3:51 p.m. The Senate stands adjourned until 3:00 p.m. on Monday, July 20th. Following Leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of Morning Business with senators permitted to speak therein for up to ten minutes each.
At 5:30 p.m., the Senate will proceed to a roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the nomination of Benjamin M. Flowers to be United States Circuit Judge for the Sixth Circuit.
During wrap-up:
Began the Rule XIV process to place on the Legislative Calendar:
- H.R. 2913 – Ukraine Support Act
Military Promotions confirmed by unanimous consent:
- Executive Calendar #718
- Executive Calendar #783-812
- All nominations on the Secretary’s Desk in the Space Force; Air Force with the exception of PN970-2; Army with the exception of PN1061, Theresa M. Long, PN1015, Mark R. Berube and Mandi A. Samples, PN1017, Joel A. Arends and Michael D. Thompson, PN1072, Philip T. Buckler, PN1065, Samuel A. Smith; Marine Corps with the exception of PN681-4; Navy with the exception of PN835, PN925, PN990, Robert J. Moreno and Joshua Q. McCright, and PN1029, Kelly Cruz.
Nominations confirmed en bloc by voice vote:
- Brett Doyle to be a Member of the United States International Trade Commission for a term expiring December 16, 2030.
- David Foley, Jr. to be a Member of the United States International Trade Commission for a term expiring June 16, 2032.
- Samuel Negatu to be Member of the United States International Trade Commission for a term expiring June 16, 2029.
- Peter-Anthony Pappas to be a Member of the United States International Trade Commission for a term expiring June 16, 2035. (Reappointment)
- Bartholomew Thanhauser to be a Member of the United States International Trade Commission for a term expiring December 16, 2027.
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2:40 p.m. Senator Cantwell spoke on medicare.
2:28 p.m. Senator Slotkin spoke on national intelligence and spoke in support of the Merit Act, The minimum experience requirements for intelligence transitions act.
2:14 p.m. Senator Moody spoke on the family tax cuts act.
2:13 p.m. Majority Leader Thune filed cloture on the nomination of Benjamin M. Flowers, of Ohio, to be United
States Circuit Judge for the Sixth Circuit.
2:13 p.m. By a vote of 46-50, the Senate did not agree to the motion to procced to S.J.Res.198 – A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services of the Department of Health and Human Services relating to “Medicare Program; Implementation of Prior Authorization for Select Services for the Wasteful and Inappropriate Services Reduction (WISeR) Model”.
- Party-line vote with Senators Hagerty, McConnell, Murphy and Wicker did not vote.
1:24 p.m. The Senate is now voting on the motion to proceed to S.J.Res.198 – A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services of the Department of Health and Human Services relating to “Medicare Program; Implementation of Prior Authorization for Select Services for the Wasteful and Inappropriate Services Reduction (WISeR) Model”.
1:15 p.m. Senator Murray spoke on healthcare and in support of passage of S. J. Res. 198.
1:11 p.m. Senator Wyden spoke on healthcare.
1:07 p.m. Senator Crapo spoke against S.J.Res.198 – A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services of the Department of Health and Human Services relating to “Medicare Program; Implementation of Prior Authorization for Select Services for the Wasteful and Inappropriate Services Reduction (WISeR) Model”.
1:00 p.m. Senator Wyden moved to proceed and spoke in support of S.J.Res.198 – A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services of the Department of Health and Human Services relating to “Medicare Program; Implementation of Prior Authorization for Select Services for the Wasteful and Inappropriate Services Reduction (WISeR) Model”.
12:50 p.m. Senator Scott of Florida spoke on immigration. He then asked for unanimous consent for the Senate to pass S.3857 – One Nation, One Visa Policy Act. Senator Heinrich objected to the unanimous consent request.
12:49 p.m. Senator Merkley spoke on Senator Armstrong’s maiden speech.
12:36 p.m. Senator Armstrong gave his maiden speech where he discussed energy and permitting reform.
12:34 p.m. By a vote of 49-48, the Senate invoked cloture on the nomination of Kara Marie Westercamp to be a
Judge of the United States Court of International Trade.
- Republican Senators Collins and Paul voted against.
- Senators Hagerty, McConnell, Murphey did not vote.
11:43 a.m. The Senate began a roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the nomination of Kara Marie Westercamp to be a
Judge of the United States Court of International Trade.
11:32 a.m. Senator Kennedy spoke on giving taxpayer money to Intel and SNAP.
11:20 a.m. Senator Tillis spoke on voter ID.
11:04 a.m. Senator Ricketts paid tribute to Senator Lindsey Graham.
10:44 a.m. Senator Barrasso spoke on American Independence and the 136th anniversary of Wyoming.
10:34 a.m. Minority Leader Schumer spoke on election security.
10:22 a.m. Majority Leader Thune spoke on the Declaration of Independence.
10:00 a.m. The Senate convened.
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The Senate will convene at 10:00 a.m. and following any Leader remarks will resume consideration of the nomination of Kara Westercamp to be a Judge of the United States Court of International Trade.
At approximately 11:45 a.m., the Senate will vote on cloture on the Westercamp nomination
If cloture is invoked on the nomination, the Senate will vote on confirmation of the nomination no earlier than Monday, July 20th.
At approximately 1:30 p.m., the Senate is expected to vote on a motion to proceed to S.J.Res.198, a Wyden resolution disapproving the rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services of the Department of Health and Human Services relating to “Medicare Program; Implementation of Prior Authorization for Select Services for the Wasteful and Inappropriate Services Reduction (WISeR) Model”.