7:55 p.m. The Senate stands adjourned until Wednesday, November 8, 2023, at 10:00 a.m.
7:35 p.m. Senator Welch also spoke on the standards for conduct at the Supreme Court.
7:30 p.m. Senator Hirono also spoke on the standards for conduct at the Supreme Court.
7:20 p.m. Senator Blumenthal also spoke on the standards for conduct at the Supreme Court.
7:15 p.m. Senator Whitehouse spoke on the lack of standards for conduct at the Supreme Court.
7:14 p.m. By a vote of 50-46, the Senate invoked cloture on Ramon Ernesto Reyes, Jr. to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of New York.
6:32 p.m. The Senate is now voting on the motion to invoke cloture on Ramon Ernesto Reyes, Jr. to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of New York.
6:30 p.m. By a vote of 52-46, the #senate confirmed Julia E. Kobick to be United States District Judge for the District of Massachusetts.
- Senators Collins and Murkowski voted YEA
- Senator Manchin voted No
- Senators Britt and Scott (SC) did not vote
5:45 p.m. The Senate is voting on the confirmation of Julia E. Kobick to be United States District Judge for the District of Massachusetts. The nomination was confirmed by a roll call vote of 52-46.
5:40 p.m. Senator Schumer spoke in favor of the Kobrick nomination who is also the 100th female judge to be confirmed under President Biden.
5:35 p.m. Senator Gillibrand spoke on the floor about a NY couple being held hostage in Gaza and in support of the cloture vote on Judge Reyes.
5:30 p.m. Senator Cotton spoke on his outrage at Obama’s comments on complacency in Hamas attack.
5:10 p.m. Senator Cornyn spoke on the Hamas attack.
5:00 p.m. Senator Kennedy spoke on the Biden administration’s fiscal policy and the high inflation Americans are suffering.
4:52 p.m. Senator Markey spoke in support on the confirmation of Julia E. Kobick to be United States District Judge for the District of Massachusetts.
4:33 p.m. Senator Durbin spoke about SCOTUS ethics and Gaza.
4:09 p.m. Senator Cardin spoke about the Israeli hostages.
4:07 p.m. By a vote of 52-46, the Senate invoked cloture on Julia E. Kobick to be United States District Judge for the District of Massachusetts.
- Senators Britt and Scott (SC) did not vote
- Senators Collins and Murkowski voted YEA
- Senator Manchin voted No
3:21 p.m. The Senate is now voting on the motion to invoke cloture on the nomination of Julia E. Kobick to be United States District Judge for the District of Massachusetts.
3:20 p.m. By a vote of 51-46, the Senate confirmed Kenly Kato to be U.S. District Judge for the Central District of California.
- Senators Britt, Scott (FL), and Scott (SC) did not vote
2:25 p.m. The Senate began a vote on confirmation of the nomination of Kenly Kato to be U.S. District Judge for the Central District of California.
2:24 p.m. By a vote of 50-47 the Senate invoked cloture on the nomination of Kenly Kato to be U.S. District Judge for the Central District of California. Senators Britt, Sanders, and Scott of SC did not vote. This was a party line vote.
1:27 p.m. The Senate began a vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the nomination of Kenly Kato to be U.S. District Judge for the Central District of California.
1:24 p.m. By a vote of 62-36, the Senate confirmed Monica M. Bertagnolli to be Director of the National Institutes of Health.
Not voting: Senators Britt and Scott of SC.
Republicans voting in favor: Senators Barrasso, Boozman, Capito, Cassidy, Collins, Graham, Lummis, Marshall, Moran, Murkowski, Romney, Rounds & Tillis.
Democrat/Independent voting against: Senators Fetterman and Sanders.
12:26 p.m. The Senate is now voting on confirmation of Monica M. Bertagnolli to be Director of the National Institutes of Health.
12:18 p.m. Senator Sanders spoke about healthcare and against the confirmation of Monica M. Bertagnolli to be Director of the National Institutes of Health.
12:14 p.m. Senator Murray spoke in support of the confrimation of Monica M. Bertagnolli to be Director of the National Institutes of Health.
11:08 a.m. Senators Marshall, Vance and Scott (FL) spoke about the southern border, Presidents Biden supplemental defense package and the war in Israel. Senator Marshall then asked for unanimous consent for the Senate to pass H.R. 6126, Israel Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024. Senators Murray, Reed, Cardin, Merkley, Van Hollen, Shaheen, Klobuchar and Coons spoke against the bill. Senator Murray objected. Senator Marshall spoke again on Ukraine and Israel funding.
10:59 a.m. Senator Thune spoke about American leadership and Russia.
10:45 a.m. Senator Murphy spoke gun violence.
10:32 a.m. Republican Leader McConnell spoke on Iran and the southern border.
10:19 a.m. Majority Leader Schumer spoke on bipartisan cooperation and nominations.
10:00 a.m. The Senate convened.
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The Senate convenes at 10:00 a.m. Following Leader remarks, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session and resume consideration of the nomination of Monica M. Bertagnolli to be Director of the National Institutes of Health, post-cloture.
At 11:45 p.m. – 2 roll call votes:
- Confirmation of the nomination of Monica M. Bertagnolli to be Director of the National Institutes of Health.
- Motion to invoke cloture on the nomination of Kenly Kiya Kato to be United States District Judge for the Central District of California.
Then the Senate will recess for the weekly caucus lunches.
At 2:15 p.m. – 2 roll call votes:
- Confirmation of the Kato nomination (if cloture is invoked).
- Motion to invoke cloture on the nomination of Julia E. Kobick to be United States District Judge for the District of Massachusetts.
At 5:30 p.m. – 2 roll call votes:
- Confirmation of the Kobick nomination (if cloture is invoked).
- Motion to invoke cloture on Ramon Ernesto Reyes, Jr. to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of New York.