5:30 p.m. The Senate adjourned until 10:00 a.m. Thursday.
5:28 p.m. Senator Cornyn wrapped up for the evening.
4:53 p.m. Senator Wyden spoke about section 702 and FISA. Senator Wyden then asked for unanimous consent for the Senate to pass S. 4738, regarding FISA reform. Senator Cornyn objected. Senator Wyden then asked for unanimous consent for the Senate to pass S. 4740. Senator Cornyn objected. Senator Cornyn then spoke on FISA. Senator Cornyn asked for unanimous consent for the Senate to pass a bill at the desk relating to FISA. Senator Wyden objected to the request.
4:45 p.m. Senator Durbin spoke about social security.
4:06 p.m. Senator Whitehouse spoke on climate change.
3:50 p.m. Senator Hickenlooper spoke about the economy and the war in Iran and the economy.
3:47 p.m. By a vote of 51-44, the Senate invoked cloture on the nomination of Brock Dahl to be Legal Adviser of the Department of State.
- Democrat Senator Shaheen voted in favor.
- Senators Bennet, Blackburn, Graham, Smith and Tillis did not vote.
3:00 p.m. The Senate is now voting on the motion to invoke cloture on the nomination of Brock Dahl to be Legal Adviser of the Department of State.
2:58 p.m. By a vote of 50-44, the Senate confirmed the nomination of Anthony Powell to be a District Judge for the District of Kansas.
- This vote was party-line with Senators Bennet, Blackburn, Graham, Lee, Shaheen, Smith, and Tillis not voting.
2:01 p.m. The Senate began voting on confirmation of the Powell nomination.
12:52 p.m. Senator Welch spoke on the war with Iran.
12:41 p.m. Senator Moran spoke about former Senator Bob Dole. He then paid tribute to the late Eliza Walker, an employee of the Architect of the Capitol.
12:39 p.m. By a vote of 48-45, the Senate invoked cloture on the nomination of Anthony Powell to be a District Judge for the District of Kansas.
- The vote was party-line with Senators Bennet, Blackburn, Crapo, Graham, Moreno, Smith, and Tillis not voting.
11:32 a.m. The Senate is now voting on the motion to invoke cloture on the nomination of Anthony Powell to be a District Judge for the District of Kansas.
11:30 a.m. Senator Moran is speaking in support of the nomination of Anthony Powell to be a District Judge for the District of Kansas.
11:04 a.m. Senator Ricketts spoke about USDA and the farm bill.
10:43 a.m. Minority Leader Schumer spoke on inflation.
10:16 a.m. Majority Leader Thune spoke on taxes.
10:00 a.m. The Senate is now in session and proceeded to Executive Session to resume consideration of the nomination of Anthony Powell to be a District Judge for the District of Kansas.
The Senate will convene at 10:00 a.m. and 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.
Further votes are possible.