7:18 p.m. Senate adjourned until 10:00 a.m on Tuesday, June 16th. Following leader remarks, Senate will resume consideration of H.R. 1957, the Great American Outdoors Act, post-cloture.

Senate will recess 12:30 to 2:15 for weekly policy lunches.

During wrap-up:

• S. 712 – Robert Levinson Hostage Recovery and Hostage-Taking Accountability Act, and substitute amendment, passed by unanimous consent.
• S. Res. 619 – Printing of Senate Manual for 116^th Congress, adopted by unanimous consent.
• S. Res. 620 – Designating June 19 as Juneteenth Independence Day.

7:16 p.m. Cloture was invoked on H.R. 1957, 75-23.

Senators voting against: 23 Republicans: Barrasso, Cassidy, Crapo, Cruz, Enzi, Fischer, Hawley, Hyde-Smith, Inhofe, Johnson, Kennedy, Lankford, Lee, Moran, Paul, Risch, Romney, Rounds, Sasse, Scott FL, Shelby, Sullivan, and Toomey.

Senators not voting: 2 Democrats: Markey and Warren.

6:50 p.m. Roll call vote began on cloture on the underlying bill, H.R. 1957.

6:49 p.m. The substitute amendment was agreed to 71-24.

Senators voting against: 24 Republicans: Barraasso, Blackburn, Braun, Cassidy, Crapo, Enzi, Fischer, Hawley, Hyde-Smith, Inhofe, Johnson, Kennedy, Lankford, Lee, Moran, Paul, Risch, Romney, Rounds, Sasse, Scott (FL), Sullivan and Toomey.

Senators not voting: 2 Democrats: Markey and Warren; 1 Republican: Shelby.

6:16 p.m. Roll call vote began on the substitute amendment #1617 to H.R. 1957.

6:14 p.m. Amendment #1628 to H.R. 1957 was tabled by voice vote. Amendment #1626 to H.R. 1957 was tabled by voice vote.

6:14 p.m. The Senate has waived the budget act, 68-30.

Senators voting in favor: 43 Democrats, 23 Republicans, 2 Independents.

Senators voting against: 30 Republicans Barrasso, Blackburn, Braun, Cassidy, Crapo, Enzi, Ernst, Fischer, Grassley, Hawley, Inhofe, Johnson, Kennedy, Lankford, Lee, Loeffler, Moran, Murkowski, Paul, Perdue, Risch, Romney, Rounds, Sasse, Scott (FL), Scott (SC), Shelby, Sullivan, Thune & Toomey.

Senators not voting: 1 Democrats: Markey, 1 Republican: Cruz.

5:30 p.m. Roll call vote began on the motion to waive budget point of order.

5:17 p.m. Senator Gardner made a motion to waive the budget point of order.

5:13 p.m. Senator Enzi spoke on the Great American Outdoors Act and raised a budget point of order regarding H.R. 1957.

5:03 p.m. Senator Manchin spoke on the Great American Outdoors Act.

4:50 p.m. Senator Cassidy spoke on the Great American Outdoors Act.

4:35 p.m. Senator Portman spoke on the Great American Outdoors Act.

4:17 p.m. Senator Gardner spoke on the Great American Outdoors Act.

4:07 p.m. Senator Cantwell spoke on the ruling in the Supreme Court today on gender and sexual identity discrimination as well as the Great American Outdoors Act.

4:00 p.m. Senator Cornyn spoke about the continuing unrest across the country and police reform.

3:22 p.m. Democratic Leader Schumer spoke on the ruling in the Supreme Court today on gender and sexual identity discrimination; the continuing unrest across the country, police reform, the pandemic and the nomination of Justin Walker.

3:04 p.m. Majority Leader McConnell spoke on the current unrest in the Senate, the pandemic, the law enforcement reform legislation developing in the Republican conference, and the pending lands package.

3:02 p.m. Senator Grassley praised Dr Rattan Lal on winning the World Food Prize.

