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Wrap Up for Monday, January 5, 2026


Roll Call Vote

  1. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #70 Keith Bass, of Texas, to be an Assistant Secretary of Defense; confirmed: 50-35.

 

 

Legislative Business

Passed the following bills:

Cal. #183, S.320 - National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program Reauthorization Act of 2025 with Scott FL amendment

Cal. #249, S.1626 - National Landslide Preparedness Act Reauthorization Act of 2025 with Scott FL amendment

 

Notwithstanding the provisions of the Congressional Review Act, the following CRA’s will remain in status quo through January 16th, 2026:

  • Cal. #290, S.J.Res.86 disapproving the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Air Plan Approval; South Dakota; Regional Haze Plan for the Second Implementation Period"
  • Cal. #293, S.J.Res.84 disapproving the rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services relating to "Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; Market Integrity and Affordability"

 

Executive Business

The Senate will vote on confirmation of the following nomination at a time to be determined by the Majority Leader in consultation with the Democratic Leader:

  1. Executive Calendar #574 Alexander C. Van Hook, of Louisiana, to be United States District Judge for the Western District of Louisiana