2:21 p.m. The Senate adjourned and will reconvene at 3:00 p.m. on Monday, December 14. They will resume consideration of the nomination of Thomas Kirsch, II, to be U.S. Circuit

6:52 p.m. The Senate adjourned. 6:49 p.m. ML McConnell wrapped up for the evening. 6:14 p.m. Senator Portman lined up votes for Wednesday; two votes at 11:45 on confirmation of

12:15 p.m. The Senate convened for a pro forma session. Senator Sasse presided and no business was conducted.