The Senate convened at 10:00am.

Passed, 52-48: Passage of Cal. #34, S.J.Res.18, Scott (SC) Overdraft Price Control CRA.

Invoked, 53-47: Motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #43 Paul Lawrence to be Deputy Secretary of Veteran Affairs.

Confirmed, 51-45: Confirmation of Executive Calendar #43 Paul Lawrence to be Deputy Secretary of Veteran Affairs.

Leader Thune filed cloture on Executive Calendar #40 Matthew Whitaker to be United States Permanent Representative on the Council of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, with the rank and status of Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary.

The Senate adjourned at 4:40pm.

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Floor Schedule

The Senate will convene for pro forma sessions on the following dates and times:

  • Friday, November 21st at 11:00am
  • Tuesday, November 25th at 1:45pm
  • Friday, November 28th at 5:30pm

The Senate will next convene on Monday, December 1st at 3:00pm.

At 5:30pm on Monday, December 1st, the Senate will vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the nomination of David A. Bragdon to be United States District Judge for the Middle District of North Carolina.