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The #Senate stands adjourned until 3:00 p.m. on Monday, January 12, 2026. Following Leader remarks, the Senate resume the motion to proceed to H.R. 6938, which will ripen 5:30 p.m. The following resolutions were agreed to en bloc: S. Res. 577, S. Res. 578, and S. Res. 579.
January 8, 2026 at 9:38 PM
The #Senate stands adjourned until 3:00 p.m. on Monday, January 12, 2026. Following Leader remarks, the Senate resume the motion to proceed to H.R. 6938, which will ripen 5:30 p.m. The following resolutions were agreed to en bloc: S. Res. 577, S. Res. 578, and S. Res. 579.
By uc, the #Senate agreed to SRes580, a resolution directing the AOC to prominently display in a publicly accessible location in the Senate wing of the US Capitol a plaque honoring the members of the law enforcement responding on 1/6/21, until the plaque can be placed in its permanent location.
January 8, 2026 at 7:56 PM
By uc, the #Senate agreed to SRes580, a resolution directing the AOC to prominently display in a publicly accessible location in the Senate wing of the US Capitol a plaque honoring the members of the law enforcement responding on 1/6/21, until the plaque can be placed in its permanent location.
Democrat Senators Durbin, Hassan, Kaine, King (I), Klobouchar, Shaheen, and Welch voted in favor.
Senators Cramer, Daines, Moran, Scott (FL), Scott (SC), Tuberville and Wicker did not vote.
Senators Cramer, Daines, Moran, Scott (FL), Scott (SC), Tuberville and Wicker did not vote.
January 8, 2026 at 7:29 PM
Democrat Senators Durbin, Hassan, Kaine, King (I), Klobouchar, Shaheen, and Welch voted in favor.
Senators Cramer, Daines, Moran, Scott (FL), Scott (SC), Tuberville and Wicker did not vote.
Senators Cramer, Daines, Moran, Scott (FL), Scott (SC), Tuberville and Wicker did not vote.
By a vote of 53-40, the #Senate confirmed Alexander Van Hook to be a District Judge for the Western District of Louisiana.
This is the last vote of the week.
This is the last vote of the week.
January 8, 2026 at 7:29 PM
By a vote of 53-40, the #Senate confirmed Alexander Van Hook to be a District Judge for the Western District of Louisiana.
This is the last vote of the week.
This is the last vote of the week.
By a vote of 52-47, the #Senate agreed to the motion to discharge S.J. Res. 98 War Powers Resolution (Venezuela).
GOP senators voting in favor: Collins, Hawley, Murkowski, Paul, and Young.
Senators Daines did not vote.
GOP senators voting in favor: Collins, Hawley, Murkowski, Paul, and Young.
Senators Daines did not vote.
January 8, 2026 at 4:41 PM
By a vote of 52-47, the #Senate agreed to the motion to discharge S.J. Res. 98 War Powers Resolution (Venezuela).
GOP senators voting in favor: Collins, Hawley, Murkowski, Paul, and Young.
Senators Daines did not vote.
GOP senators voting in favor: Collins, Hawley, Murkowski, Paul, and Young.
Senators Daines did not vote.
The #Senate has convened...
One vote at 11:00 a.m. - Motion to discharge S.J.Res.98, Kaine War Powers Resolution re: Venezuela.
One vote at 1:45 p.m. - Confirmation of Alexander Van Hook to be a District Judge for the Western District of Louisiana.
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One vote at 11:00 a.m. - Motion to discharge S.J.Res.98, Kaine War Powers Resolution re: Venezuela.
One vote at 1:45 p.m. - Confirmation of Alexander Van Hook to be a District Judge for the Western District of Louisiana.
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January 8, 2026 at 3:06 PM
The #Senate has convened...
One vote at 11:00 a.m. - Motion to discharge S.J.Res.98, Kaine War Powers Resolution re: Venezuela.
One vote at 1:45 p.m. - Confirmation of Alexander Van Hook to be a District Judge for the Western District of Louisiana.
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One vote at 11:00 a.m. - Motion to discharge S.J.Res.98, Kaine War Powers Resolution re: Venezuela.
