7:15 p.m. The Senate recessed and will reconvene at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, June 27. If Senator Kaine makes the motion to discharge S.J.Res.59 (directing the removal of Armed Forces from hostilities against Iran that have not been authorized by Congress) from the Foreign Relations committee, a vote on that resolution will occur at 6:00 p.m.
During wrap up:
- Passed, S. 98-Rural Broadband Protection Act of 2025
- Passed, S. 257-Promoting Resilient Supply Chains Act of 2025
- Agreed to, S. Res. 301-Condemning the attacks on the Minnesota lawmakers
6:38 p.m. By a vote of 53-45 the nomination of Kenneth Kies to be an Assistant Secretary of Treasury was confirmed. Senators Cortez Masto and Markey did not vote.
6:43 p.m. Senator Merkley spoke about the budget.
5:40 p.m. The Senate began voting on confirmation of nomination of Kenneth Kies to be an Assistant Secretary of Treasury.
5:12 p.m. Senator Daines spoke on the Supreme Court Dobbs decision.
5:08 p.m. Senator Hyde-Smith spoke on the Medina v. Planned Parenthood case.
5:05 p.m. The Senate passed S. Res. 308, honoring the life, achievements, and legacy of Frederick W. Smith, by unanimous consent.
5:01 p.m. Senator Blackburn paid tribute to FedEx founder Fred Smith.
4:57 p.m. Senator Murray spoke on Pride celebrations and paid tribute to Vietnam veteran Cal Anderson.
4:40 p.m. Senator Ernst spoke on government property.
4:32 p.m. The Senate scheduled the roll call vote for the confirmation of the Kies nomination to be at 5:45 p.m. today.
4:21 p.m. Senator Durbin spoke about the reconciliation bill.
4:05 p.m. Democratic Leader Schumer spoke on women’s health care.
3:53 p.m. Senator Barrasso spoke on taxes.
3:33 p.m. Senator Grassley spoke on immigration enforcement.
3:30 p.m. The Senate has reconvened.
The Senate will convene at 3:30 p.m. and resume consideration of the nomination of Kenneth Kies to be an Assistant Secretary of Treasury.
We expect the confirmation vote on the Kies nomination at some point on today, but that timing has not yet been determined.