3:00 p.m. The Senate convened.

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The Senate will convene at 3:00 p.m. and resume consideration of H.R.1957, the lands package.

We expect Senator Enzi to raise a Budget Act point of order with respect to the Gardner substitute amendment (#1617), and for Senator Gardner to make a motion to waive all applicable Budget Act points of order.

There will be three roll call votes at 5:30 p.m.

1. A motion to waive all applicable Budget Act points of order.
2. Adoption of Gardner substitute amendment (#1617).
3. Motion to invoke cloture on H.R.1957.

1:28 a.m. The Senate adjourned.

1:27 a.m. Senator Gardner wrapped up for the day.

1:26 a.m. Cloture was invoked on the Gardner substitute amendment to H.R. 1957, the lands package by a tally of 65-19.

Senators voting against: 19 Republicans: Barrasso, Cassidy, Crapo, Cruz, Enzi, Ernst, Grassley, Hawley, Johnson, Kennedy, Lankford, Lee, Murkowski, Paul, Risch, Romney, Rounds, Sullivan and Toomey.

Senators not voting: 10 Republican: Blackburn, Braun, Burr, Cornyn, Hyde-Smith, Inhofe, McSally, Moran, Sasse and Shelby; 6 Democrats: Durbin,
Jones, Markey, Menendez, Sinema and Whitehouse.

1:01 a.m. Roll call vote began on cloture on the Gardner substitute amendment to H.R. 1957.

12:57 a.m. Senator Cassidy spoke against the lands package.

12:03 a.m. Senators Gardener, Daines, Heinrich, Manchin, Portman and Alexander spoke in favor of the lands package.

12:01 a.m. The Senate convened.

The Senate will convene at 12:01 a.m. and is expected to vote at 1:00 a.m. on the motion to invoke cloture on the substitute amendment to H.R. 1957, the legislative vehicle for the Great American Outdoors Act.

9:00 p.m. The Senate stands adjourned until 12:01 a.m. on Friday, June 12th. A vote is expected at 1:00 a.m. on the motion to invoke cloture on the
Substitute amendment to H.R. 1957, the legislative vehicle for the Great American Outdoors Act.

8:42 p.m. Senator Alexander spoke supporting the Great American Outdoors Act.

7:59 p.m. The Senate returned from recess. Senator Cassidy spoke on the Great American Outdoors Act and supported the Coastal amendment.

5:21 p.m. The Senate recessed subject to the call of the Chair. Absent a time agreement this evening, the Senate is expected to vote at 1:00 a.m. on the motion to invoke cloture on the Gardner amendment in the nature of a substitute (#1617).

5:18 p.m. Senator Gardner asked u.c. to call up and pass S 454, calling for the immediate release of Cuban activist Jose Daniel Ferrera. Agreed to by u.c.

S.Res. 523, honoring the 199th anniversary of the independence of Greece. Agreed to by u.c.

S.Res. 567, commending career professionals at the Department of State. Agreed to by u.c.

5:00 p.m. Senator Hawley spoke on historical revisionism.

4:11 p.m. Senator Lee spoke against the Great American Outdoors act and asked u.c. to set aside the pending amendment to H.R. 1957 and call up the following amendments en bloc: Kennedy Amendment #1599, Cruz Amendment #1651, Braun Amendment #1635, Lee Amendment #1647, and Lee Amendment #1639 and that the Senate vote on the amendments and that the Senate vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the Substitute Amendment #1617.

Senator Gardner objected to Senator Lee’s u.c. request.

4:03 p.m. Senator Collins spoke supporting the Great American Outdoors Act.

2:49 p.m. Senator Smith spoke honoring George Floyd.

2:39 p.m. Senator Grassley spoke on China’s delay in reporting health statistics to the WHO.

2:21 p.m. Senator Gardner spoke supporting the Great American Outdoors Act.

