4:40 p.m. The Senate stands adjourned until 3:00 p.m. on Monday, June 22nd. Following Leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of the House message to accompany H.R.6644, Housing for the 21st Century Act, post-cloture.
At 5:30pm, the Senate will proceed to a roll call vote on the motion to concur in the House amendment to the Senate amendment to H.R.6644, Housing for the 21st Century Act, with Scott (SC) substitute amendment #5823.
At a time to be determined by the Majority Leader, in consultation with the Democratic Leader, notwithstanding Rule XXII, the Senate proceed to Executive Session to consider, Executive Calendar #758, Darrell Owens, of Pennsylvania, to be U.S. Representative to the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, with the rank of Ambassador; that the Senate then proceed to a roll call vote on confirmation of the nomination.
At a time to be determined by the Majority Leader, in consultation with the Democratic Leader, no later than Thursday, June 25th, notwithstanding Rule XXII, H.Con.Res.86 be discharged from the Committee on Foreign Relations and the Senate proceed to its immediate consideration. Further, that there be 6 hours of debate equally divided between the Leaders, or their designees, on the Concurrent Resolution; and that following use or yielding back of time, the Senate vote on adoption of H.Con.Res.86.
Wrap-up:
Military promotions confirmed:
ARMY
Cal. #750 – the following to be Major General:
- Brig. Gen. William E. Temple, V
- Brig. Gen. Brian F. Wertzler
Cal. #751 – Maj. Gen. Constantin E. Nicolet to be Lieutenant General
AIR FORCE
Cal. #752 – the following to be Lieutenant General:
- Lt. Gen. Daniel H. Tulley
- Maj. Gen. David G. Shoemaker
ARMY
Cal. #753 – Maj. Gen. Guillaume N. Beaurpere to be Lieutenant General
NAVY
Cal. #754 – Rear Adm. Joseph F. Cahill, III to be Vice Admiral
ARMY
Cal. #755 – Col. Michael W. Brancamp to be Brigadier General
NAVY
Cal. #756 – Rear Adm. (lh) Carey H. Cash to be Rear Admiral
And all nominations on the Secretary’s Desk in the Air Force, Army, Marine Corps, and Navy with the exception of PN681-4, PN835-2, PN925, Matthew T. Anderson, and Blair W. Kessler.
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3:40 p.m. Senator Kaine spoke on Iran.
3:05 p.m. Senator Booker spoke on American farmers and nutrition, the right to vote and Juneteenth, and then he paid tribute to departing staff member Sarah Rojas.
2:22 p.m. By a vote of 48-39, the Senate confirmed the nomination of George Holding, to be United States Director of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development. Senator Shaheen (D) voted aye. Senators not voting: Alsobrooks, Bennet, Blunt Rochester, Duckworth, Durbin, Hoeven, Kelly, Kim, McConnell, Moody, Moran, Scott (SC), and Tuberville.
1:40 p.m. The Senate began voting on confirmation of the nomination of George Holding to be United States Director of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development.
1:18 p.m. Senator Schatz congratulated two Hawaiian chefs, Rhoda Magbitang who recently won “Top Chef” and Lea Anne Wong, who recently won “Last Chef Standing”; and later on the Trump administration.
1:02 p.m. Senator Whitehouse spoke on climate change and fossil fuels. He then asked unanimous consent that the Senate agree to S. Res. 554; Senator Lummis objected. Senator Whitehouse responded.
12:48 p.m. Senator Fischer spoke on internet in rural communities. She then requested unanimous consent for the Senate to consider S.2585 – MAP for Broadband Funding Act. The bill was then passed by voice vote with the committee substitute amendment.
12:24 p.m. Senator Kennedy spoke on the war with Iran.
12:24 p.m. Senator Young spoke on Congressional stock trading.
12:13 p.m. Senator Lankford spoke about fathers day.
11:54 p.m. Senator Schmitt spoke about the Declaration of Independence. He then received consent for the Senate to pass S. 4828, A bill to reaffirm the Declaration of Independence as organic law of the United States.
11:53 By a vote of 84-8 the Senate agreed to the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to concur in the House Message accompanying H.R.6644, 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, with further amendment (#5823)
Not voting: Senators Alsobrooks, Bennet, Blunt-Rochester, Duckworth, Durbin, Hoeven, Kelly and McConnell. Voting no: Senators Armstrong, Cruz, Johnson, Lee, Paul, Scott (FL), Tuberville, and Young.
11:00 a.m. The Senate began voting on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to concur in the House Message accompanying H.R.6644, 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, with further amendment (#5823).
10:51 a.m. Senator Smith spoke about the Housing Act and about affordability.
10:46 a.m. Senator Barrasso spoke about the Working Families Tax Cut.
10:37a .m. Senator Schumer spoke about the Iran deal and also about FISA.
10:12 a.m. Senator Thune spoke about the Housing Act.
10:00 a.m. The Senate convened.
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The Senate will convene at 10:00 a.m. and following any Leader remarks will resume consideration of the House Message accompanying H.R.6644, 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act.
At approximately 11:00 a.m., the Senate is expected to proceed to a vote on cloture on the motion to concur in the House Message accompanying H.R.6644, 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, with further amendment (#5823).
At approximately 1:45 p.m., the Senate is expected to proceed to a vote on confirmation of the nomination of George Holding to be United States Director of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development.
Further votes are possible.
