8:06 p.m. The Senate adjourned and will reconvene at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 13. They will resume consideration of the nomination Amber McReynolds to be Governor of the United States Postal Service for a term expiring December 8, 2026. The Senate will vote on the nomination at noon. Following the vote the Senate will recess until 1:45. When they reconvene at 1:45 they will vote on confirmation of Donet Dominic Graves, Jr. to be Deputy Secretary of Commerce.
During wrap-up:
Adopted by voice vote, S. Res. 81-Honoring Deblanco, a woman-led nonviolent movement in support of Human Rights in Cuba
Adopted by voice vote, S. Res. 120-Recognizing the ninth summit of the Americas and reaffirming the commitment of the US to a more prosperous, secure and democratic western hemisphere.
Adopted by voice vote, S. Res. 114-commending the US African Development Foundation on the occasion of its 40th anniversary.
Adopted by voice vote, S. Res. 209-Recognizing the work and contribution of doulas toward improving pregnancy, birth and post-partum outcomes
Adopted by voice vote, S. Res. 210-Designating July 21, 2021 as Glioblastoma Awareness Day.
Adopted by voice vote, S. Res. 211-Expressing the sense of the Senate that during public service recognition week, public servants should be commended for their dedication and continued service to the US.
7:33 p.m. Senator Bennet spoke about election security.
7:14 p.m. By a vote of 60-38 the Senate invoked cloture on the nomination of Amber Faye McReynolds to be a Governor of the United States Postal Service for a term expiring December 8, 2026.
Senators Heinrich and Leahy did not vote.
6:33 p.m. The Senate began voting on the motion to invoke cloture on the nomination of Amber McReynolds to be Governor of the United States Postal Service for a term expiring December 8, 2026
6:33 p.m. By a vote 66-32 of Ronald Stroman was confirmed to be a Governor of the United States Postal Service for a term expiring December 8, 2026.
5:52 p.m. The Senate began voting on the nomination of Ronald Stroman to be a Governor of the United States Postal Service for a term expiring December 8, 2026.
5:31 p.m. Senator Braun spoke about government spending and asked unanimous consent to proceed to S. Res. 136. Senator Sanders objected.
5:19 p.m. Senator Boozman spoke about National Police Week.
5:01 p.m. Senator Grassely spoke about gun violence.
5:00 p.m. By a vote of 67-32, cloture was invoked on the nomination of Ronald Stroman to be a Governor of the United States Postal Service for a term expiring December 8, 2026.
4:20 p.m. By a vote of 69-30, the Senate confirmed Ronald Stroman to be a Governor of the USPS for a term expiring December 8, 2021.
3:30 p.m. The Senate began a vote on confirmation of Ronald Stroman to be a Governor of the United States Postal Service for a term expiring December 8, 2021.
3:16 p.m. Senator Carper spoke about the Postal Service.
3:05 p.m. Senator Lee spoke about rising tensions between Israel and Palestine.
2:58 p.m. Senator Tuberville spoke about police week.
2:30 p.m. Senators Barrasso, Portman, Grassley and Blackburn spoke about proposed tax increases.
2:23 p.m. Senator Ernst discussed financial issues facing farm families.
2:19 p.m. Senator Peters spoke on nominations.
2:15 p.m. Senator Kennedy spoke about youth suicide prevention. Senator Kennedy asked u.c. to call up and pass S. 1585, a bill to add suicide prevention resources to school ID cards. The bill was passed by a voice vote.
2:15 p.m. The Senate invoked cloture by a vote of 68-30 on Executive Calendar #108 Ronald Stroman to be a Governor of the United States Postal Service for a term expiring December 8, 2021.
1:18 p.m. The Senate began voting on the motion to invoke cloture on the nomination of Ronald Stroman to be a Governor of the United States Postal Service for a term expiring December 8, 2021
1:17 p.m. By a vote 51-48, the motion to discharge the Brooks-Lasure nomination was agreed to. Republicans voting aye: Senators Collins and Moran. Not voting: Senator Heinrich.
12:00 p.m. The Senate began voting on the motion to discharge the nomination of Chiquita Brooks-Lasure to be an Administrator of the Center for Medicine and Medicaid Services.
11:40 a.m. Senator Cotton spoke about National Corrections Officers and Employees week and also about genetic testing and abortion.
11:17 a.m. Senator Durbin spoke about the vote to remove Liz Cheney from House leadership and also about election security.
10:42 a.m. Senator Cornyn spoke on health care.
10:22 a.m. RL McConnell spoke about the S. 1, For the People Act, on Israel-Palestine conflict, and on the White House meeting.
10:04 a.m. ML Schumer spoke about child care, on the Endless Frontier Act, and on Congresswoman Cheney.
10:00 a.m. The Senate convened.
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Senate meets at 10:00 a.m. Following Leader remarks, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session and resume consideration of the motion to discharge the nomination of Chiquita Brooks-LaSure to be Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services from the Finance Committee.
Wednesday, May 12th at 12:00 Noon – 2 roll call votes:
- Motion to discharge the nomination of Chiquita Brooks-LaSure to be Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services from the Finance Committee
- Motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #108, Ronald Stroman, of the District of Columbia, to be a Governor of the United States Postal Service for a term expiring December 8, 2021.
Wednesday, May 12th at 3:30pm – 2 roll call votes:
- Confirmation of Executive Calendar #108, Ronald Stroman, of the District of Columbia, to be a Governor of the United States Postal Service for a term expiring December 8, 2021.
- Motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #109, Ronald Stroman, of the District of Columbia, to be a Governor of the United States Postal Service for a term expiring December 8, 2028.
Wednesday, May 12th after up to 2 hours for debate (approx.. 5:45pm) – 2 roll call votes:
- Confirmation of Executive Calendar #109, Ronald Stroman, of the District of Columbia, to be a Governor of the United States Postal Service for a term expiring December 8, 2028.
- Motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #110, Amber McReynolds, of Colorado, to be a Governor of the United States Postal Service for a term expiring December 8, 2026.