6:28 p.m. Senate stands adjourned until 10 a.m. Thursday.

6:19 p.m. Senator Whitehouse spoke about climate change.

6:08 p.m. Senator Carper spoke in celebration of Delaware Day, December 11. He made note of the December 15 deadline to sign up for  medical coverage at healthcare.com

6:07 p.m. Leader McConnell secured second reading for the resolution to continue federal spending, S-3009, under Rule 14. The Senate consented to convene at 10 a.m. Thursday.

6:05 p.m. The Senate agreed to confirmation votes on the Skipwith and Sullivan nominations at 11:45 a.m. Thursday and the Hahn nomination at 1:45 p.m. Thursday.

6:03 p.m. Cloture was invoked on the Skipwith nomination 53-41.

Senators voting in favor: 50 Republicans, 2 Democrats: Jones and Manchin.

Senators voting against: 40 Democrats, 1 Independent: King.

Senators not voting: 3 Democrats: Bennet, Booker and Warren; 3 Republicans: Burr, Isakson and Paul; 1 Independent: Sanders.

5:40 p.m. Roll call vote began on the Skipwith nomination.

5:38 p.m. Senators Carper and  Barrasso spoke on the Skipwith nomination.

5:37 p.m. Cloture was invoked on the Hahn nomination, 74-19.

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

Senators voting against: 19 Democrats: Blumenthal, Cantwell, Duckworth, Gillibrand, Harris, Hassan, Heinrich, Hirono, Klobuchar, Leahy, Markey, Merkley, Murray, Reed, Schatz, Schumer, Smith, Stabenow and Udall.

Senators not voting: 3 Democrats: Bennet, Booker and Warren; 3 Republicans: Burr, Isakson and Paul; 1 Independent: Sanders.

5:14 p.m. Roll call vote began on the Hahn nomination to be Commissioner of the FDA.

5:13 p.m. Senators Murray and Alexander spoke on the Hahn nomination.

5:12 p.m. Cloture was invoked on the Sullivan nomination, 69-25.

Senators voting in favor: 51 Republicans, 17 Democrats: Cardin, Carper, Coons, Cortez Masto, Feinstein, Hassan, Jones, Kaine, Leahy, Manchin, Merkley, Murphy, Rosen, Shaheen, Sinema, Tester and Van Hollen; 1 Independent: King.

Senators voting against: 25 Democrats.

Senators not voting: 3 Democrats: Bennet, Booker and Warren; 2 Republicans: Burr and Paul; 1 Independent: Sanders.

4:49 p.m. Roll call vote began on cloture on the nomination of John Sullivan to be Ambassador to Russia.

4:48 p.m.  The VanDyke nomination was confirmed 51-44.

Senators voting in favor: 51 Republicans.

Senators voting against: 42 Democrats, 1 Republican: Collins; 1 Independent: King.

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

4:05 p.m. Roll call vote began on the confirmation of the VanDyke nomination.

3:58 p.m. Senators Merkley, Shaheen and Gardner joined the colloquy in tribute to Senator Isakson.

3:11 p.m. Senators Capito, Hassan and Jones paid tribute to Senator Isakson.

3:00 p.m. Senator Isakson thanked his staff upon his imminent retirement.

2:15 p.m. Senator Braun spoke about his year in the Senate and also about trade.

1:57 p.m. Senator Blunt spoke about agriculture and the economy.

1:43 p.m. Senator Durbin also paid tribute to former Congressman Berkeley and also spoke about the Hahn nomination. He also paid tribute to a Chicago minister-Dr. Clay Evans.

1:26 p.m. Senator Grassley paid tribute to the former Congressman from Iowa, Berkeley  He also spoke about China and the economy and also spoke about Pearl Harbor.

1:15 p.m. Senator Moran paid tribute to Kelly McManus, a fellow departing his office.

12:54 p.m. Senator Casey spoke on health care and later the supplemental nutrition assistance program and coal miners health care.

12:36 p.m. Senator Cornyn spoke on health care and asked unanimous consent to take up and pass S. 1416  Democratic Leader Schumer objected.

