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9:52 p.m. The Senate stands adjourned until 12:00 noon, Friday October 1, 2021. Next roll call votes expected on Monday, October 4, 2021 at 5:30 p.m.

During wrap up:

The Senate passed the following bills by unanimous consent:

• A bill to provide for the establishment of a section of the website of the Department of Commerce that shall serve as the primary hub for information relating to Federal manufacturing programs, and for other purposes. (S.1037, as amended by the committee-reported substitute, which was adopted by unanimous consent)

• A bill to establish a national integrated flood information system within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and for other purposes. (S.558, as amended by the Wicker amendment in the nature of a substitute (3840), which was adopted by unanimous consent)

A bill to improve the fishery resource disaster relief program of the National Marine Fisheries Service, and for other purposes. (S.2923)

• S.2923 was passed by voice vote.

The Senate adopted the following resolutions, en bloc, by unanimous consent:

• A resolution designating September 2021 as National Democracy Month as a time to reflect on the contributions of the system of government of the United States to a more free and stable world. (S.Res.338)

• A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of September 11 through September 17 as “Patriot Week”. (S.Res.366)

• A resolution designating September 25, 2021, through October 3, 2021, as “Blue Star Welcome Week”. (S.Res.368)

The Senate adopted the following resolutions, en bloc, by unanimous consent:

• A resolution providing for a correction in the engrossment of S.Res.357. (S.Res.402)

• A resolution designating September 2021 as ‘‘National Healthy Aging Month’’ to raise awareness of and encourage healthy lifestyle behaviors and the prevention and management of chronic health conditions among older adults. (S.Res.403)

• A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Retirement Security Month, including raising public awareness of the various tax-preferred retirement vehicles, increasing personal financial literacy, and engaging the people of the United States on the keys to success in achieving and maintaining retirement security throughout their lifetimes. (S.Res.404)

The Senate confirmed the following nominations, en bloc, by voice vote:

• Daryl W. Baldwin to be a Member of the National Council on the Humanities for a term expiring January 26, 2024.
• Genine Macks Fidler to be a Member of the National Council on the Humanities for a term expiring January 26, 2022.

The Senate confirmed the following nominations by voice vote:

• Melanie Anne Egorin to be an Assistant Secretary of Health and Human Services.
• Thomas Andrew Monheim to be Inspector General of the Intelligence Community, Office of the Director of National Intelligence.

The Senate confirmed the following nominations, en bloc, by voice vote:

• Erek L. Barron to be United States Attorney for the District of Maryland for the term of four years.
• Nicholas W. Brown to be United States Attorney for the Western District of Washington for the term of four years.
• Clifford D. Johnson to be United States Attorney for the Northern District of Indiana for the term of four years.
• Zachary A. Myers to be United States Attorney for the Southern District of Indiana for the term of four years.
• Trini E. Ross to be United States Attorney for the Western District of New York for the term of four years.
• Vanessa Waldref to be United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Washington for the term of four years.

Military Promotions confirmed by unanimous consent: Executive Calendar

#377-#385, #388, #389 and all nominations on the Secretary’s Desk in the Air Force, Army and Navy.

9:00 p.m. Senator Sullivan spoke on the “Alaskan of the Week”. ML Schumer filled the amendment tree on S. 1301. ML Schumer filed several cloture motions: Paloma Adams-Allen, DC, to be deputy admin, USAID; Lauren King, Washington, US District Judge, Western District of Washington. These motions will ripen at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 5, 2021.

8:45 p.m. By a vote of 50-43, the motion is agreed to: Motion to proceed to S.1301, vehicle for Debt Limit.

8:18 p.m. The Senate began a roll call vote on the motion to lay the House message with respect to S. 1301, the legislative vehicle to suspend the debt limit.

8:17 p.m. ML Schumer got consent that at 5:30pm on Monday, October 4th, the Senate will proceed to a vote on confirmation of Executive Calendar #159 Jonathan Eugene Meyer to be General Counsel, Department of Homeland Security.

