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The Senate convened at 11:00am.

Confirmed, 59-34: Confirmation of Executive Calendar #582 Dorothy Camille Shea to be Deputy Representative of the United States of America to the United Nations, with the rank and status of Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary and the Deputy Representative of the United States of America in the Security Council of the United Nations.

Not invoked, 48-44: Motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to Cal. #349, H.R.7024, Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024.

Leader Schumer entered a motion to reconsider the failed cloture vote on the motion to proceed to Cal. #349, H.R.7024, Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024.

Leader Schumer filed cloture on Executive Calendar #705 Adam B. Abelson to be United States District Judge for the District of Maryland and on Executive Calendar #652 Jeannette A. Vargas to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of New York.

The Senate passed S. 4199, a Bill to authorize additional District Judges for the District Courts and convert temporary Judgeships.

The Senate confirmed by Voice Vote Executive Calendar #594 Dafna Hochman Rand, of Maryland, to be Assistant Secretary of State for Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor, vice Robert A. Destro.

Coast Guard nominations confirmed by Unanimous Consent: Executive Calendar #s: 764, 765, and all nominations on the Secretary’s Desk in the Coast Guard.

The Senate confirmed by Voice Vote Executive Calendar #574 David O. Barnett, Jr., of New Mexico, to be United States Marshal for the District of New Mexico for the term of four years, vice Sonya K. Chavez, term expired.

The Senate passed S.4235 – Reauthorizing Support and Treatment for Officers in Crisis Act of 2024. To amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to reauthorize grants to support for law enforcement officers and families, and for other purposes.

The Senate passed S.3938 – A bill to designate the community-based outpatient clinic of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Lynchburg, Virginia, as the “Private First Class Desmond T. Doss VA Clinic”.

The Senate passed S.211 – SMART Leasing Act. To authorize the Administrator of General Services to establish an enhanced use lease pilot program, and for other purposes.

The Senate confirmed by Voice Vote Executive Calendar #716 Michael Louis Sulmeyer, of California, to be an Assistant Secretary of Defense. (New Position)

The Senate adjourned at 5:03pm.

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