The Senate convened for a pro forma session at 9:58 a.m. Senator Duckworth presided and no business was conducted. Remaining pro forma schedule: Thursday, December 26 at 2:30 p.m. Monday,

7:38 p.m. Senator Booker spoke on Adeel Mangi who was nominated to the Third Circuit. 7:31 p.m. Senator Cortez Masto achieved unanimous consent to pass the following by unanimous consent:

7:16 p.m. Senate stands in recess until 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, December 17th. Following Leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of the House Message accompanying H.R. 5009, NDAA post-cloture.