7:14 p.m. Senate adjourns until 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 17.

7:07 p.m. Senator Collins achieves UC to call up and pass the following amendments: Heitkamp 3903, Barrasso 3909, Ayotte 3917, Mikulski Shelby 3919 Feinstein Portman 3922, Franken Tillis 3921 (as modified).  Further, UC that the Cornyn amendment #3899 be modified, and the Blunt amendment #3900 be modified.   Moves the Senate to a period of morning business.

Wraps up for the evening:  Items passed by UC:

• HR 4957, regarding naming a federal building here in Washington, DC.
• S Res 387, regarding the Columbia River highway.
• S Res 403, regarding National Industrial Assessment Center week.
• S Res 467, regarding National Nurses Week.

UC that when the Senate adjourns, it reconvene on Tuesday at 10:00 a.m.  Following leader remarks, resume consideration of HR 2577, the T-HUD appropriations bill.  UC to recess from 12:30-2:15 p.m.  Cloture votes to occur at 2:30 p.m.

6:32 p.m. Senator Collins spoke on the pending Transportation/Housing and Urban Development Appropriations bill and the possibility of approving a package of amendments by unanimous consent this evening.

6:15 p.m. Senator Grassley spoke about income inequality.

6:14 p.m. By a roll call vote of 53-34 Paula Xinis was confirmed to the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland.

Senators voting in favor: 43 Democrats, 10 Republicans (Alexander, Coats, Collins, Graham, Grassley, Hatch, Kirk, McConnell, Portman, and Rubio).

Senators voting against: 34 Republicans.

Senators not voting: 10 Republicans: Cotton, Cruz, Enzi, Flake, Johnson, Moran, Roberts, Sullivan, Toomey and Vitter.  2 Independents: King and Sanders. 1 Democrat: Wyden.

5:30 p.m. Roll call vote began on the Xinis nomination, this  is the only vote of the day.

5:22 p.m. Senator Grassley spoke on judicial nominations in general.

5:05 p.m. Senators Leahy, Mikulski and Cardin spoke in favor of the Xinis nomination.

4:57 p.m. Senator Portman spoke on the Zika virus.

3:29 p.m. Senator Cornyn spoke on the Zika virus.

2:38 p.m. Senator Sessions spoke on the Zika virus and debt before turning to discuss his opposition to the Xinis nomination.

2:26 p.m. Senator Durbin spoke on the Zika virus.

2:06 p.m. DL Reid joined ML McConnell in paying tribute to police officers.  He later turned to discuss the Zika virus.

2:02 p.m. ML McConnell paid tribute to police officers on the occassion of the annual police week.

***

The Senate convened at 2:00 p.m. and will be in morning business until 4:30 p.m., whereupon debate will begin on the nomination of Paula Xinis to the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland.

A confirmation vote on Xinis will occur at 5:30 p.m.

The pending legislative business is H.R. 2577, the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations bill. The Collins-Kirk substitute (amendment #3896, Transportation, Housing & Urban Development, Military Construction & Veterans Affairs) is pending.

These amendments are pending to the substitute:

• Lee #3897 (No money for certain fair housing provisions)
• Nelson #3898 (Zika supplemental)
• Cornyn #3899 (Zika emergency supplemental)
• Blunt-Murray #3900 (Zika response & preparedness)

Cloture has been filed and will ripen on Tuesday on these amendments:

Leader McConnell has filed cloture on the following amendments (re: Zika) to H.R.2577:

• Nelson #3898 (Zika supplemental)
• Cornyn #3899 (Zika emergency supplemental)
• Blunt-Murray #3900 (Zika response & preparedness)

The Senate has adjourned until 2:00 p.m. Monday, May 16^th. A vote on the nomination of Paula Xinis, MD, to be the U.S. District Judge for the District of MD, is expected at 5:30 p.m.

During wrap-up:

• Res. 442, condemning the terrorist attacks in Brussels, was passed by unanimous consent.
• Res. 394, recognizing the 195^th anniversary of the independence of Greece, was passed by unanimous consent.
• To concur in the House amendment to S. 1523, to amend the federal water pollution control act, by unanimous consent.
• Res. 463, honoring the memory and service of Omaha police officer Kerri Orozco, was passed by unanimous consent.
• Res. 464, commemorating the 75^th anniversary of the Alaska State Troopers, was passed by unanimous consent.

