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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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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.
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
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
The #Senate adjourned at 10:07 p.m. and will convene for pro forma sessions on the following dates and times:
Friday, 12/19 at 11:30 a.m.
Tuesday, 12/23 at 8:30 a.m.
Friday, 12/26 at 1:30 p.m.
Tuesday, 12/30 at 11:00 a.m.
Friday, 1/2 at 3:00 p.m.
Saturday, 1/3 at 12:00 noon
Friday, 12/19 at 11:30 a.m.
Tuesday, 12/23 at 8:30 a.m.
Friday, 12/26 at 1:30 p.m.
Tuesday, 12/30 at 11:00 a.m.
Friday, 1/2 at 3:00 p.m.
Saturday, 1/3 at 12:00 noon
December 19, 2025 at 3:53 AM
The #Senate adjourned at 10:07 p.m. and will convene for pro forma sessions on the following dates and times:
Friday, 12/19 at 11:30 a.m.
Tuesday, 12/23 at 8:30 a.m.
Friday, 12/26 at 1:30 p.m.
Tuesday, 12/30 at 11:00 a.m.
Friday, 1/2 at 3:00 p.m.
Saturday, 1/3 at 12:00 noon
Friday, 12/19 at 11:30 a.m.
Tuesday, 12/23 at 8:30 a.m.
Friday, 12/26 at 1:30 p.m.
Tuesday, 12/30 at 11:00 a.m.
Friday, 1/2 at 3:00 p.m.
Saturday, 1/3 at 12:00 noon
By a vote of 51-42, the Senate invoked cloture on Sara Bailey to be Director of National Drug Control Policy.
Republican Senator Paul voted No.
Senators not voting: booker, Curtis, Durbin, Kelly, Smith, Warren, & Whitehouse.
This was the last vote today.
Republican Senator Paul voted No.
Senators not voting: booker, Curtis, Durbin, Kelly, Smith, Warren, & Whitehouse.
This was the last vote today.
December 19, 2025 at 3:03 AM
By a vote of 51-42, the Senate invoked cloture on Sara Bailey to be Director of National Drug Control Policy.
Republican Senator Paul voted No.
Senators not voting: booker, Curtis, Durbin, Kelly, Smith, Warren, & Whitehouse.
This was the last vote today.
Republican Senator Paul voted No.
Senators not voting: booker, Curtis, Durbin, Kelly, Smith, Warren, & Whitehouse.
This was the last vote today.
By a vote of 60-35, the #Senate invoked cloture on the nomination of Alexander Van Hook to be U.S. District Judge for the Western District of Louisiana.
Now voting on: Cloture on the nomination of Sara Bailey to be Director of National Drug Control Policy.
Now voting on: Cloture on the nomination of Sara Bailey to be Director of National Drug Control Policy.
December 19, 2025 at 2:43 AM
By a vote of 60-35, the #Senate invoked cloture on the nomination of Alexander Van Hook to be U.S. District Judge for the Western District of Louisiana.
Now voting on: Cloture on the nomination of Sara Bailey to be Director of National Drug Control Policy.
Now voting on: Cloture on the nomination of Sara Bailey to be Director of National Drug Control Policy.
By a vote of 58-36, the Senate invoked cloture on the nomination of Keith Bass to be an Assistant Secretary of Defense.
Next up: Cloture on Alexander Van Hook to be U.S. District Judge for the Western District of Louisiana.
Next up: Cloture on Alexander Van Hook to be U.S. District Judge for the Western District of Louisiana.
December 19, 2025 at 2:34 AM
By a vote of 58-36, the Senate invoked cloture on the nomination of Keith Bass to be an Assistant Secretary of Defense.
Next up: Cloture on Alexander Van Hook to be U.S. District Judge for the Western District of Louisiana.
Next up: Cloture on Alexander Van Hook to be U.S. District Judge for the Western District of Louisiana.
By a vote of 53-43, the #Senate invoked cloture on the nomination of Joshua Simmons to be General Counsel of the @CIA.
Senators Booker, Durbin, Smith, & Warren did not vote.
Senators Booker, Durbin, Smith, & Warren did not vote.
December 19, 2025 at 1:57 AM
By a vote of 53-43, the #Senate invoked cloture on the nomination of Joshua Simmons to be General Counsel of the @CIA.
Senators Booker, Durbin, Smith, & Warren did not vote.
Senators Booker, Durbin, Smith, & Warren did not vote.
By a vote of 53-43, the #Senate confirmed the en bloc nominations listed pursuant to S.Res.532.
This was a party-line vote with Senators Booker, Durbin, Smith, Warren not voting.
This was a party-line vote with Senators Booker, Durbin, Smith, Warren not voting.
December 19, 2025 at 1:25 AM
By a vote of 53-43, the #Senate confirmed the en bloc nominations listed pursuant to S.Res.532.
This was a party-line vote with Senators Booker, Durbin, Smith, Warren not voting.
This was a party-line vote with Senators Booker, Durbin, Smith, Warren not voting.
By a vote of 50-50, the #Senate did not pass S.J.Res.82, HHS Administrative Procedure Act CRA (King).
GOP Senators voting in favor: Collins, Murkowski, & Tillis.
GOP Senators voting in favor: Collins, Murkowski, & Tillis.
December 18, 2025 at 6:12 PM
By a vote of 50-50, the #Senate did not pass S.J.Res.82, HHS Administrative Procedure Act CRA (King).
GOP Senators voting in favor: Collins, Murkowski, & Tillis.
GOP Senators voting in favor: Collins, Murkowski, & Tillis.
The Senate began a roll call vote on passage of S.J.Res. 82, King HHS Administrative Procedure Act CRA.
More votes are expected today.
More votes are expected today.
December 18, 2025 at 5:19 PM
The Senate began a roll call vote on passage of S.J.Res. 82, King HHS Administrative Procedure Act CRA.
More votes are expected today.
More votes are expected today.
The #Senate adjourned at 8:06 pm until 10am on Thursday. The Senate will proceed to Executive Session and resume consideration of the en bloc nominations listed in S. Res. 532.
Noon–1 roll call vote:
Passage of S. J. Res. 82
Additional roll call votes are expected.
Noon–1 roll call vote:
Passage of S. J. Res. 82
Additional roll call votes are expected.
December 18, 2025 at 1:20 AM
The #Senate adjourned at 8:06 pm until 10am on Thursday. The Senate will proceed to Executive Session and resume consideration of the en bloc nominations listed in S. Res. 532.
Noon–1 roll call vote:
Passage of S. J. Res. 82
Additional roll call votes are expected.
Noon–1 roll call vote:
Passage of S. J. Res. 82
Additional roll call votes are expected.
By a party-line vote of 53-47, the Senate invoked cloture on the nominations included in S. Res. 532, en bloc.
December 18, 2025 at 12:41 AM
By a party-line vote of 53-47, the Senate invoked cloture on the nominations included in S. Res. 532, en bloc.
By a vote of 71-29, the Senate confirmed Douglas Weaver to be a Member of the NRC.
See the breakdown on our website:
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See the breakdown on our website:
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Senate scheduleThe Senate is currently voting on the confirmation of the nomination of Douglas Weaver to be a Member of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. Following the confirmation vote, the Senate…
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December 17, 2025 at 11:28 PM
By a vote of 71-29, the Senate confirmed Douglas Weaver to be a Member of the NRC.
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See the breakdown on our website:
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