12:17 p.m. The Senate adjourned.
12:13 p.m. Senator Baldwin wrapped up for the day. Cloture was filed on the nomination of Anne Witkowsky to be an Assistant Secretary of State for Conflict and Stabilization Operations. The vote on the Sanchez nomination will now occur on Tuesday at 12:00 noon, after which the Senate will recess to accommodate the Tuesday luncheons.
12:06 p.m. Senator Leahy spoke briefly on the impending anniversary of the events of January 6th and paid tribute to Harry Reid.
12;00 p.m. The Senate convened.
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The Senate will convene at noon to begin the 2nd session of the 117th Congress, pursuant to the Constitution.
We anticipate the vote scheduled at 5:30 p.m. on confirmation of Executive Calendar #572 Gabriel Sanchez to be United States Circuit Judge for the Ninth Circuit to be postponed until Tuesday morning.