Monday, May 4th at 6:45am

Thursday, May 7th at 10:00am

When the Senate adjourns on Thursday, it will next convene at 3:00pm on Monday, May 11, 2026.

Following Leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business with senators permitted to speak therein for up to ten minutes each.

At approximately 5:30pm, the Senate will vote on adoption of Calendar #5, S.Res.690, authorizing the en bloc consideration in Executive Session of (49) certain nominations on the Executive Calendar.

Following disposition of the resolution, the Senate will vote on the motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #728 Kevin Warsh, of Florida, to be a Member of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System for a term of fourteen years from February 1, 2026.

Cloture has been filed on the following nominations:

1. Executive Calendar #728 Kevin Warsh, of Florida, to be a Member of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System for a term of fourteen years from February 1, 2026

2. Executive Calendar #727 Kevin Warsh, of Florida, to be Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System for a term of four years

Monday, May 11^th at approx. 5:30pm – 2 roll call votes expected:

1. Adoption of Calendar #5, S.Res.690, authorizing the en bloc consideration in Executive Session of (49) certain nominations on the Executive Calendar.
2. Motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #728 Kevin Warsh, of Florida, to be a Member of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System for a term of fourteen years from February 1, 2026.

1. Motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #5, S.Res.690, authorizing the en bloc consideration in Executive Session of (49) certain nominations on the Executive Calendar; invoked: 51-46.
2. Motion to discharge SFRC of further consideration of S.J.Res.184, directing the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress; not agreed to: 47-50.

Legislative Business

Passed the following bills:

By voice vote, S.4465, to amend the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 to extend the authorities of title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 (June 12^th)

Adopted the following resolutions:

S.Res.708, amending rule XXXVII of the Standing Rules of the Senate to prohibit Senators from trading on prediction markets, w/Padilla amdt

S.Res.718, UCLA Women’s Basketball Champions

S.Res.719, Arbor Day

S.Res.720, AANHPI Month

No additional Executive Business

1. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #670, Robert Cekada, of Florida, to be Director, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives; confirmed: 59-39.
2. Motion to proceed to Cal. #364, S.J.Res.139, disapproving the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Air Plan Disapproval; Colorado; Regional Haze Plan for the Second Implementation Period" (Bennet); not agreed to: 46-52.
3. Motion to proceed to Cal. #366, S.J.Res.99, disapproving the rule submitted by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services relating to "Removal of the Automatic Extension of Employment Authorization Documents" (Rosen); not agreed to: 47-50.

Legislative Business

Passed the following bills:

Cal. #134, S.1199 – SBA Fraud Enforcement Extension Act with an Ernst substitute amendment and a Markey amendment to the Ernst substitute

Cal. #135, S.2232 - A bill to expand the surety bond program under the Small Business Investment Act of 1958 w. a committee-reported substitute amendment

Calendar #289, S.874 - Expanding Whistleblower Protections for Contractors Act of 2025

Cal. #331, S.2975 – PIPELINE Safety Act of 2025

S.2280 - A bill to transfer administrative jurisdiction over certain parcels of Federal land in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, and for other purposes.

Adopted the following resolutions:

S.Res.701 - Dark Sky Week

S.Res.702 - American Chemical Society 150^th Anniversary

S.Res.703 - National Small Business Week

S.Res.704 - Fentanyl Awareness Day 2026

S.Res.705 - Donut Dollies

At a time to be determined by the Majority Leader in consultation with the Democratic Leader, no later than Friday, May 1, 2026, the Senate will vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to Cal. #373, S.4344 FISA 3 Year Extension.

No additional Executive Business

Following Leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of Morning Business with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to ten minutes each.

At approximately 11:30am the Senate will vote on the motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #5, S.Res.690, An executive resolution authorizing the en bloc consideration in Executive Session of (49) certain nominations on the Executive Calendar. If cloture is invoked on the resolution all post-cloture time will be considered expired and the Senate will vote on adoption of the resolution at a time to be determined by the Majority Leader in consultation with the Democratic Leader no earlier than Friday, May 1^st.

Thursday afternoon Senator Schiff is expected to make a motion to discharge SFRC of further consideration of S.J.Res.184, A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.

Thursday, April 30^th at approx. 11:30am – roll call vote:

1. Motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #5, S.Res.690 An executive resolution authorizing the en bloc consideration in Executive Session of (49) certain nominations on the Executive Calendar

Thursday, April 30^th at approx. 1:45pm – roll call vote expected:

1. Motion to discharge SFRC of further consideration of S.J.Res.184 A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress

Following Leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business with senators permitted to speak there in for up to ten minutes each.

