7:08 p.m. By a vote of 48-43, the Senate confirmed the nomination of Ana de Alba to be United States Circuit Judge for the Ninth Circuit.

5:31 p.m. The Senate began a roll call vote on confirmation of the nomination of Ana de Alba to be United States Circuit Judge for the Ninth Circuit.

5:06 p.m. Senator Blackburn spoke about the American Military and SCOTUS Ethics.

5:03 p.m. Majority Schumer asked unanimous consent for at a time to be determined by the Majority Leader in consultation with the Republican Leader but no later than Saturday, November 18th, the Senate will vote on cloture on the motion to proceed to H.R.815, vehicle for a continuing resolution.

4:45 p.m. Senator Cornyn spoke about the southern border.

4:31 p.m. Senator Menendez spoke on the conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan and refugees.

3:58 p.m. Senator Grassley spoke about Russia and the Biden Administration.

3:51 p.m. Senator Durbin spoke about SCOTUS code of conduct and spoke about Senator Leila de Lima of the Philippines.

3:42 p.m. Republican Leader McConnell paid tribute to the 5 solders killed in a helicopter crash, the CR and international aid.

3:29 p.m. Majority Leader Schumer spoke about President Bidens upcoming trip to China, government funding and military holds.

3:00 p.m. The Senate convened.

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The Senate will convene at 3:00 p.m. and following any Leader remarks will resume consideration of the nomination of Ana de Alba to be a Circuit Judge for the Ninth Circuit.

At approximately 5:30 p.m., the Senate will proceed to two votes:
1.Confirmation of the nomination of Ana de Alba to be United States Circuit Judge for the Ninth Circuit.
2. Cloture on the motion to proceed to H.R.815, vehicle for a continuing resolution.