9:51 p.m. The Senate adjourned until 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, March 24th.
9:36 p.m. Majority Leader Schumer filed cloture on the substitute and the underlying bill; HR 4521 the “America Competes Act. Confirmed by voice vote en bloc: Alvin Harlan to be a member of the Board of Directors of the Corporation for National and Community Service; Fiona Prine to be a member of the National Council on the Arts; and Beverly Gage to be a member of the National Council on the Humanities; HR 4373 had its first reading.
9:35 p.m. By a vote of 49-47, the Senate confirmed the Nathan nomination.
Republicans voting in favor: Collins, Graham and Kennedy. Senators not voting: Casey, Manchin, Sanders and Shaheen.
8:52 p.m. The Senate began voting on confirmation of the nomination of Alison Nathan to be a Circuit Judge for the 2nd Circuit.
8:51 p.m. By a vote of 49-47, the Senate confirmed the nomination of Ann Traum to be a District Judge for Nevada.
Republicans voting in favor: Collins, Graham and Murkowski. Senators not voting: Casey, Manchin, Sanders and Shaheen.
8:35 p.m. The Senate is voting on confirmation of Executive Calendar #685 Anne Rachel Traum to be United States District Judge for the District of Nevada.
8:34 p.m. The Senate confirmed the nomination of Cristina Silva to be a District Judge for Nevada, 50-46.
Republicans in favor: Senators Collins, Graham, Murkowski and Portman.
Not voting: Senators Casey, Manchin, Sanders and Shaheen.
8:15 p.m. The Senate began a vote on confirmation of Cristina Silva to be a District Judge for Nevada.
8:14 p.m. By a vote of 49-47, the Senate confirmed the nomination of John H. Chun to be U.S. District Judge for the Western District of Washington. Republicans in favor: Collins, Graham and Murkowski. Senators not voting: Casey, Manchin, Sanders and Shaheen.
7:53 p.m. The Senate is voting on confirmation of Executive Calendar #679 John H. Chun to be United States District Judge for the Western District of Washington.
7:52 p.m. The Senate confirmed the nomination of Hector Gonzalez to be a district judge for Eastern New York, 52-45.
Republicans in favor: Senators Collins, Graham, McConnell, Murkowski and Tillis.
Not voting: Senators Casey, Manchin & Shaheen.
7:02 p.m. Roll call vote began on confirmation of the nomination of Hector Gonzalez to be a District Judge for Eastern New York.
6:18 p.m. Senators Murkowski and Sullivan paid tribute to Don Young.
6:03 p.m. Senator Schatz paid tribute to Madeline Albright.
5:45 p.m. Senator Fischer recognized North Platte Nebraska for its community canteen during WWII.
5:00 p.m. Senator Cornyn spoke about the America COMPETES Act.
4:35 p.m. Senators Stabenow and Blunt spoke on mental health.
4:23 p.m. Senator Reed spoke on Ukraine.
4:12 p.m. Senator Coons paid tribute to former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright.
4:06 p.m. Senator Klobuchar spoke about supply chain issues.
3:53 p.m. Senator Cantwell spoke about the America COMPETES Act and the supply chain issues.
3:16 p.m. Senator Lankford spoke on the southwest border.
3:15 p.m. The Rubin nomination was confirmed, 51-46. Republicans voting in favor: Collins, Graham, Murkowski and Tillis. Senators not voting: Casey, Murkowski and Shaheen.
2:30 p.m. Roll call vote began on confirmation of the nomination of Julie Rubin to be a District Judge for Maryland.
1:39 p.m. Senators Ernst, Capito, Collins, Moran and Marshall spoke about their recent trip to Poland and Germany.
1:06 p.m. Senator Warren spoke in support of Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson.
12:50 p.m. Senator Grassley spoke on Ukraine.
12:38 p.m. Senator Stabenow spoke on oil and gas prices.
12:22 p.m. Senator Brown spoke on Russia.
12:10 p.m. Senator Thune spoke on taxes.
11:37 a.m. Majority Leader Schumer filled the amendment tree in regards to H.R. 4521. He also asked unanimous consent that at a time TBD, the Senate proceed to H.R. 7108, Suspending Normal Trade Relations with Russia and Belarus Act, and vote on the bill. Senator Crapo objected and asked the request to be modified to include a vote on the Crapo substitute amendment. Senator Cardin objected. Senator Wyden and Menendez also spoke on H.R. 7108.
11:33 a.m. The motion to proceed to H.R. 4521, America COMPETES Act, was agreed to 66 to 31.
Republicans voting YES: Blunt, Capito, Cassidy, Collins, Cornyn, Crapo, Daines, Graham, Grassley, McConnell, Moran, Mukrowski, Portman, Risch, Romnyey, Rounds, Sasses, Tillis, Wicker, and Young.
Senator Sanders voted NO.
Senators not voting: Casey, Manchin, and Shaheen.
10:37 a.m. The Senate is now voting on the motion to proceed to H.R. 4521, America COMPETES Act.
10:27 a.m. Majority Leader Schumer spoke on PNTR, Ukraine, and Judge Jackson.
10:17 a.m. Republican Leader McConnell spoke on Judge Jackson.
The Senate will convene at 10:00 a.m. and following Leader remarks, will resume consideration of the motion to proceed to H.R.4521, America COMPETES Act.
At 10:30 a.m., the Senate will vote on the motion to proceed to the bill.
Additionally, the Senate is expected to vote on confirmation of the nominations listed below:
1. Julie Rubin to be a District Judge for the District of Maryland
2. Hector Gonzalez to be a District Judge for the Eastern District of New York
3. John Chun to be a District Judge for the Western District of Washington
4. Sarah Geraght to be a District Judge for the Northern District of Georgia
5. Georgette Castner to be a District Judge for the District of New Jersey
6. Cristina Silva to be a District Judge for the District of Nevada
7. Anne Traum to be a District Judge for the District of Nevada
8. Andrew Luger to be United States Attorney for the District of Minnesota
9. Alison Nathan to be a Circuit Judge for the Second Circuit