8:16 p.m. By a vote of 50-45, the Senate confirmed the nomination of Tracy Stone-Manning to be Director of the Bureau of Land Management.

7:32 p.m. The Senate began a vote on confirmation of on Executive Calendar #293 Tracy Stone-Manning to be Director of the Bureau of Land Management.

7:28 p.m. Senator Tester spoke on the Stone-Manning nomination.

7:15 p.m. Senator Barrasso spoke against the Stone-Manning nomination.

6:55 p.m. Senator Lankford spoke against the Tracy Stone-Manning nomination and on Afghanistan.

6:36 p.m. Senator Murkowski spoke against the Stone-Manning nomination and on the National Day of Remembrance for native children.

6:08 p.m. Senator Sullivan spoke against the Tracy Stone-Manning nomination and against the Saule Omarova nomination.

6:00 p.m. Senator Lummis spoke against the Tracy Stone-Manning nomination.

5:44 p.m. Senator Risch spoke against the Tracy Stone-Manning nomination.

5:41 p.m. Senator Rosen spoke on the anniversary of the Harvest Music Festival attack.

5:35 p.m. Senator Lee spoke against the Tracy Stone-Manning nomination.

5:30 p.m. Senator Romney spoke against the Tracy Stone-Manning nomination.

5:25 p.m. Senator Cortez-Masto spoke on the anniversary of the Harvest Music Festival attack.

5:24 p.m. The Senate invoked cloture, 50-48 on Executive Calendar #293 Tracy Stone-Manning to be Director of the Bureau of Land Management.

Senators Cornyn and Paul did not vote.

4:52 p.m. The Senate began a vote on the motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #293 Tracy Stone-Manning to be Director of the Bureau of Land Management.

4:50 p.m. By a vote of 50-48, the Senate confirmed the Chopra nomination.

Senators Cornyn and Paul did not vote.

4:10 p.m. The Senate began a roll call vote on confirmation of the Chopra nomination.

3:57 p.m. Senator Brown spoke in support of the Chopra nomination.

3:50 p.m. Senator Toomey spoke on the Chopra nomination.

3:47 p.m. Senator Tester spoke in support of the Stone-Manning nomination.

3:39 p.m. Senator Manchin spoke in support of the Stone-Manning nomination.

3:30 p.m. Senator Barasso spoke on the Tracy Stone-Manning nomination to be Director of the Bureau of Land Management.

3:13 p.m. Senator Lee asked unanimous consent that the Senate pass S. 2843, No Taxation Without Congressional Consent. Senator Murray objected. Senator Lee spoke on covid vaccine mandates.

3:04 p.m. Senator Ernst spoke on a creating a memorial for the Global War on Terrorism and asked unanimous consent that the Senate pass S. 535, Global War on Terrorism Memorial Location Act. Senator Manchin objected.

2:48 p.m. Senator Carper paid tribute to staffer Emily Spain.

2:47 p.m. By a vote of 50-50, with the Vice President being the tie breaking vote, the Senate invoked cloture on the Chopra nomination.

1:54 p.m. The Senate began a roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the nomination of Rohit Chopra to be Director, Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection.

1:52 p.m. By a vote of 65-35, the Senate adopted H.R. 5305, Continuing Resolution (through December 3rd), as amended.

Republicans voting Yes: Blunt, Burr, Capito, Cassidy, Collins, Cornyn, Graham, Kennedy, McConnell, Murkowski, Romney, Rounds, Shelby, Tillis, and Young.

1:10 p.m. The Senate began a roll call vote on adoption of H.R. 5305, Continuing Resolution (through December 3rd), as amended.

1:08 p.m. By voice vote, the Senate adopted the Leahy substitute amendment #3830, as amended.

1:07 p.m. By a vote of 53-47, the Senate did not agree to the Braun amendment #3832.

Democrats voting Yes: Cortez-Masto, Hassan, Kelly, Manchin, Ossoff, Rosen, Sinema, and Warnock.

