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.

The Senate convened at 11:00am.

Invoked, 51-43: Motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #710 Meredith A. Vacca to be United States District Judge for the Western District of New York.

Confirmed, 50-41: Confirmation of Executive Calendar #710 Meredith A. Vacca to be United States District Judge for the Western District of New York.

Invoked, 52-39: Motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #709 Joseph Francis Saporito, Jr. to be United States District Judge for the Middle District of Pennsylvania.

Confirmed, 53-39: Confirmation of Executive Calendar #709 Joseph Francis Saporito, Jr. to be United States District Judge for the Middle District of Pennsylvania.

Invoked, 54-36: Motion to invoke cloture on 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.

Military Promotions Confirmed by Unanimous Consent: Executive Calendar: 719 through 740, 742 through 763, and all nominations on the Secretary’s Desk in the Air Force, Army, Marine Corps, Navy, and Space Force.

The Senate adjourned at 7:41pm.

The Senate convened at 10:00am.

Agreed to, 91-3: Motion to concur in the House amendment to S.2073 with Senate amendment #3021 (KOSA/COPPA).

Invoked, 50-41: Motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #708 Stacey D. Neumann to be United States District Judge for the District of Maine.

By voice vote, the Senate passed: S.133, National Alzheimer’s Project Act (NAPA) Reauthorization Act, as amended.

By unanimous consent, the Senate passed S. 134, Alzheimer’s Accountability and Investment Act.

By unanimous consent, the Senate agreed to Senate Resolution 778, a resolution acknowledging the courage and sacrifice of veterans of the Vietnam War and expressing regret for the mistreatment of veterans returning home from the war.

Confirmed, 50-43: Executive Calendar #708 Stacey D. Neumann, of Maine, to be United States District Judge for the District of Maine, vice Jon David Levy, retiring.

The Senate adjourned at 6:50pm.

The Senate will reconvene at 11:00am on Wednesday, July 31st, 2024.

The Senate convened at 3:00pm.

Confirmed, 73-13: Confirmation of Executive Calendar #702 Adam B. Landy to be a Judge of the United States Tax Court for a term of fifteen years.

Leader Schumer filed cloture on the following: EC #710 Meredith A. Vacca to be US District Judge for the Western District of New York; EC #709 Joseph Francis Saporito, Jr. to be US District Judge for the Middle District of Pennsylvania; EC #582 Dorothy Camille Shea to be Deputy Representative of the USA to the United Nations, with the rank and status of Ambassador and the Deputy Representative of the USA in the Security Council of the UN;  and to Cal. #349, H.R.7024, Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024.

By unanimous consent, the Senate passed S. 4610 – A bill to amend title 36, United States Code, to designate the bald eagle as the national bird.

By unanimous consent, the Senate passed S.3574 – National Fossil Act.

The Senate adjourned at 7:25pm.

The Senate convened at 10:00am.

Confirmed, 79-16: Confirmation of Executive Calendar #701 Kashi Way to be a Judge of the United States Tax Court for a term of fifteen years.

Cloture was filed on Executive Calendar #708 Stacey D. Neumann, of Maine, to be United States District Judge for the District of Maine, vice Jon David Levy, retiring.

By a vote of 86-1, the Senate invoked cloture on the motion to concur in the House amendment to S.2073 with amendment #3021 (KOSA/COPPA).

If cloture is invoked on the Neumann nomination on Tuesday, July 30, upon disposition of the nomination the Senate will vote on the motion to concur in the House amendment to S. 2073 with amendment #3021 (KOSA/COPPA). 

If cloture is not invoked on the Neumann nomination, the vote on the motion to concur in the House amendment to S. 2073 with amendment #3021 (KOSA/COPPA) will occur at 2:15pm on Tuesday, July 30.

The Senate adjourned at 3:51pm.

The Senate convened at 10:00am.