One vote at 1:45 p.m. - Confirmation of Alexander Van Hook to be a District Judge for the Western District of Louisiana.
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The #Senate will convene on Thursday at 10:00 a.m.
One vote at 11:00 a.m. --Motion to discharge S.J.Res.98, Kaine War Powers Resolution re: Venezuela.
One vote at 1:45 p.m. --Confirmation of Alexander Van Hook to be a District Judge for the Western District of Louisiana.
One vote at 11:00 a.m. --Motion to discharge S.J.Res.98, Kaine War Powers Resolution re: Venezuela.
One vote at 1:45 p.m. --Confirmation of Alexander Van Hook to be a District Judge for the Western District of Louisiana.
January 7, 2026 at 10:42 PM
The #Senate will convene on Thursday at 10:00 a.m.
One vote at 11:00 a.m. --Motion to discharge S.J.Res.98, Kaine War Powers Resolution re: Venezuela.
One vote at 1:45 p.m. --Confirmation of Alexander Van Hook to be a District Judge for the Western District of Louisiana.
One vote at 11:00 a.m. --Motion to discharge S.J.Res.98, Kaine War Powers Resolution re: Venezuela.
One vote at 1:45 p.m. --Confirmation of Alexander Van Hook to be a District Judge for the Western District of Louisiana.
By a party line vote of 43-50, the #Senate did not agree to the motion to proceed to S. J. Res. 86 (Whitehouse CRA). Not voting: Britt, Coons, Gillibrand, Graham, Padilla, Schiff and Schmitt.
January 7, 2026 at 7:57 PM
By a party line vote of 43-50, the #Senate did not agree to the motion to proceed to S. J. Res. 86 (Whitehouse CRA). Not voting: Britt, Coons, Gillibrand, Graham, Padilla, Schiff and Schmitt.
Advisory: The Senate press gallery will host a pen and pad briefing Wednesday at 2:20 p.m. with Senators Kaine and Paul on their Venezuela war powers resolution that is expected to get a vote on Thursday.
S-316, US Capitol.
S-316, US Capitol.
January 6, 2026 at 11:42 PM
Advisory: The Senate press gallery will host a pen and pad briefing Wednesday at 2:20 p.m. with Senators Kaine and Paul on their Venezuela war powers resolution that is expected to get a vote on Thursday.
S-316, US Capitol.
S-316, US Capitol.
The Senate will convene on Wednesday at 11:15 a.m.
We expect the 1st vote at approx 2:15 p.m. on the motion to proceed to S.J.Res 86, CRA of the rule submitted by the EPA relating to ‘‘Air Plan Approval; South Dakota; Regional Haze Plan for the 2nd Implementation Period”.
We expect the 1st vote at approx 2:15 p.m. on the motion to proceed to S.J.Res 86, CRA of the rule submitted by the EPA relating to ‘‘Air Plan Approval; South Dakota; Regional Haze Plan for the 2nd Implementation Period”.
January 6, 2026 at 11:11 PM
The Senate will convene on Wednesday at 11:15 a.m.
We expect the 1st vote at approx 2:15 p.m. on the motion to proceed to S.J.Res 86, CRA of the rule submitted by the EPA relating to ‘‘Air Plan Approval; South Dakota; Regional Haze Plan for the 2nd Implementation Period”.
We expect the 1st vote at approx 2:15 p.m. on the motion to proceed to S.J.Res 86, CRA of the rule submitted by the EPA relating to ‘‘Air Plan Approval; South Dakota; Regional Haze Plan for the 2nd Implementation Period”.
By a vote of 52-48, the #Senate confirmed the nomination of Sara Bailey to be Director Director of National Drug Control Policy.
Republican Senator Paul voted against.
Republican Senator Paul voted against.
January 6, 2026 at 8:07 PM
By a vote of 52-48, the #Senate confirmed the nomination of Sara Bailey to be Director Director of National Drug Control Policy.
Republican Senator Paul voted against.
Republican Senator Paul voted against.
