11:03 p.m. The Senate stands adjourned until 10:00 a.m. Senators Sullivan on Alaskan of the week; Senator Sasse spoke on the separation of powers in government. 8:32 p.m. Senator Casey

5:53 p.m. The Senate recessed and will reconvene at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, March 17. They will resume consideration of the nomination of Katharine C. Tai to be U.S. Trade

10:19 a.m. The Senate met for a pro forma session, Senator Van Hollen presided and no business was conducted.