At approximately 2:15pm, the Senate will vote on confirmation of Executive Calendar #670, Robert Cekada, of Florida, to be Director, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives.

Potentially around 4:45pm, senators should expect two roll call votes in relation to motions to proceed to S.J.Res.139, disapproving the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Air Plan Disapproval; Colorado; Regional Haze Plan for the Second Implementation Period" (Bennet), and S.J.Res.99, disapproving the rule submitted by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services relating to "Removal of the Automatic Extension of Employment Authorization Documents" (Rosen).

During Tuesday’s session, Senator Thune filed cloture on Executive Calendar #5, S.Res.690, authorizing the en bloc consideration in Executive Session of (49) certain nominations on the Executive Calendar. This cloture vote is expected during Thursday’s session.

Wednesday, April 29^th at approx. 2:15pm – roll call vote:

1. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #670, Robert Cekada, of Florida, to be Director, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives

Wednesday, April 29^th, potentially around 4:45pm – 2 roll call votes expected:

1. Motion to proceed to Cal. #364, S.J.Res.139, disapproving the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Air Plan Disapproval; Colorado; Regional Haze Plan for the Second Implementation Period" (Bennet)
2. Motion to proceed to Cal. #366, S.J.Res.99, disapproving the rule submitted by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services relating to "Removal of the Automatic Extension of Employment Authorization Documents" (Rosen)

1. Motion to proceed to Executive Session for the consideration of S.Res.690 allowing for en bloc consideration of (49) certain nominations; agreed to: 52-47.
2. Scott FL point of order against S.J.Res.124, Cuba War Powers: Is the point of order well taken that S.J.Res.124 is not entitled to privilege under 50 U.S.C. 1546a due to U.S. troops not being engaged in hostilities?; well taken: 51-47.

Legislative Business

Passed the following bills:

Cal. #306 S.272, Protect Infant Formula from Contamination Act

Cal. #367, S.2934, Protecting Americans from Russian Litigation Act

S.4161, Maverick Act w/ Scott FL amendment

Adopted the following resolutions:

S.Res.668 – Second Chance Month

S.Res.692 - National Home Visiting Week

S.Res.693 - Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month

S.Res.694 - Financial Literacy Month

S.Res.695 - Artemis II

S.Res.696 - Parkinson’s Awareness Month

S.Res.697 - Welcoming Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla of the United Kingdom

At a time to be determined by the Majority Leader in consultation with the Democratic Leader, no later than Friday, May 1, 2026, the Senate will vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to Cal. #373, S.4344 FISA 3 Year Extension.

No additional Executive Business

1. Motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #670, Robert Cekada, of Florida, to be Director, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives; agreed to: 54:37.

Legislative Business

Adopted S.Res.689 - USC Aiken Women’s Polo

Completed the Rule 14 Process to place the following bill on the Legislative Calendar of Business:

1. S.4378 - To combat fraud in Federal programs, and for other purposes (Ernst)

Executive Business

At a time to be determined by the Majority Leader in consultation with the Democratic Leader, no earlier than Tuesday, April 28, the Senate will vote on confirmation of the nomination of Executive Session and resume consideration of  Executive Calendar #670, Robert Cekada, of Florida, to be Director, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives.

Following Leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of Morning Business with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each.

At approximately 11:00am Republicans are expected to move to proceed to Executive Session for the consideration of S.Res.690 En Bloc Nominations.  Senators should expect a roll call vote on the motion to proceed.

The Senate is then expected to vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to Cal. #373, S.4344 To extend section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 for 3 years.

The Senate will recess from 12:30pm until 4:00pm to allow for the weekly caucus meetings and the joint meeting.

At 3:00pm, His Majesty King Charles III will address a Joint Meeting of Congress in the Hall of the House of Representatives.  Senators will assemble in the Senate Chamber at 2:20pm. Senators, led by Senate leadership, including the Secretary of the Senate and the Deputy Sergeant at Arms, will proceed to the House Chamber at 2:25pm.

Tuesday afternoon Senator Kaine is expected to make a motion to discharge the Foreign Relations Committee of S.J.Res.124, A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Republic of Cuba that have not been authorized by Congress.  Senators should expect a roll call vote relative to the motion to discharge at approximately 5:00pm.

Tuesday, April 28^th at 11:00am – 2 roll call votes expected:

1. Motion to proceed to Executive Session for the consideration of S.Res.690 En Bloc Nominations
2. Motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to Cal. #373, S.4344 To extend section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 for 3 years.

