8:50 p.m. The Senate stands adjourned until 10:00 a.m. Monday, December 23 for a pro forma session only.   Next votes expected on January 6, 2020. During Today’s session: Roll Call

8:07 p.m. The Senate adjourned and will reconvene at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, December 19, to consider the measures to continue government spending through fiscal year 2020:  H.R.1865: LaborH, Ag, Energy and Water,

  5:55 p.m. Senator Whitehouse spoke on the environment. 5:45 p.m. Leader McConnell wrapped up and set the schedule. 5:08 p.m. Senator Cornyn spoke about Inspector General’s report into the