During today’s session cloture was filed on the following amendments to H.R. 2577, Transportation and HUD appropriations bill.

• Nelson #3898
• Cornyn #3899
• Blunt/Murray #3900

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4:45 p.m. Senator Markey spoke about opioid addiction.

4:34 p.m. Senator Rubio spoke about zika.

4:10 p.m. Senator Fischer spoke about a fallen female police officer, killed in the line of duty.

3:39 p.m. Senator Kirk spoke about the MilConVA appropriations and missile defense in Europe.

3:13 p.m. Senator Collins and Senator Reed spoke in support of the Transportation and HUD appropriations bill.

3:12 p.m. Senator McConnell offered the following amendments regarding Zika and also filed cloture on those amendments.

• Nelson #3898
• Cornyn #3899
• Blunt/Murray #3900

3:11 p.m. Senator McConnell offered amendment #3897 for Senator Lee.

3:10 p.m. The Senate began debate on H.R. 2577-Transportation and HUD appropriations bill. Senator Collins offered the substitute amendment #3896

3:00 p.m. Senator Flake spoke about NIH funding.

2:27 p.m. Senators Alexander’s, McConnell, and Collins spoke about the passage of the Energy and Water Appropriations Bill.

2:26 p.m. The Senate passed H.R. 2028 by a vote of 90-8. Senators voting no: Cruz, Fischer, Flake, Heller, Lee, Paul, Sasse and Sessions. Not voting: Boxer and Sanders.

1:47 p.m. The vote began on passage of H.R. 2028, the Energy and Water Appropriations Bill.

1:45 p.m. The Flake amendment and the substitute amendment passed by voice votes. Cloture was withdrawn on H.R. 2028.

1:40 p.m. Senator Feinstein spoke for passage of the appropriation.

1:29 p.m. Senator Alexander spoke about the prospective passage of the energy and water appropriation.

12:43 p.m. Senator Merkley continued on climate change.

12:41 p.m. Senator Alexander achieved UC that following disposition of  energy and water Approps, the Senate will proceed to HR 2577, the Transportation and Housing & Urban Development appropriations, HR 2577, and Senator Cochran will be recognized to offer a substitute amendment that contains the text of S.2844 (T-HUD) and S.2806 (MilCon-VA).

12:40 p.m. Senator Alexander achieved UC that at 1:45,  adopt substitute amendment by voice vote, cloture on bill be withdrawn, and vote on passage of HR 2028, Energy and Water Appropriations bill.

12:35 p.m. Senator Merkley spoke on energy policy and climate change.

12:02 p.m. Senator Durbin spoke about the opioid epidemic.

11:36 a.m. Senator Lankford spoke about the Zika virus.

11:10 a.m. Senator Flake spoke in favor of trade.

10:56 a.m. Senator Blunt spoke about Iran and condemned the Iran deal, saying results are consistent with opponents’ predictions.

10:55 a.m. The Senate tuned to H.R. 2028, the Energy and Water appropriations bill. Pending is the Flake amendment, #3876, on which a voice vote is expected.

10:27 a.m. Senator Coats spoke about government waste.

10:04 a.m. Senator Portman spoke about addiction.

9:36 a.m. Minority Leader Reid spoke about Donald Trump.

9:35 p.m. Majority Leader McConnell called for passage today of the energy and water spending bill.

9:34 a.m. Senator Tillis welcomed Pastor Justice.

9:32 a.m. Senator Burr welcomed the visiting chaplain, Pastor Chris Justice of Lee Park Church in Monroe, N.C.

***

The Senate will convene at 9:30 a.m.

The Senate is expected to vote Thursday on passage of H.R. 2028, the Energy and Water appropriations bill.

Pending are the Alexander-Feinstein substitute, amendment #3801, on which post-cloture debate could run until about 6:30 p.m., and the Flake amendment, #3876, on which a voice vote is expected. An agreement is expected  to make a roll call vote unnecessary for cloture on the underlying bill.