Tuesday, April 28^th TBD (expected approx. 5:00pm) – 1 roll call vote:

1. RE: Motion to discharge SFRC of S.J.Res.124, A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Republic of Cuba that have not been authorized by Congress

Following Leader remarks, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session and resume consideration of  Executive Calendar #670, Robert Cekada, of Florida, to be Director, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives.

At approximately 5:30pm the Senate will vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the Cekada nomination.

During Thursday’s session Senator Thune also filed cloture on the motion to proceed to Cal. #373, S.4344 To extend section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 for 3 years.

Monday, April 27^th at 5:30pm – 1 roll call vote:

1. Motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #670, Robert Cekada, of Florida, to be Director, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives

1. Motion to discharge S.J.Res.114, directing the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress; not agreed to: 46-51.
2. Motion to waive the budget RE: Schumer Amdt #4799 (Health Care Costs); not agreed to: 48-50.
3. Motion to waive the budget RE: Luján Amdt #4798 (Grocery Costs); not agreed to: 47-50.
4. Motion to waive the budget RE: Ossoff Amdt #4897 (Prior Authorization); not agreed to: 49-49.
5. Graham #5281 (Deportation); agreed to: 98-0.
6. Motion to waive the budget RE: Hirono-Van Hollen Amdt #4884 (School Meals); not agreed to: 48-50.
7. Motion to waive the budget RE: Hickenlooper Amdt #4956 (Rising Costs); not agreed to: 47-51.
8. Motion to waive the budget RE: Alsobrooks Amdt #5294 (Child Care); not agreed to: 47-51.
9. Motion to waive the budget RE: Kennedy #5414 (Voter ID); not agreed to: 48-50.
10. Motion to waive the budget RE: Hawley #4794 (Abortion Providers); 50-48.
11. Motion to waive the budget RE: Markey Amdt #5001 (Home Electricity Costs); not agreed to: 48-50.
12. Paul #5378 (Offset/Cuts); not agreed to: 25-73.
13. Merkley Amdt #5235 (Hedge Fund Controlled Housing); not agreed to: 46-52.
14. Motion to waive the budget RE: Sanders Amdt #5159 (Prescription Drugs); not agreed to: 49-49.
15. Motion to waive the budget RE: Padilla #4855 (Unobligated Funds); not agreed to: 46-52.
16. Wyden #5336 (Pharmaceutical Deals); not agreed to: 48-50.
17. Schiff #5333 (FEMA); not agreed to: 49-49.
18. Adoption of S.Con.Res.33 A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2026 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2027 through 2035, as amended; adopted: 50-48.

Legislative Business

Adopted the following resolutions:

S.Res.685 - Assistive Technology Awareness Day

S.Res.686 - Community College Month

Began the Rule 14 Process to place the following bill on the Legislative Calendar of Business:

1. S.4378 - To combat fraud in Federal programs, and for other purposes (Ernst)

Executive Business

Confirmed the following nominations:

ARMY

Cal. #645 – the following to be Major General:

Brig. Gen. Kirk E. Gibbs

MARINE CORPS

Cal. #669 – Col. Thomas M. Siverts to be to be Brigadier General

ARMY

Cal. #702 – Col. John F. Popiak to be Brigadier General

AIR FORCE

Cal. #703 – Col. Bryan W. Preece to be Brigadier General

ARMY

Cal. #704 – Col. Tracy Michael to be Brigadier General

NAVY

Cal. #705 – Capt. Milton W. Troy, III to be Rear Admiral (lower half)

MARINE CORPS

Cal. #706 – the following to be Lieutenant General:

Lt. Gen. Robert C. Fulford

Lt. Gen. Benjamin T. Watson

Cal. #707 – the following to be Major General:

Brig. Gen. Robert B. Brodie

Brig. Gen. Michael A. Brooks, Jr.

Brig. Gen. Simon M. Doran

Brig. Gen. Fridrik Fridriksson

Brig. Gen. Garrett R. Hoffman

Brig. Gen. Stephen J. Lightfoot

Brig. Gen. Michael E. McWilliams

Brig. Gen. David C. Walsh

ARMY

Cal. #708 – Col. Arnold Rivera-Sanchez to be Brigadier General

Cal. #709 – the following to be Brigadier General:

Col. Paul A. Lucci, Jr.

Col. Scott C. Valley

Cal. #710 – Brig. Gen. Thad J. Collard to be Major General

And all nominations on the Secretary’s Desk in the Air Force, Army, Marine Corps, Foreign Service, and Navy, with the exception of PN681 Vincent J. Noble, and PN835 Thomas P. MacNeil.

