Monday, August 10, 2020

4:44 p.m. The Senate adjourned and will reconvene at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 10th. Following Leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of Morning Business.

4:43 p.m. ML McConnell began wrap up. Asked u.c. to call up and pass S. 1014, Establishing the Route 66 Centennial Commission w/Duckworth amendment. Passed by u.c.

3:50 p.m. Senator Van Hollen spoke about Covid-19 negotiations.

3:33 p.m. DL Schumer spoke about the increasing number of Covid-19 infections and on the need for additional economic assistance.

3:04 p.m. ML McConnell spoke about the stalled Covid-19 relief negotiations. The Majority Leader also spoke about the unjust arrest of Jimmy Lai by Chinese officials.

3:02 p.m. Senator Grassley spoke about about Covid-19 relief programs.

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The Senate will convene at 3:00 p.m. and be in a period of morning business with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each.

Senators are expected to receive at least 24-hour’s notice before any roll call votes occur.