6:59 p.m. The Senate stands adjourned until 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, March 21st. Following Leader remarks, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session and resume consideration of the nomination of Jose Javier Rodriguez to be an Assistant Secretary of Labor.
At 11:30 a.m. – 1 vote:
- Motion to invoke cloture on the nomination of Jose Javier Rodriguez to be an Assistant Secretary of Labor, upon reconsideration.
At 2:00 p.m. – 2 votes:
- Confirmation of the Rodriguez nomination (if cloture is invoked).
- Passage of S.J. Res. 62, CRA relating to the importation of Fresh Beef From Paraguay.
Following disposition of S.J. Res. 62, the Senate will resume Executive Session and resume consideration of the nomination of Leon Schydlower to be United States District Judge for the Western District of Texas.
Additional roll call votes are possible during Thursday’s session.
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6:37 p.m. Senator Sanders spoke on Gaza.
6:27 p.m. Senator Van Hollen began wrap-up:
- H.R. 7024, Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024, was placed on the calendar under Rule 14.
- S. 1332, Recognizing the Role of Direct Support Professionals Act, as amended; passed by unanimous consent.
- S. 3648, HELP Response and Recovery Act, as amended; passed by unanimous consent.
- S. Res. 567, A resolution recognizing the seriousness of widespread health care worker burnout in the United States and the need to strengthen health workforce well-being, and expressing support for the designation of March 18, 2024, as the inaugural “Health Workforce Well-Being Day of Awareness”; adopted by unanimous consent.
- S. Res. 583, A resolution recognizing the 100th anniversary of the National League of Cities and the support it provides to municipalities across the United States; adopted by voice vote.
- The following resolutions were adopted by unanimous consent en bloc:
- S. Res. 601 Honoring Sergeant Rose Ida Lubin
- S. Res. 602 Osceola Turkey Day
- S. Res. 603 Native Plant Month
- S. Res. 604 Women in Agriculture Day
- S. Res. 605 NICDR 75th Anniversary
6:27 p.m. By a vote of 50-49, the Senate confirmed the nomination of Eumi K. Lee to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of California. Party line with Senator Manchin voting no. Senator Mullin did not vote.
5:19 p.m. The Senate began a roll call vote on confirmation of the nomination of Eumi K. Lee to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of California.
5:16 p.m. Senator Padilla spoke in support of the Lee nomination.
5:07 p.m. Senator Braun spoke on national debt. He then asked for unanimous consent for the Senate to pass S. Res. 600, Recognizing the National Debt as a Threat to National Security. There was no objection.
4:49 p.m. Senator Blackburn spoke about immigration policies.
4:36 p.m. Senator Cardin spoke about President Bidens State of the Union address.
4:09 p.m. By a vote of 50-49, the Senate invoked cloture on the nomination of Eumi K. Lee to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of California. Senator Manchin voted No. Senator Mullin did not vote.
3:00 p.m. The Senate began a roll call vote the motion to invoke cloture on Eumi K. Lee to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of California.
2:58 p.m. By a vote of 50-49, the Senate confirmed the nomination of Edward Sunyol Kiel to be United States District Judge for the District of New Jersey. Party line. Senator Mullin did not vote.
2:15 p.m. The Senate began a roll call vote on confirmation of Edward Sunyol Kiel to be United States District Judge for the District of New Jersey.
1:12 p.m. The Senate recessed for weekly party lunches.
1:11 p.m. By a vote of 50-48 the motion to invoke cloture on the nomination of Edward Sunyol Kiel to be United States District Judge for the District of New Jersey was agreed to. Senator Manchin voted no. Senators Mullin and Wicker did not vote.
12:06 p.m. The Senate began voting on the motion to invoke cloture on the nomination of Edward Kiel to be United States District Judge for the District of New Jersey.
12:02 p.m. Senator Menendez spoke in favor the Kiel nomination.
11:51 a.m. Senator Lee spoke about government funding and spending bills. He asked unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to his bill to extend the Continuing Resolution. Senator Murray objected.
11:32 a.m. Senator Cornyn spoke about the Russian election, Putin, and Ukraine.
11:05 a.m. Senator Tuberville spoke about immigration.
10:58 a.m. Senator Thune spoke on Israel.
10:24 a.m. Republican Leader McConnell spoke on the situation in Israel, energy policy and the judiciary.
10:09 a.m. Majority Leader Schumer spoke on the government funding package, the CHIPS and science act, and the national security supplemental.
10:00 a.m. The Senate convened.
The Senate will convene at 10:00 a.m. and following any Leader remarks will proceed to the consideration of the nomination of Edward Kiel to be United States District Judge for the District of New Jersey.
At approximately, 12:00 p.m., the Senate will proceed to a cloture vote on the Kiel nomination.
Following the vote, the Senate will recess until 2:15 p.m. to allow for the weekly caucus luncheons.
At approximately 2:15 p.m. the Senate will proceed to two roll call votes:
1. Confirmation of the Kiel nomination.
2. Cloture on the nomination of Eumi Lee to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of California.
At approximately 5:15 p.m., the Senate will proceed to a roll call vote on confirmation of the Lee nomination.
At a time to be determined the Senate will vote on confirmation of the following nominations:
1. Leon Schydlower to be United States District Judge for the Western District of Texas.
2. Ernest Gonzalez to be United States District Judge for the Western District of Texas.