12:35 p.m. The Senate passed H.R.2333, the Support for Suicide Prevention Coordinators Act by a tally of 95-0.

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

Noon. The vote began on passage of the veterans suicide prevention bill, H.R. 2333.

11:54 a.m. Senator Sullivan spoke about the veterans suicide bill.

11:50 a.m. Senator Tester spoke about veterans and suicide.

11:13 a.m. Senator Brown spoke about taxes.

10:57 a.m. Senator Carper spoke on the economy and the tax code.

10:44 a.m. Senator Wyden spoke about the 2nd anniversary of the Trump tax law widening the economic gap in America.

10:36 a.m. Senator Boozman spoke honoring officer Steven Carr of the Fayetteville police department who was killed in the line of duty on Saturday.

10:33 a.m. Senator Manchin spoke on benefits for coal miners.

10:18 a.m. DL Schumer spoke about the shooting in Jersey City, on impeachment and on the Inspector General report on election interference.

9:49 a.m. Senator Thune spoke against Speaker Pelosi’s prescription drug plan.

9:40 a.m. ML McConnell spoke on impeachment and on the need to pass vital legislation such as the USMCA and NDAA before the end of the year.

9:38 a.m. The Majority Leader asked u.c. that at 4:15 p.m., the Senate will proceed to 4 votes: 1. Confirmation of Lawrence Vandyke to be U.S. Circuit Judge for the Ninth Circuit 2. Motion to invoke cloture on John Sullivan to be Ambassador of the U.S. to the Russian Federation 3. Motion to invoke cloture on Stephen Hahn to be Commissioner of Food and Drugs, Department of Health and Human Services 4. Motion to invoke cloture on Aurelia Skipwith to be Director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

9:30 a.m. The Senate convened and resumed post-cloture considerations of the VanDyke nomination.

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The Senate will convene at 9:30 a.m. and will resume post-cloture consideration of the nomination of Lawrence VanDyke, of Nevada, to be a United States Circuit Court judge for the Ninth Circuit, post cloture.

At noon, the Senate will vote on passage of H.R.2333, the Support for Suicide Prevention Coordinators Act.

Also expected Wednesday are votes on confirmation of the VanDyke nomination and on cloture for these nominations:

1. Executive Calendar #530, John Joseph Sullivan, of Maryland, to be Ambassador to Russia
2. Executive Calendar #543, Stephen Hahn, of Texas, to be Commissioner of Food and Drugs, Department of Health and Human Services.
3. Executive Calendar #452, Aurelia Skipwith, of Indiana, to be Director of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service.

5:35 p.m. Senator Blackburn spoke about the legislative to-do list.

5:21 p.m. Senator Wyden spoke on health care.

4:58 p.m. Senator Cornyn spoke about the legislative to-do list.

4:52 p.m. Senator Lankford spoke supporting the USMCA, NDAA, and government funding.

4:33 p.m. Senators Blumenthal and Murphy spoke against the VanDyke nomination.

4:24 p.m. Senator Rick Scott spoke on government funding.

4:19 p.m. Senator Capito spoke about the legislative to-do list.

4:13 p.m. Senator Ernst spoke about the legislative to-do list: USMCA, funding the government, and VAWA.

4:07 p.m. Senator Cortez Masto spoke against the VanDyke nomination.

3:42 p.m. Senators Van Hollen and Schumer spoke about Russian election interference. Senator Van Hollen asked u.c. to consider S. 1060, Defending Elections from Threats by Establishing Redlines Act. Senator Crapo objected.

3:40 p.m. The Senate invoked cloture on Sherri Lydon to be a District Judge for S. Carolina, 79-14.

Voting no: Senators Bennet, Brown, Cantwell, Blumenthal, Gillibrand, Hirono, Klobuchar, Markey, Merkley, Murray, Schatz, Schumer, Smith and Van Hollen.

3:16 p.m. Roll call vote began on passage of S.2740: the Over-the-Counter Monograph Safety, Innovation and Reform Act.

