9:40 p.m. The Senate has adjourned until 10:00 a.m. tomorrow.
9:38 p.m. Majority Leader Thune wrapped up.
Legislative Business, passed in wrap-up via unanimous consent
Calendar #30, S. 195, a bill to amend the Visit America Act to promote music tourism.
Calendar #68, S. 260, a bill to amend the Bottles and Breastfeeding Equipment Screening Act.
S. Res. 178, the Cornyn Amendment to the preamble, relating to the passing of George Foreman.
En bloc S. 228, S. 229, S. 230
Executive Business
Military promotion nominations: All nominations on the Secretary’s Desk in the Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, and Navy, with the exception of PN 89, Matthew Ryan.
9:20 p.m. By a vote of 52-47, the Senate invoked cloture on the nomination of Sean Donahue, to be an Assistant Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, party line.
- Senators not voting: Graham.
9:02 p.m. The Senate began a roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the nomination of Sean Donahue, to be an Assistant Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, party line.
Senators not voting: Alsobrooks, Gallego, and Graham.
9:00 p.m. By a vote of 52-45, the Senate confirmed Eric Matthew Ueland to be Deputy Director for Management, Office of Management and Budget.
8:30 p.m. The Senate is now voting on confirmation of Eric Matthew Ueland to be Deputy Director for Management, Office of Management and Budget.
8:02 p.m. Senator Moreno asked unanimous consent to pass S.1771, the Larry Henderson Act; Senator Murphy objected.
6:18 p.m. By a vote of 51-45, the Senate invoked cloture on the nomination of Eric Matthew Ueland to be Deputy Director for Management, Office of Management and Budget, party line.
- Senators not voting: Alsobrooks, Coons, Graham, and Tuberville
6:04 p.m. The Senate is now voting on the motion to invoke cloture on the nomination of Eric Matthew Ueland to be Deputy Director for Management, Office of Management and Budget.
6:03 p.m. By a vote of 54-43, the Senate confirmed the nomination of Emil Michael to be Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering.
- Dem/Independent Senators voting in favor: Gallego, King, and Warner.
- Senators not voting: Gillibrand, Graham, and Tuberville.
5:25 a.m. The Senate began a roll call vote on the nomination of Emil Matthew Ueland to be Deputy Director for Management, Office of Management and Budget.
5:20 a.m. Senator Peters spoke against the nomination of Emil Matthew Ueland to be Deputy Director for Management, Office of Management and Budget.
4:50 p.m. Senator Lummis spoke in favor of the nomination of Jessica Kramer to be Assistant Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency. She then asked unanimous consent that the Senate confirm Executive Calendar #89, the Kramer nomination; Senator Whitehouse objected.
4:35 p.m. Senator Blackburn spoke on online safety for kids. She then reintroduced the Kids Online Safety Act with Senator Blumenthal.
3:56 p.m. Senator Lee paid tribute to Senator Curtis.
3:31 p.m. Senator Curtis gave his maiden speech.
3:21 p.m. By a vote of 53-43, the Senate invoked cloture on the nomination of Emil Michael to be Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering. Senators Gallego, King, and Warner voted in favor. Senators Durbin, Graham, Tillis, and Tuberville did not vote.
2:28 p.m. The Senate is now voting on the motion to invoke cloture on Emil Michael to be Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering.
2:46 p.m. By a vote of 51-46, the Senate confirmed Michael Rigas to be Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources. Senators Graham, Marshall and Tuberville did not vote. Senator Shaheen voted in favor.
2:10 p.m. The Senate began a roll call vote on confirmation of Michael Rigas to be Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources.
1:47 p.m. Senator Ricketts spoke about National Police Week.
1:54 p.m. Senator Hoeven spoke about National Police Week.
1:50 p.m. Senator Schmitt spoke about National Police Week.
1:42 a.m. Senator Moody spoke about National Police Week.
1:32 p.m. Senator Lankford spoke about National Police Week.
12:53 p.m. Senator Schiff spoke on trade and the economy.
12:34 p.m. By a vote of 51-45, the Senate invoked cloture on the nomination of Michael Rigas to be Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources. Senators not voting: Cramer, Graham, Sanders, and Tuberville. Senator Shaheen voted in favor.
12:06 p.m. The Senate began a roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the nomination of Michael Rigas to be Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources.
12:05 p.m. By a vote of 54-40, the Senate confirmed the nomination of Katharine MacGregor to be Deputy Secretary of the Interior. Senators Blunt Rochester, Cruz, Graham, Justice, Sanders, and Tuberville did not vote. Senators Fetterman, Gallego, Heinrich, Kelly, and King (I) voted in favor.
11:25 a.m. The Senate began voting on confirmation of the nomination of Katharine MacGregor to be Deputy Secretary of the Interior.
11:09 a.m. Senator Moran spoke in favor of the nomination of Sam Brown to be Under Secretary for Memorial Affairs for the the Department of Veterans Affairs. He asked for unanimous consent that the nomination be confirmed. Senator Blumenthal objected.
10:58 a.m. Senator Durbin spoke on Police Week.
10:49 a.m. Senator Barrasso spoke on energy and Police Week.
10:25 a.m. Democrat Leader Schumer spoke on energy, Qatar, and gun safety.
10:17 a.m. Majority Leader Thune paid tribute to former senator Christopher Bond who recently passed and then spoke on immigration enforcement.
10:01 a.m. Senator Grassley spoke on the Oscalusa High School Indians baseball team at Wrigley Field.
10:00 a.m. The Senate convened.
The Senate will convene at 10:00 a.m. and following any Leader remarks will resume consideration of the nomination of Katharine MacGregor to be Deputy Secretary of the Interior.
Two votes at 11:30 a.m.
1. Confirmation of MacGregor nomination.
2. Cloture on the nomination of Michael Rigas to be Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources.
Two votes at 2:15 p.m.
1. Confirmation of the Rigas nomination
2. Cloture on the nomination of Emil Michael to be Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering.
Two votes at 5:30 p.m.
1. Confirmation of the Michael nomination.
2. Cloture on the nomination of Eric Matthew Ueland to be Deputy Director for Management, Office of Management and Budget.
Two votes likely at 8:30 p.m.
1. Confirmation of the Ueland nomination.
2. Cloture on the nomination of Sean Donahue to be an Assistant Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency.
