.
• Mary M. Rowland to be a Judge for the Northern District of Illinois.
• Kelly Craft to be Representative of the United States of America to the United Nations.

9:33 p.m. The Senate is now voting on the Motion to Invoke Cloture on the nomination of Kelly Craft, to be Representative of the U.S.A. to the United Nations.

9:27 p.m. The Senate invoked Cloture on the following nominations:

• Cloture the nomination of Ada E. Brown to be a Judge for the Northern District of Texas. Invoked 79-9.
• Cloture on the nomination of  Steven D. Grimberg to be a Judge for the Northern District of Georgia. Invoked 72-16.
• Cloture on the nomination of Jason K. Pulliam to be a Judge for the Western District of Texas. Invoked 54-34.
• Cloture on the nomination Martha Maria Pacold to be a Judge for the Northern District of Illinois.  Invoked 86-2.
• Cloture on the nomination of Steven C. Seeger to be a Judge for the Northern District of Illinois. Invoked 87-1.
• Cloture on the nomination of William Shaw Stickman IV to be a Judge for the Western District of Pennsylvania.  57-31.

8:00 p.m.  The Senate voting on the Motion to Invoke Cloture on the nomination of  Stephanie L. Haines to be a Judge for the Western District of Pennsylvania. invoked 87-1.

7:44 p.m. Senate is voting on the Motion to Invoke Cloture  on the nomination of Brantley Starr to be a judge for the Northern District of Texas. Invoked 51- 37.

7:15 p.m. The Senate is currently voting on the Motion to Invoke Cloture on Jeffrey Vincent Brown to be a Judge for the Southern District of Texas. invoked 51-37

7:05 p.m. The Senate is currently voting on Cloture on the nomination of Mark T. Pittman to be a Judge for the Northern District of Texas. Confirmed 54-34

6:35 p.m. The Senate is currently voting on Confirmation of the nomination of Sean D. Jordan to be a Judge for the Eastern District of Texas. Confirmed 54-34

6:30 p.m. Leader McConnell announced This evening, the Senate will have twelve roll call votes relative to the nominations listed below:

• Confirmation of the nomination of Sean D. Jordan to be a Judge for the Eastern District of Texas. The Jordan nomination was confirmed by a roll call vote of 54-34.
• Cloture on the nomination Mark T. Pittman to be a Judge for the Northern District of Texas. The Senate is now taking this vote.
• Cloture on the nomination of Jeffrey Vincent Brown to be a Judge for the Southern District of Texas.
• Cloture on the nomination of  Brantley Starr to be a Judge for the Northern District of Texas.
• Cloture on the nomination of  Stephanie L. Haines to be a Judge for the Western District of Pennsylvania
• Cloture the nomination of Ada E. Brown to be a Judge for the Northern District of Texas
• Cloture on the nomination of  Steven D. Grimberg to be a Judge for the Northern District of Georgia
• Cloture on the nomination of Jason K. Pulliam to be a Judge for the Western District of Texas.
• Cloture on the nomination Martha Maria Pacold to be a Judge for the Northern District of Illinois
• Cloture on the nomination of Steven C. Seeger to be a Judge for the Northern District of Illinois
• Cloture on the nomination of William Shaw Stickman IV to be a Judge for the Western District of Pennsylvania
• Cloture on the nomination of Kelly Craft to be the Representative of the United States of America to the United Nations, with the rank and status of Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary, and the Representative of the United States of America in the Security Council of the United Nations. There will be up to ten minutes of debate prior to this vote. Other Elements of the Nominations Time Agreement:

• If cloture is invoked on any of the above, the confirmation votes will occur at a time to be determined by the Majority Leader in consultation with the Democratic Leader. Some of those votes are expected during Wednesday’s session of the Senate.

• The cloture motions on the following nominations were withdrawn:
  • Karin J. Immergut to be a Judge for the District of Oregon
  • John Milton Younge to be a Judge for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
  • Mary S. McElroy to be a Judge for the District of Rhode Island
  • Stephanie A. Gallagher to be a Judge for the District of Maryland
  • Mary M. Rowland to be a Judge for the Northern District of Illinois
  • David L. Norquist to be Deputy Secretary of Defense.Bipartisan Budget  Act of 2019 (H.R. 3877)/Time Agreement:
  • The cloture petition on the motion to proceed to H.R.3877 was withdrawn. The Senate will proceed to consideration of H.R.3877 at a time to be determined by the Majority Leader in consultation with the Democratic Leader. This is expected to occur during Wednesday’s session of the Senate.
  • Cloture is expected to be filed on H.R.3877. If so, there will be up to two hours of debate, equally divided between the Leaders or their designees, and it will be in order for Senator Paul to an amendment.

• Upon the use or yielding of debate time the Senate will proceed to the following roll call votes:

• Paul amendment to cut and balance the budget. Subject to an affirmative 60-vote threshold.
• Cloture on H.R.3877.
• A motion to waive the Budget Act, if a point of order is raised.
• Passage of H.R.3877, as amended, if amended.

