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The #Senate invoked cloture on the nomination of James Maxwell to be a District Judge for the Northern District of Mississippi on a party line vote of 49-46.
Not voting: Capito, Duckworth, Justice, Tillis and Tuberville.
We expect a vote on confirmation of Maxwell at approximately 5:30 p.m.
Not voting: Capito, Duckworth, Justice, Tillis and Tuberville.
We expect a vote on confirmation of Maxwell at approximately 5:30 p.m.
December 9, 2025 at 8:39 PM
The #Senate invoked cloture on the nomination of James Maxwell to be a District Judge for the Northern District of Mississippi on a party line vote of 49-46.
Not voting: Capito, Duckworth, Justice, Tillis and Tuberville.
We expect a vote on confirmation of Maxwell at approximately 5:30 p.m.
Not voting: Capito, Duckworth, Justice, Tillis and Tuberville.
We expect a vote on confirmation of Maxwell at approximately 5:30 p.m.
By a vote of 49-46, the Senate confirmed the nomination of William J. Crain to be US District Judge for the Eastern District of Louisiana.
This is a party-line vote with Capito, Duckworth, Justice, Tillis & Tuberville not voting.
This is a party-line vote with Capito, Duckworth, Justice, Tillis & Tuberville not voting.
December 9, 2025 at 7:52 PM
By a vote of 49-46, the Senate confirmed the nomination of William J. Crain to be US District Judge for the Eastern District of Louisiana.
This is a party-line vote with Capito, Duckworth, Justice, Tillis & Tuberville not voting.
This is a party-line vote with Capito, Duckworth, Justice, Tillis & Tuberville not voting.
At 12:22 p.m. The #Senate confirmed Robert Chamberlin to be a District Judge for the Northern District of Mississippi, by a vote of 51-46.
Party-line with Senators Capito, Duckworth and Justice not voting.
Party-line with Senators Capito, Duckworth and Justice not voting.
December 9, 2025 at 6:52 PM
At 12:22 p.m. The #Senate confirmed Robert Chamberlin to be a District Judge for the Northern District of Mississippi, by a vote of 51-46.
Party-line with Senators Capito, Duckworth and Justice not voting.
Party-line with Senators Capito, Duckworth and Justice not voting.
By a party-line vote of 51-46, the Senate invoke cloture on the nomination of cloture on the nomination of William Crain to be a District Judge for the Eastern District of Louisiana. Senators Capito, Duckworth and Justice did not vote.
December 9, 2025 at 6:10 PM
By a party-line vote of 51-46, the Senate invoke cloture on the nomination of cloture on the nomination of William Crain to be a District Judge for the Eastern District of Louisiana. Senators Capito, Duckworth and Justice did not vote.
The #Senate has convened...
There are two votes at 11:45 a.m., then caucus luncheons.
There are two votes at 2:15 p.m. with one further vote expected.
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There are two votes at 11:45 a.m., then caucus luncheons.
There are two votes at 2:15 p.m. with one further vote expected.
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December 9, 2025 at 3:02 PM
The #Senate has convened...
There are two votes at 11:45 a.m., then caucus luncheons.
There are two votes at 2:15 p.m. with one further vote expected.
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There are two votes at 11:45 a.m., then caucus luncheons.
There are two votes at 2:15 p.m. with one further vote expected.
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The Senate will convene Tues @ 10am; & is expected to process 3 District Judge nominations:
2 votes @ 1145:Confirmation of Robert Chamberlin to north MS & cloture on William Crain to east LA.
2 votes @ 215:Confirmation of Crain & cloture on James Maxwell to north MS. Later: confirmation of Maxwell.
2 votes @ 1145:Confirmation of Robert Chamberlin to north MS & cloture on William Crain to east LA.
2 votes @ 215:Confirmation of Crain & cloture on James Maxwell to north MS. Later: confirmation of Maxwell.
December 9, 2025 at 12:05 AM
The Senate will convene Tues @ 10am; & is expected to process 3 District Judge nominations:
2 votes @ 1145:Confirmation of Robert Chamberlin to north MS & cloture on William Crain to east LA.
2 votes @ 215:Confirmation of Crain & cloture on James Maxwell to north MS. Later: confirmation of Maxwell.
2 votes @ 1145:Confirmation of Robert Chamberlin to north MS & cloture on William Crain to east LA.
2 votes @ 215:Confirmation of Crain & cloture on James Maxwell to north MS. Later: confirmation of Maxwell.
By a vote of 52-44, the Senate invoked cloture of Robert Chamberlin to be a District Judge for the Northern District of Mississippi.
Party line vote with Senators Merkley, Rosen, Wyden, and Young not voting.
Party line vote with Senators Merkley, Rosen, Wyden, and Young not voting.
December 8, 2025 at 11:11 PM
By a vote of 52-44, the Senate invoked cloture of Robert Chamberlin to be a District Judge for the Northern District of Mississippi.
Party line vote with Senators Merkley, Rosen, Wyden, and Young not voting.
