Senate Democrats https://www.democrats.senate.gov/ Official news and legislative information from Democrats in the U.S. Senate. en-US Copyright 2024 https://www.democrats.senate.gov/feed/ Tue, 19 Mar 2024 00:40:51 EST hourly 1 1 Saturday Sunday 1 2 3 4 5 Wrap Up for Thursday, March 14, 2024 https://www.democrats.senate.gov/2024/03/14/wrap-up-for-thursday-march-14-2024 Thu, 14 Mar 2024 17:03:00 EST https://www.democrats.senate.gov/2024/03/14/wrap-up-for-thursday-march-14-2024 Roll Call Votes

  1. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #318, Dennis B. Hankins, of Minnesota, to be Ambassador to the Republic of Haiti; confirmed: 89-1.
  2. Motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #461 Nicole G. Berner, of Maryland, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Fourth Circuit; invoked: 48-40.

 

Legislative Business

Passed H.Con.Res.84 – Authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for a ceremony to present the Congressional Gold Medal collectively to the 23d Headquarters Special Troops and the 3133d Signal Services Company, known collectively as the "Ghost Army", in recognition of unique and highly distinguished service during World War II

 

Executive Business

At times to be determined by the Majority Leader in consultation with the Republican Leader, the Senate will vote on confirmation of the following nominations:

  1. Executive Calendar #532 Leon Schydlower, of Texas, to be United States District Judge for the Western District of Texas
  2. Executive Calendar #533 Ernest Gonzalez, of Texas, to be United States District Judge for the Western District of Texas
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Schedule for Pro Forma Session and Tuesday, March 19, 2024 https://www.democrats.senate.gov/2024/03/14/schedule-for-pro-forma-session-and-tuesday-march-19-2024 Thu, 14 Mar 2024 17:03:00 EST https://www.democrats.senate.gov/2024/03/14/schedule-for-pro-forma-session-and-tuesday-march-19-2024 The Senate stands adjourned to convene for a pro forma session only with no business conducted on Friday March 15, at 9:25am.  When the Senate adjourns on Friday it will next convene at 3:00pm on Tuesday, March 19, 2024.

 

Following Leader remarks, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session for the consideration Executive Calendar #461 Nicole G. Berner, of Maryland, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Fourth Circuit, post-cloture.

 

At approximately 5:30pm all post-cloture time will be considered expired and the Senate will vote on confirmation of the Berner nomination.

 

Tuesday, March 19th at approximately 5:30pm – 1 roll call vote:

  1. Confirmation Executive Calendar #461 Nicole G. Berner, of Maryland, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Fourth Circuit

 

Cloture has been filed on the following nominations:

  1. Executive Calendar #465 - Edward Sunyol Kiel, of New Jersey, to be United States District Judge for the District of New Jersey
  2. Executive Calendar #463 - Eumi K. Lee, of California, to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of California
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Schedule for Thursday, March 14, 2024 https://www.democrats.senate.gov/2024/03/12/schedule-for-thursday-march-14-2024 Tue, 12 Mar 2024 19:51:00 EST https://www.democrats.senate.gov/2024/03/12/schedule-for-thursday-march-14-2024 The Senate stand adjourned until 10:00am on Thursday, March 14, 2024.

 

Following Leader remarks, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session for the consideration of Executive Calendar #318, Dennis B. Hankins, of Minnesota, to be Ambassador to the Republic of Haiti.

 

At approximately 12:00 noon, the Senate will vote on confirmation of the Hankins nomination.

 

Following disposition of the nomination, the Senate will resume consideration of Executive Calendar #461 Nicole G. Berner, of Maryland, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Fourth Circuit.

 

At approximately 1:45pm, the Senate will vote on cloture on the Berner nomination.


Thursday, March 14th at approximately 12:00 noon - roll call vote:

1.      Confirmation of Executive Calendar #318, Dennis B. Hankins, of Minnesota, to be Ambassador to the Republic of Haiti

 

Thursday, March 14th at approximately 1:45pm – roll call vote:

1.      Motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #461 Nicole G. Berner, of Maryland, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Fourth Circuit

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Wrap Up for Tuesday, March 12, 2024 https://www.democrats.senate.gov/2024/03/12/wrap-up-for-tuesday-march-12-2024 Tue, 12 Mar 2024 19:50:00 EST https://www.democrats.senate.gov/2024/03/12/wrap-up-for-tuesday-march-12-2024 Roll Call Votes

1.      Confirmation of Executive Calendar #543 Jasmine Hyejung Yoon, of Virginia, to be United States District Judge for the Western District of Virginia; confirmed: 55-41.

2.      Motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #541 Sunil R. Harjani, of Illinois, to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of Illinois; invoked: 52-44.