At a time to be determined, the Senate will also vote on confirmation of the nomination of Paula Xinis to the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland.

5:50 p.m. The Senate adjourned until 9:30 a.m. Thursday, May 12.

5:44 p.m. Sen. Alexander and Sen Cochran spoke on Energy and Water appropriations, saying all that remains is a vote on final passage.

5:43 p.m. ML McConnell set up a confirmation vote for Paul Xinis of Maryland, to be US District Judge for the District of Maryland.

5:43 p.m. The Fischer amendment is not agreed to 52-47 (60 vote threshold).

Senators voting in favor: 49 Republicans, 3 Democrats (Bennet, Donnelly and Klobuchar).

Senators voting against: 41 Democrats, 5 Republicans (Alexander, Cochran, Collins, Kirk and Murkowski), 1 Independent: King.

Senators not voting: Sanders.

5:01 p.m. Roll call vote began on the Fischer amendment #3888.

5:00 p.m. The Cardin amendment is not agreed to 39-60. (60 vote threshold.)

Senators voting in favor: 39 Democrats.

Senators voting against: 54 Republicans, 5 Democrats (Feinstein, Heitkamp, Manchin, McCaskill, Tester). 1 Independent (King).

Senators not voting: Sanders.

4:30 p.m. Roll call vote began on the Cardin amendment #3871.

4:26 p.m. Senator Alexander spoke about the decision to tie student loan interest rates to treasury rates.

4:23 p.m. Senator Burr spoke about lower interest rates for student loans.

4:18 p.m. Senator Toomey urged confirmations.

4:16 p.m. ML McConnell talked about confirmation and the number of nominees confirmed during President Obama’s presidency relative to the same point in the presidency of President George W. Bush.

4:05 p.m. Senator Toomey spoke on vacancies on the Federal bench in Pennsylvania.  He offered a UC to consider two Pennsylvania judges and Sen. Whitehouse objected.

3:39 p.m. Senator Rubio spoke on the zika virus.

3:33 p.m. Senator Cardin spoke on the water approps bill.

3:16 p.m. Senator Alexander spoke on the education bill passed to fix No Child Left Behind.

3:02 p.m. Senator Fischer spoke on the water approps bill.

2:42 p.m. Senator King spoke about student loans.

2:29 p.m. Senator Coats spoke about the economy.

2:13 p.m. Senator Sullivan spoke about the economy.

2:02 p.m. Senator Thune spoke about the economy.

1:40 p.m. Senator Boxer spoke about the Supreme Court Vacancy.

1:30 p.m. Senator Murray spoke about the Supreme Court vacancy and  Garland.

12:53 p.m. Senator Barrasso spoke on the Zika virus.

12:51 p.m. Sen Alexander acheives UC to call up Cardin amdt #3871, Fischer amdt #3888 and Flake amdt #3876.  At 4:30 vote on Cardin and Fischer amendments, each with a 60 vote threshold.

12:50 p.m. Cloture was invoked on the substitute amendment by a vote of  97-2.  Senators Heller and Lee voted no. Senator Sanders did not vote.

12:07 p.m. The Senate began voting on the motion to invoke cloture on the substitute amendment to the energy and water Approps bill.

12:06 p.m. Senator Alexander withdrew the Cotton amenment.

11:50 a.m. Senator Cardin spoke about the Zika virus.

11:07 a.m. Senator Alexander spoke on the bill, should be able to finish the today or tomorrow, still a few amendments out there, there will be a cloture vote at noon on the substitute.

11:05 a.m. Cloture was not invoked on the Cotton amendment  by a vote of 57-42.

Senators in favor: 52 Republicans, 5 Democrats. (Blumenthal, Donnelly, Heitkamp, Manchin and Menendez).

Senators against: 39 Democrats, 2 Republicans, (Alexander and Paul) and 1 Independent (King).

Senators not voting: Sanders

10:34 a.m. The cloture vote began for the Cotton amendment.

10:32 a.m. Senator Feinstein spoke on the bill.

10:28 a.m. Senator Alexander expressed hope that the energy-water bill will pass today.

9:41 a.m. Senator Reid spoke about the President’s handling of the economy and about the Supreme Court vacancy.

9:33 a.m. Senator McConnell spoke about tornadoes in Kentucky, the pending business and manufacturing legislation. He also spoke of  the President’s assertions about the economy.

***

The Senate will convene at 9:30 a.m., when it will resume consideration of the Energy and Water appropriation.

At 10:30 a.m., a cloture vote is expected on the Cotton amendment, #3878. If cloture is not invoked , there will be an hour of debate before Senator Cotton is recognized to withdraw his amendment.

6:18 p.m. The Senate adjourned until 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, when it will resume consideration of the Energy and Water appropriation. At 10:30 a.m., a cloture vote is expected on the Cotton amendment, #3878. If cloture is not invoked , there will be an hour of debate before Senator Cotton is recognized to withdraw his amendment.

6:15 p.m.  In wrap-up, Senator McConnell secured unanimous consent passage of these measures: S. 1352, to increase Pell grants for the children of fallen safety officers; H.R. 4923, on the process for submission and consideration of petitions; H.R. 4336, as amended, to amend Title 38;  S. Res. 418, to recognize several persons for dedication to their causes.

5:40 p.m. Senator Durbin paid tribute to Senator Bennett. He also spoke about judicial nominations.

5:10 p.m. Senator Gardner paid tribute to Admiral Bill Gortney.

4:33 p.m. Senator Cotton paid tribute to the Arkansan of the week, Mary Lorraine Wood Bormann of Fayetteville, Arkansas.

4:17 p.m. Senator Whitehouse spoke on climate change.

3:45 p.m. Senator Murphy spoke on accidental gun shootings.

3:30 p.m. Senator Sullivan spoke on Obama’s legacy.

3:15 p.m. Senator Cornyn spoke on the accomplishments and roadblocks in the Senate. He followed on mental illness legislation.

3:08 p.m. Senator Lee paid tribute to the late Senator Robert F. Bennett.

2:56 p.m. Senator Coons sought consent for a vote on a nomination. Senator McConnell objected.

2:55 p.m. Senator Cardin sought consent for votes on several judicial nominations. Senator McConnell objected.

2:53 p.m. Senator Casey sought consent for votes on a series of judicial nominations. Senator McConnell objected.

2:50 p.m. Senator Cardin spoke about judicial nominations.

2:45 p.m. The Senate resumed consideration of the energy and water appropriation.  Senator Casey spoke about federal district court vacancies in Pennsylvania.

2:20 p.m. ML McConnell spoke on the energy and water appropriations bill.

The Senate convened at 2:15 p.m. and has resumed consideration of H.R. 2028, the Energy and Water Appropriations bill.

A motion has been entered to reconsider Monday’s failed cloture vote on the Alexander substitute to the Energy and Water bill. Senator Alexander has withdrawn his first-degree amendment, #3804.

Cloture has been filed on the Cotton amendment, #3878, and on the substitute amendment, #3801. Without an agreement to the contrary, these cloture motions would ripen on Wednesday.

6:48 p.m. Senator Sasse spoke on the New York Times magazine on Obama administration staffer Ben Rhodes and the Iran deal.

6:38 p.m Senator Enzi paid tribute to former Senators Burns and Bennett.  Further wraps up the Senate, passing the following by UC:

• S 546 regarding railroad safety and preparedness.
• HR 4238 regarding the Department of Energy Organization Act.
• S Res 436 regarding World Malaria Day.

6:25 p.m Senator Blumenthal spoke on gun control.

6:18 p.m Senator Alexander spoke on the Energy and Water appropriations bill.

6:15 p.m. ML McConnell passes by UC S Res 457 and 458, regarding the deaths of former Senators Bennett and Burns.  UC that when the Senate adjourns, it do so until 2:15 p.m. on Tuesday, and that following any leader time, resume consideration of HR 2028, the Energy and Water Appropriations bill.

6:13 p.m. ML McConnell entered a motion to reconsider, Senator Alexander withdrew his first degree amendment #3804, ML McConnell for Senator Cotton offered amendment #3878 (Iran-heavy water), and then filed cloture on the Cotton amendment #3878 ad on the substitute amendment #3801.

