12:25 p.m. The Senate stands adjourned until 11:00 a.m. Saturday, January 19th and will resume consideration of the Motion to Proceed to S. 1, Strengthening America’s Security in the Middle East Act.

6:32 p.m. The Senate adjourned until 10:00 a.m. on Friday, January 18th. Following Leader remarks the Senate will resume consideration of the Motion to Proceed to S. 1, Strengthening America’s Security

6:34 p.m. The Senate adjourned. 6:04 p.m. Senator Merkley spoke about the shutdown. 6:02 p.m. Senator McConnell secured consent for the Senate to convene Thursday at 4 p.m., when it will