The Senate convened at 10:00am.

By a vote of 74-25, the Senate confirmed Executive Calendar #64 Joshua David Jacobs to be Under Secretary for Benefits of the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Cloture not invoked, 57-42: Motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to Cal. #32, S.326. The Veterans Affairs Medicinal Cannabis Research Bill. Schumer switched his vote to “No” in order to enter a motion to reconsider.

By unanimous consent, the Senate passed S. 418, A bill to provide financial assistance to schools impacted by radioactive contaminants and for other purposes.

By unanimous consent, the Senate passed S. 1311, A bill to reauthorize the Morris K. Udall and Stewart L. Udall trust fund and for other purposes.

PASSED by a vote of 50-49: S.J.Res.11, providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, US Code, of the rule submitted by the EPA relating to “Control of Air Pollution From New Motor Vehicles: Heavy-Duty Engine and Vehicle Standards”.

Cloture was filed on Executive Calendar #121 Michael Farbiarz, of New Jersey, to be United States District Judge for the District of New Jersey, vice Noel Lawrence Hillman, retired.

Cloture was filed on Executive Calendar #122 Robert Kirsch, of New Jersey, to be United States District Judge for the District of New Jersey, vice Freda L. Wolfson, retiring.

Cloture was filed on Executive Calendar #123 Orelia Eleta Merchant, of New York, to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of New York, vice William Francis Kuntz II, retired.

The Senate adjourned at 7:31pm.

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Floor Schedule

The Senate will convene at 10:00am on Tuesday, March 17th.

 

At 11:30am, the Senate will vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the nomination of Anna St. John to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of Louisiana.

 

Following the vote, the Senate will recess until 2:15pm for the weekly party caucus lunches.

 

At 2:15pm (if cloture is invoked), the Senate will vote on confirmation of the nomination of Anna St. John to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of Louisiana.

 

Additional votes are possible during Tuesday’s session of the Senate.