Party line vote with Senators Merkley, Rosen, Wyden, and Young not voting.
Leader Thune filed cloture on S. Res. 532, An executive resolution authorizing the en bloc
consideration in Executive Session of certain nominations on the Executive Calendar.
consideration in Executive Session of certain nominations on the Executive Calendar.
December 8, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Leader Thune filed cloture on S. Res. 532, An executive resolution authorizing the en bloc
consideration in Executive Session of certain nominations on the Executive Calendar.
consideration in Executive Session of certain nominations on the Executive Calendar.
he #Senate has convened....
There is one vote at 5:30 p.m. on cloture on the nomination of Robert Chamberlin to be a District Judge for the Northern District of Mississippi.
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There is one vote at 5:30 p.m. on cloture on the nomination of Robert Chamberlin to be a District Judge for the Northern District of Mississippi.
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December 8, 2025 at 8:00 PM
he #Senate has convened....
There is one vote at 5:30 p.m. on cloture on the nomination of Robert Chamberlin to be a District Judge for the Northern District of Mississippi.
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There is one vote at 5:30 p.m. on cloture on the nomination of Robert Chamberlin to be a District Judge for the Northern District of Mississippi.
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The Senate stands in recess until 3:00pm on Monday, December 8th.
At 5:30pm - 1 roll call vote:
1. Cloture on the nomination of Robert P. Chamberlin to be US District Judge for the Northern District of Mississippi.
At 5:30pm - 1 roll call vote:
1. Cloture on the nomination of Robert P. Chamberlin to be US District Judge for the Northern District of Mississippi.
December 4, 2025 at 8:54 PM
The Senate stands in recess until 3:00pm on Monday, December 8th.
At 5:30pm - 1 roll call vote:
1. Cloture on the nomination of Robert P. Chamberlin to be US District Judge for the Northern District of Mississippi.
At 5:30pm - 1 roll call vote:
1. Cloture on the nomination of Robert P. Chamberlin to be US District Judge for the Northern District of Mississippi.
Leader Thune filed cloture on the nomination of James D. Maxwell II to be US District Judge for the Northern District of Mississippi.
December 4, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Leader Thune filed cloture on the nomination of James D. Maxwell II to be US District Judge for the Northern District of Mississippi.
Leader Thune filed cloture on the nomination of William J. Crain to be US District Judge for the Eastern District of Louisiana.
December 4, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Leader Thune filed cloture on the nomination of William J. Crain to be US District Judge for the Eastern District of Louisiana.
Leader Thune filed cloture on the nomination of Robert P. Chamberlin to be US District Judge for the Northern District of Mississippi.
December 4, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Leader Thune filed cloture on the nomination of Robert P. Chamberlin to be US District Judge for the Northern District of Mississippi.
By a vote of 57-32, the Senate confirmed Susan Courtwright Rodriguez to be US District Judge for the Western District of North Carolina.
December 4, 2025 at 7:49 PM
By a vote of 57-32, the Senate confirmed Susan Courtwright Rodriguez to be US District Judge for the Western District of North Carolina.
The Senate has convened…
There are two votes at 11:30 a.m. and one at 1:45 p.m.
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There are two votes at 11:30 a.m. and one at 1:45 p.m.
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December 4, 2025 at 3:04 PM
The Senate has convened…
There are two votes at 11:30 a.m. and one at 1:45 p.m.
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There are two votes at 11:30 a.m. and one at 1:45 p.m.
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The #Senate will convene Thursday at 10am
2 votes at 11:30am:
1)Passage of H.J.Res.131, re: a rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management re: "Coastal Plain Oil & Gas Leasing Program Record of Decision".
2)Cloture on S.Res.520, en bloc consideration of certain nominations on the Exec Calendar.
2 votes at 11:30am:
1)Passage of H.J.Res.131, re: a rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management re: "Coastal Plain Oil & Gas Leasing Program Record of Decision".
2)Cloture on S.Res.520, en bloc consideration of certain nominations on the Exec Calendar.
December 3, 2025 at 11:15 PM
The #Senate will convene Thursday at 10am
2 votes at 11:30am:
1)Passage of H.J.Res.131, re: a rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management re: "Coastal Plain Oil & Gas Leasing Program Record of Decision".
2)Cloture on S.Res.520, en bloc consideration of certain nominations on the Exec Calendar.
2 votes at 11:30am:
1)Passage of H.J.Res.131, re: a rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management re: "Coastal Plain Oil & Gas Leasing Program Record of Decision".
2)Cloture on S.Res.520, en bloc consideration of certain nominations on the Exec Calendar.
By a vote of 63-34, the Senate invoked cloture on the nomination of Susan Rodriguez to be a District Judge for the Western District of North Carolina. See the breakdown on our website.
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December 3, 2025 at 10:55 PM
By a vote of 63-34, the Senate invoked cloture on the nomination of Susan Rodriguez to be a District Judge for the Western District of North Carolina. See the breakdown on our website.