By a vote of 53-47, the #Senate confirmed the nomination of Joshua Simmons to be General Counsel of the CIA. The Senate recessed and will return at 2:15 p.m.
Approx. 2:20 p.m. vote: Sara Bailey to be Director of National Drug Control Policy.
Approx. 2:20 p.m. vote: Sara Bailey to be Director of National Drug Control Policy.
January 6, 2026 at 5:36 PM
By a vote of 53-47, the #Senate confirmed the nomination of Joshua Simmons to be General Counsel of the CIA. The Senate recessed and will return at 2:15 p.m.
Approx. 2:20 p.m. vote: Sara Bailey to be Director of National Drug Control Policy.
Approx. 2:20 p.m. vote: Sara Bailey to be Director of National Drug Control Policy.
The Senate has convened…
There is one vote at 11:30 a.m. before caucus luncheons and one at 2:20 p.m., after the luncheons.
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There is one vote at 11:30 a.m. before caucus luncheons and one at 2:20 p.m., after the luncheons.
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January 6, 2026 at 3:01 PM
The Senate has convened…
There is one vote at 11:30 a.m. before caucus luncheons and one at 2:20 p.m., after the luncheons.
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There is one vote at 11:30 a.m. before caucus luncheons and one at 2:20 p.m., after the luncheons.
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Following the vote, the #Senate will recess until 2:15 p.m. to allow for the weekly caucus lunches.
At 2:20 p.m. the Senate is expected to vote on the confirmation of Sara Bailey to be Director of National Drug Control Policy.
At 2:20 p.m. the Senate is expected to vote on the confirmation of Sara Bailey to be Director of National Drug Control Policy.
January 5, 2026 at 11:21 PM
Following the vote, the #Senate will recess until 2:15 p.m. to allow for the weekly caucus lunches.
At 2:20 p.m. the Senate is expected to vote on the confirmation of Sara Bailey to be Director of National Drug Control Policy.
At 2:20 p.m. the Senate is expected to vote on the confirmation of Sara Bailey to be Director of National Drug Control Policy.
The Senate has convened....
There is one vote this evening at 5:30 p.m. on confirmation of Keith Bass to be an Assistant Secretary of Defense.
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There is one vote this evening at 5:30 p.m. on confirmation of Keith Bass to be an Assistant Secretary of Defense.
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January 5, 2026 at 8:00 PM
The Senate has convened....
There is one vote this evening at 5:30 p.m. on confirmation of Keith Bass to be an Assistant Secretary of Defense.
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There is one vote this evening at 5:30 p.m. on confirmation of Keith Bass to be an Assistant Secretary of Defense.
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The #Senate convened at 12 noon for a pro forma session to begin the 2nd session of the 119th Congress. Sen. Moran presided and no business was conducted. The Senate returns for business at 3pm on Monday Jan 5 with 1 vote at 5:30pm on confirmation of Keith Bass to be an Asst Secretary of Defense.
January 3, 2026 at 5:00 PM
The #Senate convened at 12 noon for a pro forma session to begin the 2nd session of the 119th Congress. Sen. Moran presided and no business was conducted. The Senate returns for business at 3pm on Monday Jan 5 with 1 vote at 5:30pm on confirmation of Keith Bass to be an Asst Secretary of Defense.
When the Senate adjourns on January 3rd, it will next convene for business at 3:00 p.m. on Monday, January 5th.
At approximately 5:30 p.m., the Senate will proceed to a roll call vote on confirmation of the nomination of Keith Bass to be an Assistant Secretary of Defense.
December 30, 2025 at 4:03 PM
When the Senate adjourns on January 3rd, it will next convene for business at 3:00 p.m. on Monday, January 5th.
At approximately 5:30 p.m., the Senate will proceed to a roll call vote on confirmation of the nomination of Keith Bass to be an Assistant Secretary of Defense.
The #Senate convened for a pro forma session at 11:00am with @SenTomCotton presiding. No business was conducted.
