The Senate
stands adjourned until 10:00am on Thursday, February 10, 2022.
Following Leader remarks, the Senate will proceed to the consideration of Calendar #264, H.R.4445, Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act. The time until 11:00am will be equally divided between the two Leaders or their designees. At 11:00am, the Senate will vote on passage of the bill, without further intervening action or debate. We expect a voice vote on passage of the bill.
Upon disposition of H.R.4445, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session and resume consideration of Executive Calendar #705, Max Vekich, of Washington, to be a Federal Maritime Commissioner for a term expiring June 30, 2026. At approximately 11:45am, the Senate will vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the Vekich nomination. If cloture is invoked, at approximately 1:45pm, the Senate will vote on confirmation of the nomination, but there is an effort to begin this confirmation vote as early as 1:30pm.
Thursday, February 10th at approx. 11:00am – expected voice vote:
1. Passage of Calendar #264, H.R.4445, Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act
Thursday, February 10th at approx. 11:45am – roll call vote:
1. Motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #705, Max Vekich, of Washington, to be a Federal Maritime Commissioner for a term expiring June 30, 2026
Thursday, February 10th at approx. 1:30/45pm - roll call vote:
1. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #705, Max Vekich, of Washington, to be a Federal Maritime Commissioner for a term expiring June 30, 2026