3:11 p.m. Senators Casey, Isakson and Burr spoke in relation to S. 2740.

3:10 p.m. Cloture was invoked on the VanDyke nomination on a party line vote of 53-40.

Senators voting in favor: 53 Republicans.

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

Senators not voting: 6 Democrats: Bennet, Booker, Harris, Klobuchar, Warner and Warren; 1 Independent: Sanders.

2:45 p.m. The Senate began a roll call vote on cloture on the nomination of Lawrence VanDyke to be a circuit judge for the 9th circuit.

2:44 p.m. The Bumatay nomination was confirmed 53-40.

Senators voting in favor: 53 Republicans.

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

Senators not voting: 6 Democrats: Bennet, Booker, Harris, Klobuchar, Warner and Warren; 1 Independent: Sanders.

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

12:40 p.m. The Senate recessed until 2:15 p.m.

12:30 p.m. Senator Rosen spoke against the Van Dyke nomination.

12:15 p.m. Senator Hassan spoke on protecting and improving healthcare.

12:05 p.m. Senator Alexander spoke on how many trips are made to the drugstore in year and healthcare in America.

11:33 a.m. Senators Markey, Cantwell and Wyden spoke on net neutrality.  Senator Markey asked unanimous consent to take up and pass S.682, the “Save the Internet Act”.  Senator Wicker objected.

11:29 a.m. Senator Murray spoke on S.2740: the Over-the-Counter Monograph Safety, Innovation and Reform Act.

11:22 a.m. Senator Tester spoke on judicial nominations, specifically the VanDyke nomination.

11:15 a.m. Senator Gardner spoke about the Colorado farm bureau.

10:55 a.m. Senator Barrasso spoke about the 150th anniversary of women’s suffrage in Wyoming. He later spoke about health care.

10:43 a.m. Senator Thune spoke about ‘Net neutrality.

10:27 a.m. Minority Leader Schumer spoke about the Justice Department report on the of the FBI investigation of meddling in the 2016 elections. He spoke on the trade pact, trade agreement and Internet neutrality.

10:02 a.m. Majority Leader McConnell spoke about pending business, including the defense authorization, federal appropriations and the U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade pact.

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The Senate will convene at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, December 10, 2019 and will resume post-cloture consideration of the nomination of Patrick J. Bumatay, of California, to the U.S. Circuit Court for the Ninth Circuit.
The Senate will recess from 12:30 p.m. until 2:15 p.m. for weekly caucus lunches.
 At 2:15 p.m., three roll call votes will occur:

1.       Confirmation of Bumatay nomination;

2.      Cloture on the nomination of Lawrence Vandyke, of Nevada, to  the U.S. Circuit Court for the Ninth Circuit.;

3.       Passage of S.2740: #22.

6:46 p.m. The Senate adjourned until 10:00 a.m.   Following Leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of Executive Calendar #533, Patrick J. Bumatay, of California, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Ninth Circuit, post cloture.

At 2:15 p.m. there will be three roll call votes on:

Confirmation of Executive Calendar #533, Patrick J. Bumatay, of California, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Ninth Circuit.

Motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #534, Lawrence Vandyke, of Nevada, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Ninth Circuit.

Passage of S.2740: the Over-the-Counter Monograph Safety, Innovation and Reform Act

6:31 p.m. Cloture was invoked on the Bumatay nomination by a vote of 47 to 41. Senators Alexander, Bennet, Booker, Harris, Klobuchar, Risch, Rounds, Rubio, Sanders, Sasse, Scott of FL, and Warren were absent.

5:30 p.m. The Senate began voting on the motion to invoke cloture on Patrick J. Bumatay to be U.S. Circuit Judge for the Ninth Circuit.

3:57 p.m. Senator Enzi spoke about Wyoming Women’s Suffrage Day.

3:26 p.m. Senator Cornyn spoke about vaping.

3:15 p.m. Senator McConnell spoke about legislation.

3:02 p.m. Senator Grassley spoke about prescription drug prices.