2:06 p.m. Senator Scott of FL called up and passed by u.c. S.Res. 614, Honoring the memory of the victims of the heinous attack at the Pulse Nightclub on June 12, 2016.

1:54 p.m. Senator Cotton spoke about his op-ed in the New York Times.

12:44 p.m. Senator Young spoke supporting the Endless Frontier Act.

11:08 a.m. Senator Alexander spoke on COVID-19.

10:45 a.m Senator Murray spoke about the Justice in Policing Act.

10:40 a.m. Senator Thune spoke about the agricultural economy.

10:30 a.m. Senator Schumer spoke about police reform.

10:07 a.m. Senator McConnell spoke about NDAA and the Great American Outdoors Act.

10:03 a.m. Senator Grassley spoke vaccines and also about his Prescription Drug Act.

10:00 a.m. The Senate convened.

The Senate will convene at 10:00 a.m. and resume consideration of H.R.1957, the legislative vehicle for the lands package, or “Great American Outdoors Act.” 

Cloture has been filed on both the substitute amendment and the underlying bill. 

Cloture was also filed on Wednesday on the nomination of Justin Walker to the DC circuit.

6:35 p.m. The Senate adjourned.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10:00 a.m. The Senate convened.

7:32 p.m. The Senate adjourned.

7:02 p.m. Senator Lee spoke against the Great American Outdoors Act.

6:47 p.m. ML McConnell came to the floor and announced the Senate will meet on Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. and will resume consideration of the motion to proceed to H.R. 1957, the legislative vehicle for the Great Outdoors Act. At 12:15 pm on Wednesday, June 10th, the Senate will proceed to a vote on the motion to proceed to H.R.1957.

5:42 p.m. Senator Murkowski spoke supporting the Great American Outdoors Act.

5:17 p.m. Senator Durbin spoke about the passing of former State Senator Larry Walsh.

5:01 p.m. Senator Portman spoke about the Great American Outdoors Act.

4:42 p.m. Senator Rubio spoke about the murder of George Floyd.

4:32 p.m. Senator Barrasso spoke about concerns related to cutting funds to law enforcement.

4:00 p.m. Senator Scott of Florida spoke about China and asked u.c. to call up and pass S. 3837, a bill to require a thorough national security evaluation and clearance by the Department of Homeland Security, the Department of State, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation of all Chinese student visa holders currently in the United States before issuing any new student visas to nationals of the People’s Republic of China.

Senator Duckworth objected.

3:47 p.m. Senator Cornyn spoke about George Floyd.

3:03 p.m. Senator Heinrich spoke on the Great American Outdoors legislation.

2:56 p.m. Senator Alexander spoke about racial discrimination.

2:55 p.m. The Senate confirmed the nomination of General Charles Q. Brown, Jr. to be Chief of Staff of the United States Air Force by a tally of 98-0.

Senators Cardin and Markey did not vote.

2:15 p.m. The Senate reconvened and held a roll call vote on confirmation of the nomination of Gen. Charles Q. Brown, Jr. to be Chief of Staff of the United States Air Force.

12:31 p.m. The Senate recessed until 2:15 p.m. to accommodate the weekly Caucus lunches.

12:24 p.m. Senator Sullivan spoke on the nomination of General Charles Q. Brown Jr., to be Chief of Staff of the U.S. Air Force.

12:09 p.m. Senator Warner spoke on the Great American Outdoors legislation.

12:00 p.m. Senator Alexander spoke on the Great American Outdoors legislation.

11:50 a.m. Senator Manchin spoke on the Great American Outdoors legislation.

11:33 a.m. Senator Daines spoke on the Great American Outdoors legislation.

11:26 a.m. Senator Tester spoke on the Great American Outdoors legislation.

11:16 a.m. Senator Gardner spoke on the Great American Outdoors legislation.

11:00 a.m. Senator Carper spoke on the Great American Outdoors legislation.

10:45 a.m. Senator Thune spoke on the current Senate schedule and coronavirus response.

