3:16 p.m. The Senate stands adjourned until 3:00 p.m. on Monday, May 19, 2025. At approximately 5:30 p.m., the Senate will vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the nomination of Charles Kushner to be Ambassador to the French Republic, and to serve concurrently and without additional compensation as Ambassador to the Principality of Monaco.
3:10 p.m. Senator Duckworth paid tribute to her Downstate Director Randy Sikowski.
2:44 p.m. Senator Budd wrapped up. The follow resolution were agreed to by unanimous consent en bloc:
- S. Res. 231 National Teacher Appreciation Week
- S. Res. 232 National Brain Tumor Awareness
- S. Res. 233 Florida Men’s Basketball Champions
2:17 p.m. Majority Leader Thune filed cloture on the following:
- Charles Kushner to be Ambassador to the French Republic, and to serve concurrently and without additional compensation as Ambassador to the Principality of Monaco.
- Cloture on the motion to proceed to S.1582, GENIUS Act.
2:16 p.m. By a vote of 45-50, the Senate did not agree to the motion to discharge S. Res. 195, a resolution requesting information on El Salvador’s human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961. All time will be equally divided. Party line vote. Senators Graham, Kelly, McCormick, Moran, and Sanders did not vote.
1:44 p.m. The Senate is now voting on the motion to discharge S. Res. 195, a resolution requesting information on El Salvador’s human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, from the Foreign Relations Committee.
1:43 p.m. Senator Kaine spoke in support of his resolution S. Res. 195.
1:36 p.m. Senator Padilla spoke in support of S. Res. 195.
1:28 p.m. Senator Van Hollen spoke in support of S. Res. 195.
1:20 p.m. Senator Kaine spoke in support of his resolution, S.Res.195, a resolution requesting information on El Salvador’s human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.
1:02 p.m. Senator Scott (FL) spoke about President Trumps nominees. He then asked unanimous consent for the Senate to confirm the nomination of Dale Marks, of Florida, to be an Assistant Secretary of Defense. Senator Blumenthal objected. Senator Scott then asked unanimous consent for the Senate to confirm the nomination of Keith Bass, of Texas, to be an Assistant Secretary of Defense. Senator Blumenthal objected. Senator Scott then asked unanimous consent for the Senate to confirm the nomination of Brandon Williams, of New York, to be Under
Secretary for Nuclear Security. Senator Blumenthal objected. Senator Scott then asked unanimous consent for the Senate to confirm the nomination of Bradley Hansell, of Virginia, to be Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence and Security. Senator Blumenthal objected.
12:40 p.m. Senator Tillis spoke about Police Week and paid tribute to three police officers who passed away in North Carolina.
12:11 p.m. Senator Moran spoke on the Food for Peace Act.
12:08 p.m. Senator Kaine made a motion to discharge S.Res.195, a resolution requesting information on El Salvador’s human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, from the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.
12:07 a.m. By a vote of 51-46, the Senate confirmed Sean Donahue to be an Assistant Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency. Party line vote. Senators Graham, Kelly, and McCormick did not vote.
11:30 a.m. The Senate began a roll call vote on confirmation of Sean Donahue to be an Assistant Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency.
11:20 a.m. Senator Whitehouse spoke against the Donahue nomination.
11:16 a.m. Senator Cortez-Masto spoke on Police Week.
10:44 a.m. Senator Barrasso spoke against the Kaine-Van Hollen resolution S. Res. 195. He then spoke on the Endangered Species Act.
10:30 a.m. Democratic Leader Schumer spoke on Walmart and tariffs, SNAP benefits, and chip manufacturing.
10:14 a.m. Majority Leader Thune spoke on National Police Week and paid tribute to the Capitol Police.
10:03 a.m. Senator Grassley spoke on National Police Week.
10:00 a.m. The Senate has convened.
The Senate will convene at 10:00 a.m. Following Leader remarks, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session and resume consideration of the nomination of Sean Donahue to be an Assistant Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, post-cloture.
At approximately 11:30 a.m. – one vote:
1. Confirmation of the Donahue nomination.
Following the vote on the Donahue nomination, the Senate will resume Legislative Session. It will be in order for Senator Kaine or his designee to make a motion to discharge S.Res.195, a resolution requesting information on El Salvador’s human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961. All time will be equally divided.
At approximately 1:45 p.m. – one vote:
1. Motion to discharge S.Res.195.
Additional roll call votes are possible during today’s session.
