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.

The Senate met in a pro forma session at 10:00 a.m. with Senator Padilla presiding. No business was conducted.