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11:21pm the Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #187, Douglas L. Parker, of West Virginia, to be an Assistant Secretary of Labor.Invoked: 51-47.

2:45pm the Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the proceed to Calendar #125, S.2747, Freedom to Vote Act.Not invoked: 49-51.

1:56pm the Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on confirmation of the Lhamon nomination.Confirmed: 50-50, Vice President voting in the affirmative.

11:02am the Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #414, Catherine Elizabeth Lhamon, of California, to be Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, Department of Education.Invoked: 50-50, with the Vice President voting in the affirmative.

The Senate stands adjourned until 10:00am on Wednesday, October 20, 2021. Following Leader remarks, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session and resume consideration of Executive Calendar #414, Catherine Elizabeth Lhamon, of California, to be Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, Department...

Roll Call Votes 1.      Motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #261, Christine P. O'Hearn, of New Jersey, to be United States District Judge for the District of New Jersey; invoked: 53-44. 2.      Confirmation of Executive Calendar #261,...

5:32pm the Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on the motion to discharge Brian Eddie Nelson, of California, to be Under Secretary for Terrorism and Financial Crimes, Department of the Treasury, from the Banking Committee.Agreed to: 50-49.

2:19pm the Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on confirmation of Executive Calendar #261, Christine P. O'Hearn, of New Jersey, to be United States District Judge for the District of New Jersey.Confirmed: 53-44.

11:56am the Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #261, Christine P. O'Hearn, of New Jersey, to be United States District Judge for the District of New Jersey.Invoked: 53-44.

The Senate stands adjourned until 10:00am on Tuesday, October 19, 2021. Following Leader remarks, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session and resume consideration of Executive Calendar #261, Christine P. O'Hearn, of New Jersey, to be United States District Judge for the District of New...

 Roll Call Votes1.      Confirmation of Executive Calendar #259, Gustavo A. Gelpi, of Puerto Rico, to be United States Circuit Judge for the First Circuit; confirmed: 52-41. Legislative BusinessAdopted S.Res.420 – relating to the death of the Honorable Adlai Ewing...

5:31pm the Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on confirmation of Executive Calendar #259, Gustavo A. Gelpi, of Puerto Rico, to be United States Circuit Judge for the First Circuit.Confirmed: 52-41.

The Senate stands adjourned for pro forma sessions only with no business conducted on the following dates and times: Friday, October 8th at 11:30amTuesday, October 12th at 12:00 noonThursday, October 14th at 5:00pm When the Senate adjourns on Thursday October 14th, it will next convene...

Roll Call Votes1.      Motion to discharge Catherine Elizabeth Lhamon, of California, to be Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, Department of Education, from the HELP Committee; agreed to: 50-49.2.      Motion to invoke cloture on the motion to...

 8:30pm the Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #259, Gustavo A. Gelpi, of Puerto Rico, to be United States Circuit Judge for the First Circuit.Invoked: 54-39.

 8:11pm the Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on the motion to concur with an amendment (#3847 – debt ceiling increase).Agreed to: 50-48

7:22pm the Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to concur with an amendment (#3847 – debt ceiling increase).Invoked: 61-38.

3:52pm the Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on the motion to discharge Catherine Elizabeth Lhamon, of California, to be Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, Department of Education, from the HELP Committee.Discharged: 50-49.

The Senate stands adjourned until 10:00am on Thursday, October 7, 2021. Following Leader remarks, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session. Discussions continue on reaching an agreement to consider debt limit legislation and nominations during Thursday’s session.   The Senate reached...

Roll Call Votes1.      Motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #340, Sarah A.L. Merriam, of Connecticut, to be United States District Judge for the District of Connecticut; invoked: 53-47.2.      Confirmation of Executive Calendar #340, Sarah...