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The #Senate convened for a pro forma session with @SenCapito
presiding. No business was conducted.
The Senate will next meet on the following days for pro forma sessions.
Tuesday, January 20th at 10:00 a.m.
Thursday, January 22nd at 11:00 a.m.
presiding. No business was conducted.
The Senate will next meet on the following days for pro forma sessions.
Tuesday, January 20th at 10:00 a.m.
Thursday, January 22nd at 11:00 a.m.
January 16, 2026 at 1:34 PM
The #Senate convened for a pro forma session with @SenCapito
presiding. No business was conducted.
The Senate will next meet on the following days for pro forma sessions.
Tuesday, January 20th at 10:00 a.m.
Thursday, January 22nd at 11:00 a.m.
presiding. No business was conducted.
The Senate will next meet on the following days for pro forma sessions.
Tuesday, January 20th at 10:00 a.m.
Thursday, January 22nd at 11:00 a.m.
The Senate recessed on Thursday at 4:59 p.m. The Senate will convene for pro forma sessions on the following dates and times:
- Friday January 16th at 8:30am
- Tuesday, January 20th at 10:00am
- Thursday, January 22nd at 11:00am
- Friday January 16th at 8:30am
- Tuesday, January 20th at 10:00am
- Thursday, January 22nd at 11:00am
January 15, 2026 at 10:17 PM
The Senate recessed on Thursday at 4:59 p.m. The Senate will convene for pro forma sessions on the following dates and times:
- Friday January 16th at 8:30am
- Tuesday, January 20th at 10:00am
- Thursday, January 22nd at 11:00am
- Friday January 16th at 8:30am
- Tuesday, January 20th at 10:00am
- Thursday, January 22nd at 11:00am
Senator Borrasso filed cloture on the Motion to Proceed to S.3627 - A bill to require institutions of higher education to disseminate information on the rights of, and accommodations and resources for, pregnant students, and for other purposes.
January 15, 2026 at 9:29 PM
Senator Borrasso filed cloture on the Motion to Proceed to S.3627 - A bill to require institutions of higher education to disseminate information on the rights of, and accommodations and resources for, pregnant students, and for other purposes.
By a vote of 82-15, the Senate passed H.R.6938, Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations.
Vote breakdown will be on our website: www.dailypress.senate.gov
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Senate scheduleThe Senate began voting on passage of H.R. 6938 at 3:27 p.m. Senate Hearings & Meetings
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January 15, 2026 at 9:21 PM
By a vote of 82-15, the Senate passed H.R.6938, Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations.
Vote breakdown will be on our website: www.dailypress.senate.gov
Vote breakdown will be on our website: www.dailypress.senate.gov
Vote Update - The #Senate is now voting on passage of H.R.6938, Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations
January 15, 2026 at 8:27 PM
Vote Update - The #Senate is now voting on passage of H.R.6938, Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations
By a vote of X-XX, the #Senate invoked cloture on H.R.6938, Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations.
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Vote breakdown can be found on our website:
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January 15, 2026 at 4:52 PM
By a vote of X-XX, the #Senate invoked cloture on H.R.6938, Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations.
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Vote breakdown can be found on our website:
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The Senate has convened....and will soon resume consideration of H.R.6938, Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy & Water Development; and Interior & Environment Appropriations.
Under regular order, at approx. 11:00 a.m., the Senate is expected to vote on cloture on H.R.6938.
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Under regular order, at approx. 11:00 a.m., the Senate is expected to vote on cloture on H.R.6938.
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January 15, 2026 at 3:00 PM
The Senate has convened....and will soon resume consideration of H.R.6938, Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy & Water Development; and Interior & Environment Appropriations.
Under regular order, at approx. 11:00 a.m., the Senate is expected to vote on cloture on H.R.6938.
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Under regular order, at approx. 11:00 a.m., the Senate is expected to vote on cloture on H.R.6938.
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The #Senate stands adjourned until 10:00 a.m. Thursday January 15th 2026. Following Leader Remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of H.R. 6938, CJS Appropriations Bill.
Under regular order, the cloture vote on H.R. 6938 will occur one hour after the Senate convenes.
Under regular order, the cloture vote on H.R. 6938 will occur one hour after the Senate convenes.
January 15, 2026 at 12:07 AM
The #Senate stands adjourned until 10:00 a.m. Thursday January 15th 2026. Following Leader Remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of H.R. 6938, CJS Appropriations Bill.
Under regular order, the cloture vote on H.R. 6938 will occur one hour after the Senate convenes.
Under regular order, the cloture vote on H.R. 6938 will occur one hour after the Senate convenes.
The Senate sustained the Risch point of order with respect to SJ Res 98, war powers re: Venezuela, with Vice President Vance breaking the tie, 51-50. GOP voting against: Collins, Murkowski and Paul.
January 14, 2026 at 11:34 PM
The Senate sustained the Risch point of order with respect to SJ Res 98, war powers re: Venezuela, with Vice President Vance breaking the tie, 51-50. GOP voting against: Collins, Murkowski and Paul.
