6:26 p.m. The Senate adjourned.

6:21 p.m. ML McConnell wrapped up for the evening.

Passed in wrap-up:

Legislative business:

Passed H.R.639 to clarify that National Urban Search and Rescue Response System task forces may include Federal employees.
Passed H.R. 3245 to restore the Harmony Way Bridge Act.
Passed S.2052 to authorize the honorary promotion of Colonel Charles E. McGee to brigadier general in the United States Air Force, w/ Van Hollen amendment.
Agreed to H.Con.Res.53 authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall for an event to commemorate the 400th anniversary of the arrival of the first African slaves to the territory that would become the United States.
Adopted S.Res.263 honoring the 100th anniversary of The American Legion.
Adopted S.Res.294 designating August 16, 2019, as “National Airborne Day”
Adopted S.Res.295 designating the month of September 2019 as “Campus Fire Safety Month”
Adopted S.Res.285 designating September 2019 as “School Bus Safety Month”.
adopted S.Res.300 supporting the goals and ideals of National Public Health Week.
Adopted S.Res.301,celebrating the 300th anniversary of the return of the Indiana Rangers.
Adopted S.Res.302 designating September as “National Child Awareness Month”.
By voice vote, adopted S.Con.Res.24 regarding the anniversary of the Food and Nutrition Service of the Department of Agriculture.
Passed H.R.1079 to require the Director of the Office of Management and Budget to issue guidance on electronic consent forms, and for other purposes.
By voice vote, passed H.R.776 to amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize the Emergency Medical Services for Children program.

Executive Business

The Senate confirmed the following nominations:

COAST GUARD
the following to be Rear Admiral:
Rear Adm. Melvin W. Bouboulis  
Rear Adm. Donna L. Cottrell
Rear Adm. Michael J. Johnston
Rear Adm. Eric C. Jones
Rear Adm. Michael P. Ryan
Rear Adm. Todd C. Wiemers to be Rear Admiral
Maj. Gen. Mary F. O’Brien to be Lieutenant General

ARMY
Lt. Gen. Bryan P. Fenton to be Lieutenant General
Maj. Gen. Ronald J. Place to be Lieutenant General
Col. Robert T. Wooldridge, II to be Brigadier General

MARINE CORPS
Maj. Gen. David G. Bellon to be Lieutenant General
And all nominations on the Secretary’s Desk in the Air Force, Army, Marine Corps and Navy.

FOREIGN SERVICE
The following-named Career Members of the Senior Foreign Service of the United States Agency for International Development for promotion within the Senior Foreign Service of the United States of America, Class of Career Minister:
Jennifer M. Adams
Jeffrey N. Bakken
Susan F. Fine
Susan Kosinski Fritz
Lawrence Hardy, II
Sarah-Ann Lynch

The following-named Career Member of the Foreign Service of the United States Agency for Global Media, Broadcasting Board of Governors, for promotion into the Senior Foreign Service to the class indicated:Career Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class of Counselor, and a Consular Officer and a Secretary in the Diplomatic Service of the United States of America:
William S. Martin

The following-named Career Member of the Foreign Service of the United States Agency for International Development, Office of Inspector General, for promotion within the Senior Foreign Service of the United States of America, Class of Minister-Counselor:
Christine Byrne
Robert Mason

The following-named Career Members of the Senior Foreign Service of the United States Department of Agriculture for promotion within the Senior Foreign Service of the United States of America, Class of Career Minister:
James J. Higgiston
Bobby G. Richey, Jr.
And all nominations on the Secretary’s Desk in the Foreign Service.

5:32 p.m. Senators Hyde Smith and Wicker spoke about flood damage in Mississippi.

5:30 p.m. The Senate confirmed the nomination of Kelly Craft to be the U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations by a vote of 56-34.

5 Democrats joined Republicans and voted yes: Senators Hassan, Manchin, Murphy, Shaheen and Sinema.

10 Senators not voting: 7 Democrats: Bennet, Booker, Coons, Gillibrand, Harris, Klobuchar and Warren 1 Independent: Sanders and 2 Republicans: Burr and Isakson.

5:15 p.m. The Senate began a roll call vote on confirmation of Executive Calendar #402 Kelly Craft to be the Representative of the U.S. to the United Nations, with the rank and status of Ambassador, and the Representative of the U.S. in the Security Council of the United Nations.

