7:00 p.m. The Senate stands adjourned untill 10:00 a.m. Wednesday October 24th 2023. Following Leader Remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of H.R. 4366, vehicle for Appropriations Minibus (MilCon/VA, Agriculture, T-HUD).
At 11:30 a.m. The Senate will vote on the confirmation of Jessica Looman to be Administrator of the Wage and Hour Division, Dept. of Labor
Further roll call votes in regards to amendments to H.R. 4366 are expected during Wednesdays Session.
6:57 p.m. Senator Whitehouse started Wrap Up:
- Passed by Voice Vote with committee amendment – S. 1170, A bill to reauthorize and update the Project Safe Childhood Program, and for other purposes
- Adopted by Unanimous Consent, En Bloc
- S. Res. 397 – World Food Day
- S. Res. 425 – Public Radio Music Day
- S. Res. 426 – National Bison Day
6:53 p.m. Senator Whitehouse spoke about government funding
6:53 p.m. By a vote of 51-47, the Senate invoked cloture on Jessica Looman to be Administrator of the Wage and Hour Division, Dept. of Labor
6:06 p.m. The Senate is now voting on the motion to invoke cloture on Jessica Looman to be Administrator of the Wage and Hour Division, Dept. of Labor
6:05 p.m. By a vote of 98-0, the Senate confirmed Michael G. Whitaker to be Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration for the term of five years.
Senators Padilla and Scott (SC) did not vote.
5:10 p.m. The Senate is currently voting on the confirmation of the nomination of Michael G. Whitaker to be Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration for the term of five years.
5:00 p.m. Senator Blackburn spoke on Hammas.
4:08 p.m. Senator Gillibrand spoke about the war in Israel.
3:21 p.m. Senator Durbin spoke on Hamas.
3:14 p.m. By a vote of 94-0, the Senate invoked cloture on the nomination of Michael Whitaker to be Administrator of the FAA for a term of five years. Senators Crapo, Hoeven, Padilla, Romney, Scott (FL), and Scott (SC) did not vote.
2:15 p.m. The Senate is now voting on the motion to invoke cloture on Michael Whitaker to be Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration.
12:23 p.m. The Senate recessed for the weekly caucus luncheons until 2:15 p.m.
12:30 p.m. Vote Update – At approx. 5:00 p.m. the Senate will vote on the following:
- Confirmation of Michael Whitaker to be Administrator of the FAA
- Cloture on Jessica Looman to be Administrator of the Wage and Hour Division, Dept. of Labor
12:18 p.m. Senator Smith spoke in favor of the nomination of Jessica Looman to be Administrator of the Wage and Hour Division, Department of Labor.
12:07 p.m. Senator Cantwell spoke supporting the Whitaker nomination.
11:55 a.m. Senator Cornyn spoke on immigration.
11:50 a.m. Senator Murray spoke on the appropriations agreement.
11:43 a.m. Majority Leader Schumer achieved unanimous consent: at a time to be determined by the two Leaders, the Senate will proceed to up to 41 roll call votes followed by passage of Cal. #198, H.R.4366, vehicle for Appropriations Minibus (MilCon/VA, Agriculture, T-HUD), as amended, if amended (60-vote affirmative threshold). Following disposition of H.R.4366, the Senate will immediately proceed to consideration of H.R.662, adopt the Scott (FL)-Rubio substitute amendment, and vote on passage of H.R.662, as amended (60-vote affirmative threshold).
11:27 a.m. Senator Schatz spoke on the Whitaker nomination and AI.
10:27 a.m. Republican Leader McConnell spoke on the southern border and Israel.
10:13 a.m. Majority Leader Schumer spoke on supplemental appropriations to support Ukraine and Israel, appropriations, AI, and tech hubs.
10:00 a.m. The Senate convened.
The Senate will convene at 10:00 a.m. and following any Leader remarks, will proceed to consideration of Executive Calendar #364, Michael Whitaker to be Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration.
The Senate will recess from 12:30 p.m.-2:15 p.m. to allow for weekly caucus meetings.
At 2:15 p.m. the Senate will vote on cloture on the Whitaker nomination.
Further votes are expected.
Cloture has also been filed on the following nomination:
Executive Calendar #116 – Jessica Looman to be Administrator of the Wage and Hour Division, Department of Labor.