6:49 p.m. The Senate adjourned until 9:30 a.m. on Thursday June 13th.
6:45 p.m. Senator Lankford wrapped up for the evening. Passed by UC: S Res 248 regarding the shooting last week in Virginia Beach; S Res 249, regarding University Of Maryland womens lacrosse; HR 299, regarding certain veterans who served in Vietnam was passed by voice vote.
6:31 p.m. Senator Lankford spoke about Russian interference in elections and election security.
6:13 p.m. Senator Brown spoke on the economy, income inequality and health care.
5:59 p.m. Senator Capito spoke on border security.
4:45 p.m. Senators Casey, Murray, Wyden, Cardin and Stabenow spoke on health care.
4:19 p.m. Senators Barrasso spoke about health care.
3:15 p.m. Cloture was invoked on the Stilwell nomination, 93-4.
Senators voting against: 3 Democrats: Gillibrand, Harris and Warren; 1 Independent: Sanders.
Senators not voting: 2 Republicans: Alexander and Daines; 1 Democrat: Booker.
3:06 p.m. Roll call vote began on cloture on the nomination of David Stilwell to be an Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs.
3:06 p.m. The Senate confirmed Jean-Paul Boulee to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of Georgia, 85-11.
Senators voting in favor: 51 Republicans, 33 Democrats, 1 Independent: King.
Senators voting against: 11 Democrats: Blumenthal, Brown, Casey, Gillibrand, Harris, Klobuchar, Markey, Menendez, Schatz, Schumer and Warren.
Senators not voting: 2 Republicans: Alexander and Daines; 1 Democrat: Booker; 1 Independent: Sanders.
2:55 p.m. Roll call vote began on confirmation of Jean-Paul Boulee to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of Georgia.
2:55 p.m The Senate confirmed Thomas Barber to be US District Judge for the middle district of Florida. 77-19.
Senators voting in favor: 51 Republicans, 25 Democrats, 1 Independent: King.
Senators voting against: 19 Democrats: Baldwin, Blumenthal, Cantwell, Gillibrand, Harris, Hirono, Klobuchar, Markey, Menendez, Merkley, Murray, Peters, Schatz, Schumer, Smith, Stabenow, Van Hollen, Warren and Wyden.
Senators not voting: 2 Republicans: Alexander and Daines; 1 Democrat: Booker; 1 Independent: Sanders.
2:43 p.m. Roll call vote began on confirmation of Thomas Barber to be United States District Judge for the Middle District of Florida.
2:43 p.m. The Senate confirmed Rodney Smith to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of Florida, 78-18.
Senators voting in favor: 51 Republicans, 26 Democrats, 1 Independent: King.
Senators voting against: 18 Democrats: Blumenthal, Casey, Gillibrand, Harris, Hassan, Hirono, Klobuchar, Markey, Menendez, Merkley, Peters, Schatz, Schumer, Smith, Stabenow, Van Hollen, Warren and Wyden.
Senators not voting: 2 Republicans: Alexander and Daines; 1 Democrat: Booker; 1 Independent: Sanders.
2:29 p.m. Roll call vote began on the nomination of Rodney Smith to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of Florida.
2:28 p.m. The Senate confirmed Corey Maze to be US District Judge fo the Northern district of Alabama, 62-34.
Senators voting in favor: 51 Republicans, 11 Democrats (Brown, Cardin, Carper, Cortez Masto, Hassan, Jones, Leahy, Manchin, Rosen, Schatz, Sinema).
Senators voting against: 33 Democrats, 1 Independent: King.
Senators not voting: 2 Republicans: Alexander and Daines; 1 Democrat: Booker; 1 Independent: Sanders.
2:12 p.m. Roll call vote began on confirmation of Corey Maze to be US District Judge for the Northern District of Alabama.
2:12 p.m. The Senate confirmed Pamela Barker to be US District Judge for the Northern District of Ohio, 91-5. Voting no: Gillibrand, Harris, Klobuchar, Markey, Warren.
Senators not voting: 2 Republicans: Alexander and Daines; 1 Democrat: Booker; 1 Independent: Sanders.
1:45 p.m Roll call vote began on confirmation of the nomination of Pamela Barker to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of Ohio.
1:30 p.m. Senator Blunt spoke about the humanitarian crisis at the border.
1:21 p.m. Senator Fischer spoke about ethanol.
1:05 p.m. Senator Blackburn spoke about ICE and border patrol employees.
12:49 p.m. Senator Leahy spoke about appropriations for the immigration crisis.
12:34 p.m. Senator Cornyn spoke on socialism and election interference.
12:10 p.m. Senator Whitehouse addressed nominations. Then he spoke on climate change.
12:02 p.m. Senator Thune spoke on nominations. Then he spoke on border security.
11:50 a.m. Senator Collins spoke on the educational opportunity and success act.
11:19 a.m. Senator Jones spoke supporting Pride month and the equality act.
10:52 a.m. Senate Minority Leader Schumer applauded Senator Durbin’s speech. He spoke about House legislation to replenish the September 11 victims compensation fund.
10:36 a.m. Senator Durbin spoke about immigration and border security.
10:16 a.m. Senator Scott spoke about the Orlando nightclub attack. By consent, the Senate passed S.Res. 246, in memory of the victims of the attack.
10:04 a.m. Majority Leader McConnell spoke about nominations. He spoke about border security and immigration.
10:03 a.m. Senator Grassley spoke about pension policy.
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The Senate will convene at 10:00 a.m.
Following Leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of the nomination of Pamela Barker to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of Ohio.
At 1:45 p.m., the Senate will proceed to six roll call votes.
1:45 p.m. – 6 roll call votes:
- Confirmation of Executive Calendar #42, Pamela Barker to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of Ohio
- Confirmation of Executive Calendar #43, Corey Maze to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of Alabama
- Confirmation of Executive Calendar #44, Rodney Smith to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of Florida
- Confirmation of Executive Calendar #46, Thomas Barber to be United States District Judge for the Middle District of Florida
- Confirmation of Executive Calendar #49, Jean-Paul Boulee to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of Georgia
- Cloture on Executive Calendar #193, David Stilwell to be an Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs
