6:30 p.m. The Senate stands adjourned until 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, February 10th. Following Leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business with senators permitted to speak therein for up to ten minutes each.
At approximately 11:30 a.m., the Senate will vote on confirmation of Daniel E. Burrows to be an Assistant Attorney General.
Following the confirmation vote, the Senate will recess until 2:15 p.m. to allow for the weekly caucus meetings.
During Tuesday’s session, the Senate is expected to vote on a motion to proceed to S.J.Res.95, disapproving the rule submitted by the Internal Revenue Service relating to “Interim Guidance Simplifying Application of the Corporate Alternative Minimum Tax to Partnerships”.
Additional roll call votes are possible during Tuesday’s session.
During wrap-up:
Began the Rule 14 process to place the following bills on the Legislative Calendar of Business:
- H.R.6500, AGOA Extension Act
- H.R.1834, Breaking the Gridlock Act
- S.3805, End Sanctuary Cities Act
S.Res.586, Stalking Awareness Month; adopted by unanimous consent.
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6:18 p.m. Senator Banks spoke on trucking companies that hire illegal immigrants.
6:15 p.m. By a vote of 51-47, the Senate invoked cloture on the nomination of Daniel E. Burrows to be an Assistant Attorney General.
- This was a party line vote.
- Not voting: Senators McConnell and Risch.
5:30 p.m. The Senate is now voting on the motion to invoke cloture on the nomination of Daniel Burrows to be an Assistant Attorney General.
4:56 p.m. Senator Cornyn spoke on federal child care funds and fraud.
4:22 p.m. Senator Murray spoke on the Super Bowl and appropriations.
4:12 p.m. Minority Leader Schumer spoke on immigration enforcement, the SAVE Act, the Epstein files, and the nomination of Jeremy Carl to be an Assistant Secretary of State (International Organizations).
3:50 p.m. Senator Tuberville spoke on elections.
3:42 p.m. Majority Leader Thune spoke on DHS appropriations.
3:17 p.m. Senator Durbin spoke on government funding.
3:03 p.m. Senator Grassley paid tribute to Iowan teacher Jill Ridder for winning the Milken Educator Award.
3:00 p.m. The Senate convened.
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The Senate will convene at 3:00 p.m. and following any Leader remarks will be in a period of morning business.
At approximately 5:30 p.m., the Senate is expected to vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the nomination of Daniel Burrows to be an Assistant Attorney General.
