5:54 p.m. The Senate adjourned until 12:00 p.m. on Friday, November 7th.
5:52 p.m. By a vote of 49-51, the Senate did not agree to the motion to discharge S.J. Res. 90, a joint resolution to direct the removal of U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities within or against Venezuela that have not been authorized by Congress.
Senators Murkowski & Paul voted yes.
5:09 p.m. The Senate began a roll call vote on the motion to discharge S.J.Res.90, a joint resolution to direct the removal of US armed forces from hostilities within or against Venezuela that have not been authorized by Congress.
5:01 p.m. Minority Leader Schumer spoke on S.J.Res.90.
4:57 p.m. Senator Kaine spoke on S.J.Res.90.
4:56 p.m. Senator Risch spoke on S.J.Res.90.
4:39 p.m. Senator Durbin spoke on S.J.Res.90.
4:29 p.m. Senator Paul spoke on S.J.Res.90.
4:06 p.m. Senator Kennedy spoke about the shutdown. He asked unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to and pass his No Shutdown Paychecks for Politicians Act. Senator Paul objected and asked for a modification. Senator Kennedy objected to the modification. Senator Kennedy then asked unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the Withhold Members Pay During Shutdowns Act. Senator Paul objected. He then asked unanimous consent to proceed to and pass S. 3012-pay excepted federal employees. Senator Murray objected.
3:54 p.m. Senator Van Hollen spoke in favor of S. J. Res. 90.
3:37 p.m. Senator Reed spoke on boat strikes in the Caribbean.
3:14 p.m. Senator Welch spoke in support of S. J. Res. 90, in relation to the War Powers Act.
3:05 p.m. Senator Duckworth spoke about S. J. Res. 90.
2:54 p.m. Senator Kim spoke about S. J. Res. 90.
2:49 p.m. Senator Bennet paid tribute to the retiring Chairman of the Ute Mountain Tribe.
2:34 p.m. Senators Kaine and Schiff spoke about S. J. Res. 90.
2:30 p.m. The Senate proceeded to consideration of the motion to discharge S.J. Res. 90, a joint resolution to direct the removal of U.S. armed forces from hostilities within or against Venezuela that have not been authorized by Congress.
2:11 p.m. Senator Crapo spoke about the health care tax credits.
1:55 p.m. Senator Welch spoke about extending health care tax credits.
1:30 p.m. Senator Graham spoke on the War Powers resolution.
1:00 p.m. Senator Kelly spoke in support of the swearing in of Representative-Elect Adelita Grijalva.
12:53 p.m. Senators Gallego and Kelly spoke on Representative-Elect Adelita Grijalva. Senator Gallego then asked for unanimous consent for the Senate to adopt his resolution, which calls for the prompt swearing in of Representative Elect Adelita Grijalva. Senator Barrasso objected.
12:34 p.m. Senator Tillis spoke on Lumbee Fairness Act.
12:14 p.m. Senator Cornyn spoke on democracy and antisemitism.
11:26 a.m. Senator Scott (FL) spoke on the government shutdown. He then asked for unanimous consent for the Senate to pass S. 88, No Budget, No Pay Act. Senator Markey objected.
11:21 a.m. Senator Markey spoke on democracy. He then asked for unanimous consent for the Senate to agree to S. Res. 486, in relation to the first amendment. Senator Scott (FL) objected.
11:02 a.m. Senator Moody spoke on government funding.
10:55 a.m. Senator Durbin spoke on health care costs.
10:42 a.m. Senator Barrasso spoke on the government shutdown. He then paid tribute to Vice President Dick Cheney.
10:30 a.m. Minority Leader Schumer spoke on the government shutdown.
10:16 a.m. Majority Leader Thune spoke on the government shutdown.
10:03 a.m. Senator Grassley spoke on Veterans Day.
10:00 a.m. The Senate is now in session.
The Senate will convene at 10:00 a.m. and following any Leader remarks will be in a period of morning business.
At approximately 5:00 p.m., the Senate will vote on the motion to discharge S. J. Res. 90, a joint resolution to direct the removal of U.S. armed forces from hostilities within or against Venezuela that have not been authorized by Congress.
Additional votes are possible.