Before adjourning for the pre-election recess, the Senate last night confirmed Executive Calendar #912, Keith Sonderling, of Florida, to be Secretary of Labor 47-41.
The Senate now stands adjourned for Pro Forma sessions only with no business conducted on the following dates and times:
Thursday, October 1st at 10:30 AM, Monday, October 5th at 4:00 PM, Tuesday, October 6th at 1:30 PM, Friday, October 9th at 1:30 PM, Tuesday, October 13th at 3:30 PM, Thursday, October 15th at 9:30 AM, Monday, October 19th at 9:00 AM, Thursday, October 22nd at 9:00 AM, Monday, October 26th at 5:30 PM, Thursday, October 29th at 2:00 PM, Monday, November 2nd at 4:30 PM and Thursday, November 5th at 10:30 AM.
Notwithstanding the Senate’s adjournment, reports of committees and introduction of measures will be authorized on Thursday, October 15th from 10:00 AM until 11:00 AM.
When the Senate adjourns on Thursday, November 5th, it will stand adjourned until 3:00 PM on Monday, November 9th. Following Leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of the motion to proceed to Cal. #453, H.R.2347 Survivor Justice Tax Prevention Act. At approximately 5:30 PM, the Senate will vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to Cal. #453, H.R.2347.
The House is also expected to return on Monday, November 9th, the first time both chambers will be in session on the same day since Wednesday, September 16th.
Adam S. Olsen, Washington, D.C.
