3:48 p.m. The Senate adjourned and will reconvene for a pro forma session at 9:30 a.m. on Friday, March 10. The Senate will next convene at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 14 where they will proceed to consideration of the nomination of Brent Neiman to be a Deputy Under Secretary of the Treasury. At 5:30 the Senate will vote on the motion to invoke cloture on Neiman nomination.
During wrap up:
- Passed, S. 758-amend the Tariff Act of 1930
- Agreed to, S. Res. 101-March Slam the Scam Day
- Agreed to, S. Res. 102-Observing the 100th anniversary of the birth of John Leslie “Wes” Montgomery and commemorating his contributions to jazz music
3:40 p.m. Senator Cardin spoke about racism in infrastructure planning.
3:30 p.m. Senator Schumer filed cloture on the following nominations:
- Brent Neiman to be a Deputy Under Secretary of the Treasury
- Eric Garcetti to be Ambassador to India
- Ravi Chadry to be an Assistant Secretary of the Air Force
- Laura Taylor-Kale to be an Assistant Secretary of Defense
2:54 p.m. Senator Fischer spoke on the southern border.
2:53 p.m. By a vote of 51-42, the Senate confirmed Maria Araujo Kahn to be United States Circuit Judge for the Second Circuit. Republicans voting in favor: Collins and Graham. Not voting: Senators Booker, Crapo, Feinstein, Fetterman, McConnell, Moran, and Risch.
1:45 p.m. The Senate began a roll call vote on confirmation of Maria Kahn to be a Circuit Judge for the Second Circuit.
1:42 p.m. By a vote of 51-43, the Senate confirmed James Edward Simmons, Jr. to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of California. Republicans voting in favor: Senators Collins, Graham, and Tillis. Not voting: Senators Booker, Feinstein, Fetterman, McConnell, Moran, and Risch.
12:49 p.m. The Senate began a roll call vote on confirmation of James Edward Simmons, Jr. to be U.S. District Judge for the Southern District of California.
12:48 p.m. By a vote of 54-42, the Senate confirmed Daniel I. Werfel to be Commissioner of Internal Revenue. Republicans voting in favor: Senators Cassidy, Collins, Grassley, Murkowski, Tillis and Young. Democrats voting against: Senator Manchin. Not voting: Senators Feinstein, Fetterman, McConnell, and Risch.
11:51 a.m. The Senate began a vote on confirmation of the nomination of Daniel Werfel to be the Commissioner of Internal Revenue.
11:47 a.m. Senator Wyden spoke in favor of the Werfel nomination.
11:35 a.m. Senator Cornyn spoke on the opioid epidemic and immigration.
11:28 a.m. Senator Lee spoke on the 100th birthday of James Buckley.
11:19 a.m. Senator Thune spoke about Republican Leader McConnell, the President’s budget and agriculture.
11:03 a.m. Senator Durbin spoke about the Women’s Health Protection Act of 2023 and later on child labor and immigration.
10:45 a.m. Senator Sullivan wished Judge James Buckley a happy 100th Birthday and spoke about his life.
10:29 a.m. ML Schumer spoke about RL McConnells recent fall, the budget, FOX news, rail safety and nominations.
10:00 a.m. The Senate convened.
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The Senate will convene at 10:00 a.m. and resume consideration of the nomination of Daniel Werfel to be Commissioner of Internal Revenue.
At 11:30 a.m., the Senate will proceed to two roll call votes:
1. Confirmation of the Werfel nomination.
2. Confirmation of James Simmons to be a District Judge for the Southern District of California.
At 1:45 p.m., the Senate will proceed to a vote on confirmation of Maria Kahn to be a Circuit Judge for the Second Circuit.