Republicans voting No: Blunt, Murkowski, Paul, Shelby, and Tillis.

12:31 p.m. The Senate began a roll call vote on adoption of the Braun amendment to provide that Members of Congress may not receive pay after October 1 of any fiscal year in which Congress has not approved a concurrent resolution on the budget and passed the regular appropriations bills (3832) in relation to Cal. #137, H.R. 5305, Continuing Resolution (through December 3rd).

This vote is subject to an affirmative 60-vote threshold.

12:30 p.m. Senator Leahy spoke on the Braun amendment.

12:28 p.m. Senator Braun spoke on his amendment # 3832. Braun amendment

12:28 p.m. By a vote of 50-50, the Senate did not agree to the Marshall amendment #3831.

11:51 a.m. The Senate began a roll call vote on adoption of the Marshall amendment to prohibit the use of Federal funds for implementing or enforcing COVID-19 vaccine mandates (3831) in relation to Cal. #137, H.R. 5305, Continuing Resolution (through December 3rd).

This vote is subject to an affirmative 60-vote threshold.

11:50 a.m. Senator Marshall spoke on his amendment #3831.

11:49 a.m. By a vote of 50-50, the Senate did not agree to the Cotton amendment #3833.

11:05 a.m. The Senate began a roll call vote on adoption of the Cotton amendment to modify the immigration benefits for which certain Afghan nationals are eligible (#3833) in relation to Cal. #137, H.R.5305, Continuing Resolution (through December 3rd).

10:40 p.m. Senator Thune spoke about the southern border.

10:31 a.m. Senator Leahy spoke about the CR and the debt ceiling.

10:25 a.m. Senator Schumer spoke about the CR, the Chopra nomination, and the debt ceiling.

10:01 a.m. Senator McConnell spoke about the continuing resolution and also paid tribute to Sue Thorpe and a staffer, Jane Lee.

9:30 a.m. The Senate convened.

• The Senate will convene at 9:30 a.m. and following leader remarks will proceed to the consideration of H.R.5305, a bill making continuing appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022.

• Senator Leahy or his designee will then be recognized to offer the Leahy amendment in the nature of a substitute (3830), with the only other amendments in order being the Cotton amendment (3833), Marshall amendment (3831), and Braun amendment (3832).

• At 10:30am, the Senate will proceed to a series of roll call votes relative to the following:

• Cotton amendment to modify the immigration benefits for which certain Afghan nationals are eligible. (3833)

• Marshall amendment to prohibit the use of Federal funds for implementing or enforcing COVID-19 vaccine mandates. (3831) This vote is subject to an affirmative 60-vote threshold.

• Braun amendment to provide that Members of Congress may not receive pay after October 1 of any fiscal year in which Congress has not approved a concurrent resolution on the budget and passed the regular appropriations bills. (3832) This vote is subject to an affirmative 60-vote threshold.

• Leahy amendment in the nature of a substitute (3830), as amended, if amended. (voice vote expected)

• Passage of H.R.5305, as amended. This vote is subject to an affirmative 60-vote threshold.

• Following disposition of H.R.5303, the Senate will proceed to executive Session to consider the nomination of Rohit Chopra to be Director, Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection, and the Senate will immediately proceed to a roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the Chopra nomination.

• If cloture is invoked on the Chopra nomination, there will  be up to 2 hours of debate, followed by two roll call votes relative to the following:

• Confirmation of the nomination of Rohit Chopra to be Director, Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection.
  • Motion to invoke cloture on the nomination of Tracy Stone-Manning to be Director of the Bureau of Land Management.

• Upon the use or yielding back of the 2 hour post-cloture debate time, the Senate will proceed to a roll call vote on confirmation of the Stone-Manning nomination.

• As a reminder, during Wednesday’s session of the Senate an agreement was reached that at a time to be determined on Thursday, September 30th, the Senate will proceed to a roll call vote on confirmation of the nomination of Jonathan Eugene Meyer to be General Counsel, Department of Homeland Security.