The Senate convenes today at 3:00 p.m., following Leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of Executive Calendar #533, Patrick J. Bumatay, of California, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Ninth Circuit.

At 5:30 p.m., the Senate will vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the Bumatay nomination.

Cloture has been filed on the following nominations:

1. Patrick J. Bumatay, of California, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Ninth Circuit.
2. Lawrence Vandyke, of Nevada, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Ninth Circuit.
3. John Joseph Sullivan, of Maryland, to be Ambassador to Russia
4. Stephen Hahn, of Texas, to be Commissioner of Food and Drugs, Department of Health and Human Services.
5. Aurelia Skipwith, of Indiana, to be Director of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service.

The Senate stands adjourned until 3 p.m. on Monday, December 9, when it will resume consideration of Patrick Bumatay’s nomination to the 9th U.S. Circuit Court.

At 5:30 p.m. Monday, there will be a cloture vote on the Bumatay nomination

3:57 p.m. The Senate adjourned and will reconvene at 3:00 p.m. on Monday, December 9. They will resume consideration of Patrick Bumatay to be a circuit judge for the 9th Circuit. At 5:30 p.m. they will vote on the cloture motion in relation to the Bumatay nomination.

Passed during wrap up:

S. 743-awarding Congressional Gold Medal to the members of “Merrill’s Marauders.”

3:33 p.m. Senator Boozman spoke about trade.

3:24 p.m. Senator Cardin spoke about climate change.

2:49 p.m. Senator Grassley spoke about the World Bank and the Department of Defense.

2:19 p.m. Senator Kennedy spoke on the 5G auction decision.

2:15 p.m. ML McConnell filed cloture on the following nominations:

• Patrick Bumatay to be a circuit judge for the 9th Circuit
• Lawrence VanDyke to be a circuit judge for the 9th circuit
• John Sullivan to be Ambassador to Russia
• Stephen Hahn to be Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration
• Aurelia Skipwith to be Director of the Fish and Wildlife Service

2:14 p.m. The Duncan nomination was confirmed 89-0.

Senators not voting: 4 Democrats: Booker, Harris, Klobuchar and Warren; 6 Republicans: Isakson, Moran, Murkowski, Paul, Perdue and Rounds; 1 Independent: Sanders.

1:33 p.m. Roll call vote began on confirmation of the nomination of Robert Duncan to be a Governor of the United States Postal Service.

1:28 p.m. Senator Whitehouse paid tribute to Senator Isakson.

1:17 p.m. Senator Coons spoke on judicial nominations.

1:00 p.m. Senators Menendez and Cruz discussed genocide in Armenia.  Menendez asked unanimous consent to take up and pass S Res 150 on that topic; Senator Cramer objected.

12:58 p.m. The Lydon nomination was confirmed 76-13.

Senators voting in favor: 47 Republicans, 28 Democrats, 1 Independent: King.

Senators voting against: 13 Democrats:Bennet, Blumenthal, Brown, Cantwell, Gillibrand, Hirono, Markey, Merkley, Murray, Schatz, Schumer, Smith & Van Hollen.

Senators not voting: 4 Democrats: Booker, Harris, Klobuchar and Warren; 6 Republicans: Isakson, Moran, Murkowski, Paul, Perdue and Rounds; 1 Independent: Sanders.

12:33 p.m. The Senate began a roll call vote on confirmation of the nomination of Sherri Lydon to be United States District Judge for the District of South Carolina.

12:32 p.m. The Myers nomination was confirmed, 68-21.

Senators voting in favor: 47 Republicans, 20 Democrats, 1 Independent: King.

Senators voting against: 21 Democrats: Baldwin, Bennet, Blumenthal, Brown, Cantwell, Cortez Masto, Gillibrand, Heinrich, Hirono, Markey, Menendez, Merkley, Murray, Schatz, Schumer, Smith, Stabenow, Udall, Van Hollen, Whitehouse and Wyden.

Senators not voting: 4 Democrats: Booker, Harris, Klobuchar and Warren; 6 Republicans: Isakson, Moran, Murkowski, Paul, Perdue and Rounds; 1 Independent: Sanders.

