8:46 p.m. The Senate adjourned.
8:10 p.m. Senator Portman spoke on immigration.
7:55 p.m. Senator Wyden spoke on the World Athletics Championships.
7:50 p.m. Senator Whitehouse achieved unanimous consent that the Senate convene on Thursday at 10:00 a.m. with one vote at 11:45 a.m. and one at 1:45 p.m.; and that the Senate adjourn following the remarks of Senators Portman and Wyden.
7:47 p.m. Senator Whitehouse wrapped up for the night. Items passed in wrap up: S 3470, regarding trafficking and contracting provisions; S Res 638, regarding Moldova supporting Ukraine (passed by voice vote).
7:30 p.m. Senator Whitehouse spoke on the Supreme Court.
7:06 p.m. Senators Manchin and Capito paid tribute to Woody Williams on the eve of his lying in honor in the Capitol Rotunda.
7:05 p.m. Senator Murkowski changed her vote on confirmation of the Herrnstadt nomination from no to yes.
7:04 p.m. By a vote of 51-42, the Senate confirmed Kate Elizabeth Heinzelman to be General Counsel of the Central Intelligence Agency.
Republicans voting in favor: Blunt, Burr, Collins, Cornyn, Graham & Tillis. Not voting: Blumenthal, Cramer, Leahy, Lujan, Moran, Sanders and Schumer.
6:33 p.m. The Senate is now voting on the Motion to invoke Cloture on Kate Elizabeth Heinzelman to be General Counsel of the CIA.
6:21 p.m. The Senate confirmed the Herrnstadt nomination, 51-44.
GOP in favor: Collins, Cramer, Murkowski, Romney & Tillis.
5:31 p.m. The Senate began voting on confirmation of the nomination of Owen Herrnstadt to be a Member of the Board of Directors of the Export-Import Bank of the United States.
5:30 p.m. The Senate reconvened.
4:32 p.m. The Senate is now in recess until 5:30 p.m.
4:32 p.m. By a vote of 51-44, the Senate invoked cloture on Owen Herrnstadt to be a Member of the Board of Directors of the Export-Import Bank of the United States. Republicans voting in favor: Collins, Cramer, Murkowski, Romney, and Tillis. Senators not voting: Blumenthal, Leahy, Lujan, Moran, and Schumer.
3:50 p.m. The Senate began a roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the nomination of Owen Herrnstadt to be a Member of the Board of Directors of the Export-Import Bank of the United States.
3:49 p.m. The Senate confirmed the Barr nomination, 66-28. Republicans voting Yes: Barrasso, Blunt, Capito, Cassidy, Collins, Cornyn, Ernst, Graham, Grassley, Inhofe, Lummis, McConnell, Murkowski, Portman, Romney, Rounds, Scott (SC), Sullivan, Toomey, Wicker and Young. Senators Not Voting: Blumenthal, Duckworth, Leahy, Lujan, Moran, and Schumer
2:37 p.m. The Senate began a roll call vote on confirmation of Michael S. Barr to be Vice Chairman for Supervision of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System for a term of four years.
2:56 p.m. The Senate will recess from 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Two votes are expected at 5:30 p.m.:
- Confirmation of Executive Calender #676 Owen Edward Herrnstadt to be a Member of the Board of Governors of the Export-Import Bank of the United States for a term expiring January 20, 2025.
- Motion to invoke Cloture on Kate Elizabeth Heinzelman to be General Counsel of the CIA.
2:48 p.m. Senator Bennett spoke on law enforcement.
1:57 p.m. Senators Ernst, Blackburn, Grassley, Scott (FL), Hoeven, and Barrasso spoke about energy.
1:38 p.m. Senator Sanders spoke about large tech corporations.
1:20 p.m. Senator Durbin paid tribute to the victims of the Highland Park Parade shooting and the FDA.
1:18 p.m. By a vote of 66-28, the Senate invoked cloture Executive Calendar #976 Michael S. Barr to be Vice Chairman for Supervision of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System for a term of four years. Republicans voting Yes: Barrasso, Blunt, Capito, Cassidy, Collins, Cornyn, Ernst, Graham, Grassley, Inhofe, Lummis, McConnell, Murkowski, Portman, Romney, Rounds, Scott (SC), Sullivan, Toomey, Wicker and Young. Senators Not Voting: Blumenthal, Duckworth, Leahy, Lujan, Moran, and Schumer.
12:27 p.m. The Senate is now voting on the motion to invoke cloture of the nomination of Michael S. Barr to be Vice Chairman for Supervision of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System for a term of four years.
12:26 p.m. By a vote of 66-28, the Senate confirmed Michael Barr to be a member of the Board of Governors. Republicans voting Yes: Barrasso, Blunt, Capito, Cassidy, Collins, Cornyn, Ernst, Graham, Grassley, Inhofe, Lummis, McConnell, Murkowski, Portman, Romney, Rounds, Scott (SC), Sullivan, Toomey, Wicker, and Young. Senators Blumenthal, Leahy, Lujan, Moran, Sanders, and Schumer did not vote.
11:36 a.m. The Senate began voting on confirmation of the nomination of Michael Barr to be a member of the Board of Governors.
11:32 a.m. Senator Tillis spoke about social media.
11:18 a.m. Senator Cornyn spoke about immigration and the southern border.
11:05 a.m. Senator Thune spoke about inflation.
10:50 a.m. Senator Brown spoke about the Barr nomination and also spoke about the Herrnstadt nomination for the Export-Import Bank.
10:34 a.m. Senator McConnell spoke about inflation and also spoke about the recent Supreme Court decisions.
10:30 a.m. The Senate convened.
The Senate will convene at 10:30 a.m. At that time, following any leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of the nomination of Michael Barr to be a Member of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System.
At 11:30 a.m. the Senate will proceed to two roll call votes:
1. Confirmation of the Barr nomination to be a member of the Board of Governors.
2. Cloture on the nomination of Michael Barr to be Vice Chair of the Board of Governors.
At 2:30 p.m. the Senate will proceed to two roll call votes:
1. Confirmation of the nomination of Michael Barr to be Vice Chair.
2. Cloture on the nomination of Owen Herrnstadt to be a Member of the Board of Directors of the Export-Import Bank of the United States.
Further votes are expected.
Cloture has been filed on the following nominations:
1.Owen Herrnstadt to be a Member of the Board of Directors of the Export-Import Bank of the United States.
2. Kate Heinzelman to be General Counsel of the Central Intelligence Agency.
3.Julianna Childs to be United States Circuit Judge for the District of Columbia Circuit.
At a time to be determined the Senate will vote on confirmation of the following nominations:
1. Cathy Harris to be Chairman of the Merit Systems Protection Board.
2. Bernadette Meehan to be Ambassador to the Republic of Chile.
