4:30pm vote on confirmation of Rodriquez nomination (Immigration-DHS)

Cloture was invoked on the Rodriquez nomination by a vote of 52-44. The Senate then reached an agreement to vote on confirmation of the Rodriquez nomination at 4:30pm today. The time from 2:15pm until 4:30pm will be equally divided and controlled between the two Leaders or their designees. The Senate stands in recess until 2:15pm to allow for the weekly caucus meetings.

4:30pm-1 roll call vote:

1. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #742, Leon Rodriguez, of Maryland, to be Director of the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services, Department of Homeland Security