1:54 p.m. The Senate adjourned and will next convene on Thursday, September 16th at 10:15 a.m. for a pro forma session only.
Following the pro forma session on Thursday, the Senate will next convene on Monday, September 20th at 3:00 p.m. with a 5:30 p.m. vote on confirmation of Executive Calendar #251, Veronica S. Rossman, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Tenth Circuit.
By unanimous consent, the cloture motion on Executive Calendar #231, Margaret Irene Strickland, to be United States District Judge for the District of New Mexico, will ripen at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, September 21st.
The cloture motion with respect to the motion to proceed toS. 2093, the For the People Act, has been withdrawn.
During wrap-up:
- S. 2747 A bill to expand Americans’ access to the ballot box and reduce the influence of big money in politics, was placed on the calendar under the Rule 14 process.
- S. Res. 365, Honoring the Life, Legacy, and Achievements of MacNolia Cox, agreed to by unanimous consent.
1:30 p.m. Senator Grassley spoke on border security and paid tribute to the 13 service members killed in Afghanistan, and spoke on Afghanistan.
1:12 p.m. Senator Cornyn paid tribute to Corporal David Espinoza, spoke on Afghanistan, and spoke on the budget.
1:02 p.m. Senator Ernst paid tribute to Corporal Daegen William-Tyeler Page.
12:51 p.m. Senator Padilla spoke supporting the Freedom to Vote Act.
12:36 p.m. Senator Kaine spoke supporting the Freedom to Vote Act.
12:22 p.m. Senator Warnock spoke supporting the Freedom to Vote Act.
12:12 p.m. Senator Merkley spoke supporting the Freedom to Vote Act.
11:59 a.m. Senator Klobuchar spoke supporting the Freedom to Vote Act.
11:36 a.m. Senator Portman spoke on the economy.
11:31 a.m. Senator Padilla asked unanimous consent to withdraw the cloture motion with respect to the motion to proceed to S. 2093, For the People Act.
11:08 a.m. Senator Cassidy spoke about the impact of Hurricane Ida.
11:00 a.m. The Senate convened.
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The Senate will convene at 11:00 a.m. today. Following Leader remarks, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session and resume consideration of Executive Calendar #231, Margaret Irene Strickland, to be United States District Judge for the District of New Mexico. By unanimous consent, the cloture motion on the Strickland nomination will ripen at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, September 21st.
The next roll call vote will be at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, September 20th, on confirmation of Executive Calendar #251, Veronica S. Rossman, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Tenth Circuit.
As a reminder, cloture has been filed on the following items:
1. Motion to proceed to Calendar #77, S.2093, For the People Act of 2021.
2. Executive Calendar #231, Margaret Irene Strickland, of New Mexico, to be United States District Judge for the District of New Mexico