The Senate has convened…
and will soon resume consideration of HR 6938, appropriations minibus.
Votes are expected but not yet scheduled.
and will soon resume consideration of HR 6938, appropriations minibus.
Votes are expected but not yet scheduled.
January 14, 2026 at 3:01 PM
The Senate has convened…
and will soon resume consideration of HR 6938, appropriations minibus.
Votes are expected but not yet scheduled.
and will soon resume consideration of HR 6938, appropriations minibus.
Votes are expected but not yet scheduled.
The Senate adjourned this evening at 6:56 p.m. until Wed Jan 14th, 2026. Following Leadership Remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of H.R.6938 - CJS Appropriations Act, 2026.
No votes have been scheduled during Wednesday’s session but are expected.
No votes have been scheduled during Wednesday’s session but are expected.
January 13, 2026 at 11:57 PM
The Senate adjourned this evening at 6:56 p.m. until Wed Jan 14th, 2026. Following Leadership Remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of H.R.6938 - CJS Appropriations Act, 2026.
No votes have been scheduled during Wednesday’s session but are expected.
No votes have been scheduled during Wednesday’s session but are expected.
The motion to proceed to H.R. 6938 (Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy & Water Development; & Interior & Environment Appropriations) was agreed to by voice vote and Leader Thune filed cloture on the bill.
January 13, 2026 at 10:18 PM
The motion to proceed to H.R. 6938 (Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy & Water Development; & Interior & Environment Appropriations) was agreed to by voice vote and Leader Thune filed cloture on the bill.
The #Senate did not agree to the motion to proceed to S.J.Res.84, joint resolution of disapproval of the rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid re: Affordable Care Act program Integrity on a party line vote of 47-52. Not voting: Moran.
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Senate scheduleThe Senate is now voting on the motion to proceed to S.J. Res. 84 – Medicare and Medicaid (Warner) Senate Hearings & Meetings
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January 13, 2026 at 7:49 PM
The #Senate did not agree to the motion to proceed to S.J.Res.84, joint resolution of disapproval of the rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid re: Affordable Care Act program Integrity on a party line vote of 47-52. Not voting: Moran.
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By unanimous consent, the #Senate passed S.1837 - to improve rights to relief for individuals affected by non-consensual activities involving intimate digital forgeries, and for other purposes.
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January 13, 2026 at 4:05 PM
By unanimous consent, the #Senate passed S.1837 - to improve rights to relief for individuals affected by non-consensual activities involving intimate digital forgeries, and for other purposes.
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The #Senate has convened…
First vote at 2:15 p.m. on the motion to proceed S.J.Res.84, Warner ACA Program Integrity CRA.
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First vote at 2:15 p.m. on the motion to proceed S.J.Res.84, Warner ACA Program Integrity CRA.
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Senate scheduleThe Senate will convene at 10:00 a.m. and will recess for caucus lunches between 12:45 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. One vote at approximately 2:15 p.m. on the Motion to proceed to S.J. Res. 84 – Me...
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January 13, 2026 at 3:05 PM
The #Senate has convened…
First vote at 2:15 p.m. on the motion to proceed S.J.Res.84, Warner ACA Program Integrity CRA.
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First vote at 2:15 p.m. on the motion to proceed S.J.Res.84, Warner ACA Program Integrity CRA.
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The #Senate adjourned at 6:53pm and will next convene at 10:00am on Tuesday, January 13th.
At 2:15pm, the Senate is expected to vote on S.J. Res. 84, Warner ACA Program Integrity CRA.
At 2:15pm, the Senate is expected to vote on S.J. Res. 84, Warner ACA Program Integrity CRA.
January 13, 2026 at 12:07 AM
The #Senate adjourned at 6:53pm and will next convene at 10:00am on Tuesday, January 13th.
At 2:15pm, the Senate is expected to vote on S.J. Res. 84, Warner ACA Program Integrity CRA.
At 2:15pm, the Senate is expected to vote on S.J. Res. 84, Warner ACA Program Integrity CRA.
By a vote of 80-13, the #Senate invoked cloture on the motion to proceed to H.R. 6938, Appropriations Minibus (Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy & Water Development; & Interior & Environment).
January 12, 2026 at 11:56 PM
By a vote of 80-13, the #Senate invoked cloture on the motion to proceed to H.R. 6938, Appropriations Minibus (Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy & Water Development; & Interior & Environment).
The Senate has convened...and will soon resume consideration of the motion to proceed to H.R.6938, Commerce,Justice, Science; Energy & Water Development; & Interior & Environment Appropriations. At 5:30, the Senate will vote on cloture on the motion to proceed to H.R.6938. www.dailypress.senate.gov
January 12, 2026 at 8:00 PM
The Senate has convened...and will soon resume consideration of the motion to proceed to H.R.6938, Commerce,Justice, Science; Energy & Water Development; & Interior & Environment Appropriations. At 5:30, the Senate will vote on cloture on the motion to proceed to H.R.6938. www.dailypress.senate.gov
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.
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.