3.      Confirmation of Executive Calendar #541 Sunil R. Harjani, of Illinois, to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of Illinois; confirmed: 53-46.

4.      Motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #540 Melissa R. DuBose, of Rhode Island, to be United States District Judge for the District of Rhode Island; invoked: 51-48.

5.      Confirmation of Executive Calendar #540 Melissa R. DuBose, of Rhode Island, to be United States District Judge for the District of Rhode Island; confirmed: 51-48.

6.      Confirmation of Executive Calendar #481 Sean Patrick Maloney, of New York, to be Representative of the United States of America to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development; confirmed: 63-31.

 

Legislative Business

Passed the following bills:

H.R.2882 – Udall Trust Fund reauthorization w/Kelly sub amdt

Cal.#104, S.1189 – Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act w/Capito amdt

Cal.#105, S.1194 – Recycling and Composting Accountability Act w/Carper amdt

S.50 - Pensacola and Perdido Bays w/Rubio sub amdt

 

Adopted S.Res.587, CACFP Week

 

Executive Business

At times to be determined by the Majority Leader in consultation with the Republican Leader, the Senate will vote on confirmation of the following nominations:

1.      Executive Calendar #532 Leon Schydlower, of Texas, to be United States District Judge for the Western District of Texas

2.      Executive Calendar #533 Ernest Gonzalez, of Texas, to be United States District Judge for the Western District of Texas

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Wrap Up for Monday, March 11, 2024 https://www.democrats.senate.gov/2024/03/11/wrap-up-for-monday-march-11-2024 Mon, 11 Mar 2024 19:09:00 EST https://www.democrats.senate.gov/2024/03/11/wrap-up-for-monday-march-11-2024 Roll Call Votes

1.      Motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #543 Jasmine Hyejung Yoon, of Virginia, to be United States District Judge for the Western District of Virginia; invoked: 52-38.

 

Legislative Business

Adopted S. Res. 586, Deep Vein Thrombosis and Pulmonary Embolism Awareness Month

 

Completed the Rule 14 process to place the following bill on the Calendar of Business:

H.R. 7511, Laken Riley Act

 

Executive Business

At times to be determined by the Majority Leader in consultation with the Republican Leader, the Senate will vote on confirmation of the following nominations:

1.      Executive Calendar #532 Leon Schydlower, of Texas, to be United States District Judge for the Western District of Texas

2.      Executive Calendar #533 Ernest Gonzalez, of Texas, to be United States District Judge for the Western District of Texas

3.      Executive Calendar #481 Sean Patrick Maloney, of New York, to be Representative of the United States of America to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, with the rank of Ambassador

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Schedule for Tuesday, March 12, 2024 https://www.democrats.senate.gov/2024/03/11/schedule-for-tuesday-march-12-2024 Mon, 11 Mar 2024 19:08:00 EST https://www.democrats.senate.gov/2024/03/11/schedule-for-tuesday-march-12-2024 The Senate stands adjourned until 10:30am on Tuesday, March 12, 2024.

 

Following Leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of Executive Calendar #543 Jasmine Hyejung Yoon, of Virginia, to be United States District Judge for the Western District of Virginia, post-cloture.

 

At approximately 11:30am, the Senate will vote on confirmation of the Yoon nomination. Following disposition of the nomination, the Senate will vote on the motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #541 Sunil R. Harjani, of Illinois, to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of Illinois.

 

Following the cloture vote, the Senate will recess until 2:15pm to allow for the weekly caucus meetings.

 

At approximately 2:15pm, if cloture is invoked on the Harjani nomination, the Senate will vote on confirmation of the nomination. Following disposition of the nomination, the Senate will vote on the motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #540 Melissa R. DuBose, of Rhode Island, to be United States District Judge for the District of Rhode Island.

 

If cloture is invoked on the DuBose nomination, at approximately 5:30pm, the Senate will vote on confirmation of the nomination, followed by confirmation of Executive Calendar #481 Sean Patrick Maloney, of New York, to be Representative of the United States of America to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, with the rank of Ambassador.

 

Tuesday, March 12th at approx. 11:30am – 2 roll call votes:

1.      Confirmation of Executive Calendar #543 Jasmine Hyejung Yoon, of Virginia, to be United States District Judge for the Western District of Virginia

2.      Motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #541 Sunil R. Harjani, of Illinois, to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of Illinois

 

Tuesday, March 12th at approx. 2:15pm – 2 roll call votes expected:

1.      Confirmation of Executive Calendar #541 Sunil R. Harjani, of Illinois, to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of Illinois

2.      Motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #540 Melissa R. DuBose, of Rhode Island, to be United States District Judge for the District of Rhode Island

 

Tuesday, March 12th at approx. 5:30pm 2 roll call votes expected:

1.      Confirmation of Executive Calendar #540 Melissa R. DuBose, of Rhode Island, to be United States District Judge for the District of Rhode Island

