Tuesday, July 23, 2024

5:43 p.m. The Senate began a roll call vote on confirmation of the nomination of Colleen Duffy Kiko to be a Member of the Federal Labor Relations Authority for a term of five years expiring July 29, 2027.

5:33 p.m. Senator Blackburn spoke on the Kids Online Safety Act, the University of Tennessee winning the College World Series, and on the Secret Service.

5:14 p.m. Senator Reed spoke on the Israel and Hamas war.

4:47 p.m. Senators Ernst, Grassley, Rosen and Cardin spoke about the Israel and Hamas war and the American hostages in Gaza.

4:00 p.m. Senator Van Hollen spoke on his reasons for skipping the Joint Session of Congress tomorrow.

3:39 p.m. Senator Durbin spoke in morning business on the assassination attempt of Donald Trump, paid tribute to President Biden for serving our country and commended Leader Schumer on offering the Kids Online Safety Act.

3:38 p.m. The Senate moved to executive session to call up the nomination of Kashi Way, of Maryland, to be a judge in the United States Tax Court for a term of fifteen years.

3:25 p.m. Leader McConnell spoke on the recent changes of the Democratic nomination for President.

3:10 p.m. Leader Schumer spoke about President Biden stepping down for the Presidential ticket.

3:07 p.m. The Senate received the resignation letter of Senator Menendez.

The following legislation was placed on the calendar under Rule 14:

H. R. 8281 Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act

3:00 p.m. The Senate convened.

The Senate will convene at 3:00 p.m. At 5:30 p.m., the Senate will proceed to a roll call vote on confirmation of the nomination of Colleen Kiko to be a Member of the Federal Labor Relations Authority.