10:30 a.m. Leader McConnell spoke on the peaceful protest and double standards of political leaders in during time of unrest.

10:15 a.m.  Leader Schumer spoke on the need for police reform legislation.

10:00 a.m. Senator Grassley spoke on the need to establish vote at home legislation before the November elections.

The Senate will convene at 10:00am and resume consideration of the motion to proceed to H.R.1957, the legislative vehicle for the Great American Outdoors Act, post-cloture. The Senate will recess from 12:30pm until 2:15pm for the weekly caucus luncheons. Immediately afterwards or At 2:15pm the Senate will proceed to Executive Session and vote on confirmation of the nomination of Gen. Charles Q. Brown, Jr. to be Chief of Staff of the United States Air Force.

6:23 p.m. Senator Lankford spoke on racial relations and the current unrest.

6:20 p.m. Cloture was invoked on the motion to proceed to H.R.1957 by a tally of 80-17.

Voting no: 16 Republicans: Barasso, Cassidy, Crapo, Cruz, Enzi, Inhofe, Johnson, Kennedy, Lankford, Lee, Moran, Risch, Romney, Rounds, Sasse and Shelby; 1 Democrat: Kaine.

Not voting: 2 Democrats: Klobuchar and Markey, 1 Republican: Toomey.

5:30 p.m. The Senate is currently voting on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to Cal. #75, H.R.1957, the legislative vehicle for The Great American Outdoors Act. 

5:20 p.m. Senator Daines spoke the Land and Water Conservation Act.

5:10 p.m. Senator Udall spoke on the Great American Outdoors Act.

5:00 p.m. Senator Gardner spoke on the Great American Outdoors Act.

4:55 p.m. Senator  Cantwell spoke on the Great American Outdoors Act.

4:45 p.m. Senator Blackburn spoke on protecting consumer data and privacy online.

4:30 p.m. Senator Manchin spoke on the Great American Outdoors Act.

4:00 p.m. Senator Enzi spoke on the Great American Outdoors legislation and his hopes it will be taken up on the floor this week.

3:26 p.m. Minority Leader Schumer spoke about police legislation. He spoke about pandemic relief. He criticized the president’s security response to protests in Washington, D.C.

3:11 p.m. Majority Leader McConnell spoke about last week’s employment numbers and the economy. He spoke about the protest demonstrations around the nation. He spoke about police policy. He spoke about the parks bill.

3:02 p.m. Senator Grassley spoke about the coronavirus.

The Senate will convene at 3:00 p.m..

Following Leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of the motion to proceed to H.R.1957, the legislative vehicle for the Great American Outdoors Act.

At 5:30pm, the Senate will vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to H.R.1957.

4:09 p.m. The Senate adjourned and will reconvene at 3:00 p.m. on Monday, June 8. They will resume consideration of the motion to proceed to H.R. 1957. A cloture vote on the motion will occur at 5:30 p.m.

Passed during wrap-up:

S.886 with Udall amendment: Indian Water Rights Settlement Extension Act.

4:05 p.m. Senator McConnell filed cloture on the Motion to Proceed to H.R. 1957-Legislative vehicle for the Great American Outdoors Act.

3:25 p.m. Senator Schumer spoke about a relief bill.

3:06 p.m. Senator Alexander spoke about colleges and universities and Covid.

2:45 p.m. Senator Murkowski spoke about the ratification of the 19th amendment.

2:16 p.m. Senator Paul spoke supporting H.R. 35, the Emmett Till Anti-lynching Act, as amended. Senator Paul asked u.c. to call up and pass H.R. 35, as amended. Senator Harris objected. Senator Booker also spoke against Senator Paul’s request.

2:12 p.m. By a tally of 53-38, the Senate confirmed the nomination of Michael Pack, of Maryland, to be Chief Executive Officer of the Broadcasting Board of Governors for the term of three years. Dems voting aye: Senator Manchin. Not voting: Burr, Klobuchar, Markey, Sanders, Sinema, Smith, Schatz, Tester, and Warren.

