7:15 p.m. The Senate adjourned pursuant the provisions of S.Res. 110 and will convene at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, March 16th.
6:59 p.m. Senator Wicker spoke on America’s role in a dangerous world.
6:57 p.m. ML Schumer began wrap up:
- Adopted S.Res.110 Honoring the life and legacy of former Senator Abourezk, by unanimous consent
- Adopted S.Res.111 Recognizing the importance of maple syrup production to Maine and designating March 26, 2023 as Maine Maple Sunday, by unanimous consent.
- Adopted S.Res.112 Designating the week of February 27-March 3, 2023 as Public Schools Week, by unanimous consent.
6:55 p.m. Cloture was invoked on the Taylor-Kale nomination, 68-26.
6:14 p.m. The Senate began a roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the nomination of Laura Taylor-Kale to be an Assistant Secretary of Defense.
6:13 p.m. By a vote of 65-29, the Senate confirmed the nomination of Ravi Chaudhary to be an Assistant Secretary of the Air Force.
5:17 p.m. The Senate began a roll call vote on confirmation of Ravi Chaudhary to be an Assistant Secretary of the Air Force.
5:10 p.m. Senator Padilla spoke on Judicial nominations.
4:50 p.m. Senator Warnock spoke on the two year anniversary of the Atlanta spa shootings and asked for a moment of silence.
4:43 p.m. Senator Duckworth paid tribute to Judith Heumann and then spoke on Thailand.
3:48 p.m. Senators Capito, Blackburn, Lee, Tillis, Hoeven, and Hyde-Smith spoke on President Biden’s budget.
3:47 p.m. Cloture was invoked on the Chaudhary nomination, 64-29. Republicans voting in favor: Boozman, Capito, Collins, Cornyn, Graham, Grassley, Hyde-Smith, Kennedy, Moran, Murkowski, Romney, Rounds, Sullivan, Thune, Tillis, & Wicker. Senators not voting: Barrasso, Booker, Cruz, Feinstein, Fetterman, McConnell, & Young.
2:59 p.m. The Senate began voting on cloture on the nomination of Ravi Chaudhary to be an Assistant Secretary of the Air Force.
2:58 p.m. The Garcetti nomination was confirmed, 52-42.
Republicans voting in favor: Senators Collins, Cassidy, Daines, Graham, Hagerty, Marshall, & Young.
Democrats voting against: Senators Brown, Hirono, & Kelly.
Not voting: Senate Barrasso, Booker, Cruz, Feinstein, Fetterman, & McConnell.
2:15 p.m. The Senate returned from recess and began voting on confirmation of the Garcetti nomination.
1:21 p.m. ML Schumer spoke supporting the Garcetti nomination and the Senate recessed until 2:15 p.m.
1:20 p.m. By a vote of 52-42, the Senate invoked cloture on Eric Garcetti to be Ambassador to the Republic of India
Republicans voting in favor: Senators Collins, Cassidy, Daines, Graham, Hagerty, Marshall, & Young.
Democrats voting against: Senators Brown, Hirono, & Kelly.
Not voting: Senate Barrasso, Booker, Cruz, Feinstein, Fetterman, & McConnell.
12:24 p.m. The Senate began a roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #65 Eric M. Garcetti to be Ambassador to the Republic of India.
12:23 p.m. By a vote of 54-40, the Senate confirmed the Neiman nomination.
11:30 a.m. The Senate began voting on confirmation of Brent Neiman to be a Deputy Under Secretary of the Treasury.
11:11 a.m. Senator Kennedy spoke about the Silicon Valley Bank Crash.
10:58 a.m. Senator Kaine spoke about International Long Covid Awareness Day.
10:44 a.m. Senator Thune spoke about inflation and the Presidents budget.
10:22 a.m. ML Schumer spoke about rail safety, H.R. 1, Russia and the AUMF repeal.
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 Executive Calendar #62 Brent Neiman to be a Deputy Under Secretary of the Treasury.
At 11:30 a.m. the Senate will proceed to two votes:
1. Confirmation of the Neiman nomination.
2. Cloture on Executive Calendar #65 Eric Garcetti to be Ambassador to India.
Following the cloture vote the Senate will recess for the party luncheons.
At 2:15 p.m. the Senate will proceed to two votes:
1. Confirmation of the Garcetti nomination.
2. Coture on Executive Calendar #2 Ravi Chaudhary to be an Assistant Secretary of the Air Force.
At 5:15 p.m. the Senate will proceed to two votes:
1. Confirmation of the Chaudhary nomination.
2. Cloture on Executive Calendar #18 Laura Taylor-Kale to be an Assistant Secretary of Defense.
**********
Cloture has also been filed on the following:
1. Executive Calendar #27 Jessica Clarke to be a District Judge for the Southern District of New York.|
2. Motion to proceed to S.316, to repeal the authorizations for use of military force against Iraq.
