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Today is January 12th, 2026

Wrap Up • 01.12.2026

Roll Call Vote Motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to Calendar #299, H.R.6938, Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026; agreed to: 80-13.  Legislative BusinessAdopted S.Res.570 – Lung Cancer...

Senate Schedule • 01.12.2026

The Senate stands adjourned until 10:00am on Tuesday, January 13, 2026. Following Leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of the motion to proceed to Calendar #299, H.R.6938, Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act,...

Senate Schedule • 01.08.2026

The Senate stands adjourned until 3:00pm on Monday, January 12, 2026. Following Leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of the motion to proceed to Calendar #299, H.R.6938, Minibus Appropriations. At approximately 5:30pm, the Senate will vote on the motion to invoke cloture...

Wrap Up • 01.08.2026

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...

Senate Schedule • 01.07.2026

The Senate stands in recess until 10:00am on Thursday, January 8, 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. It will be in order for Senator Kaine or his designee to make a motion to...

Wrap Up • 01.07.2026

Roll Call Vote Motion to proceed to 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"; not agreed to: 43-50.  Legislative BusinessAdopted the following...

Senate Schedule • 01.07.2026

The Senate stands adjourned until 11:15am on Wednesday, January 7, 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 2:00pm, senators should expect a roll call vote on a...

Wrap Up • 01.07.2026

Roll Call Votes Confirmation of Executive Calendar #560 Joshua Simmons, of Virginia, to be General Counsel of the Central Intelligence Agency; confirmed: 53-47. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #476 Sara Bailey, of Texas, to be Director of National Drug Control Policy; confirmed:...

Senate Schedule • 01.05.2026

The Senate stands adjourned until 10:00am on Tuesday, January 6th. Following Leader remarks, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session and resume consideration of the Simmons nomination.  At approximately 11:30am the Senate will vote on confirmation of the Simmons nomination. The...

Wrap Up • 01.05.2026

Roll Call Vote Confirmation of Executive Calendar #70 Keith Bass, of Texas, to be an Assistant Secretary of Defense; confirmed: 50-35.   Legislative BusinessPassed the following bills:Cal. #183, S.320 - National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program Reauthorization Act of 2025 with Scott FL...