2.      Confirmation of Executive Calendar #481 Sean Patrick Maloney, of New York, to be Representative of the United States of America to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, with the rank of Ambassador

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Wrap Up for Friday, March 8, 2024 https://www.democrats.senate.gov/2024/03/08/wrap-up-for-friday-march-8-2024 Fri, 08 Mar 2024 19:42:00 EST https://www.democrats.senate.gov/2024/03/08/wrap-up-for-friday-march-8-2024 Roll Call Votes

  1. Motion to instruct the Sergeant at Arms to request the presence of absent senators; agreed to: 72-18.
  2. Motion to table the motion to refer the House Message to accompany H.R.4366 with amendment; not agreed to: 45-52.
  3. Motion to invoke cloture on motion to concur in the House Message to accompany H.R.4366, Consolidated Appropriations; invoked: 63-35.
  4. Motion to concur with Lee amendment #1623 (Initiate/decline criminal charges); not agreed to: 43-50.
  5. Motion to concur with Schmitt amendment #1626 (NTIA Funding); not agreed to: 37-59.
  6. Scott (FL) motion to refer (Eliminate earmarks); not agreed to: 32-64.
  7. Motion to concur with Hagerty amendment #1634 (Census); not agreed to: 45-51.
  8. Motion to concur in the House amendment to the Senate amendment to H.R. 4366, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024; agreed to: 75-22.

 

Legislative Business

Passed H.Con.Res. 94 – Enrollment Correction: H.R. 4366

 

Adopted the following resolutions:

S.Res.566, Cholesterol Education Month 2024

S.Res.584, Slam the Scam Day

S.Res.585, 150th Anniversary of Harrison Residence

 

Began the Rule 14 process to place the following bill on the calendar of business:

H.R. 7511, Laken Riley Act

 

Executive Business

Confirmed the following nominations by voice vote:

NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION SAFETY BOARD

Executive Calendar #251 - Alvin Brown, of Florida, to be a Member of the National Transportation Safety Board for a term expiring December 31, 2026

 

NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION SAFETY BOARD

Exec. Cal. #447 - J. Todd Inman, of Kentucky, to be a Member of the National Transportation Safety Board for a term expiring December 31, 2027


AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION

PN 1218 - Carol Moseley Braun, of Illinois, to be a Member of the Board of Directors of the African Development Foundation for a term expiring September 22, 2029

 

At a time to be determined by the Majority Leader in consultation with the Republican Leader, the Senate will vote on confirmation of the following nominations:

  1. Executive Calendar #532 Leon Schydlower, of Texas, to be United States District Judge for the Western District of Texas
  2. Executive Calendar #533 Ernest Gonzalez, of Texas, to be United States District Judge for the Western District of Texas
  3. Executive Calendar #481 Sean Patrick Maloney, of New York, to be Representative of the United States of America to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, with the rank of Ambassador
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Schedule for Monday, March 11, 2024 https://www.democrats.senate.gov/2024/03/08/schedule-for-monday-march-11-2024 Fri, 08 Mar 2024 19:40:00 EST https://www.democrats.senate.gov/2024/03/08/schedule-for-monday-march-11-2024 The Senate stands adjourned until 3:00pm on Monday, March 11, 2024.

 

Following Leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of Executive Calendar #543 - Jasmine Hyejung Yoon, of Virginia, to be United States District Judge for the Western District of Virginia

 

At approximately 5:30pm the Senate will vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the Yoon nomination.

 

Monday, March 11 at approx. 5:30pm – 1 roll call vote:

  1. Executive Calendar #543 - Jasmine Hyejung Yoon, of Virginia, to be United States District Judge for the Western District of Virginia

 

Cloture has been filed on:

  1. Executive Calendar #543 - Jasmine Hyejung Yoon, of Virginia, to be United States District Judge for the Western District of Virginia
  2. Executive Calendar #541 - Sunil R. Harjani, of Illinois, to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of Illinois
  3. Executive Calendar #540 - Melissa R. DuBose, of Rhode Island, to be United States District Judge for the District of Rhode Island
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Schedule for State of the Union and Friday, March 8, 2024 https://www.democrats.senate.gov/2024/03/07/schedule-for-state-of-the-union-and-friday-march-8-2024 Thu, 07 Mar 2024 18:46:00 EST https://www.democrats.senate.gov/2024/03/07/schedule-for-state-of-the-union-and-friday-march-8-2024 The Senate stands in recess until 8:20pm. Senators should plan to gather in the Senate Chamber at 8:20pm and then proceed to the House Chamber at 8:25pm. At 9:00pm, the President of the United States will deliver the State of the Union address before a Joint Session of Congress.

 

Upon dissolution of the Joint Session, the Senate will adjourn until 10:00am on Friday, March 8, 2024.

