8:19 p.m. The Senate stands adjourned until 10:00 a.m. tomorrow.
8:10 p.m. By a vote of 52-42, the Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to H.J.Res.20.
- Senators not voting: Durbin, Hawley, Mullin, Paul, Sanders and Welch
- Democratic Senators voting in the affirmative: Ossoff and Warnock.
7:45 p.m. The Senate began a roll call vote on the motion to proceed to H.J.Res.20, a joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Energy relating to “Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Consumer Gas-fired Instantaneous Water Heaters.”
7:44 p.m. By a vote of 52-44, the Senate confirmed the Atkins nomination, party line.
- Senators not voting: Fetterman, Mullin, Sanders, and Warner.
6:57 p.m. The Senate is now voting on confirmation of the nomination of Paul Atkins to be a Member of the Securities and Exchange Commission.
6:50 p.m. Senator Cruz spoke in support of H.J.Res.20.
6:40 p.m. Senator Cantwell spoke on the FTC.
5:41 p.m. Senator Warren spoke on tariffs.
5:16 p.m. Senator Welch spoke about Afghan refugees that work for the U.S.
5:03 p.m. Senator Blackburn spoke about the flooding in Tennessee.
4:55 p.m. Senator Young and Senator Thune welcomed Senator Banks.
4:35 p.m. Senator Banks delivered his maiden speech
4:02 p.m. Senator Markey spoke about extending the date by which tik tok must divest. He asked unanimous consent to call up and pass S. 103. Senator Cotton objected and spoke about his objection. Senator Ricketts also spoke about why he objected to proceeding to the bill.
3:58 p.m. By a vote of 51-45, the Senate confirmed the Cabrera nomination.
- Senator Shaheen (D) voted in favor.
- Senators not voting: Hawley, Mullin, Sanders, and Tuberville.
3:20 p.m. The Senate began a roll call vote on the confirmation of the nomination of Kevin Cabrera to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Panama.
3:18 p.m. By a vote of 49-46, the Senate confirmed the Johnson nomination, party line.
- Senators not voting: Barrasso, Hawley, Mullin, Sanders and Scott (Fl.)
2:36 p.m. The Senate began a roll call vote on confirmation of the nomination of Ronald Johnson to be Ambassador of the United States of America to the United Mexican States.
2:36 p.m. By a vote of 60-37, the Senate confirmed the nomination of Peter Hoekstra to be Ambassador of the United States of America to Canada.
- Democrats/independents voting in favor: Senators Fetterman, Hassan, Kaine, King (I), Klobuchar, Peters, Shaheen, Slotkin, and Warner.
- Senators Barrasso, Mullin, and Sanders did not vote.
1:58 p.m. The Senate is now voting on the confirmation of the nomination of Peter Hoekstra to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to Canada.
1:55 p.m. Senators Cortez Masto and Moreno spoke on bipartisanship.
1:46 p.m. Senator Cortez Masto spoke on tariffs. She then asked unanimous consent that the Senate agree to S.Res.1364. Senator Moreno objected.
1:37 p.m. Senator Duckworth spoke on the PACT act and veteran services, and she asked for unanimous consent that the Senate agree to S.Res.166. Senator Sheehy spoke on veteran employment; he then objected.
1:27 p.m. Senator Sanders spoke on veterans and job cuts. He then asked unanimous consent that S.Res.165 be agreed to. Senator Tuberville spoke against it and objected.
1:19 p.m. Senator Moran spoke on the Department of Veteran Affairs and asked unanimous consent for the Senate to agree to his resolution. Senator Blumenthal spoke against it and objected.
1:04 p.m. Senator Blumenthal spoke about mental health. He then asked unanimous consent that the Senate agree to his resolution regarding Veteran Affairs. Senator Moran spoke against the resolution and objected.
1:03 p.m. By a vote of 53-46, the Senate confirmed Mike Huckabee to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the State of Israel.
- Democrat Senator Fetterman voted in favor.
- Senator Mullin did not vote
12:17 p.m. The Senate is now voting on confirmation of the nomination of Mike Huckabee to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the State of Israel.
12:13 p.m. By a vote of 51-45, the Senate invoked cloture on the nomination of Paul Atkins to be a Member of the Securities and Exchange Commission for the remainder of the term expiring June 5, 2026. Party line vote.
- Senators not voting: Gillibrand, Mullin, Sanders, and Thune.
11:29 a.m. The Senate began a roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the nomination of Paul Atkins to be a Member of the Securities and Exchange Commission for the remainder of the term expiring June 5, 2026.
11:25 a.m. Senator Risch spoke in support of the Huckabee nomination.
11:22 a.m. Senator Cotton spoke in support of the Huckabee nomination.
10:44 a.m. Senator Durbin spoke about the war in Israel and Gaza. He then spoke on tariffs
10:38 a.m. Senator Barrasso spoke in support of the nomination of the Huckabee nomination.
10:20 a.m. Majority Leader Thune filed cloture on the following
- Lt. Gen. John D. Caine (Retired) to be Major General
- Lt. Gen. John D. Caine (Retired) to be General for appointment of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
10:14 a.m. Majority Leader Thune spoke on American foreign policy.
10:09 a.m. Senator Grassley spoke about the crime victims fund.
10:03 a.m. Democrat Leader Schumer spoke on the economy and tariffs.
10:00 a.m. The Senate convened.
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The Senate will convene at 10:00am and will be in a period of Morning Business. At approximately, 11:30am, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session and proceed to two roll call votes relative to the following:
- Motion to invoke cloture on the nomination of Paul Atkins to be a Member of the Securities and Exchange Commission for the remainder of the term expiring June 5, 2026.
- Confirmation of the nomination of Mike Huckabee to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the State of Israel.
At approximately 2:00pm, the Senate will proceed to three roll call votes relative to the following:
- Confirmation of the nomination of Peter Hoekstra to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to Canada.
- Confirmation of the nomination of Ronald Johnson to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the United Mexican States.
- Confirmation of the nomination of Kevin Cabrera to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Panama.
At approximately 7:00pm, if cloture is invoked, the Senate is expected to proceed to two roll call votes relative to the following:
- Confirmation of the nomination of Paul Atkins to be a Member of the Securities and Exchange Commission for the remainder of the term expiring June 5, 2026.
- If made by Sen. Cruz, Motion to proceed to H.J.Res.20, a joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Energy relating to “Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Consumer Gas-fired Instantaneous Water Heaters”.