12:00 p.m. Roll call began on confirmation of Richard Myers to be U.S. District Judge for the Eastern District of North Carolina.

11:52 a.m. Senator Burr spoke in favor of the Myers nomination.

11:50 a.m. Senator Tillis spoke in favor of the Myers nomination.

11:39 a.m. Senator Cantwell spoke about taxes.

11:32 a.m. Senator Gardner spoke about Pearl Harbor and the USS Arizona.

11:10 a.m. Senator Cornyn spoke about impeachment and energy.

10:50 a.m. Minority Leader Schumer spoke about impeachment.

10:35 a.m. Senator Scott of South Carolina secured consent for passage of H.R.2426, as amended, to benefit historically black colleges and to simplify the financial aid process for students from minority groups. Senators Alexander, Murray, Jones and Coons were granted recognition to join Senator Scott in a colloquy about the legislation.

10:15 a.m. Majority Leader McConnell criticized Democrats on impeachment, appropriations, and defense spending.

10:04 a.m. Senator Grassley spoke about the World Bank and China.

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The Senate will convene at 10:00 a.m. and resume consideration of the nomination of Richard Myers to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of North Carolina.

12:00 noon – 2 roll call votes:

1.       Confirmation of Executive Calendar #479, Richard Myers to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of North Carolina

2.       Confirmation of Executive Calendar #489, Sherri Lydon to be United States District Judge for the District of South Carolina

1:45pm – 1 roll call vote:

1. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #386, Robert Duncan to be a Governor of the United States Postal Service for a term expiring December 8, 2025.

5:59 p.m. The Senate adjourned.

5:56 p.m. Senator Blackburn wrapped up the days session.  The Senate confirmed the nomination of Hugh Halpern to be Director of the Government Publishing Office.

Passed by UC: S Res 446, regarding printing of tributes to Senator Hagan and HR 5277.

5:39 p.m. Senator Brown paid tribute to Harrison Dillard.

5:07 p.m. Senator Whitehouse spoke on climate change for the 260th time; on this occassion discussing a recently released report from the National Council for Science and the Environment.

4:59 p.m. Senator Blackburn spoke the situation in Hong Kong.

4:32 p.m. Senator Stabenow spoke on various legislative proposals that have passed the House before discussing health care.

4:21 p.m. Senator Cornyn spoke about USMCA.

4:13 p.m. Senator King spoke about blueberries.

4:04 p.m. Senator Barrasso spoke on his recent trip with the President to Afghanistan and the defense authorization and appropriations bills.

4:03 p.m. The Barlow nomination was confirmed 88-4.

Senators voting NO: Gillibrand, Klobuchar, Markey, and Merkley. Senators absent: Booker, Harris, Johnson, Murkowski, Rounds, Sanders, Tillis, and Warren.

3:30 p.m. Roll call vote began on confirmation of the nomination of David Barlow, to be a United States District Judge for the District of Utah.

3:30 p.m. The Huffaker nomination was confirmed, 89-4.

Senators voting against: 4 Democrats: Gillibrand, Klobuchar, Markey and Merkley.

Senators not voting: 3 Democrats: Booker,Harris and Warren; 3 Republicans: Johnson, Murkowski and Rounds; 1 Independent:  Sanders.

3:11 p.m. Roll call vote began on confirmation of the nomination of Austin Huffaker to be a United States District Judge for the Middle District of Alabama.

3:10 p.m. The Cole nomination was confirmed 64-29.

Senators voting in favor: 50 Republicans, 13 Democrats: Brown, Carper, Casey, Coons, Durbin, Hassan, Jones, Leahy, Manchin, Murphy, Reed, Sinema and Whitehouse; 1 Independent: King.

Senators voting against: 29 Democrats.

Senators not voting: 3 Democrats: Booker,Harris and Warren; 3 Republicans: Isakson, Murkowski and Rounds; 1 Independent: Sanders.

2:55 p.m. Roll call vote began on confirmation of the nomination of Douglas Cole to be a United States District Judge for the Southern District of Ohio.

