12:00 a.m. The Senate stands adjourned until 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, April 30th. Following leader remarks, the Senate will resume the consideration of H.J. Res. 42.
Roll Call Votes tomorrow:
- At approximately 11:30 a.m., passage of H.J. Res. 42, the Husted Energy Department rule regarding Appliance Standards CRA.
- More votes are possible.
11:28 p.m. Senator Klobuchar spoke on President Trump’s first 100 days.
10:13 p.m. Senators Warren and Merkley spoke on President Trump’s first 100 days.
10:01 p.m. Senator Alsobrooks spoke on President Trump’s first 100 days.
9:53 p.m. Senator Schatz spoke on President Trump’s first 100 days.
9:47 p.m. By a vote of 52-46, the Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to H.J. Res. 42, the Husted Energy Department rule regarding Appliance Standards CRA, party line.
- Senators not voting: Hawley and Whitehouse.
9:18 p.m. The Senate began voting on the motion to proceed to H.J. Res. 42, the Husted Energy Department rule regarding Appliance Standards CRA.
9:16 p.m. Majority Leader Thune wrapped up for the evening.
- Cloture was filed on the nomination of Frank Bisignano, of New Jersey, to be Commissioner of the Social Security Administration.
- Via unanimous consent agreement, the Senate passed S.307, the Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act, a bill to address sexual harassment and so forth and for other purposes.
- Via unanimous consent agreement en bloc, the Senate passed S. Res.184, S. Res.185. S. Res.186, and S. Res.187.
9:15 p.m. The Senate confirmed the nomination of Tilman Fertitta to be Ambassador to the Italian Republic, and to serve concurrently and without additional compensation as Ambassador to the Republic of San Marino by a vote of 83-14.
- Senators voting no: Alsobrooks, Blumenthal, Blunt Rochester, Hirono, Markey, Merkley, Murphy, Murray, Sanders, Schatz, Schumer, Smith, Van Hollen, and Warren.
- Senators not voting: Hawley, Mullin and Whitehouse.
8:49 p.m. The Senate began a roll call vote to confirm the Fertitta nomination.
8:41 p.m. Senator Baldwin spoke on President Trump’s first 100 days.
8:33 p.m. Senator Cortez Masto spoke on President Trump’s first 100 days.
8:25 p.m. Senator Klobuchar spoke on President Trump’s first 100 days.
8:11 p.m. Democratic Leader Schumer spoke about Democrat speeches today and President Trump’s first 100 days.
8:05 p.m. Senator Coons spoke on President Trump’s first 100 days.
7:50 p.m. Senator Blumenthal spoke on President Trump’s first 100 days.
7:37 p.m. Senator Shaheen spoke on President Trump’s first 100 days.
7:20 p.m. Senator Welch spoke on President Trump’s first 100 days.
7:06 p.m. Senator Durbin spoke on President Trump’s first 100 days.
6:49 p.m. Senator Lummis spoke on President Trump’s first 100 days.
6:45 p.m. The Senate invoked cloture on the Fertitta nomination to be Ambassador to Italy and San Marino by a vote of 84-13.
- Senators voting no: Alsobrooks, Blumenthal, Blunt Rochester, Hirono, Markey, Merkley, Murphy, Murray, Schatz, Schumer, Smith, Van Hollen, and Warren.
- Senators not voting: Welch, Sanders, and Whitehouse.
6:14 p.m. The Senate began a roll call vote to invoke cloture on the nomination of Tilman Fertitta to be Ambassador to the Italian Republic, and to serve concurrently and without additional compensation as Ambassador to the Republic of San Marino.
6:13 p.m. The Senate confirmed the nomination of Thomas Barrack to be Ambassador to the Republic of Turkey by a vote of 60-36.
- Democratic Senators voting in the affirmative: Bennett, Coons, Hassan, Klobuchar, Rosen, Shaheen, and Warner.
- Senators not voting: Hickenlooper, King, Sanders, and Whitehouse.
5:23 p.m. The Senate began a roll call vote on confirmation of Thomas Barrack to be Ambassador to the Republic of Turkey.
5:20 p.m. Senator Risch spoke on Ambassador nominees.
4:53 p.m. Senator Murphy spoke on President Trump’s first 100 days.
4:12 p.m. Senator King paid tribute to Senator Margaret Chase Smith, of Maine. He then spoke on executive power and the constitution.
3:58 p.m. Senator Cornyn spoke on rare earth minerals.