1. Motion to proceed to Cal. #376, S.Con.Res.33, Budget resolution; agreed to: 52-46.

Legislative Business

Passed the following bills:

Cal. #128, S.1528 - CHILD Act

Cal. #305, S.2132 - CLEAR Path Act

Completed the Rule 14 process to place the following bill on the Legislative Calendar of Business:

1. H.R.1689 - to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to designate Haiti for temporary protected status

No Executive Business

Following Leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of Cal. #376, S.Con.Res.33, Budget resolution.

During Wednesday’s session, we expect a roll call vote on a motion to discharge S.J.Res.114, directing the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress (Baldwin). Another message will be sent when more information on timing is available.  

Additional roll call votes are possible during Wednesday’s session.

Wednesday, April 22^nd at TBD pm – expected roll call vote:

1. Motion to discharge S.J.Res.114, directing the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress. (Baldwin)

1. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #671 Andrew B. Davis, of Texas, to be United States District Judge for the Western District of Texas; confirmed: 47-46.

Legislative Business

Adopted S.Res.681 Chuck Norris

Completed the Rule 14 process to place the following bill on the Legislative Calendar of Business:

1. S.4344, 3 year FISA extension (Cotton)

Began the Rule 14 process to place the following bill on the Legislative Calendar of Business:

1. H.R.1689 - To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to designate Haiti for temporary protected status

No Additional Executive Business

Following Leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of Morning Business with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to ten minutes each.

The Senate will recess from 12:30pm until 2:15pm to allow for weekly caucus meetings.

The Senate is expected to consider a motion to discharge S.J.Res.114, A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.  Senators will be notified when votes are scheduled.

Additional roll call votes are possible during Tuesday’s session.

Legislative Business

By voice vote, passed H.R.8322, FISA short term extension

Began the Rule 14 process to place the following bill on the Legislative Calendar of Business:

1. S.4344, 3 year FISA extension (Cotton)

No Executive Business

Following Leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business with senators permitted to speak therein for up to ten minutes each.

At approximately 5:30pm, the Senate will vote on confirmation of Executive Calendar #671 Andrew B. Davis, of Texas, to be United States District Judge for the Western District of Texas.

Monday, April 20^th at approx. 5:30pm – roll call vote:

1. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #671 Andrew B. Davis, of Texas, to be United States District Judge for the Western District of Texas.

1. Passage of H.J.Res.140 - Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to Public Land Order No. 7917 for Withdrawal of Federal Lands; Cook, Lake, and Saint Louis Counties, MN; passed: 50-49.
2. Motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #671 Andrew B. Davis, of Texas, to be United States District Judge for the Western District of Texas; agreed to: 49-48.

Legislative Business

Adopted S.Res.679 - World Quantum Day

No additional Executive Business

Following Leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of Morning Business with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each.

1. Motion to discharge S.J.Res.123, Iran War Powers (Duckworth); not agreed to: 47-52.
2. Motion to discharge S.J.Res.32 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Israel of certain defense articles and services (Bulldozers); not agreed to: 40-59.
3. Motion to discharge S.J.Res.138 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Israel of certain defense articles and services (1,000-pound Bombs) not agreed to: 36-63.
4. Thune motion to table the Smith point of order that H.J.Res.140 does not qualify for expedited procedures; agreed to: 51-48.
5. Motion to proceed to H.J.Res.140 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to Public Land Order No. 7917 for Withdrawal of Federal Lands; Cook, Lake, and Saint Louis Counties, MN; agreed to: 51-49.

Legislative Business

Passed H.R.2066 Investing in All of America Act of 2025.

Adopted the following resolutions:

S.Res.673 - Safe Digging Month

S.Res.627 - Slam the Scam Day

No additional Executive Business

Following Leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of H.J.Res.140 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to Public Land Order No. 7917 for Withdrawal of Federal Lands; Cook, Lake, and Saint Louis Counties, MN.

At approximately 11:00am the Senate will vote on passage of H.J.Res.140.

Upon disposition of the joint resolution the Senate will proceed to Executive Session and resume consideration of Executive Calendar #671 Andrew B. Davis, of Texas, to be United States District Judge for the Western District of Texas.

At approximately 1:45pm the Senate will vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the Davis nomination.  If cloture is invoked on the Davis nomination the Senate will vote on confirmation at a time to be determined by the Majority Leader in consultation with the Democratic Leader no earlier than Monday April 20^th.

Thursday, April 16^th at approx. 11:00am – 1 roll call vote:

1. Passage of H.J.Res.140 - Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to Public Land Order No. 7917 for Withdrawal of Federal Lands; Cook, Lake, and Saint Louis Counties, MN

Thursday, April 16^th at approx. 1:45pm – 1 roll call vote:

1. Motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #671 Andrew B. Davis, of Texas, to be United States District Judge for the Western District of Texas