 

The Senate will resume consideration of the House Message to accompany H.R.4366, Consolidated Appropriations. The cloture motion on the motion to concur is set to ripen at 12:00 noon, but Senators should expect a Live Quorum at approximately 10:00am. Senators should report to the Senate floor at that time.

 

Discussions continue on a path to complete action on the appropriations bill. Additional votes are expected during Friday’s session. 

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Wrap Up for Thursday, March 7, 2024 https://www.democrats.senate.gov/2024/03/07/wrap-up-for-thursday-march-7-2024 Thu, 07 Mar 2024 18:45:00 EST https://www.democrats.senate.gov/2024/03/07/wrap-up-for-thursday-march-7-2024 Roll Call Votes

1.      Motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #506 Adrienne Jennings Noti, of the District of Columbia, to be an Associate Judge of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia for the term of fifteen years; invoked: 52-46.

2.      Passage of S.3853, Radiation Exposure Compensation Reauthorization Act (60 vote threshold); passed: 69-30.

3.      Confirmation of Executive Calendar #506 Adrienne Jennings Noti, of the District of Columbia, to be an Associate Judge of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia for the term of fifteen years; confirmed: 51-45.

 

Legislative Business

Agreed to the motion to concur in the House amendment to S.992, I-27 Numbering Act

 

Executive Business

At a time to be determined by the Majority Leader in consultation with the Republican Leader, the Senate will vote on confirmation of the following nominations:

1.      Executive Calendar #532 Leon Schydlower, of Texas, to be United States District Judge for the Western District of Texas

2.      Executive Calendar #533 Ernest Gonzalez, of Texas, to be United States District Judge for the Western District of Texas

 

Confirmed the following nominations:

CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION

Exec. Cal. #360 - Douglas Dziak, of Virginia, to be a Commissioner of the Consumer Product Safety Commission for the remainder of the term expiring October 26, 2024

 

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION  

Exec. Cal. #280 - Fara Damelin, of Virginia, to be Inspector General, Federal Communications Commission

 

FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION

Exec. Cal. #361 - Andrew N. Ferguson, of Virginia, to be a Federal Trade Commissioner for the unexpired term of seven years from September 26, 2016

Exec. Cal. #362 - Andrew N. Ferguson, of Virginia, to be a Federal Trade Commissioner for the term of seven years from September 26, 2023.

Exec. Cal. #363 - Melissa Holyoak, of Utah, to be a Federal Trade Commissioner for the unexpired term of seven years from September 26, 2018

 

FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION

Exec. Cal. #359 - Rebecca Kelly Slaughter, of Maryland, to be a Federal Trade Commissioner for the term of seven years from September 26, 2022.

 

NATIONAL MEDIATION BOARD

Executive Calendar #258 - Loren E. Sweatt, of Virginia, to be a Member of the National Mediation Board for a term expiring July 1, 2023

Executive Calendar #259 - Loren E. Sweatt, of Virginia, to be a Member of the National Mediation Board for a term expiring July 1, 2026.

 

NATIONAL MEDIATION BOARD

Executive Calendar #118 - Linda A. Puchala, of Maryland, to be Member of the National Mediation Board for a term expiring July 1, 2024

Executive Calendar #119 - Linda A. Puchala, of Maryland, to be Member of the National Mediation Board for a term expiring July 1, 2027

Executive Calendar #120 - Deirdre Hamilton, of the District of Columbia, to be a Member of the National Mediation Board for a term expiring July 1, 2025

 

THE JUDICIARY

Exec. Cal. #531 - Kelly Harrison Rankin, of Wyoming, to be United States District Judge for the District of Wyoming

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Wrap Up for Wednesday, March 6, 2024 https://www.democrats.senate.gov/2024/03/06/wrap-up-for-wednesday-march-6-2024 Wed, 06 Mar 2024 19:48:00 EST https://www.democrats.senate.gov/2024/03/06/wrap-up-for-wednesday-march-6-2024 Roll Call Votes

  1. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #518 Ronald T. Keohane, of New York, to be an Assistant Secretary of Defense; confirmed: 69-30.
  2. Motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #529 Moshe Z. Marvit, of Pennsylvania, to be a Member of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission; invoked: 50-49.
  3. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #529 Moshe Z. Marvit, of Pennsylvania, to be a Member of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission; confirmed: 50-49.
  4. Motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #456 Cathy Ann Harris, of Maryland, to be Chairman of the Merit Systems Protection Board; invoked: 51-48.
  5. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #456 Cathy Ann Harris, of Maryland, to be Chairman of the Merit Systems Protection Board; confirmed: 51-48.