The Senate will next meet for pro forma sessions on the following dates & times:
Fri, Jan 2nd at 3:00 pm
Sat, Jan 3 at 12:00 noon
The Senate will next meet for pro forma sessions on the following dates & times:
Fri, Jan 2nd at 3:00 pm
Sat, Jan 3 at 12:00 noon
December 30, 2025 at 4:03 PM
The #Senate convened for a pro forma session at 11:00am with @SenTomCotton presiding. No business was conducted.
The Senate will next meet for pro forma sessions on the following dates & times:
Fri, Jan 2nd at 3:00 pm
Sat, Jan 3 at 12:00 noon
The Senate will next meet for pro forma sessions on the following dates & times:
Fri, Jan 2nd at 3:00 pm
Sat, Jan 3 at 12:00 noon
The #Senate met for a pro forma today at 8:30 am. Senator Banks presided and no business was conducted.
The Senate will next meet for pro forma sessions on:
Fri, Dec 26 at 1:30 pm
Tues, Dec 30 at 11:00 am
Fri, Jan 2 at 3:00 pm
Sat, Jan 3 at noon
The Senate will next meet for pro forma sessions on:
Fri, Dec 26 at 1:30 pm
Tues, Dec 30 at 11:00 am
Fri, Jan 2 at 3:00 pm
Sat, Jan 3 at noon
December 23, 2025 at 1:30 PM
The #Senate met for a pro forma today at 8:30 am. Senator Banks presided and no business was conducted.
The Senate will next meet for pro forma sessions on:
Fri, Dec 26 at 1:30 pm
Tues, Dec 30 at 11:00 am
Fri, Jan 2 at 3:00 pm
Sat, Jan 3 at noon
The Senate will next meet for pro forma sessions on:
Fri, Dec 26 at 1:30 pm
Tues, Dec 30 at 11:00 am
Fri, Jan 2 at 3:00 pm
Sat, Jan 3 at noon
When the #Senate adjourns on January 3rd, it will next convene at 3:00 p.m. on Monday January 5th.
At approximately 5:30 p.m., the Senate will proceed to a roll call vote on confirmation of the nomination of Keith Bass to be an Assistant Secretary of Defense.
At approximately 5:30 p.m., the Senate will proceed to a roll call vote on confirmation of the nomination of Keith Bass to be an Assistant Secretary of Defense.
December 19, 2025 at 4:31 PM
When the #Senate adjourns on January 3rd, it will next convene at 3:00 p.m. on Monday January 5th.
At approximately 5:30 p.m., the Senate will proceed to a roll call vote on confirmation of the nomination of Keith Bass to be an Assistant Secretary of Defense.
At approximately 5:30 p.m., the Senate will proceed to a roll call vote on confirmation of the nomination of Keith Bass to be an Assistant Secretary of Defense.
The #Senate convened for a pro forma session with @BillCassidy
presiding. No business was conducted.
The Senate will next meet for pro forma sessions on the following dates:
Tue, Dec 23rd 8:30 am
Fri, Dec 26th 1:30 pm
Tue, Dec 30th 11:00 am
Fri, Jan 2nd 3:00 pm
Sat, Jan 3 at noon
presiding. No business was conducted.
The Senate will next meet for pro forma sessions on the following dates:
Tue, Dec 23rd 8:30 am
Fri, Dec 26th 1:30 pm
Tue, Dec 30th 11:00 am
Fri, Jan 2nd 3:00 pm
Sat, Jan 3 at noon
December 19, 2025 at 4:31 PM
The #Senate convened for a pro forma session with @BillCassidy
presiding. No business was conducted.
The Senate will next meet for pro forma sessions on the following dates:
Tue, Dec 23rd 8:30 am
Fri, Dec 26th 1:30 pm
Tue, Dec 30th 11:00 am
Fri, Jan 2nd 3:00 pm
Sat, Jan 3 at noon
presiding. No business was conducted.
The Senate will next meet for pro forma sessions on the following dates:
Tue, Dec 23rd 8:30 am
Fri, Dec 26th 1:30 pm
Tue, Dec 30th 11:00 am
Fri, Jan 2nd 3:00 pm
Sat, Jan 3 at noon