5:14 p.m. The Senate confirmed the nomination of William Stickman to be U.S. District Judge for the Western District of Pennsylvania.

5 Democrats joined Republicans voting in favor: Senators Casey, Jones, Kaine, Manchin & Sinema.

4:58 p.m. The Senate began a roll call vote on confirmation of the nomination of William Stickman to be U.S. District Judge for the Western District Pennsylvania.

4:57 p.m. The Pacold nomination was confirmed 87-3; with Senators Hirono, Markey and Menendez voting against.

10 Senators not voting: 7 Democrats: Bennet, Booker, Coons, Gillibrand, Harris, Klobuchar and Warren 1 Independent: Sanders and 2 Republicans: Burr and Isakson.

4:39 p.m. The Senate began a roll call vote on confirmation of the nomination of Martha Maria Pacold to be U.S. District Judge for the Northern District IL.

4:39 p.m. The Pulliam nomination was confirmed, 54-36.

Senators voting in favor: 51 Republicans, 3 Democrats: Jones, Manchin and Sinema.

Senators voting against: 35 Democrats, 1 Independent: King.

10 Senators not voting: 7 Democrats: Bennet, Booker, Coons, Gillibrand, Harris, Klobuchar and Warren 1 Independent: Sanders and 2 Republicans: Burr and Isakson.

4:24 p.m. The Senate began a roll call vote on confirmation of the nomination of Jason Pulliam to be U.S. District Judge for the Western District TX.

4:23 p.m. The Starr nomination was confirmed 51-39 on a party line vote.

10 Senators not voting: 7 Democrats: Bennet, Booker, Coons, Gillibrand, Harris, Klobuchar and Warren 1 Independent: Sanders and 2 Republicans: Burr and Isakson.

4:04 p.m. The Senate began a roll call vote on confirmation of the nomination of Brantley Starr to be a judge for the Northern District of Texas.

4:03 p.m. The Senate confirmed the nomination of Jeffrey Brown to be U.S. District Judge for the Southern District TX by a tally of 50-40.

Senator Collins joined Democrats and voted no.

10 Senators not voting: 7 Democrats: Bennet, Booker, Coons, Gillibrand, Harris, Klobuchar and Warren 1 Independent: Sanders and 2 Republicans: Burr and Isakson.

3:45 p.m. Roll call vote began on confirmation of the nomination of Jeffrey Brown to be U.S. District Judge for the Southern District TX.

3:44 p.m. the Pittman nomination was confirmed 54-36.

Senators voting in favor: 51 Republicans, 3 Democrats: Jones, Manchin and Sinema.

Senators voting against: 35 Democrats, 1 Independent: King.

10 Senators not voting: 7 Democrats: Bennet, Booker, Coons, Gillibrand, Harris, Klobuchar and Warren 1 Independent: Sanders and 2 Republicans: Burr and Isakson.

3:01 p.m. The Senate began voting on the nomination of Mark Pittman to be U.S. District Judge for the Northern District of TX.

3:01 p.m. Senator McConnell announced that there would be 7 votes.

• Mark Pittman to be U.S. District Judge for the Northern District of TX
• Jefferey Brown to be U.S. District Judge for the Southern District TX
• Brantley Starr to U.S. District Judge for the Northern District TX
• Jason Pulliam to be U.S. District Judge for the Western District TX
• Martha Maria Pacold to be U.S. District Judge for the Northern District IL
• William Shaw Stickman IV to be U.S. District Judge for the Western District PA
• Kelly Craft to be U.N. Representative

3:00 p.m. The Senate confirmed the following nominations by voice vote:

• Karin Immergut to be U.S. District Judge for Oregon
• John Milton Younge to be U.S. District Judge for the Eastern District of PA
• Mary Rowland to be U.S. District Judge for the Northern District of IL

2:37 p.m. Senator Lankford spoke about August recess and Oklahoma.

2:21 p.m. Senator Murkowski spoke about August recess and Alaska.

2:12 p.m. Senator Blackburn spoke about August recess and Tennessee.

2:02 p.m. Senator Blunt spoke about August recess and Missouri.

1:59 p.m. Senator Daines spoke about August recess and Montana.

1:54 p.m. Senator Ernst spoke about Iowa.

1:34 p.m. Senator Boozman paid tribute to Lt. General Aundre Piggee.

