The Senate convenes at 10:00am.

Confirmed, 52-46: Confirmation of Executive Calendar #131 Matthew Lohmeier to be Under Secretary of the United States Air force.

Invoked, 52-46: Motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #87 Richard Topping to be Chief Financial Officer, Department of Veterans Affairs.

Confirmed, 51-47: Confirmation of Executive Calendar #87 Richard Topping to be Chief Financial Officer, Department of Veterans Affairs.

Invoked, 50-48: Motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #292 Emil J. Bove III to be United States Circuit Judge for the Third Circuit.

Leader Thune filed Cloture on Executive Calendar #273 David Wright, of South Carolina, to be a Member of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission for the term of five years expiring June 30, 2030. (Reappointment)

Leader Thune filed cloture on Executive Calendar #110 Earl Matthews, of Virginia, to be General Counsel of the Department of Defense, vice Caroline Diane Krass, resigned.

Leader Thune filed cloture on Executive Calendar #94 William Kimmitt, of Virginia, to be Under Secretary of Commerce for International Trade, vice Maria Louise Lago, resigned.

Leader Thune filed cloture on Executive Calendar #274 Susan Monarez, of Wisconsin, to be Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (New Position)

Leader Thune filed cloture on Executive Calendar #85 Samuel Brown, of Nevada, to be Under Secretary of Veterans Affairs for Memorial Affairs, vice Matthew T. Quinn.

The Senate adjourned at 3:02pm.

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Floor Schedule

The Senate will convene for pro forma sessions on the following dates and times with no business expected:

Monday, August 24th at 12:30 p.m.
Thursday, August 27th at 8:00 a.m.
Monday, August 31st at 11:30 a.m.
Tuesday, September 1st at 12:30 p.m.
Friday, September 4th at 10:00 a.m.
Tuesday, September 8th at 1:15 p.m.
Thursday, September 10th at 3:00 p.m.

The Senate returns for business on Monday, September 14th at 3:00 p.m. At that time, following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business.

At approximately 5:30 p.m. the Senate will vote on cloture on Executive Calendar #902, Matthew Byrne to be a US District Judge for the Southern District of Ohio.