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Sen. Warner asked unanimous consent to pass S.2242, FIRE Act. Senator Hyde-Smith objected.  Sen. Wyden asked unanimous consent to pass S.890, Cybersecurity Protection Act. Senator Hyde-Smith objected.   Sen. Blumenthal asked unanimous consent to pass S.1247, Duty to Report. Senator...

The Senate stands adjourned until 10:00am on Thursday, July 25, 2019. Following Leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each. At 1:45pm, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session for the...

Roll Call Votes1.       Confirmation of Executive Calendar #371, Stephen M. Dickson, of Georgia, to be Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration; confirmed: 52-40.2.       Motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #45, Wendy...

3:35pm the Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on confirmation of Executive Calendar #53, Brian C. Buescher, of Nebraska, to be United States District Judge of Nebraska.Confirmed: 51-40.

3:01pm the Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on confirmation of Executive Calendar #45, Wendy Williams Berger, of Florida, to be United States District Judge for the Middle District of Florida.Confirmed: 54-37

10:59am the Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on confirmation of Executive Calendar #371, Stephen M. Dickson, of Georgia, to be Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration.Confirmed: 52-40.

12:00pm the Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #53, Brian C. Buescher, of Nebraska, to be United States District Judge of Nebraska.Invoked: 52-39.

11:37am the Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #45, Wendy Williams Berger, of Florida, to be United States District Judge for the Middle District of FloridaInvoked: 55-37.

Roll Call Votes1.       Confirmation of Executive Calendar #374, Mark T. Esper, of Virginia, to be Secretary of Defense; confirmed: 90-8.2.       Motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #371, Stephen M. Dickson, of Georgia, to be...

The Senate stands adjourned until 9:30am on Wednesday, July 24, 2019. Following Leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of Executive Calendar #371, Stephen M. Dickson, of Georgia, to be Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration.  At 11:00am, the Senate will vote on...

3:30pm The Senate began a 10 minute roll call vote on passage of Calendar #153, H.R. 1327, Never Forget the Heroes: James Zadroga, Ray Pfeifer, and Luis Alvarez Permanent Authorization of the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund Act.   

3:10pm The Senate began a 10 minute roll call vote on Paul Amendment #929 (pay-for 10years projected costs) [60 vote threshold].Not agreed to: 22-77. Next, 10 minute vote: 1.       Passage of Cal. #153, H.R. 1327, Never Forget the Heroes: James Zadroga, Ray...

2:37pm The Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on adoption of Lee amendment #928 (limit amount available) [60 vote threshold].Not agreed to: 32-66. Next: 1.       Paul Amendment #929   (pay-for 10years projected costs) [60...

12:36pm the Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #371, Stephen M. Dickson, of Georgia, to be Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration.Invoked: 52-45.

12:03pm the Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on confirmation of Executive Calendar #374, Mark T. Esper, of Virginia, to be Secretary of Defense.Confirmed: 90-8.

Roll Call Votes1.  Motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #374, Mark T. Esper, of Virginia, to be Secretary of Defense; invoked: 85-6. Legislative Business By voice vote, passed Cal.138, S.1199, Poison Center Network Enhancement Act of 2019 Completed the Rule 14 process to...

The Senate stands adjourned until 10:00am on Tuesday, July 23, 2019. Following Leader remarks, the Senate will proceed to the consideration of H.R.1327, Never Forget the Heroes: James Zadroga, Ray Pfeifer, and Luis Alvarez Permanent Authorization of the September 11th Victim Compensation...

5:31pm The Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #374, Mark T. Esper, of Virginia, to be Secretary of Defense.Invoked: 85-6.

Roll Call Votes1.       Confirmation of Executive Calendar #54, Clifton L. Corker, of Tennessee, to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of Tennessee; confirmed: 55-39.2.       Confirmation of Executive Calendar #175,...

The Senate stands adjourned until 3:00pm on Monday, July 22, 2019. Following Leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of Executive Calendar #374, Mark T. Esper, of Virginia, to be Secretary of Defense. At 5:30pm, the Senate will vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the Esper...