2:54 p.m. The Pitlyk nomination was confirmed 49-44.

Senators voting in favor: 49 Republicans.

Senators voting against: 42 Democrats, 1 Republican: Collins; 1 Independent: King.

Senators not voting: 3 Democrats: Booker,Harris and Warren; 3 Republicans: Isakson, Murkowski and Rounds; 1 Independent:  Sanders.

2:31 p.m. Roll call vote began on the nomination of Sarah Pitlyk to be a United States District Judge for the Eastern District of Missouri.

2:30 p.m. The Senate confirmed the Sinatra nomination, 75-18.

Senators voting in favor: 50 Republicans, 24 Democrats, 1 Independent: King.

Senators voting against: 18 Democrats: Blumenthal, Brown, Cantwell, Duckworth, Durbin, Gillibrand, Heinrich, Hirono, Klobuchar, Markey, Menendez, Merkley, Murray, Schatz, Smith, Udall, Van Hollen and Wyden.

Senators not voting: 3 Democrats: Booker,Harris and Warren; 3 Republicans: Isakson, Murkowski and Rounds; 1 Independent:  Sanders.

2:00 p.m. The Senate began a roll call vote on confirmation of the Sinatra nomination to be a United States District Judge for the Western District of New York.

1:40 p.m. Senator Sasse spoke supporting the USMCA.

1:34 p.m. Senator Hoeven spoke supporting the USMCA.

1:26 p.m. Senator Tillis spoke supporting the USMCA.

1:14 p.m. Senator Ernst spoke supporting the USMCA.

12:58 p.m. Senator Peters spoke about Veteran’s job training, calls up and passes S.760 by voice vote.

12:57 p.m. Cloture was invoked on the Duncan nomination, 91-1.

Senator Hirono voted no.

12:31 p.m. Roll call vote began on cloture on the nomination of Robert Duncan to be a Governor of the United States Postal Service for a term expiring December 8, 2025.

12:31 p.m. Cloture was invoked on the Lydon nomination, 79-14.

Senators voting in favor: 51 Republicans, 27 Democrats, 1 Independent: King.

Senators voting against: 14 Democrats: Bennet, Brown, Blumenthal, Cantwell, Gillibrand, Hirono, Klobuchar, Markey, Merkley, Murray, Schatz, Schumer, Smith & Van Hollen.

Senators not voting: 3 Democrats: Booker, Harris and Warren; 3 Republicans: Isakson, Murkowski and Rounds; 1 Independent: Sanders.

12:09 p.m. Roll call vote began on cloture on the nomination of Sherri Lydon to be a United States District Judge for the District of South Carolina.

12:09 p.m. Cloture was invoked on the Myers nomination, 72-22.

Senators voting in favor: 51 Republicans, 20 Democrats, 1 Independent: King.

Senators voting against: 22 Democrats: Baldwin, Bennet, Blumenthal, Brown, Cantwell, Cortez Masto, Gillibrand, Heinrich, Hirono, Klobuchar, Markey, Menendez, Merkley, Murray, Schatz, Schumer, Smith, Stabenow, Udall, Van Hollen, Whitehouse and Wyden.

Senators not voting: 3 Democrats: Booker, Harris and Warren; 2 Republicans: Murkowski and Rounds; 1 Independent: Sanders.

11:33 p.m. The Senate began voting on the motion to invoke cloture on the nomination of Richard Ernest Myers II to be a US District Judge for the Eastern District of North Carolina.

11:22 p.m. Senator Lee spoke on the Barlow nomination.

11:05 p.m. Senator Portman spoke about the trade agreement with Mexico and Canada.

10:48 a.m. Senator Lankford spoke about the economy and the federal deficit.

10:37 a.m. Minority Leader Schumer spoke about impeachment. He spoke about spending negotiations. He criticized proposed changes in the food stamp program.

10:27 a.m. Senator Thune spoke about a coming wave of new technology — “5G,” for fifth-generation — and the bandwidth and security it will need.

10:07 a.m. Majority Leader McConnell spoke about Hong Kong.

