7:24 p.m. The Senate stands adjourned until 10:00 a.m. Wednesday April 9th 2025. Following Leader Remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of the Atkins nomination, post cloture.

At 11:30 a.m. the Senate is expected to vote on the following

1. Motion to invoke cloture on Paul Atkins to be a Member of the Securities and Exchange Commission.
2. Confirmation of Mike Huckabee to be Ambassador to the State of Israel.

At 2:00 p.m. the Senate will vote on the following

1. Confirmation of Peter Hoekstra to be Ambassador to Canada.
2. Confirmation of Ronald Johnson to be Ambassador to the United Mexican States.
3. Confirmation of Kevin Cabrera to be Ambassador to the Republic of Panama.

At 7:00 p.m. the senate will vote on the following

1. Confirmation of Paul Atkins to be a Member of the Securities and Exchange Commission
2. Motion to proceed to, H.Con.Res.20, Cruz Energy Conservation Standards for Consumer Water Heaters CRA.

7:21 p.m. The following was passed by unanimous consent

• S. 423,PRO Veterans Act of 2025, with Moran Amendment
• S. 160, Aerial Firefighting Enhancement Act of 2025, with Sheehy amendment

7:20 p.m. By a vote of 51-42, the Senate invoked cloture Kevin Cabrera to be Ambassador to the Republic of Panama

6:49 p.m. The Senate began voting on cloture on the nomination of Kevin Cabrera to be Ambassador to Panama.

6:48 p.m. By a party line vote of 52-44, the Senate invoked cloture on the nomination of Ronald Johnson to be Ambassador to the United Mexican States. Not voting: Duckworth, Hassan, McCormick and Wyden.

6:00 p.m. The Senate is now voting on the motion to invoke cloture on Ronald Johnson to be Ambassador to the United Mexican States.

5:20 p.m. Senator Kennedy spoke about New York City public schools promoting a Stop Gaza Genocide toolkit.

5:18 p.m. By a vote of 60-37, the Senate invoked cloture on the nomination of Peter Hoekstra to be Ambassador to Canada. Democrat/independent senators voting in favor: Fetterman, Hassan, Kaine, King, Klobuchar, Peters, Shaheen, Slotkin, and Warner. Senators not voting: Husted, Justice, and McCormick.

4:30 p.m. The Senate is now voting on the motion to invoke cloture on the nomination of Peter Hoekstra to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to Canada.

3:24 p.m. Senator Durbin spoke on the economy and then on medical research.

3:21 p.m. Senator Tillis spoke on tariffs.

3:17 p.m. By a vote of 53-46, the Senate invoked cloture on the nomination of Mike Huckabee to be Ambassador to Israel. Democrat senator voting in favor: Fetterman. Senator McCormick did not vote.

2:38 p.m. The Senate is now voting on the motion to invoke cloture on the nomination of Mike Huckabee to be Ambassador to Israel.

2:37 p.m. By a vote of 66 to 32, the Senate confirmed the nomination of George Glass to be Ambassador to Japan. Democrat/independent senators voting in favor: Bennet, Coons, Gallego, Hassan, Hickenlooper, Kaine, Kelly, King, Klobuchar, Reed, Rosen, Shaheen, Warner, and Warnock. Senators Duckworth and McCormick did not vote.

2:00 p.m. The Senate has returned from recess and is now voting on confirmation of George Glass to be Ambassador to Japan.

1:18 p.m. The Senate stands in recess until 2:00 p.m. at which time the Senate will vote on the confirmation of the Glass nomination.

1:09 p.m. Senator Warren paid tribute to Banking Committee staffer, Cameron Ricker.

1:00 p.m. The Senate invoked cloture on the Glass nomination by a vote of 67-32. Democrat senators voting in favor: Bennet, Coons, Duckworth, Gallego, Hassan, Hickenlooper, Kaine, Kelly, King, Klobuchar, Reed, Rosen, Shaheen, Warner, and Warnock. Senator McCormick did not vote.

12:16 p.m. The Senate is now voting on the motion to invoke cloture on the nomination of George Glass to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to Japan.

12:14 p.m. By a vote of 54-45, the Senate confirmed Elbridge Colby to be Under Secretary of Defense for Policy. Republican senators voting against: McConnell. Democrat senators voting in favor: Kelly, Reed and Slotkin. Senator McCormick did not vote.

11:30 a.m. The Senate began a roll call vote on confirmation of the nomination of Elbridge Colby to be Under Secretary of Defense for Policy.

11:11 a.m. Senators Kaine and Collins introduced the Religious Workforce Protection Act.

11:10 a.m. Leader Thune filed cloture on the nomination of Mark Meador to be a Federal Trade Commissioner for the term of seven years from September 26, 2024.

10:46 a.m. Senator Barrasso spoke on American energy.

10:34 a.m. Democratic Leader Schumer spoke on the economy.

10:17 a.m. Majority Leader Thune spoke on energy.

10:02 a.m. Senator Grassley paid tribute to Iowa college basketball teams.

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 be in a period of morning business with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each.

At approximately 11:30 a.m., the Senate will proceed to Executive Session and proceed to two roll call votes relative to the following:

• Confirmation of the nomination of Elbridge Colby to be Under Secretary of Defense for Policy.
• Motion to invoke cloture on the nomination of George Glass to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to Japan.

Following the Glass vote, the Senate will recess until 2:15 p.m. to allow for the weekly caucus luncheons.

At approximately 2:15 p.m., if cloture is invoked, the Senate will proceed to two roll call votes relative to the following:

• Confirmation of the nomination of George Glass to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to Japan.
• Motion to invoke cloture on the nomination of Mike Huckabee to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the State of Israel.

If cloture is invoked, there will be up to 2 hours of debate then Senate will proceed to two roll call votes relative to the following:

• Confirmation of the nomination of Mike Huckabee to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the State of Israel.
• Motion to invoke cloture on the nomination of Peter Hoekstra to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to Canada.

Additional roll call votes are possible during today’s session.