The Senate stands adjourned until 3 p.m. on Monday, December 9, when it will resume consideration of Patrick Bumatay’s nomination to the 9th U.S. Circuit Court. At 5:30 p.m. Monday,

5:59 p.m. The Senate adjourned. 5:56 p.m. Senator Blackburn wrapped up the days session.  The Senate confirmed the nomination of Hugh Halpern to be Director of the Government Publishing Office.

7:01 a.m. The Senate convened for a pro forma session, Senator Moran presiding. No business was conducted. The final pro forma session of the Thanksgiving recess will occur at 9:30