6:11 p.m. The Senate adjourned until 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, June 10th.
6:09 p.m. Majority Leader Schumer wrapped up for the evening.
Cloture was filed on the nomination of Justin Smith to be Circuit Judge for the 8th Circuit.
S Res 764 and S Res 765 were passed by unanimous consent.
He achieved consent that the Senate convene on Wednesday, June 10th at 10:00 a.m. At that time, the Senate will resume consideration of the nomination of Anthony Powell to be a District Judge for the District of Kansas.
At 11:30 a.m., the Senate will vote on cloture on the Powell nomination.
At 2:15 p.m., if cloture is invoked, the Senate will proceed to two votes:
- Confirmation of the Powell nomination.
- Cloture on the nomination of Brock Dahl to be Legal Adviser of the Department of State.
5:29 p.m. Senator Moran spoke in support of the Major Richard Star Act.
5:09 p.m. Senator Kennedy spoke on great powers and international affairs.
4:48 p.m. Senator Grassley spoke on whistleblowers and NDAs. He then spoke on the Supreme Court.
4:19 p.m. Senator Whitehouse spoke on American history.
4:02 p.m. Senator Cassidy spoke on healthcare and inflation.
3:36 p.m. Minority Leader Schumer spoke about the war with Iran, Intelligence agencies, and social security.
3:04 p.m. By a party-line vote of 51-46, the Senate confirmed the nomination of Anthony Mattivi, to be the United States District Judge for the District of Kansas.
- Senators not voting: Bennet, Graham, and Tillis.
2:15 p.m. The Senate returned from the recess and began voting on confirmation of the Mattivi nomination.
12:28 p.m. The Senate stands in recess until 2:15 p.m.
12:10 p.m. Senator Blackburn spoke on inflation.
11:48 a.m. Senator Blumenthal spoke in support of the Major Richard Star Act. He then asked for consent for the Senate to pass S.1032, Major Richard Star Act, with the substitute amendment. Senator Paul objected and spoke on federal spending. Senator Blumenthal then asked for unanimous consent that the Senate vote no later than August 7th 2026 on passage of S.1032, Major Richard Star Act, as amended, with a 60-vote threshold. Senator Paul objected.
11:33 a.m. Senator Hyde-Smith spoke on health insurance.
11:00 a.m. Senator Durbin spoke on the cost of living and intelligence.
10:50 a.m. Senator Barrasso spoke on taxes.
10:14 a.m. Senator Thune spoke on counter intelligence.
10:03 a.m. Senator Grassley spoke on social programs.
10:00 a.m. The Senate is now in session.
The Senate will convene at 10:00 a.m. and be in a period of morning business.
The Senate will recess from 12:30 p.m. until 2:15 p.m. to allow for the weekly caucus meetings.
At approximately 2:15 p.m., the Senate will vote on confirmation of the nomination of Anthony Mattivi to be a District Judge for the District of Kansas.
Further votes are possible during today’s session.
Cloture was filed on the following nominations on Monday:
- Anthony Powell to be a District Judge for the District of Kansas.
- Brock Dahl to be Legal Adviser of the Department of State.