 

Legislative Business

Passed H.R. 7454 – Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2024

 

Passed H.Con.Res.93 – Providing for a joint session of Congress to receive a message from the President

 

Adopted the following resolutions:

S.Res. 577 - Burnsville Law Enforcement

S.Res. 578 - Kansas City Chiefs

S.Res. 579 – Senate Legal Counsel

 

No additional Executive Business

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Schedule for Thursday, March 7, 2024 https://www.democrats.senate.gov/2024/03/06/schedule-for-thursday-march-7-2024 Wed, 06 Mar 2024 19:47:00 EST https://www.democrats.senate.gov/2024/03/06/schedule-for-thursday-march-7-2024 The Senate stands adjourned until 10:00am on Thursday, March 7, 2024.

 

Following Leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of Executive Calendar #506 Adrienne Jennings Noti, of the District of Columbia, to be an Associate Judge of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia for the term of fifteen years.

 

At approximately 11:45am the Senate will vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the Noti nomination. 

 

If cloture is invoked on the Noti nomination, the Senate will then resume Legislative Session to consider S.3853, Radiation Exposure Compensation Reauthorization Act. At approximately 2:15pm the bill will be considered read a third time and the Senate will vote on passage of the bill, with 60-affirmative votes required for passage.

 

Upon disposition of S. 2853, all post-cloture time on the Noti nomination will be considered expired and the Senate will vote on confirmation of the nomination.

 

During Wednesday’s Session, the Chair laid before the Senate the message from the House of Representatives with respect to H.R. 4366, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024.  Senator Schumer then filled the tree and filed cloture on the motion to concur in the House amendment to the Senate amendment to H.R. 4366.  Under the rule cloture will ripen 1 hour after the Senate convenes on Friday.

 

As a result of cloture having been filed, the filing deadline for first degree amendments to the House message is 1:00pm Thursday, March 7.  The second degree filing deadline will be 1 hour prior to the cloture vote if cloture is invoked.

 

On Thursday, March 7, 2024, at 9:00pm, the President of the United States will deliver the State of the Union address before a Joint Session of Congress. Senators should plan to gather in the Senate Chamber at 8:20pm and will proceed to the House Chamber at 8:25pm.

 

Thursday, March 7th at approx. 11:45am – 1 roll call vote:

  1. Motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #506 Adrienne Jennings Noti, of the District of Columbia, to be an Associate Judge of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia for the term of fifteen years

 

Thursday, March 7th at approx. 2:15pm – 2 roll call votes expected:

  1. Passage of S.3853, Radiation Exposure Compensation Reauthorization Act (60 vote threshold)
  2. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #506 Adrienne Jennings Noti, of the District of Columbia, to be an Associate Judge of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia for the term of fifteen years
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Schedule for Wednesday, March 6, 2024 https://www.democrats.senate.gov/2024/03/05/schedule-for-wednesday-march-6-2024 Tue, 05 Mar 2024 19:24:00 EST https://www.democrats.senate.gov/2024/03/05/schedule-for-wednesday-march-6-2024 The Senate stands adjourned until 10:00am on Wednesday, March 6, 2024.

 

Following Leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of Executive Calendar #518 Ronald T. Keohane, of New York, to be an Assistant Secretary of Defense, post-cloture. 

 

At approximately 11:30am, the Senate will vote on confirmation of the nomination. Following disposition of the nomination, the Senate will vote on the motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #529 Moshe Z. Marvit, of Pennsylvania, to be a Member of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission.

 

Following the cloture vote, the Senate will recess until 2:15pm to allow for the weekly caucus meetings.

 

At approximately 2:15pm, if cloture is invoked, the Senate will vote on confirmation of the Marvit nomination. Following disposition of the nomination, the Senate will vote on the motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #456 Cathy Ann Harris, of Maryland, to be Chairman of the Merit Systems Protection Board.

 

If cloture is invoked, at approximately 5:45pm, the Senate will vote on confirmation of the Harris nomination.

 

During Tuesday’s session, Senator Schumer filed cloture on Executive Calendar #506 Adrienne Jennings Noti, of the District of Columbia, to be an Associate Judge of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia for the term of fifteen years.

 

Additional votes are possible during Wednesday’s session.

 

Wednesday, March 6th at approx. 11:30am – 2 roll call votes:

1.      Confirmation of Executive Calendar #518 Ronald T. Keohane, of New York, to be an Assistant Secretary of Defense

2.      Motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #529 Moshe Z. Marvit, of Pennsylvania, to be a Member of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission

 

Wednesday, March 6th at approx. 2:15pm – 2 roll call votes expected:

1.      Confirmation of Executive Calendar #529 Moshe Z. Marvit, of Pennsylvania, to be a Member of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission

2.      Motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #456 Cathy Ann Harris, of Maryland, to be Chairman of the Merit Systems Protection Board

 

Wednesday, March 6th at approx. 5:45pm – at least 1 roll call vote expected:

1.      Confirmation of Executive Calendar #456 Cathy Ann Harris, of Maryland, to be Chairman of the Merit Systems Protection Board

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Wrap Up for Tuesday, March 5, 2024 https://www.democrats.senate.gov/2024/03/05/wrap-up-for-tuesday-march-5-2024 Tue, 05 Mar 2024 19:23:00 EST https://www.democrats.senate.gov/2024/03/05/wrap-up-for-tuesday-march-5-2024  Roll Call Votes

1.      Motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #518 - Ronald T. Keohane, of New York, to be an Assistant Secretary of Defense; invoked: 65-29.