1:11 p.m. Senator Wyden spoke on the nomination of Elizabeth Darling to be Commissioner on Children, Youth, and Families, Department of Health and Human Services and on foster care and religious freedom.

1:00 p.m. Senator Sullivan spoke about the Alaskan of the Week, Cheryl Venechuk.

12:52 p.m. Senator Hassan spoke about bad actors in the pharmaceutical industry.

12:30 p.m. Senator Blunt spoke about election security.

12:27 p.m. Senator Braun spoke about whistleblower protections.

12:15 p.m Senator Cornyn spoke on the budget. Senator Cornyn asked u.c to pass H.R. 639, an act to amend Section 327 of the Robert Stafford disaster relief and emergency assistance act; asked u.c. to pass H.R. 3245, an act to transfer a bridge of the Wabash River to the New Harmony River Bridge Authority and the New Harmony and Wabash River authority; asked u.c. to pass S. 2052, a bill to authorize the honorary promotion of Colonel Charles McGee to Brigadier General in the U.S. Air Force with the Van Hollen amendment; asked u.c. to pass H.Con.Res. 53, authorizing the use of emancipation hall for an event to commemorate the 400th anniversary of the arrival of the first African slaves to the territory that would become the U.S.; asked u.c. to pass S.Res. 263, Honoring the 100th anniversary of the American Legion; asked u.c. to pass S.Res 294, Designating August 16, 2019 as National Airborne Day; asked u.c. to pass S.Res. 295, Designating the month of September 2019 as campus fire safety month, passed by voice vote; and asked u.c. to pass S.Res. 285, Designating September 2019 as school bus safety month.

12:07 p.m. Senator Thune spoke about Medicare for all. Then he spoke about budget measure H.R.3877.

12:00 p.m. Senator Thune spoke about summers in South Dakota.

11:45 a.m. Senator Paul spoke about budget measure H.R.3877.

11:36 a.m. Senator Durbin spoke about Russian interference in the 2016 election and the Mueller investigation.

11:26 a.m. Senator Cardin spoke on the infrastructure bill and climate change.

11:01 a.m. Senator Gardner spoke on the move of the Bureau of Land Management to Colorado.

10:20 a.m. Minority Leader Schumer said Democrats are prepared to vote immediately on the budget deal. He later spoke about the trade dispute with China, election security, climate change and health care.

9:44 a.m. Majority Leader McConnell spoke about nominations. He spoke about the House-passed budget deal.

9:32 a.m. Senator Grassley spoke about prescription drug prices.

*****

The Senate will convene at 9:30 a.m. and resume consideration of the nomination of Mark T. Pittman to be a Judge for the Northern District of Texas, post-cloture.

 At a time to be determined by the Majority Leader in consultation with the Democratic Leader, the Senate will vote on confirmation the nominations listed below.

When the Senate considers the budget measure, H.R.3877,  if cloture is filed, there will be up to two hours of debate,  and these votes:

1. Paul amendment #932 (re: Cut, Cap, and Balance budget) (60-vote threshold for adoption),
2. Motion to invoke cloture on H.R.3877
3. Passage of H.R.3877, as amended, if amended.

Votes on the budget measure may begin this afternoon. There may also be budget votes Thursday.

Nominations due for confirmation votes at the discretion of leadership:

• Mark T. Pittman to be a Judge for the Northern District of Texas.
• Jeffrey Vincent Brown to be a Judge for the Southern District of Texas.
• Brantley Starr to be a Judge for the Northern District of Texas.
• Stephanie L. Haines to be a Judge for the Western District of Pennsylvania.
• Ada E. Brown to be a Judge for the Northern District of Texas.
• Steven D. Grimberg to be a Judge for the Northern District of Georgia.
• Jason K. Pulliam to be a Judge for the Western District of Texas.
• Martha Maria Pacold to be a Judge for the Northern District of Illinois.
• Steven C. Seeger to be a Judge for the Northern District of Illinois.
• William Shaw Stickman IV to be a Judge for the Western District of Pennsylvania.
• Karin J. Immergut to be a Judge for the District of Oregon.
• John Milton Younge to be a Judge for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.
• Mary S. McElroy to be a Judge for the District of Rhode Island.
• Stephanie A. Gallagher to be a Judge for the District of Maryland.
• Mary M. Rowland to be a Judge for the Northern District of Illinois.
• Kelly Craft to be Representative of the United States of America to the United Nations.