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The Senate will convene at  10 a.m. and will resume consideration of the nomination of Richard Ernest Myers II, of North Carolina, to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of North Carolina.

At 11:30 a.m., cloture votes will occur on these nominations:

1.  Richard Ernest Myers II, of North Carolina, to be a United States District Judge for the Eastern District of North Carolina
2.  Sherri A. Lydon, of South Carolina, to be a United States District Judge for the District of South Carolina
3.  Robert M. Duncan, of Kentucky, to be a Governor of the United States Postal Service for a term expiring December 8, 2025

At 2 p.m., confirmation votes will occur on these nominations:

1. John L. Sinatra, Jr. to be a United States District Judge for the Western District of New York
2. Sarah E. Pitlyk to be a United States District Judge for the Eastern District of Missouri
3. Douglas Russell Cole to be a United States District Judge for the Southern District of Ohio
4. R. Austin Huffaker, Jr. to be a United States District Judge for the Middle District of Alabama
5. David B. Barlow, to be a United States District Judge for the District of Utah

Thursday December 5,  if cloture has been invoked on these nominations, confirmation votes will occur:

1. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #479, Richard Ernest Myers II, of North Carolina, to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of North Carolina
2. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #489, Sherri A. Lydon, of South Carolina, to be United States District Judge for the District of South Carolina
3. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #386, Robert M. Duncan, of Kentucky, to be a Governor of the United States Postal Service for a term expiring December 8, 2025

Senators voting against: 16 Democrats: Blumenthal, Brown, Cantwell, Duckworth, Durbin, Heinrich, Hirono, Markey, Menendez, Merkley, Murray, Schatz, Smith, Udall, Van Hollen and Wyden.

Senators not voting: 6 Democrats: Bennet, Booker, Gillbrand, Harris, Klobuchar, Warren & Whitehouse; 1 Independent: Sanders; 1 Republican: Rounds.

12:25 p.m. The Senate is currently voting on the Motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #353, John L. Sinatra, Jr., of New York, to be United States District Judge for the Western District of New York.

11:46 a.m. The Senate began a roll call vote on confirmation of the nomination of Eric Komitee to be a Judge for the Eastern District of New York.  He was confirmed by a roll call vote of 86-4.
YES: 51 Republicans, 34 Democrats & independent King.
NO: Democrats Cantwell, Heinrich, Markey & Murray.
NOT VOTING: Democrats Bennet, Booker, Gillbrand, Harris, Klobuchar, Warren & Whitehouse; independent Sanders; Republicans Rounds & Scott of South Carolina…..

11:18 a.m. Senator Blackburn spoke on constituent frustration.

11:07 a.m. Senator Durbin spoke on immigration.

10:50 a.m. Senator Cotton spoke about Communist China.

10:41 a.m. Minority Leader Schumer spoke about impeachment and about Russian interference in U.S. elections. He paid tribute to Senator Isakson.

10:36 a.m. Senator Moran spoke about the trade agreement.

10:11 a.m. Majority Leader McConnell spoke about the U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade deal, appropriations, and the defense authorization. He paid tribute to Senator Isakson.

10:02 a.m. Senator Grassley spoke about Iran.

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The Senate will convene at 10:00 a.m. and resume consideration of the nomination of Eric Komitee to be a Judge for the Eastern District of New York.

 Two roll call votes at 11:45 a.m.

• Confirmation of the nomination of Eric Komitee to be a Judge for the Eastern District of New York.
• Cloture on the nomination of John Sinatra to be a Judge for the Western District of New York.

The Senate will recess from 12:30 p.m. until 2:15 p.m. for a bipartisan caucus luncheon honoring Senator Isakson.

 At 2:30 p.m Senator Isakson will deliver his farewell address.

Additional votes in relation to the pending nominations (listed below) are expected during today’s session, potentially around 5:00 p.m.