 

Legislative Business

Completed the Rule 14 process to place the following bill on the Calendar of Business:

-          S. 3853 Radiation Exposure Compensation Reauthorization Act

 

At a time to be determined by the Majority Leader, in consultation with the Republican Leader, but no later than Friday, March 8, 2024, the Senate will proceed to the consideration of S.3853, Radiation Exposure Compensation Reauthorization Act, that there be up to one hour for debate, equally divided between the two Leaders or their designees; that upon the use or yielding back of time, the bill be considered read a third time and the Senate vote on passage of the bill, all without intervening action or debate, with 60-affirmative votes required for passage.

 

No additional Executive Business

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Wrap Up for Thursday, February 29, 2024 https://www.democrats.senate.gov/2024/02/29/wrap-up-for-thursday-february-29-2024 Thu, 29 Feb 2024 20:27:00 EST https://www.democrats.senate.gov/2024/02/29/wrap-up-for-thursday-february-29-2024 Roll Call Votes

  1. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #514 Marjorie Rollinson, of Virginia, to be Chief Counsel for the Internal Revenue Service and an Assistant General Counsel in the Department of the Treasury; confirmed: 56-41.
  2. Passage of S.J.Res.38, providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Highway Administration relating to "Waiver of Buy America Requirements for Electric Vehicle Chargers", the objections of the President to the contrary notwithstanding (2/3 threshold); not passed: 50-47.
  3. Paul Motion to Discharge S.J.Res.60, providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Turkiye of certain defense articles and services; not agreed to: 13-79.
  4. Paul amendment #1614 (Municipal Securities) (60 vote threshold); not agreed to: 37-53.
  5. Marshall motion to commit (Israel/CR/IRS); not agreed to: 14-76.
  6. Lee motion to commit (Year Long CR); not agreed to: 12-77.
  7. Cruz motion to commit (H.R. 2/Year Long CR); not agreed to: 32-58.
  8. Passage of H.R.7463 Extension of Continuing Appropriations and Other Matters Act, 2024 (60 vote threshold); passed: 77-13.

 

Legislative Business

Passed S.3706 – Victims’ Voices Act
Passed S.3859 - Justice for Murder Victims

Adopted S.Res.570 - Speech and Debate Education Day

 

Began the Rule 14 process to place the following bill on the Calendar of Business:

  • S. 3853 Radiation Exposure Compensation Reauthorization Act

 

At a time to be determined by the Majority Leader, in consultation with the Republican Leader, but no later than Friday, March 8, 2024, the Senate will proceed to the consideration of S.3853, Radiation Exposure Compensation Reauthorization Act, that there be up to one hour for debate, equally divided between the two Leaders or their designees; that upon the use or yielding back of time, the bill be considered read a third time and the Senate vote on passage of the bill, all without intervening action or debate, with 60-affirmative votes required for passage.

 

Executive Business

Confirmed the following nomination by voice vote:

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Exec. Cal. #517 - Douglas Craig Schmidt, of Tennessee, to be Director of Operational Test and Evaluation, Department of Defense

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Schedule for Pro Forma Session and Tuesday, March 5, 2024 https://www.democrats.senate.gov/2024/02/29/schedule-for-pro-forma-session-and-tuesday-march-5-2024 Thu, 29 Feb 2024 20:27:00 EST https://www.democrats.senate.gov/2024/02/29/schedule-for-pro-forma-session-and-tuesday-march-5-2024 The Senate stands adjourned to convene for a pro forma session only with no business conducted on Friday, March 1st at 12:00pm.

 

When the Senate adjourns on Friday, March 1, it will next convene at 3:00pm on Tuesday, March 5, 2024.

 

Following Leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of Executive Calendar #518 - Ronald T. Keohane, of New York, to be an Assistant Secretary of Defense.  At approximately 5:30pm the Senate will vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the nomination.