1:30 p.m. The Senate began a vote on confirmation of the nomination of Michael Pack to be CEO of the Broadcasting Board of Governors.

1:06 p.m. Senator Wyden spoke about the Pack nomination.

12:48 p.m. Senator Cardin spoke about the CARES Act.

12:34 p.m. Senators Hoeven and Cramer paid tribute to Grand Forks police officer Cody Hote.

12:29 p.m. Senator Cotton spoke about Hong Kong.

12:28 p.m. Cloture was invoked on the nomination of Michael Pack to be CEO of the Broadcasting Board of Governors was confirmed 53-39. Dems voting aye: Senator Manchin. Not voting: Burr, Klobuchar, Markey, Sanders, Sinema, Smith, Schatz and Tester.

11:47 a.m. The Senate began a roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the nomination of Michael Pack.

11:30 a.m. Senator Menendez spoke against the Pack nomination.

11:18 a.m. Senator Cornyn spoke about the FBI’s Crossfire Hurricane investigation and on the NASA SpaceX Dragon launch last week.

11:04 a.m. Senator Cantwell spoke about the need to pass legislation to provide equal protection to protect the liberties of U.S. citizens.

10:54 a.m. Senator Thune spoke about Coronavirus recovery legislation.

10:38 a.m. DL Schumer spoke about the moment of silence held for George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery and Breonna Taylor and on need for additional economic relief packages.

10:04 a.m. ML McConnell spoke about the passage of the PPP benefits extension and on the anniversary of the Tiananmen Square protests.

10:00 a.m. The Senate has convened.

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The Senate will convene at 10:00 a.m. and resume consideration of the nomination of Michael Pack to be CEO of the Broadcasting Board of Governors.

There will be two roll call votes:

1. At 11:40 a.m: Cloture vote on the Pack nomination.
2. At 1:30 p.m.: Confirmation of the Pack nomination (if cloture is invoked).

7:08 p.m. The Senate adjourned.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

At noon the Senate will vote on cloture for Anderson.

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

— Confirmation of Anderson, if cloture has been invoked;

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

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

6:20 p.m. The Senate stands adjourned until 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday.

6:05 p.m. Senator Van Hollen spoke about the death of George Floyd and the protest at Lafayette Park on June 1st.

5:25 p.m. Senator Booker spoke about racial bias and the associated cycle of violence.

5:23 p.m. ML McConnell announced at 12:00 pm on Wednesday, June 3rd, the Senate will proceed to a vote on the motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #656 James H. Anderson to be a Deputy Under Secretary of Defense.

At 2:15 pm, the Senate will proceed to 2 votes: 1. (If cloture is invoked) Confirmation of Exec. Cal. #656 Anderson to be a Deputy Under Secretary of Defense 2. Motion to invoke cloture on Exec. Cal. #644 Tipton to be U.S. District Judge for the Southern District of TX

At 4:30 pm, if cloture is invoked, the Senate will proceed to a vote on confirmation of Executive Calendar #644 Drew B. Tipton to be U.S. District Judge for the Southern District of Texas.

5:22 p.m. The Senate confirmed the nomination of Brian Miller to be Special Inspector General for Pandemic Recovery by a tally of 51-40.

Senator Jones voted yes.

4:46 p.m. The Senate began a roll call vote on confirmation of Brian Miller to be Special Inspector General for Pandemic Recovery.

4:45 p.m. DL Schumer objected to ML McConnell’s unanimous consent request.

4:41 p.m. ML McConnell objected to DL Schumer’s unanimous consent request and asked consent to call up and pass S.Res. 601.