4:47 p.m. Senator Van Hollen spoke about the city of Baltimore.

4:23 p.m. Senator Alexander spoke on the budget.

4:15 p.m. Senator Tester spoke about the deficit.

3:46 p.m. Senator Cardin spoke on immigration and border security.

3:45 p.m. Cloture was invoked on the Jordan nomination 54-36.

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

Senators voting against: 35 Democrats, 1 Independent: King.

Senators not voting: 2 Republican: Cassidy and Isakson; 7 Democrats: Bennet, Booker, Gillibrand, Klobuchar, Markey and Warren; 1 Independent: Sanders.

3:23 p.m. Roll call vote began on cloture on Sean Jordan to be a Judge for the Eastern District of Texas.

3:22 p.m The Hendrix nomination was confirmed 89-1. Senator Blumenthal voted no, and the following Senators did not vote: Republicans Cassidy and Isakson; Democrats Bennet, Booker, Gillibrand, Klobuchar, Markey and Warren, Independent Sanders.

2:45 p.m. The Senate began a roll call vote on confirmation of Executive Calendar #203 James Wesley Hendrix to be U.S. District Judge for the Northern District of Texas.

2:15 p.m. Senator McSally gave her maiden speech.

12:55 p.m. The Senate stands in recess until 2:15 p.m.

12:54 p.m. ML McConnell asked u.c. that at 2:45 p.m. the Senate vote on the following:

1. Confirmation of James Hendrick to be a Judge for the Northern District of Texas.

2. Cloture on Sean D. Jordan to be a Judge for the Eastern District of Texas. Further votes are expected during today’s session.

12:54 p.m.  The Senate invoked cloture on Executive Calendar #203 James Wesley Hendrix to be U.S. District Judge for the Northern District of Texas by a tally of 85-5.

YEAs: 50 Republicans, 34 Democrats, independent King.

NAYs: Democrats Blumenthal, Brown, Hirono, Markey and Wyden.

Not voting: Republicans Cassidy, Isakson and Paul; Democrats Bennet, Booker, Gillibrand, Klobuchar and Warren, independent Sanders.

12:25 p.m. The Senate confirmed Peter D. Welte to be U.S. District Judge for the District of North Dakota by a tally of 68-22.

Voting against: 22 Democrats: Baldwin, Blumenthal, Brown, Cantwell, Cardin, Casey, Duckworth, Heinrich, Hirono, Markey, Menendez, Merkley, Murray, Reed, Schatz, Schumer, Smith, Stabenow, Udall, Van Hollen, Whitehouse and Wyden.

Senators Bennet, Booker, Cassidy, Gillibrand, Harris, Isakson, Klobuchar, Paul, Sanders and Warren did not vote.

12:10 p.m. The Senate is now voting on the nomination of Peter Welte to be a Judge for the District of North Dakota.

12:09 p.m. The Senate confirmed the Liburdi nomination by a vote of 53 to 37. Senators Jones, Manchin and Sinema joined 50 Republicans and voted yes.

Senators Bennet, Booker, Cassidy, Gillibrand, Harris, Isakson, Klobuchar, Paul, Sanders and Warren did not vote.

11:30 a.m. The Senate is now voting on confirmation of the nomination of Michael T. Liburdi to be a Judge for the District of Arizona.

11:08 a.m. Senator Collins spoke about prescription drug prices.

10:59 a.m. Senator Thune spoke about the Senate’s work this year.

10:44 a.m. Senator Menendez spoke about protective status for Venezuelans in the U.S.

10:37 a.m. Senator Durbin spoke about the crisis in Venezuela.

10:36 a.m. Senator Lee objected.

10:28 a.m. Senator Durbin spoke about election security. He spoke about Venezuelans who live in the U.S. He sought consent to pass H.R. 49, to offer protective status to these people.

10:20 a.m. Minority Leader Schumer spoke about the debt limit measure and about Russian meddling in the U.S. elections of 2016.

10:04 a.m. Majority Leader McConnell said the Senate will not adjourn this week until it acts on 19 judicial nominations, several executive nominations, and the debt-limit deal that has passed the House. He paid tribute to the retiring principal of the Senate Page School.

10:03 a.m. Senator Grassley noted the anniversary of a Revolutionary War edict protecting “whistleblowers” who draw attention to malfeasance in the military.

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The Senate will convene at 10 a.m. and will resume consideration of the nomination of Michael Liburdi to be a Judge for the District of Arizona, post-cloture.

At 11:30 a.m., the Senate will proceed to three roll call votes:   

• Confirmation of the nomination of Michael T. Liburdi to be a Judge for the District of Arizona.
• Confirmation of the nomination of Peter Welte to be a Judge for the District of North Dakota.
• Cloture on the nomination of James Wesley Hendrick to be a Judge for the Northern District of Texas.Following the cloture vote on the Hendrick nomination, the Senate will recess until 2:15 p.m. for the weekly caucus luncheons.

 Further roll call votes are expected during Tuesday’s session of the Senate.