6:45 p.m. The Senate adjourned until 10 a.m. Tuesday.

6:29 p.m. Senator Blumenthal spoke on the defense authorization.

6:19 p.m. Senator McCain secured unanimous consent for the following order of business tonight and tomorrow: After Senator Blumenthal’s remarks this evening, the Senate will adjourn until 10 a.m. on Tuesday, June 9. At about 11 a.m. debate will resume on the defense bill. From 12:30 p.m. until 2:15 p.m., the Senate will adjourn for weekly policy lunches. The vote on the Reed amendment will occur at 3 p.m.

6:17 p.m. Senator Reed concurred in Senator McCain’s request that colleagues complete their presentation of amendments to the defense bill. More than 100 amendments are now pending, he said.

6:14 p.m. Senator McCain announced that there will be a 3 p.m. roll call vote Tuesday on Senator Reed’s amendment (#1521) concerning spending on overseas contingency operations. Senator McCain said agreements for further votes on the defense bill (H.R. 1735) may come on Tuesday morning.

6:08 p.m. Senator McCain offered Amendment #1569 on behalf of Senator Burr.

6:06 p.m. On behalf of Senator Durbin, Senator Reed offered a modification of Amendment #1559 that was accepted.

5:03 p.m. Senator McCain spoke about the defense bill.

3:03 p.m. Democratic Leader Reid spoke about judicial nominations.

The Senate convened at 3:00pm. Following Leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of Morning business for one hour.

Following Morning business, the Senate will resume consideration of H.R.1735, the Defense Authorization.

Please note, there will be no roll call votes today. The next votes are expected around lunchtime on Tuesday.