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By a vote of 49-47, the #Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to the consideration of S.J. Res. 91, Murkowski CRA.
Senator Collins (R) voted aye.
Senators Blackburn, Coons, Cruz, and Schiff did not vote.
Senator Collins (R) voted aye.
Senators Blackburn, Coons, Cruz, and Schiff did not vote.
December 3, 2025 at 9:44 PM
By a vote of 49-47, the #Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to the consideration of S.J. Res. 91, Murkowski CRA.
Senator Collins (R) voted aye.
Senators Blackburn, Coons, Cruz, and Schiff did not vote.
Senator Collins (R) voted aye.
Senators Blackburn, Coons, Cruz, and Schiff did not vote.
By a vote of 57-41, the Senate confirmed the nomination of Matthew E. Orso to be US District Judge for the Western District of North Carolina.
December 3, 2025 at 7:55 PM
By a vote of 57-41, the Senate confirmed the nomination of Matthew E. Orso to be US District Judge for the Western District of North Carolina.
By a vote of 56-40, the #Senate invoked cloture on Matthew Orso to be a District Judge for the Western District of NC
Dem Sen. Durbin, Gallego, Kaine, Shaheen, and Whitehouse voted in favor.
Dem Sen. Fetterman voted no.
Sens Boozman, Coons, Heinrich, and Hoeven did not vote.
Dem Sen. Durbin, Gallego, Kaine, Shaheen, and Whitehouse voted in favor.
Dem Sen. Fetterman voted no.
Sens Boozman, Coons, Heinrich, and Hoeven did not vote.
December 3, 2025 at 5:13 PM
By a vote of 56-40, the #Senate invoked cloture on Matthew Orso to be a District Judge for the Western District of NC
Dem Sen. Durbin, Gallego, Kaine, Shaheen, and Whitehouse voted in favor.
Dem Sen. Fetterman voted no.
Sens Boozman, Coons, Heinrich, and Hoeven did not vote.
Dem Sen. Durbin, Gallego, Kaine, Shaheen, and Whitehouse voted in favor.
Dem Sen. Fetterman voted no.
Sens Boozman, Coons, Heinrich, and Hoeven did not vote.
The #Senate has convened..
There is one vote at 11:15 a.m., two at 2:15 p.m. and one at 4:30 p.m. (as always in the Senate these times are approximate).
More details here: dailypress.senate.gov
There is one vote at 11:15 a.m., two at 2:15 p.m. and one at 4:30 p.m. (as always in the Senate these times are approximate).
More details here: dailypress.senate.gov
December 3, 2025 at 3:02 PM
The #Senate has convened..
There is one vote at 11:15 a.m., two at 2:15 p.m. and one at 4:30 p.m. (as always in the Senate these times are approximate).
More details here: dailypress.senate.gov
There is one vote at 11:15 a.m., two at 2:15 p.m. and one at 4:30 p.m. (as always in the Senate these times are approximate).
More details here: dailypress.senate.gov
The Senate stands adjourned until 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, December 3rd. At that time, resume consideration of the nomination of Matthew Orso to be a District Judge for the Western District of North Carolina.
1 vote at 11:15 a.m. on cloture on the Orso nomination.
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1 vote at 11:15 a.m. on cloture on the Orso nomination.
(1/2)
December 2, 2025 at 10:48 PM
The Senate stands adjourned until 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, December 3rd. At that time, resume consideration of the nomination of Matthew Orso to be a District Judge for the Western District of North Carolina.
1 vote at 11:15 a.m. on cloture on the Orso nomination.
(1/2)
1 vote at 11:15 a.m. on cloture on the Orso nomination.
(1/2)
By a vote of 60-39, the #Senate confirmed the nomination of Lindsey Ann Freeman to be United States District Judge for the Middle District of North Carolina.
December 2, 2025 at 8:00 PM
By a vote of 60-39, the #Senate confirmed the nomination of Lindsey Ann Freeman to be United States District Judge for the Middle District of North Carolina.
By a vote of 61-36, the #Senate invoked cloture on the nomination of Lindsey Ann Freeman to be United States District Judge for the Middle District of North Carolina.
The Senate will now recess until 2:15 p.m.
The Senate will now recess until 2:15 p.m.
December 2, 2025 at 6:08 PM
By a vote of 61-36, the #Senate invoked cloture on the nomination of Lindsey Ann Freeman to be United States District Judge for the Middle District of North Carolina.
The Senate will now recess until 2:15 p.m.
The Senate will now recess until 2:15 p.m.
By a vote of 53-45, the #Senate confirmed David A. Bragdon to be United States District Judge for the Middle District of North Carolina.
Party line vote with Senators Duckworth and Fetterman not voting.
Party line vote with Senators Duckworth and Fetterman not voting.
December 2, 2025 at 5:18 PM
By a vote of 53-45, the #Senate confirmed David A. Bragdon to be United States District Judge for the Middle District of North Carolina.
Party line vote with Senators Duckworth and Fetterman not voting.
Party line vote with Senators Duckworth and Fetterman not voting.