4:35 p.m. DL Schumer spoke about yesterday’s protests in D.C and asked u.c. to call up and pass S.Con.Res. _ , expressing the Sense of Congress that the constitutional rights of Americans to peaceably assemble, exercise freedom of speech, and petition the government for redress of grievances must be respected; that violence and looting are unlawful, unacceptable and contrary to the purpose of peaceful protests; and that Congress condemns the President of the United States for ordering Federal officers to use gas and rubber bullets against the Americans who were peaceably protesting in Lafayette Square in Washington, DC on the night of June 1, 2020, thereby violating the constitutional rights of those peaceful protesters.

4:22 p.m. Senator Klobuchar spoke about the death of George Floyd.

4:12 p.m. Senator Duckworth asked unanimous consent that the Senate pass S.1938. Senator Graham objected. Senator Duckworth spoke about the death of George Floyd.

3:52 p.m. Senator Blunt spoke about the death of George Floyd and the current unrest.

Senator Jones voted YES.

Senators NOT voting: Cramer, Hoeven, Markey, Rounds, Sanders, Schatz, Stabenow, Tester, and Whitehouse.

3:51 p.m. Cloture was invoked on the Miller nomination by a vote of 51 to 40.

3:06 p.m. Roll call began on motion to invoke cloture on Brian D. Miller to be Special Inspector General for Pandemic Recovery

3:07 p.m. By a tally of 75-15 the Senate confirmed the nomination of Victor Mercado to be an Assistant Secretary of Defense.

Senators voting NO: Blumenthal, Booker, Cantwell, Gillibrand, Harris, Klobuchar, Leahy, Merkley, Murray, Schumer, Smith, Udall, Van Hollen, Warren, and Wyden.

Senators NOT voting: Cramer, Heinrich, Hoeven, Markey, Rounds, Sanders, Schatz, Stabenow, Tester, and Whitehouse.

2:15 p.m. The Senate reconvened and began a roll call vote on confirmation of the nomination of Victor Mercado to be an Assistant Secretary of Defense.

12:25 p.m. The Senate stands in recess until 2:15 p.m.

12:24 p.m. The Senate invoked cloture on the Mercado nomination by a vote of 75-14.

Senators not voting: Cramer, Heinrich, Hoeven, Leahy, Markey, Rounds, Sanders, Schatz, Stabenow, Tester, and Whitehouse.

11:45 a.m. Roll call vote began on the motion to invoke cloture on Victor Mercado to be an Assistant Secretary of Defense.

11:25 a.m. Senator Barrasso spoke about the death of George Floyd and the hijacking of peaceful protests.

11:13 a.m. Senator Cornyn spoke about the work of the Senate Judiciary committee and on the FBI’s “Crossfire Hurricane” investigation.

11:03 a.m. Senator Portman spoke about racial inequities and the deaths of George Floyd and Ahmaud Arbery.

10:47 a.m. Senator Thune spoke about the death of George Floyd.

10:34 a.m. Senator Schumer spoke about the death of George Floyd and the current unrest as well as covid-19.

10:04 a.m. Majority Leader McConnell spoke on the death of George Floyd and current unrest as well as covid-19. He filed cloture on exec. cal. #697 Michael Pack to be Chief Executive Officer of the Broadcasting Board of Governors.

10:03 a.m. Senator Grassley spoke about covid-19.

The Senate will convene at 10:00 a.m. and will resume consideration of the nomination of Victor Mercado to be an Assistant Secretary of Defense.  

There are 4 votes expected today:

11:45 a.m.  

1. Motion to invoke cloture on the nomination of Victor G. Mercado to be Assistant Secretary of Defense

2:15 p.m.

2.   Confirmation of Mercado

3.   Motion to invoke cloture on Brian D. Miller to be Special Inspector General for Pandemic Recovery

4:30 p.m.   

4.   Confirmation of Miller (if cloture is invoked)

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

Cloture was filed on the following last week:

1.            Victor Mercado to be an Assistant Secretary of Defense.

2.            Brian Miller to be Special Inspector General for Pandemic Recovery.

3.            James Anderson to be a Deputy Under Secretary of Defense.

4.            Drew Tipton to the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas