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SENATE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2020
The Senate stands adjourned until 10:00am on Wednesday, November 18, 2020.
Following Leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of Executive Calendar #566, Stephen A. Vaden, of Tennessee, to be a Judge of the United States Court of International Trade.
At 11:00am, the Senate will vote on cloture on the Vaden nomination.
If cloture is invoked, there will be up to 2 hours of debate prior to a vote on confirmation of the Vaden nomination. Following disposition of the Vaden nomination, the Senate will vote on the motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #894, Kathryn Kimball Mizelle, of Florida, to be United States District Judge for the Middle District of Florida.
Cloture has also been filed on Executive Calendar #893, Taylor B. McNeel, of Mississippi, to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of Mississippi.
Additional roll call votes are possible during Wednesday’s session:
- Confirmation of Executive Calendar #566, Stephen A. Vaden, of Tennessee, to be a Judge of the United States Court of International Trade
- Motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #894, Kathryn Kimball Mizelle, of Florida, to be United States District Judge for the Middle District of Florida
The Senate convened and proceeded to Leader remarks.
The Senate proceeded to an Executive Session.
Cal. #566, Stephen A. Vaden, of Tennessee, to be a Judge of the United States Court of International Trade. Motion to Invoke Cloture. Yeas and Nays ordered. The Motion was agreed to by a vote of 49–44.
Cal. #566, Stephen A. Vaden, of Tennessee, to be a Judge of the United States Court of International Trade, post-cloture. Yeas and Nays ordered. The nomination was confirmed by a vote of 49–43.
Cal. #894, Kathryn Kimball Mizelle, of Florida, to be United States District Judge for the Middle District of Florida. Motion to Invoke Cloture. Yeas and Nays ordered. The Motion was agreed to by a vote of 49–43.
Cal. #894, Kathryn Kimball Mizelle, of Florida, to be United States District Judge for the Middle District of Florida. Confirmed, 49-41
Legislative Business
Passed Calendar #418, S.512, Seniors Fraud Prevention Act of 2019
Passed Calendar #580, S.2904, IOGAN Act
Passed the following Postal naming bills:
Calendar #441, S.2847
Calendar #443, S.3257
Calendar #445, H.R.1833
Calendar #446, H.R.3207
Calendar #447, H.R.3317
Calendar #448, H.R.3329
Calendar #449, H.R.4794
Calendar #450, H.R.4981
Calendar #451, H.R.5037
Calendar #494, S.3461
Calendar #495, S.3462
Calendar #496, S.3839
Calendar #497, S.4126
Calendar #532, H.R.4734
Calendar #534, H.R.5384
Adopted S.Res.779, Native American Heritage Month
Confirmed the following nominations:
Executive Calendar #369, Michelle A Schultz, of Pennsylvania, to be a Member of the Surface Transportation Board
Executive Calendar #856, Robert E. Primus, of New Jersey, to be a Member of the Surface Transportation Board
COAST GUARD
Executive Calendar #908, the following to be Rear Admiral:
Brendan C. McPherson
Douglas M. Schofield
Andrew M. Sugimoto
Richard V. Timme
Todd C. Wiemers
And all nominations on the Secretary’s Desk in the Coast Guard.
DEPARTMENT OF STATE
Executive Calendar #801, Lisa S. Kenna, of Vermont, a Career Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class of Counselor, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Peru.
Executive Calendar #877, Thomas Laszlo Vajda, of Arizona, a Career Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class of Minister-Counselor, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Union of Burma.
Executive Calendar #879, Melanie Harris Higgins, of Georgia, a Career Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class of Counselor, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Burundi.
Executive Calendar #880, Jeanne Marie Maloney, of Virginia, a Career Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class
of Minister-Counselor, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Kingdom of Eswatini.
Executive Calendar #882, James Broward Story, of South Carolina, a Career Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class of Counselor, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela.
Executive Calendar #884, Michael A. McCarthy, of Virginia, a Career Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class of Minister-Counselor, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Liberia.
The Senate stands adjourned for pro forma sessions only with no business conducted on the following dates and times:
Friday, November 20th at 8:15am
Tuesday, November 24th at 12:15pm
Friday, November 27th at 3:15pm
When the Senate adjourns on Friday, November 27th, it will next convene at 3:00pm on Monday, November 30th. Following Leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business until 5:00pm with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each.
At 5:00pm, the Senate will resume consideration of Executive Calendar #893, Taylor B. McNeel, of Mississippi, to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of Mississippi.
At 5:30pm, the Senate will vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the McNeel nomination.
Cloture has been filed on the following nominations:
- Executive Calendar #893, Taylor B. McNeel, of Mississippi, to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of Mississippi
- Executive Calendar #864, J. Philip Calabrese, of Ohio, to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of Ohio
- Executive Calendar #835, Kyle Hauptman, of Maine, to be a Member of the National Credit Union Administration Board
- Executive Calendar #650, Kathryn C. Davis, of Maryland, to be a Judge of the United States Court of Federal Claims
Monday, November 30th at 5:30pm – roll call vote:
- Motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #893, Taylor B. McNeel, of Mississippi, to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of Mississippi
The Senate adjourned at 6:33 PM
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2020
The Senate will convene at 10:00 am on Tuesday, November 17, 2020 and resume consideration of of Executive Calendar #892, Kristi Haskins Johnson to be U.S. District Judge for the Southern District of Mississippi.
At 11:00 am the Senate will proceed to 2 votes:
- Confirmation of Executive Calendar #892, Kristi Haskins Johnson to be U.S. District Judge for the Southern District of Mississippi.
- Motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #891, Benjamin Joel Beaton to be U.S. District Judge for the Western District of Kentucky.
Following the cloture vote on Beaton, the Senate will recess until 2:15p m for the weekly party caucus lunches.
At 2:15 pm, the Senate will proceed to 2 votes:
- (If cloture is invoked) Confirmation of Executive Calendar #891, Benjamin Joel Beaton to be U.S. District Judge for the Western District of Kentucky.
- Motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #760, Judy Shelton to be a Member of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System for the unexpired term of fourteen years from February 1, 2010.
Further votes are expected during Tuesday’s session of the Senate.
The Senate convened and proceeded to Leader remarks.
The Senate proceeded to an Executive Session.
Cal. #892, Kristi Haskins Johnson to be U.S. District Judge for the Southern District of Mississippi. The nomination was confirmed by a vote of 53-43.
Cal. #891, Benjamin Joel Beaton to be U.S. District Judge for the Western District of Kentucky. The Motion to Invoke Cloture on the nomination was agreed to by a vote of 52-44.
At 12:17 PM, the Senate stands in recess until 2:15 PM.
Executive Calendar #891, Benjamin Joel Beaton to be U.S. District Judge for the Western District of Kentucky. The nomination was confirmed by a vote of 52-44.
Executive Calendar #760, Judy Shelton to be a Member of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. The Motion to Invoke Cloture was not agreed to by a vote of 47-50.
Leader McConnell has entered a motion to reconsider the cloture vote on Executive Calendar #760 Judy Shelton to be a Member of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System.
Executive Calendar #862, Toby Crouse to be U.S. District Judge for the District of Kansas. The Motion to Invoke Cloture was agreed to by a vote of 51-44.
S. 4902 (A bill to designate the United States Courthouse located at 351 Southwest Temple in Utah as the Orrin G. hatch Courthouse). The bill passed by Unanimous Consent.
Executive Calendar #862, Toby Crouse to be U.S. District Judge for the District of Kansas., post-cloture. Yeas and nays ordered. The nomination was confirmed by a vote of 50-43.
The Senate proceeded to a Period of Morning Business.
H.R. 1668 (An Act to Establish Minimum Security Standards for Internet of Things, Devices, and so forth). The bill passed by Unanimous Consent.
H.R. 5901 (Information Technology Modernization Centers of Excellence Program Act). The bill passed by Unanimous Consent.
S. 2216 (TEAM Veteran Caregivers Act). The Peters substitute amendment was agreed to. The bill as amended passed by Unanimous Consent.
S. Res. 775 (Designating September 30 2020 as Impact and Recognition Day and so forth). The resolution was agreed to by Voice Vote.
S. Res. 776 (Designating the week beginning September 13, 2020 as National Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week). The resolution was agreed to by Unanimous Consent.
The Senate will convene at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, November 18, 2020. Following Leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of Cal. #566, Stephen A. Vaden to be a Judge of the United States Court of International Trade.
At 11:00 AM, the Senate will proceed to a vote on the Motion to Invoke Cloture on the Vaden nomination. Further votes are expected during Wednesday’s session of the Senate.
The Senate adjourned at 7:24 PM.
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2020
The Senate will convene at 3:00 pm on Monday, November 16, 2020. Following Leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of Cal. #892, Kristi Haskins Johnson, of Mississippi, to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of Mississippi.
At 5:30 pm the Senate will proceed to a vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the Johnson nomination.
The Senate convened and proceeded with Leader remarks.
The Senate passed the following bills by unanimous consent:
H.R.6395 (NDAA) w/Inhofe substitute amdt
S.2174, Missing Persons and Unidentified Remains, w/Cornyn amdt
S.1342, Great Lakes Environmental Sensitivity Index Act
Calendar #561, S.2981, NOAA Commissioned Officer Corps Amendments Act
Calendar #484, S.4054, Grain Standards Reauthorization, w/Roberts amdt
Calendar #556, S.4462, FLOODS Act
S.3312, Crisis Stabilization and Community Reentry Act, w/Cornyn amdt
S.4612, Methamphetamine threat
S.732, AMBER Alert/PROTECT Act
H.R.1830, National Purple Heart Hall of Honor Commemorative Coin Act w/Schumer amdt
H.R.4104, Negro Leagues Baseball Centennial Commemorative Coin Act
Calendar #509, H.R. 835, Rodchenkov Anti-Doping Act of 2019
H.R.3589, Greg LeMond Gold Medal
Cal. #892, Kristi Haskins Johnson, of Mississippi, to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of Mississippi. The Motion to Invoke Cloture on the nomination was agreed to by a vote of 51-38.
The Senate will convene at 10:00am on Tuesday, November 17, 2020.
At 11:00am the Senate will proceed to 2 votes:
- Confirmation of Executive Calendar #892, Kristi Haskins Johnson to be U.S. District Judge for the Southern District of Mississippi.
- Motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #891, Benjamin Joel Beaton to be U.S. District Judge for the Western District of Kentucky.
Following the cloture vote on Beaton, the Senate will recess until 2:15pm for the weekly party caucus lunches.
At 2:15pm, the Senate will proceed to 2 votes:
- (If cloture is invoked) Confirmation of Executive Calendar #891, Benjamin Joel Beaton to be U.S. District Judge for the Western District of Kentucky.
- Motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #760, Judy Shelton to be a Member of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System for the unexpired term of fourteen years from February 1, 2010.
Further votes are expected during Tuesday’s session of the Senate.
The Senate adjourned at 6:41 pm.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2020
The Senate will convene at 11:00 AM on Thursday, November 12, 2020. Following leader remarks, the Senate will proceed to executive session and resume consideration of Cal. #863, Aileen Mercedes Cannon to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of Florida. At noon, the Senate will vote on the Motion to Invoke Cloture on the Cannon nomination.
At 1:45 PM, the Senate will proceed to a vote on confirmation of the Cannon nomination (if cloture is invoked).
The Senate convened and proceeded with Leader remarks.
H.R. 8472 (Impact Aid Coronavirus Relief Act). Passed by unanimous consent.
Motion to Invoke Cloture on Cal. #863, Aileen Mercedes Cannon to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of Florida. Agreed to by a vote of 57-21.
H.R. 1773 (Rosie the Riveter Congressional Gold Medal Act). Passed by unanimous consent.
Cal. #863, Aileen Mercedes Cannon to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of Florida. The nomination was confirmed by a vote 56-21.
The Senate stands adjourned under the provisions of S.Res.770 until 3:00pm on Monday, November 16, 2020, and does so as a further mark of respect for the late former Senator Mark Andrews of North Dakota. Following Leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of Executive Calendar #892, Kristi Haskins Johnson, of Mississippi, to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of Mississippi.
Leader McConnell filed cloture on the following nominations.
- #892, Kristi Haskins Johnson to be U.S. District Judge for the Southern District of Mississippi.
- #891, Benjamin Joel Beaton to be U.S. District Judge for the Western District of Kentucky.
- #760, Judy Shelton to be a Member of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System.
- #862, Toby Crouse to be U.S. District for the District of Kansas.
- #566, Stephen A. Vaden to be a Judge of the United States Court of International Trade.
- #894, Kathyrn Kimball Mizelle to be United States District Judge for the Middle District of Florida.
- #893, Taylor B. McNeel to be U.S. District Judge for the Southern District of Mississippi.
At 5:30 pm on Monday, November 16th, the Senate will proceed to a vote on the motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #892 Kristi Haskins Johnson to be U.S. District Judge for the Southern District of Mississippi.
The Senate adjourned at 4:33 pm.
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2020
The Senate will convene at 12:00 Noon. Following Leader remarks, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session and will resume consideration of Cal. #865, James Ray Knepp II to be U.S. District Judge for the Northern District of Ohio, and then will recess for the Tuesday party lunches until 2:15 PM.
The Senate will vote on confirmation of the Knepp nomination at 2:15 PM.
The Senate convened and proceeded to Leader remarks.
The Senate proceeded to an Executive Session.
Cal. #865, James Ray Knepp II to be U.S. District Judge for the Northern District of Ohio.
The Senate recessed from 12:37 to 2:15 PM.
Cal. #865, James Ray Knepp II to be U.S. District Judge for the Northern District of Ohio. Yeas and Nays ordered. The nomination was confirmed by a vote of 64–24.
The Senate proceeded to a Period of Morning Business.
The Senate proceeded to an Executive Session.
Cal. #863, Aileen Mercedes Cannon to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of Florida. McConnell filed cloture on the nomination.
The Senate proceeded to a Period of Morning Business.
H.R. 8276 (To authorize the President to posthumously award the Medal of Honor to Alwyn C. Cashe for acts of valor during Operation Iraqi Freedom). The bill passed by Unanimous Consent.
H.R. 8247 (Veterans COMPACT Act of 2020). The bill passed by Unanimous Consent.
The Senate will next convene at 11:00 AM on Thursday, November 12, 2020. Following leader remarks, the Senate will proceed to executive session and resume consideration of Cal. #863, Aileen Mercedes Cannon to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of Florida. At noon, the Senate will vote on the Motion to Invoke Cloture on the Cannon nomination.
At 1:45 PM, the Senate will proceed to a vote on Confirmation of the Cannon nomination (if cloture is invoked).
The Senate adjourned at 6:23 PM.
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MONDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2020
The Senate will convene at 3 PM on Monday, Nov. 9, 2020. At 5:30 PM the Senate will vote on the Motion to Invoke Cloture on the nomination of James Ray Knepp II to be U.S. District Judge for the Northern District of OH.
The Senate convened and proceeded to Executive Session.
Cal. #865, James Ray Knepp II to be U.S. District Judge for the Northern District of Ohio. The Motion to Invoke Cloture on the nomination was agreed to by a vote of 62-23.
The Senate will convene at 12:00 Noon on Tuesday, November 10, 2020. Following Leader remarks, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session and will resume consideration of Cal. #865, James Ray Knepp II to be U.S. District Judge for the Northern District of Ohio, and then will recess for the Tuesday party lunches until 2:15 PM.
The Senate will vote on confirmation of the Knepp nomination at 2:15 PM.
The Senate adjourned at 6:50 PM.
MONDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2020
Cal. #890, Amy Coney Barrett, of Indiana, to be an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States. The Senate continues to consider the nomination, post-cloture.
At 12 Noon, the Senate having been in continuous session, will suspend for a prayer from the Senate Chaplain.
Cal. #890, Amy Coney Barrett, of Indiana, to be an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States. The nomination was confirmed by a vote of 52-48. Senator Collins joined the Democrats/Independents voting no.
Leader McConnell filed cloture on Executive Calendar #865, James Ray Knepp II to be U.S. District Judge for the Northern District of Ohio.
Executive Business
Confirmed the following:
MARINE CORPS
Executive Calendar #744 – Lt. Gen. Robert F. Hedelund to be Lieutenant General
AIR FORCE
Executive Calendar #896 – Brig. Gen. Jon S. Safstrom to be Major General
ARMY
Executive Calendar #897 – Col. Robert B. Davis to be Brigadier General
AIR FORCE
Executive Calendar #898 – Maj. Gen. Robert J. Skinner to be Lieutenant General
ARMY
Executive Calendar #899 – Lt. Gen. Mark C. Schwartz to be Lieutenant General
Executive Calendar #900 – the following to be Major General:
Brig. Gen. Matthew V. Baker
Brig. Gen. Vincent B. Barker
Brig. Gen. Bowlman T. Bowles, III
Brig. Gen. Miguel A. Castellanos
Brig. Gen. Miles A. Davis
Brig. Gen. Matthew P. Easley
Brig. Gen. John B. Hashem
Brig. Gen. Joseph J. Heck
Brig. Gen. Susan E. Henderson
Brig. Gen. Jamelle C. Shawley
Brig. Gen. Tracy L. Smith
Brig. Gen. Lawrence F. Thoms
The following to be Brigadier General:
Col. Harvey A. Cutchin
Col. John M. Dreska
Col. Charles A. Gambaro, Jr.
Col. Michael M. Greer
Col. Andrew R. Harewood
Col. Daniel H. Hershkowitz
Col. Stephanie Q. Howard
Col. Maria A. Juarez
Col. Robert T. Krumm
Col. Jocelyn A. Leventhal
Col. Kevin F. Meisler
Col. Andree G. Navarro
Col. Robert S. Powell, Jr.
Col. Jeffrey D. Pugh
Col. David M. Samuelsen
Col. Katherine A. Simonson
Col. Justin M. Swanson
Col. Dean P. Thompson
Col. Jason J. Wallace
Col. Matthew S. Warne
Col. Michael L. Yost
SPACE FORCE
Executive Calendar #901 – Maj. Gen. John E. Shaw to be Lieutenant General
Executive Calendar #902 – Maj. Gen. John E. Shaw to be Major General
And all nominations on the Secretary’s Desk in the Air Force, Army, and Navy.
The Senate adjourned at 8:45 p.m. and will reconvene for the following pro forma sessions:
Tuesday, October 27 at 11:30 a.m.
Friday, October 30 at 12:00 p.m.
Tuesday, November 3 at 10:15 a.m.
Friday, November 6 at 10:00 a.m.
The Senate will reconvene for regular session at 3:00 p.m. on Monday, November 9 and will resume consideration of the Knepp nomination with a vote on cloture to occur at 5:30 p.m.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2020
The Senate stands in recess until 12 Noon on Sunday, October 25, 2020. Following Leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of Cal. #890, Amy Coney Barrett, of Indiana, to be an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States. Under the regular order, the cloture vote on Cal. #890, Amy Coney Barrett, of Indiana, to be an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States will occur at 1:00 PM on Sunday
Senators are expected to be on the Senate floor at 12:45PM for a live Quorum and should remain on the Floor thereafter.
At 1:00PM the Senate will conduct a cloture vote on the nomination. Procedural votes are possible immediately following the cloture vote.
Cal. #890, Amy Coney Barrett, of Indiana, to be an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States. The Motion to Invoke Cloture on the nomination was agreed to by a vote of 51-48. Senators Collins and Murkowski voted no. Senator Harris did not vote.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2020
The Senate stands in recess until 12 Noon and will resume consideration of Cal. #890, Amy Coney Barrett, of Indiana, to be an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States. Under the regular order, the cloture vote on Cal. #890, Amy Coney Barrett, of Indiana, to be an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States will occur one hour after the Senate convenes on Sunday, October 25, 2020.
The Senate convened and proceeded to Leader remarks.
The Senate proceeded to an Executive Session.
Cal. #890, Amy Coney Barrett, of Indiana, to be an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States.
Leader McConnell Motion to Recess. Agreed to by Voice Vote.
The Senate stands in recess until 12 Noon on Sunday, October 25, 2020. Following Leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of Cal. #890, Amy Coney Barrett, of Indiana, to be an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States. Under the regular order, the cloture vote on Cal. #890, Amy Coney Barrett, of Indiana, to be an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States will occur at 1:00 PM on Sunday.
Further votes are expected but not yet scheduled.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2020
The Senate stands in recess until 12:00 Noon on Friday, October 23, 2020.
Leader McConnell is expected to move to proceed to Executive Session to consider Cal. #890, Amy Coney Barrett, of Indiana, to be an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States. Leader McConnell is expected to file cloture on the nomination.
Procedural roll call votes in relation to the Barrett nomination are expected throughout Friday’s session, but not yet scheduled.
The Senate has begun a live quorum call. Senators should make their way to the floor for a roll call vote on the McConnell motion to proceed to Legislative Session.
Motion to proceed to Legislative Session. The motion was agreed to, 53-43.
The Senate entered a closed session.
The motion to proceed to an open session was agreed to.
Motion to proceed to Executive Session for the consideration of Executive Calendar #890 Amy Coney Barrett to be an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States. The motion was agreed to, 51-46.
Leader McConnell filed cloture on Executive Calendar #890, Amy Coney Barrett to be an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States.
Motion to table the motion to indefinitely postpone the nomination of Executive Calendar #890 Amy Coney Barrett to be an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States. The motion to table was agreed to by a vote of 53-44.
Motion to table the motion to recommit the nomination, Executive Calendar #890 Amy Coney Barrett to be an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States, to the Committee on the Judiciary. The motion to table was agreed to by a vote of 53-44.
Motion to table the appeal of the ruling of the Chair in relation to the Schumer compound motion to adjourn. The motion to table was agreed to by a vote of 53-44.
Motion to recess until Saturday, October 24th. The motion to table was agreed to by a vote of 53-44.
The Senate stands in recess until 12 Noon on Saturday, October 24, 2020. Under the regular order, the cloture vote on Cal. #890, Amy Coney Barrett, of Indiana, to be an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States will occur one hour after the Senate convenes on Sunday, October 25, 2020.
The Senate recessed at 3:33 PM.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2020
The Senate stands in recess until 12:00 Noon on Thursday, October 22, 2020. Following Leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of Cal. #866 Michael Jay Newman to be U.S. District Judge for the Southern District of Ohio.
At approximately 1:00 PM, there will be a roll call vote on the Motion to Invoke Cloture on Cal. #866 Michael Jay Newman to be U.S. District Judge for the Southern District of Ohio.
Further votes are expected during Thursday’s session.
The Senate convened and proceeded with Leader remarks.
The Senate proceeded to Executive Session.
Motion to Proceed to Legislative Session to consider S. Res. 409 (Requesting information on Turkey’s human rights practices in Syria). The motion was not agreed to by a vote of 45-51.
Motion to Invoke Cloture on Cal. #866, Michael Jay Newman to be U.S. District Judge for the Southern District of Ohio. The motion to invoke cloture was agreed to by a vote of 66-31.
Schumer point of order that the Barrett nomination should not be placed on the Executive Calendar because it was reported in violation of the rules of the Senate Judiciary Committee. The Chair ruled that the nomination was in accordance with the rules of the Senate, and the point of order is not sustained. Schumer appealed the ruling of the Chair. By a vote of 53-44, the decision of the Chair stands as the judgement of the Senate.
Next Votes at 4:20pm
1. Confirmation of Cal. #866, Michael Jay Newman to be U.S. District Judge for the Southern District of Ohio. Confirmed, 67-30
2. McConnel motion to recess until 12:00 noon on Friday, October 23, 2020 Agreed to, 53-43
The Senate went into recess at 5:22 PM
The Senate stands in recess until 12:00 Noon on Friday, October 23, 2020.