3:38 p.m. Senator Reed spoke on President Trump’s first 100 days.
3:35 p.m. Senator Marshall spoke on the stock market and tariffs.
3:30 p.m. By a vote of 62-36, the Senate invoked cloture on Thomas Barrack to be Ambassador to the Republic of Turkey.
- Democrats/independents voting in favor: Senators Bennett, Coons, Hassan, Hickenlooper, King (I), Klobuchar, Rosen, Shaheen, and Warner.
- Senators not voting: Sanders and Whitehouse.
2:52 p.m. The Senate began a roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the nomination of Thomas Barrack to be Ambassador to the Republic of Turkey.
2:51 p.m. By a vote of 59 – 39, the Senate confirmed Warren Stephens to be Ambassador to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
- Democrats voting in favor: Fetterman, Gallego, Hassan, Kaine, Shaheen, and Warner.
- Senators not voting: Sanders and Whitehouse.
2:15 p.m. The Senate is now voting on confirmation of Warren Stephens to be Ambassador to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
12:58 p.m. The Senate recessed until 2:15 p.m. to accommodate caucus luncheons.
12:57 p.m. The Senate invoked cloture (59-39) on the nomination of Warren Stephens to be Ambassador to Great Britain & Northern Ireland. Democrats voting in favor: Fetterman, Gallego, Hassan, Kaine, Shaheen and Warner. Not voting: Sanders and Whitehouse.
12:13 p.m. The Senate began a roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the nomination of Warren Stephens to be Ambassador to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
12:12 p.m. By a vote of 67 to 29, the Senate confirmed David Perdue to be the Ambassador to the People’s Republic of China.
- Democrats/independents voting in favor: Booker, Coons, Duckworth, Fetterman, Gallego, Hassan, Kaine, Kim, King, Klobuchar, Peters, Reed, Rosen, Shaheen, Slotkin, and Warner.
- Senators not voting: Blumenthal, McConnell, Paul, and Whitehouse.
11:28 a.m. The Senate began a roll call vote on confirmation of David Perdue to be Ambassador to the People’s Republic of China.
11:24 a.m. Senator Risch spoke in support of the Perdue nomination.
11:19 a.m. Senator Cotton spoke in support of the Stephens nomination.
11:09 a.m. Senator Markey spoke on censorship.
10:55 a.m. Senator Durbin spoke about Lithuania.
10:43 a.m. Senator Barrasso spoke on President Trump’s first 100 days.
10:28 a.m. Democrat Leader Schumer spoke on President Trump’s first 100 days.
10:16 a.m. Majority Leader Thune spoke on President Trump’s first 100 days.
10:01 a.m. Senator Grassley spoke on the FBI.
10:00 a.m. The Senate convened.
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The Senate will convene at 10:00 a.m. Following Leader remarks, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session and resume consideration of the nomination of David Perdue to be Ambassador to the People’s Republic of China, post-cloture.
At 11:30 a.m. – two roll call votes expected:
1. Confirmation of the nomination of David Perdue to be Ambassador to the People’s Republic of China.
2. Motion to invoke cloture on the nomination of Warren Stephens to be Ambassador to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
Following the vote on the Stephens nomination, the Senate will recess for the weekly caucus lunches.
At 2:15 p.m., if cloture is invoked – two roll call votes:
1. Confirmation of the Stephens nomination.
2. Motion to invoke cloture on the nomination of Thomas Barrack to be Ambassador to the Republic of Turkey.
If cloture is invoked, then there will be up to 2 hours of debate followed by two roll call votes:
1. Confirmation of the Barrack nomination.
2. Motion to invoke cloture on the nomination of Tilman Fertitta to be Ambassador to the Italian Republic, and to serve concurrently and without additional compensation as Ambassador to the Republic of San Marino.
If cloture is invoked on the Fertitta nomination, then there will be up to two hours of debate followed by a roll call vote on confirmation of the Fertitta nomination.
Additional roll call votes are possible during today’s session.
As a reminder, at a time to be determined by the Majority Leader, following consultation with the Democratic Leader, no earlier than Wednesday, April 30, S.J.Res.49 (a joint resolution terminating the national emergency declared to impose global tariffs), will be discharged from the Committee on Finance, and the Senate will proceed to its consideration. There will be 6 hours for debate only with the time equally divided between the Leaders, or their designees, on the joint resolution. Following the use or yielding back of that time, the Senate will vote on passage of the joint resolution. Another message will be sent when more information on timing is available.
