4:00 p.m. Senator Marshall spoke about the effects of Covid-19 and lab research. He sought unanimous consent to proceed to and pass S. 738. Senator Kim objected.
3:59 p.m. By a vote of 50-44 the motion to invoke cloture on the en bloc nominations provided under the provisions of S.Res.817 was agreed to. Senators not voting: Blackburn, Gallego, Hyde-Smith, Klobuchar, McConnell, and Warnock.
3:04 p.m. The Senate began a roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the en bloc nominations provided under the provisions of S.Res.817.
3:03 p.m. By a vote of 51-44, the Senate confirmed Erica Schwartz to be Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Senators not voting: Blackburn, Gallego, Johnson, Klobuchar, and McConnell. Senator Kaine (D) voted aye.
2:15 p.m. The Senate began voting on confirmation of the nomination of Erica Schwartz to be Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
2:04 p.m. Senator Budd spoke on mislabeling of intoxicating products marketed towards children.
1:14 p.m. Senators Blumenthal, Van Hollen, Welch and Whitehouse spoke against the Blanche nomination.
12:57 p.m. Senator Durbin spoke on January 6, 2021. He then spoke against the Todd Blanche nomination.
12:37 p.m. By a vote of 51-43, the Senate invoked cloture on the nomination of Erica Schwartz to be Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Senators Gallego, Hirono, Johnson, Klobuchar, McConnell and Tillis did not vote. Senator Kaine (D) voted aye.
11:40 a.m. The Senate is now voting on the motion to invoke cloture on the nomination of Erica Schwartz to be Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
11:21 a.m. Senator Padilla spoke on immigration.
11:15 a.m. Senator Barrasso spoke on the Democratic candidates and policies. He then spoke on the Blanche nomination.
10:56 a.m. Minority Leader Schumer spoke on the Blanche nomination, the economy, Iran, and the Continuing Resolution.
10:47 a.m. Majority Leader Thune filed cloture on the following:
- Collins substitute amendment #6732 to H.R.6500, the legislative vehicle for a Continuing Resolution.
- H.R.6500, the legislative vehicle for a Continuing Resolution.
- Motion to proceed to S.4668, Protect College Sports Act of 2026.
- Nomination of Todd Blanche to be Attorney General.
10:43 a.m. The motion to proceed to H.R.6500, the legislative vehicle for a Continuing Resolution was agreed to by voice vote and Majority Leader Thune filed the amendment tree.
10:35 a.m. Majority Thune spoke on the Farm Bill.
10:30 a.m. The Senate convened.
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The Senate will convene at 10:30 a.m. Following leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of the motion to proceed to H.R.6500, legislative vehicle for a Continuing Resolution, post cloture.
At 11:30 a.m. the Senate will proceed to a roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the nomination of Erica Schwartz to be Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
At 2:15 p.m., if cloture is invoked, the Senate will proceed to two roll call votes on the following:
- Confirmation of Erica Schwartz to be Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
- The motion to invoke cloture on the en bloc nominations provided under the provisions of S.Res.817.
Additional votes are possible to occur during today’s session.