Procedural roll call votes in relation to the Barrett nomination are expected throughout Friday’s session, but not yet scheduled.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2020
The Senate will convene at 12:00 PM and resume consideration of Cal. #866 Michael Jay Newman to be U.S. District Judge for the Southern District of Ohio.
At 1:00 PM, the Senate will begin a live quorum. Once a quorum is established, the Senate will vote on the Motion to Invoke Cloture on McConnell amendment #2652 (substitute) to the House Message accompanying S. 178 (Legislative Vehicle for Coronavirus-related proposals).
Additional votes are expected during today’s session of the Senate.
The Senate convened and proceeded to Leader remarks.
The Senate proceeded to an Executive Session.
Cal. #866 Michael Jay Newman to be U.S. District Judge for the Southern District of Ohio.
The Senate proceeded to a Legislative Session.
House Message accompanying S. 178 (Legislative Vehicle for Coronavirus-related proposals).
McConnell amendment #2652 (substitute). Motion to Invoke Cloture. Yeas and Nays ordered. The Motion was not agreed to by a vote of 51–44.
Senator Schumer made a Point of Order that it should not be in order to consider a nomination to the Supreme Court of the United States this close to a Presidential Election. The Point of Order was not sustained. Senator Schumer appealed the ruling of the chair.
Motion to table the appeal of the ruling of the Chair in relation to the previous Point of Order. Yeas and Nays ordered. The motion was agreed to by a vote of 51–44.
Hawley asked Unanimous Consent that the Senate call up and pass S. 3983 (Limiting Section 230 Immunity to Good Samaritans Act). Senator Schatz objected.
Senator Schumer moved to Adjourn until Monday, November 9, 2020. The presiding officer stated that the motion is not in order. Senator Schumer appealed the ruling and moved to table the appeal.
Motion to table the appeal of the ruling of the Chair in relation to the Schumer compound motion to adjourn. Yeas and Nays ordered. The Motion was agreed to by a vote of 53–41.
Senator Merkley asked Unanimous Consent to call up and pass S. 4362 (Emergency Water and Energy is a Human Right Act). Senator Cramer objected.
Senator Barrasso Motion to Recess. Agreed to by Unanimous Consent.
The Senate stands in recess until 12:00 PM on Thursday, October 22, 2020. Following Leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of Cal. #866 Michael Jay Newman to be U.S. District Judge for the Southern District of Ohio.
At approximately 1:00 PM, there will be a roll call vote on the Motion to Invoke Cloture on Cal. #866 Michael Jay Newman to be U.S. District Judge for the Southern District of Ohio.
Further votes are expected during Thursday’s session.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2020
The Senate will convene at 12:00 Noon on Tuesday, October 20, 2020. Following Leader remarks, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session and will resume consideration of Cal. #866, Michael Jay Newman to be U.S. District Judge for the Southern District of Ohio. There are no votes scheduled at this time.
Vote Update: At 4:00 pm today, the Senate is expected to proceed to up to four roll call votes.
1. Motion to table McConnell amendment #2680 (PPP), in relation to the House message to accompany S.178 (shell). Not agreed to, 40-57
2. Schumer motion to table the motion to proceed to S.4675, a bill to amend the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act Not agreed to, 45-52
3. Motion to proceed to Executive Session to consider the nomination of Executive Calendar #866 Michael Jay Newman to be U.S. District Judge for the Southern District of Ohio. Agreed to, 52-43
4. Motion to table the appeal of the ruling of the Chair in relation to the Schumer compound motion to adjourn. Agreed to, 52-43
Leader McConnell has filed cloture on Executive Calendar #866 Michael Jay Newman to be U.S. District Judge for the Southern District of Ohio.
The Senate stands in recess until October 21, 2020 at 12 noon.
Vote Scheduled: Under the regular order, at 1:00pm on Wednesday, October 21st, the Senate will proceed to a vote on the motion to invoke cloture on McConnell amendment #2652 (Targeted Relief Package), in relation to the House message to accompany S.178 (shell).
MONDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2020
The Senate will convene at 4:30 p.m. Monday, October 19, 2020. Following Leader remarks, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session and will resume consideration of Cal. #866, Michael Jay Newman to be U.S. District Judge for the Southern District of Ohio.
The Senate convened and proceeded with Leader remarks.
Leader McConnell has filed cloture on the motion to concur with amendment #2652, in relation to the House message to accompany S.178 (shell).
At 5:45 pm today, the Senate will proceed to a vote on the motion to proceed to H.J. Res. 90 (Community Reinvestment Act CRA).
An additional vote on a motion to adjourn the Senate will occur immediately following the 5:45 pm vote.
Motion to proceed to H.J. Res. 90 (A joint resolution providing for Congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency relating to “Community Reinvestment Act” Regulations). The motion was not agreed to by a vote of 43-48.
Motion to table the appeal of the ruling of the Chair in relation to the Schumer compound motion to adjourn. The motion to table was agreed to by a vote of 48-42. The ruling of the Chari stands.
The following bills received their first reading, en bloc:
S. 4800 (A bill to provide coronavirus relief).
S. 4805 (A bill to create a point of order against legislation modifying the number of Justices for the Supreme Court of the United States).
S.J. Res. 76 (Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require that the Supreme Court of the United States be composed of nine Justices).
The Senate will convene at 12 Noon on Tuesday, October 20, 2020. Following Leader remarks, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session and will resume consideration of Cal. #866, Michael Jay Newman to be U.S. District Judge for the Southern District of Ohio. There are no votes scheduled at this time.
At 7:03 PM, Portman made a motion to recess. The motion to recess was agreed to by voice vote.
MONDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2020
The Senate will convene at 4:30 PM on Monday, October 5, 2020.
By unanimous consent, the Senate will convene for pro forma sessions, with no business conducted, on the following dates:
Tuesday, October 6 at 11:30 a.m.
Friday, October 9 at 10:00 a.m.
Tuesday, October 13 at 8:45 a.m.
Friday, October 16 at 4:30 p.m.
The Senate will next convene at 4:30 p.m. Monday, October 19, 2020. Following Leader remarks, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session and will resume consideration of Cal. #866, Michael Jay Newman to be U.S. District Judge for the Southern District of Ohio.
The Senate adjourned at 4:47 p.m.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2020
The Senate will convene at 12 Noon on Thursday, October 1, 2020. Following Leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of Cal. #866, Michael Jay Newman to be U.S. District Judge for the Southern District of Ohio.
At 1:00 PM, the Senate will vote on the Motion to Invoke Cloture on the Motion to Proceed to S. 4653 (A bill to protect the healthcare of hundreds of millions of people of the United States and prevent efforts of the Department of Justice to advocate courts to strike down the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act).
The Senate convened and proceeded with Leader remarks.
The following bills were read for the second time, en bloc:
S. 4773 (A bill to establish the Paycheck Protection Program second draw loan and for other purposes)
S. 4774 (A bill to provide support for air carrier workers and for other purposes)
S. 4775 (A bill to provide continued emergency assistance, educational support, and health care response for individuals, families, and businesses affected by 2020 coronavirus pandemic)
Further consideration of the bills were objected to en bloc. The bills were placed on the Calendar.
Motion to Invoke Cloture on the Motion to Proceed to S. 4653 (A bill to protect the healthcare of hundreds of millions of people of the United States and prevent efforts of the Department of Justice to advocate courts to strike down the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act). The Motion to Invoke Cloture was not agreed to by a vote of 51-43.
The Senate stands adjourned until October 5, 2020 at 4:30 PM. Following Leaders’ remarks the Senate will resume consideration of consideration of Executive Calendar 866, Michael Jay Newman, of Ohio, to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of Ohio.
Vote Scheduled: At 5:30pm on Monday 10/5 the Senate will proceed to a roll call vote on cloture on Calendar #863 – Aileen Mercedes Cannon to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of Florida.
Senate adjourned at 4:29 PM