6:12 p.m. Cloture was not invoked by a tally of 50-42.

Senators in favor: 46 Republicans, 4 Democrats (Donnelly, Heitkamp, Manchin and Menendez).

Senators against: 38 Democrats, 3 Republicans (Heller, Lee and McConnell*), 1 Independent (King).

Senators not voting: 5 Republicans (Cornyn, Cruz, Kirk, McCain and Toomey), 2 Democrats (Durbin and McCaskill) and 1 Independent (Sanders).

5:31 p.m. Roll call vote began on cloture on the Alexander substitute amendment to HR 2028, the Energy and Water appropriations bill.

5:02 p.m. Senator Flake spoke on the earmark ban.

4:16 p.m. Senators Wyden and Feinstein paid tribute to Senator Bennett.

4:02 p.m. Senator Feinstein spoke on the Energy and Water Appropriations bill.

4:01 p.m. The Senate resumes consideration of the Energy and Water Appropriations bill.

3:41 p.m. Senator Alexander spoke on the Energy and Water Appropriations bill.

3:32 p.m. Senator Nelson paid tribute to Senator Bennett, and later spoke on the Zika virus.

3:28 p.m. Senator Alexander paid tribute to Senator Bennett, he also spoke briefly that he will follow up later on the pending energy and water appropriations bill.

3:19 p.m. Senator Hatch paid tribute to Senator Bennett.

3:06 p.m DL Reid paid tribute to Senator Bennett; he later spoke on the new mayor of London; and Donald Trump.

3:02 p.m. ML McConnell spoke on the schedule and attempts to return to regular order with respect to the appropriations process, before discussing a memorial service for former Senator Bennett, scheduled for tomorrow.

***

The Senate convened at 3:00 p.m.

After one hour of morning business, the Senate will resume consideration of H.R. 2028, the Energy and Water Appropriations bill.

At 5:30 p.m., the Senate will conduct a cloture vote on the Alexander substitute, Amendment #3801.

11:32 p.m. After convening for a pro forma session, with Senator Hoeven presiding, the Senate has adjourned until 3 p.m. on Monday, May 9.

***

The Senate will convene at 11:30 a.m. for a pro forma session only.

The Senate will next convene for legislative business on Monday, May 9 at 3 p.m.

After morning business on Monday, the Senate will resume consideration of H.R. 2028, the Energy and Water Appropriations bill.

At 5:30 p.m. on Monday, the Senate will conduct a cloture vote on the Alexander substitute amendment #3801.

At 2:00 p.m. the Senate convened for a pro forma session only. Senator Graham was in the chair.

The next pro forma session is on Thursday, May 5th at 11:30 a.m.

The Senate is in recess, for legislative purposes, until Monday May 9 at 3 p.m.

During the recess next week, the Senate will conduct two pro forma sessions as follows:

• Monday May 2 at 2:00 p.m.
• Thursday May 5 at 11:30 a.m.

After Morning Business on May 9, the Senate will resume consideration of HR 2028, the Energy and Water Appropriations bill.

At 5:30 p.m., the Senate will conduct a cloture vote on the Alexander substitute amendment #3801.

7:43 p.m. Senate adjourns until Monday May 2, at 2:00 p.m.

7:39 p.m. ML McConnell does wrap up part two.

UC that when the Senate completes its business, it adjourn until Monday May 2 at 2:00 p.m. for a pro forma session only.  Following the pro forma adjourn until Thursday May 5 at 11:30 a.m for an additional pro forma session.  Following that pro forma, adjourn until Monday May 9 at 3:00 p.m.

On Monday May 9^th at 3:00 p.m., the Senate will proceed to a period of morning business for one hour.

Following morning business, the Senate will resume consideration of HR 2028, the Energy and Water Appropriations bill.

At 5:30 p.m., the Senate will conduct a cloture vote on the Alexander substitute amendment #3801.

Nominations/bills/resolutions passed by unanimous consent:

• Nomination of Roberta Jacobson to be Ambassador to Mexico.
• S. 2845, regarding extending the termination of sanctions with respect to Venezuela.
• S. 1635, authorizing the State Department for FY 2016.