 

Cloture has been followed on the following nominations:

  1. Executive Calendar #518 - Ronald T. Keohane, of New York, to be an Assistant Secretary of Defense
  2. Executive Calendar #529 - Moshe Z. Marvit, of Pennsylvania, to be a Member of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission for a term of six years expiring August 30, 2028
  3. Executive Calendar #456 - Cathy Ann Harris, of Maryland, to be Chairman of the Merit Systems Protection Board

 

Tuesday, March 5th at approx. 5:30pm – 1 roll call vote:

  1. Motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #518 - Ronald T. Keohane, of New York, to be an Assistant Secretary of Defense
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Schedule for Thursday, February 29, 2024 https://www.democrats.senate.gov/2024/02/28/schedule-for-thursday-february-29-2024 Wed, 28 Feb 2024 20:14:00 EST https://www.democrats.senate.gov/2024/02/28/schedule-for-thursday-february-29-2024 The Senate stands adjourned until 10:00am on Thursday, February 29, 2024.

 

Following Leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of Executive Calendar #514 Marjorie Rollinson, of Virginia, to be Chief Counsel for the Internal Revenue Service and an Assistant General Counsel in the Department of the Treasury, post-cloture.

 

At approximately 11:30am, the Senate will vote on confirmation of the Rollinson nomination. Following disposition of the nomination, the Senate will vote on passage of S.J.Res.38, providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Highway Administration relating to "Waiver of Buy America Requirements for Electric Vehicle Chargers", the objections of the President to the contrary notwithstanding.

 

Following disposition of the veto message, the Senate will resume Executive Session to proceed to the consideration of Executive Calendar #518, Ronald Keohane, to be Assistant Secretary of Defense.

 

During Thursday’s session, the Senate is expected to vote in relation to a Paul motion to discharge S.J.Res.60, providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Turkiye of certain defense articles and services, and H.J.Res.98, providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Labor Relations Board relating to "Standard for Determining Joint Employer Status".

 

Discussions continue on a path to expeditiously consider a Continuing Resolution.

 

Additional roll call votes are expected during Thursday’s session.

 

Thursday, February 29th at approx. 11:30am – 2 roll call votes:

1.      Confirmation of Executive Calendar #514 Marjorie Rollinson, of Virginia, to be Chief Counsel for the Internal Revenue Service and an Assistant General Counsel in the Department of the Treasury

2.      Passage of S.J.Res.38, providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Highway Administration relating to "Waiver of Buy America Requirements for Electric Vehicle Chargers", the objections of the President to the contrary notwithstanding.

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Wrap Up for Wednesday, February 28, 2024 https://www.democrats.senate.gov/2024/02/28/wrap-up-for-wednesday-february-28-2024 Wed, 28 Feb 2024 20:13:00 EST https://www.democrats.senate.gov/2024/02/28/wrap-up-for-wednesday-february-28-2024 Roll Call Votes

1.      Motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #472 Julie Simone Sneed, of Florida, to be United States District Judge for the Middle District of Florida; invoked: 54-43.

2.      Confirmation of Executive Calendar #472 Julie Simone Sneed, of Florida, to be United States District Judge for the Middle District of Florida; confirmed: 54-44.

3.      Motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #469 Melissa Damian, of Florida, to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of Florida; invoked: 77-20.

4.      Confirmation of Executive Calendar #469 Melissa Damian, of Florida, to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of Florida; confirmed: 77-20.

5.      Motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #514 Marjorie Rollinson, of Virginia, to be Chief Counsel for the Internal Revenue Service and an Assistant General Counsel in the Department of the Treasury; invoked: 52-42.

 

Legislative Business

Adopted S.Res.568, Public Schools Week

 

Executive Business

Confirmed the following nominations:

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Exec. Cal. #516 - Aprille Joy Ericsson, of New York, to be an Assistant Secretary of Defense

 

NAVY

Exec. Cal.#520 - to be Admiral

Adm. Samuel J. Paparo, Jr.

 

AIR FORCE

Exec. Cal. #521 - to be Major General

Brig. Gen. Frank L. Bradfield, III

Brig. Gen. Howard T. Clark, III

Brig. Gen. Robert W. Claude

Brig. Gen. Melissa A. Coburn

Brig. Gen. William D. Murphy

Brig. Gen. Dana N. Nelson

Brig. Gen. David A. Piffarerio

Brig. Gen. Regina A. Sabric

Brig. Gen. Mark V. Slominski

 

ARMY

Exec. Cal. #522 -  to be Brigadier General

Col. James D. Burk

Col. Andrew L. Landers

Col. Bill A. Soliz

Col. Yolonda R. Summons

Exec. Cal. #523 - to be Brigadier General

Col. Craig M. Hunter

Exec. Cal. #524 - to be Brigadier General

Col. Michael K Moreni

Exec. Cal. #525 - to be Brigadier General

Col. Vivek Kshetrapal

Exec. Cal. #526 - to be Brigadier General

Col. Carlos E. Gorbea

 

MARINE CORPS

Exec. Cal. #527 -  to be Brigadier General

Col. Nick I. Brown

Col. Shannon M. Brown

Col. Tamara L. Campbell

Col. James W. Lively

Col. Samuel L. Meyer

Col. Michael R. Nakonieczny

Col. Douglas C. Sanders

Col. Matthew W. Tracy

 

With the exception of Col. Ralph J. Rizzo, Jr, and all nominations on the secretary’s desk in the Air Force, Army, Marine Corps, and Navy.