Cloture has also been filed on the following nominations:

• Sarah Pitlyk to be a Judge for the Eastern District of Missouri.
• DouglasCole to be a District Judge for the Southern District of Ohio
• Austin Huffaker to be a Judge for the Middle District of Alabama
• David Barlow to be a Judge for the District of Utah
• Richard Myers to be a Judge for the Eastern District of North Carolina
• Sherri Lydon to be a Judge for the District of South Carolina.
• Robert Duncan to be a Governor of the United States Postal Service

6:37 p.m. The Senate adjourned and will convene at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, December 3^rd and will resume consideration of the Komitee nomination.

At 11:45 p.m. there will be two votes:

1. Confirmation of Eric Ross Komitee, of New York, to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of New York.
2. Cloture on John L. Sinatra, Jr., of New York, to be United States District Judge for the Western District of New York.

The Senate will recess from 12:30 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. for weekly caucus lunches.

During wrap-up:

• H.R. 1138, Reauthorizing the West Valley Demonstration Projected; adopted by unanimous consent.
• S. Res. 318, and the committee reported amendments, to Support the Global Fund to fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria, and the Replenishment; adopted by unanimous consent.
• S. Res. 442, designating November 2019 as “National Runaway Prevention Month”; adopted by voice vote.

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6:33 p.m. Cloture was invoked on the Komitee nomination, 81-5.

6:12 p.m. Roll call vote began on cloture on the nomination of Eric Komitee to be a US District Judge for the Eastern District of New York.

6:10 p.m. The Brouillette nomination was confirmed 70-15.

Senators voting in favor: 47 Republicans, 22 Democrats, 1 Independent: King.

Senators voting against: 15 Democrats: Baldwin, Blumenthal, Brown, Cortez Masto, Hirono, Leahy, Markey, Menendez, Merkley, Reed, Rosen, Schatz, Schumer, Van Hollen and Wyden.

Senators not voting: 8 Democrats: Bennet, Booker, Gillibrand, Harris, Jones, Klobuchar, Warren and Whitehouse; 6 Republicans: Blunt, Graham, Portman, Rounds, Scott of South Carolina and Toomey; 1 Independent: Sanders.

5:30 p.m. Roll call vote began on confirmation of the Brouillette nomination.

5:25 p.m. Senator Manchin spoke on the Brouillette nomination.

5:11 p.m. Senator Alexander spoke about the Brouillette nomination.

4:49 p.m. Senator Wyden spoke about the Brouillette nomination.

3:51 p.m. Minority Leader Schumer spoke about Russian made phone apps, election security, and appropriations.

3:26 p.m. Senator Cornyn spoke about Thanksgiving and about the legislative agenda, including appropriations, the defense authorization, and the U.S-Mexico-Canada trade pact.

3:02 p.m. Senator Grassely spoke about the U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade agreement.

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The Senate convenes today at 3:00 p.m. following Leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of Dan R. Brouillette, of Texas, to be Secretary of Energy, post-cloture.

At 5:30 p.m., all post-cloture time will expire and the Senate will vote on confirmation of the Brouillette nomination. Following its disposition, the Senate will vote on the motion to invoke cloture on Eric Ross Komitee, of New York, to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of New York.

As a reminder, cloture has been filed on the following nominations:

1. Eric Ross Komitee, of New York, to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of New York
2. John L. Sinatra, Jr., of New York, to be United States District Judge for the Western District of New York
3. Sarah E. Pitlyk, of Missouri, to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of Missouri
4. Douglas Russell Cole, of Ohio, to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of Ohio
5. R. Austin Huffaker, Jr., of Alabama, to be United States District Judge for the Middle District of Alabama
6. David B. Barlow, of Utah, to be United States District Judge for the District of Utah
7. Richard Ernest Myers II, of North Carolina, to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of North Carolina
8. Sherri A. Lydon, of South Carolina, to be United States District Judge for the District of South Carolina
9. Robert M. Duncan, of Kentucky, to be a Governor of the United States Postal Service

Monday, December 2^nd at 5:30 pm – 2 roll call votes:

1. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #503, Dan R. Brouillette, of Texas, to be Secretary of Energy
2. Motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #347, Eric Ross Komitee, of New York, to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of New York