7:20 p.m. ML McConnell wraps up, part one.  More details to come.

Nominations/bills/resolutions thus far passed by unanimous consent:

• Executive calendar numbers 519-545; which are all military branch appointments.
• S. 1875 regarding enhanced accountability for US assistance to Afghanistan.
• H.R. 2908, adopting the bison as the national mammal of the US.
• S. Res 435, designating May 21, 2016 as national kids to parks day.
• S Res 448-455.

5:26 p.m. Senator Carper paid tribute to Homeland Security employees and later on the beginning of construction of the USS Delaware.

5:14 p.m. Senator Brown spoke on the passing of Harry Wu and labor issues.

4:57 p.m. Senator Cardin spoke about the prevention of genocide; and later about the anniversary of the death of Freddie Gray.

4:47 p.m. Senator Lee spoke about his bill on Energy Department regulations.

4:37 p.m. Senator Heitkamp spoke about the Central States Pension Fund.

4:16 p.m. Senator Cornyn spoke about criminal justice reform.

4:05 p.m. Senator Wyden spoke about voting by mail.

2:50 p.m. Senator Isaakson spoke about the Veteran’s Administration.

2:30 p.m. Senator Klobuchar spoke about Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.

2:23 p.m. Senator Durbin spoke on the criminal justice reform bill.

2:20 p.m. ML McConnell files cloture again on Alexander substitute amendment to HR 2028, Energy and Water Appropriations.

2:18 p.m. By a vote of 52-43, the cloture vote was not agreed to.

Senators voting in favor: 48 Republicans, 4 Democrats (Donnelly, Heitkamp, Manchin and Menendez.

Senators voting against: 38 Democrats, 4 Republicans (Fischer, Heller, Lee and Sasse.  1 Independent (King).

Senators not voting: 2 Republicans (Cruz and Johnson).  2 Democrats (Booker and Boxer). 1 Independent (Sanders).

1:46 p.m. The Senate is currently voting on the motion to invoke cloture on amendment #3801 to H.R. 2028, Energy and Water Appropriations.

1:42 p.m. Senator Alexander spoke on Energy and Water Appropriations.

1:12 p.m. Senator McCain spoke about the nomination of Eric Fanning to be the Secretary of the Army. He asked unanimous consent to move to a vote and Senator Roberts objected. Senator Roberts then spoke on the nomination.

1:06 p.m. Senator Tillis spoke about the genocide by ISIS in the Middle East.

12:53 p.m. Senator Portman spoke about decline of the Central States Pension Fund.

12:50 p.m. Senator Tillis called for the extension of the runway at Pope Air Force Base.

12:34 p.m. Senator Rubio spoke about Zika.

12:32 p.m. Leader McConnell secured consent for the reconsideration of the cloture vote on the substitute (#3801) to the energy and water appropriation to occur at 1:45 p.m.

12:22 p.m. Senator Mikulski joined in calling for emergency financing of a campaign against the Zika virus.

12:19 p.m. Senator Klobuchar joined in the colloquy on Zika.

12:15 p.m. Senator Hirono spoke about Zika.

12:06 p.m. Senator Shaheen spoke about Zika.

12:00 p.m. Senator Heitkamp spoke about a case of Zika in a pregnant woman( in North Dakota.

11:54 a.m. Senator Warren spoke about Zika, Ebola and funding.

11:51 a.m. Senator Murray spoke about Zika funding and health care for women.

11:45 a.m.  Senator Rounds spoke about South Dakota landscape painter Terry Redlin, who died recently.

11:38 a.m. Senator Wicker spoke on the fight against Muscular Dystrophy and the FDA decision not to approve a new drug.

11:20 a.m. Senator Durbin spoke on funding the fight against the Zika virus. He also spoke on immigration.

11:10 a.m. Senator Lankford spoke on federal spending.

10:55 a.m. Senator Blunt spoke on Zika and  later on honoring first responders.

10:46 a.m. Senators Murray and Schatz spoke on Zika.

10:38 a.m Senator Cornyn spoke on Zika.

10:32 a.m. DL Reid and Senator Nelson continued on Zika.

