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6:49pm the Senate began a 10 minute roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #119, Michael T. Liburdi, of Arizona, to be United States District Judge for the District of Arizona.Invoked: 46-41.

6:32pm the Senate began a 10 minute roll call vote on the question: Shall S.J.Res.38 pass, the objections of the President of the United States to the contrary notwithstanding? [Veto Override]Not passed: 46-41.

6:09pm the Senate began a 10 minute roll call vote on the question: Shall S.J.Res.37 pass, the objections of the President of the United States to the contrary notwithstanding? [Veto Override].Not passed: 45-39.

5:30pm the Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on the question: Shall S.J.Res.36 pass, the objections of the President of the United States to the contrary notwithstanding? [Veto Override].Not passed: 45-40.

The Senate stands adjourned until 3:00pm on Monday, July 29, 2019. Following Leader remarks, the Senate will consider the Veto Messages to accompany S.J.Res.36, 37, and 38, with the time until 5:30pm equally divided, and with 30 minutes reserved for the Chairman and Ranking Member respectively....

Roll Call Votes1.       Confirmation of Executive Calendar #375, General Mark A. Milley, to be Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff; confirmed: 89-1. Legislative Business Passed Calendar #47, H.R.504: DHS Field Engagement Accountability Act. Passed Calendar...

1:47pm the Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on confirmation of Executive Calendar #375, General Mark A. Milley, to be Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.Confirmed: 89-1.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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