 

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Wrap Up for Tuesday, February 27, 2024 https://www.democrats.senate.gov/2024/02/27/wrap-up-for-tuesday-february-27-2024 Tue, 27 Feb 2024 19:28:00 EST https://www.democrats.senate.gov/2024/02/27/wrap-up-for-tuesday-february-27-2024 Roll Call Votes

  1. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #468 Jacqueline Becerra, of Florida, to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of Florida; confirmed: 56-40.
  2. Motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #470 David Seymour Leibowitz, of Florida, to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of Florida; invoked: 64-33.
  3. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #470 David Seymour Leibowitz, of Florida, to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of Florida; confirmed: 64-33.
  4. Motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #455 Hampton Y. Dellinger, of North Carolina, to be Special Counsel, Office of Special Counsel, for the term of five years; invoked: 51-46.
  5. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #455 Hampton Y. Dellinger, of North Carolina, to be Special Counsel, Office of Special Counsel, for the term of five years; confirmed: 49-47.

 

Legislative Business

Passed the following bills:

Cal.#313, S.3412 - Reuben E. Lawson Federal Building Act of 2023

Cal.#315, S.3577 - Virginia Smith Federal Building

Cal.#314, S.3570 – Irene M. Keeley United States Courthouse

 

Adopted S.Res.496, National Cholesterol Education Month

 

The Senate has received the veto message on S.J.Res.38. Notwithstanding Rule 22, the veto message will be considered at a time to be determined by the Majority Leader in concurrence with the Republican Leader prior to February 29, 2024. There will be up to 2 hours for debate equally divided between the two Leaders or their designees. Then, the Senate will vote on passage of the joint resolution, the objections of the President to the contrary notwithstanding.

  • S.J.Res.38 - providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Highway Administration relating to "Waiver of Buy America Requirements for Electric Vehicle Chargers"

 

Executive Business

Confirmed the following nomination by voice vote

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Executive Calendar #515 - Cara L. Abercrombie, of Virginia, to be an Assistant Secretary of Defense

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Schedule for Wednesday, February 28, 2024 https://www.democrats.senate.gov/2024/02/27/schedule-for-wednesday-february-28-2024 Tue, 27 Feb 2024 19:28:00 EST https://www.democrats.senate.gov/2024/02/27/schedule-for-wednesday-february-28-2024 The Senate stands adjourned until 10:00am on Wednesday, February 28, 2024.


Following Leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of Executive Calendar #472 Julie Simone Sneed, of Florida, to be United States District Judge for the Middle District of Florida.


At approximately 11:30am the Senate will vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the Sneed nomination.

 

If cloture is invoked, at approximately 2:15pm the post-cloture time will considered expired and the Senate will vote on confirmation of the Sneed nomination, followed by the motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #469 Melissa Damian, of Florida, to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of Florida.

 

If cloture is invoked on the Damian nomination, all post-cloture time will be considered expired at approx. 5:30pm and the Senate will vote on confirmation of the nomination followed by the motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #514 Marjorie Rollinson, of Virginia, to be Chief Counsel for the Internal Revenue Service and an Assistant General Counsel in the Department of the Treasury

 

Cloture has been filed on the following nominations:

  1. Executive Calendar #472 Julie Simone Sneed, of Florida, to be United States District Judge for the Middle District of Florida
  2. Executive Calendar #469 Melissa Damian, of Florida, to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of Florida
  3. Executive Calendar #514 Marjorie Rollinson, of Virginia, to be Chief Counsel for the Internal Revenue Service and an Assistant General Counsel in the Department of the Treasury

 

Wednesday, February 28th at approx. 11:30am – 1 roll call vote:

  1. Motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #472 Julie Simone Sneed, of Florida, to be United States District Judge for the Middle District of Florida

 

Wednesday, February 28th at approx. 2:15pm – 2 roll call votes expected:

  1. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #472 Julie Simone Sneed, of Florida, to be United States District Judge for the Middle District of Florida
  2. Motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #469 Melissa Damian, of Florida, to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of Florida

 

Wednesday, February 28th at approx. 5:30pm – 2 roll call votes expected:

  1. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #469 Melissa Damian, of Florida, to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of Florida
  2. Motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #514 Marjorie Rollinson, of Virginia, to be Chief Counsel for the Internal Revenue Service and an Assistant General Counsel in the Department of the Treasury
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