10:30 a.m. DL Reid asked UC to take up and pass a Zika virus bill, Senator Cornyn objected.

10:28 a.m. Senator Nelson spoke on the Zika Virus and Puerto Rico.

10:15 a.m. DL Reid responded to ML McConnell on the energy and water appropriations, the Zika virus, and Puerto Rico.

10:03 a.m. ML McConnell spoke on the energy and water appropriations bill.

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The Senate convened at 10:00 a.m. and following leader time, will resume consideration of H.R. 2028, the Energy and Water Appropriations Bill.

Yesterday’s failed cloture motion on the substitute (#3801) for the energy and water bill is expected to be reconsidered at about 2 p.m.

Senator McConnell has withdrawn the cloture petition on the motion to proceed to H.R. 2557-Transportation/HUD Bill.

5:38 p.m. The Senate adjourned and will reconvene at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, April 28. At 11:00 the Senate will resume consideration of H.R. 2028, the Energy and Water Appropriations Bill. During wrap up the following resolutions were passed by voice vote:

• S.Res. 368-Supporting Columbia to pursue peace
• S.Res. 383-Recognizing the importance of the US-Israel economic relationship
• S. Res. 444-Honoring the life and achievements of Prince
• S.Res. 445-Recognizing the 100th anniversary of Coast Guard aviation
• S.Res. 446-Designating April 2016 as National 911 Education Month.

5:38 p.m. Senator McConnell withdrew the cloture motion to H.R. 2557-Transportation/HUD Bill

4:18 p.m. Senator Coons spoke on Iran nuclear behavior.

3:58 p.m. Senator Whitehouse spoke about shell corporations and corporate records.

3:00 p.m. Senator Coats spoke on NATO.

2:43 p.m. Senator Rubio spoke on the situations in Venezuela and Puerto Rico.

2:36 p.m. Senator Murray spoke on student debt and college costs.

2:13 p.m. Senator Hatch spoke on the Defend Trade Secrets Act.

1:42 p.m. Senator Franken spoke about the Supreme Court vacancy.

1:13 p.m. Senator Merkley spoke about the Supreme Court vacancy.

1:03 p.m. Senator Wyden spoke about the system of fighting wildfires in America.

12:52 p.m. Senator Coats gave his weekly waste of the week speech, focused this week on a TSA App.

12:43 p.m. Senators Durbin and Schumer discussed the pending appropriations bill.

12:40 p.m. ML McConnell entered a motion to reconsider the vote, hopes we can move forward on this bill.

12:39 p.m. Cloture not invoked on substitute amendment 50-46.

Senators in favor: 46 Republicans, 4 Democrats (Donnelly, Heitkamp, Manchin, Menendez).

Senators against: 40 Democrats, 5 Republicans (Fischer, Heller, Lee, McConnell*, and Sasse.)  1 Independent (King).  ML McConell only changed his vote to not in order to be allowed to enter a motion to reconsider the vote.

Senators not voting: 3 Republicans: Cruz, Sessions, Toomey.  1 Independent: Sanders.

12:10 p.m. Roll call vote began on cloture on the substitute amdt 3801 to the energy and water appropriations bill, HR 2028.

11:48 a.m. Senators Alexander, DL Reid, Cotton and Feinstein spoke on the pending energy and water appropriations bill and the Cotton amendment.

11:00 a.m. Senator Cornyn spoke about prescription drug addiction.

10:10 a.m. Minority Leader Reid spoke about the health care law. He also wished a speedy recovery to a Capitol Police officer who suffered a heart attack this week.

10:02 a.m. Majority Leader McConnell secured consent for a cloture vote at noon on the Alexander substitute (#3801) and for a cloture vote on the underlying energy and water appropriation (H.R. 2028) to take place after the substitute is disposed of. Senator McConnell also spoke about the health care law.

***

The Senate will convene at  10 a.m. A cloture vote is expected at 11 a.m. on the Alexander/Feinstein amendment #3801 to H.R. 2028 (Energy and Water Appropriations Bill).

Cloture was filed Tuesday on the motion to proceed to H.R. 2577, the Transportation/HUD Appropriations Bill.