Wrap Up for Thursday, January 8, 2026
Roll Call Votes
- Motion to discharge S.J.Res.98, directing the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against Venezuela that have not been authorized by Congress (Kaine); agreed to: 52-47.
- Confirmation of Executive Calendar #574 Alexander C. Van Hook, of Louisiana, to be United States District Judge for the Western District of Louisiana; confirmed: 53-40.
Legislative Business
Adopted the following resolutions:
S.Res.577 - Southern California Wildfires
S.Res.578 - UW Men’s Soccer Champions
S.Res.579 - Importance of Social Security
S.Res.580 – January 6th Capitol Plaque
Notwithstanding the provisions of the Congressional Review Act, the following CRA will remain in status quo through January 16th, 2026:
- 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" (Warner)
Completed the Rule 14 process to place to H.R.6938, Minibus Appropriations, on the Legislative Calendar of Business
No additional Executive Business