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The #Senate stands adjourned until 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday Feb. 3rd 2026
2 votes at 11:30
1. Confirmation of David Fowlkes to be US District Judge for the Western District of Arkansas.
2. Cloture of Nicholas Ganjei to be US District Judge for the Southern District of Texas.
2 votes at 11:30
1. Confirmation of David Fowlkes to be US District Judge for the Western District of Arkansas.
2. Cloture of Nicholas Ganjei to be US District Judge for the Southern District of Texas.
February 2, 2026 at 11:54 PM
The #Senate stands adjourned until 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday Feb. 3rd 2026
2 votes at 11:30
1. Confirmation of David Fowlkes to be US District Judge for the Western District of Arkansas.
2. Cloture of Nicholas Ganjei to be US District Judge for the Southern District of Texas.
2 votes at 11:30
1. Confirmation of David Fowlkes to be US District Judge for the Western District of Arkansas.
2. Cloture of Nicholas Ganjei to be US District Judge for the Southern District of Texas.
By a vote of 49-40, the #Senate invoked cloture on David Fowlkes to be United States District Judge for the Western District of Arkansas.
February 2, 2026 at 11:35 PM
By a vote of 49-40, the #Senate invoked cloture on David Fowlkes to be United States District Judge for the Western District of Arkansas.
ML Thune filed cloture on the following nominations:
Cal #609 - Megan Blair Benton, MO, to be US District Judge, Western District of Missouri
Cal #612 - Brian Charles Lea, TN, to be US District Judge, Western District of Tennessee
Cal #609 - Megan Blair Benton, MO, to be US District Judge, Western District of Missouri
Cal #612 - Brian Charles Lea, TN, to be US District Judge, Western District of Tennessee
February 2, 2026 at 9:44 PM
ML Thune filed cloture on the following nominations:
Cal #609 - Megan Blair Benton, MO, to be US District Judge, Western District of Missouri
Cal #612 - Brian Charles Lea, TN, to be US District Judge, Western District of Tennessee
Cal #609 - Megan Blair Benton, MO, to be US District Judge, Western District of Missouri
Cal #612 - Brian Charles Lea, TN, to be US District Judge, Western District of Tennessee
The Senate has convened....
There is one vote at 5:30 p.m. on cloture on the nomination of David Fowlkes to be a District Judge for the Western District of Arkansas.
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There is one vote at 5:30 p.m. on cloture on the nomination of David Fowlkes to be a District Judge for the Western District of Arkansas.
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February 2, 2026 at 8:01 PM
The Senate has convened....
There is one vote at 5:30 p.m. on cloture on the nomination of David Fowlkes to be a District Judge for the Western District of Arkansas.
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There is one vote at 5:30 p.m. on cloture on the nomination of David Fowlkes to be a District Judge for the Western District of Arkansas.
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The #Senate stands adjourned this evening until 3:00 p.m. on Monday February 2nd 2026.
At 5:30 p.m. the Senate will vote on the motion to invoke cloture on David Clay Fowlkes to be United States District Judge for the Western District of Arkansas.
At 5:30 p.m. the Senate will vote on the motion to invoke cloture on David Clay Fowlkes to be United States District Judge for the Western District of Arkansas.
January 31, 2026 at 12:16 AM
The #Senate stands adjourned this evening until 3:00 p.m. on Monday February 2nd 2026.
At 5:30 p.m. the Senate will vote on the motion to invoke cloture on David Clay Fowlkes to be United States District Judge for the Western District of Arkansas.
At 5:30 p.m. the Senate will vote on the motion to invoke cloture on David Clay Fowlkes to be United States District Judge for the Western District of Arkansas.
ML Thune filed cloture on Executive Calendar #614 Aaron Christian Peterson to be United States District Judge for the District of Alaska.
January 30, 2026 at 11:46 PM
ML Thune filed cloture on Executive Calendar #614 Aaron Christian Peterson to be United States District Judge for the District of Alaska.
ML Thune filed cloture on Executive Calendar #611 Nicholas Jon Ganjei to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of Texas.
January 30, 2026 at 11:45 PM
ML Thune filed cloture on Executive Calendar #611 Nicholas Jon Ganjei to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of Texas.
ML Thune filed cloture on Executive Calendar #610 David Clay Fowlkes to be United States District Judge for the Western District of Arkansas.
January 30, 2026 at 11:44 PM
ML Thune filed cloture on Executive Calendar #610 David Clay Fowlkes to be United States District Judge for the Western District of Arkansas.
The #Senate passed H.R. 7148, consolidated appropriations, 71-29.
Breakdown here: dailypress.senate.gov
No further votes tonight.
Breakdown here: dailypress.senate.gov
No further votes tonight.
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Senate scheduleThe Senate began a series of up to eight votes related to H.R.7148, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026 at 4:01 p.m. Senate Hearings & Meetings
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January 30, 2026 at 11:41 PM
The #Senate passed H.R. 7148, consolidated appropriations, 71-29.
Breakdown here: dailypress.senate.gov
No further votes tonight.
Breakdown here: dailypress.senate.gov
No further votes tonight.
By a vote of 47-52, the #Senate did not agree to waive the Budget Act points of order with respect to the Merkley amendment #4287, to prevent the deferral or recission of appropriations within 90 days of their expiration to H.R. 7148.
This was a party line vote, Senator Hagerty did not vote.
This was a party line vote, Senator Hagerty did not vote.
January 30, 2026 at 11:19 PM
By a vote of 47-52, the #Senate did not agree to waive the Budget Act points of order with respect to the Merkley amendment #4287, to prevent the deferral or recission of appropriations within 90 days of their expiration to H.R. 7148.
This was a party line vote, Senator Hagerty did not vote.
This was a party line vote, Senator Hagerty did not vote.
By a vote of 49-51, the #Senate did not adopt the Sanders amendment #4290. GOP Senators voting in favor: Collins and Murkowski. (60-vote threshold).
Up next: Merkley Amendment #4287
Up next: Merkley Amendment #4287
January 30, 2026 at 11:02 PM
By a vote of 49-51, the #Senate did not adopt the Sanders amendment #4290. GOP Senators voting in favor: Collins and Murkowski. (60-vote threshold).
Up next: Merkley Amendment #4287
Up next: Merkley Amendment #4287
Senate votes:
Tabled Lee amdt #4236 67-33 & Lee #4234 58-42.
Now: voting on motion to table the Lee amdt #4286.
Then: Sanders #4290 (60 vote threshold)
Merkley #4287
Adoption of Collins substitute #4273 by UC.
Passage of HR 7148 (60 vote threshold).
Breakdowns here: dailypress.senate.gov
Tabled Lee amdt #4236 67-33 & Lee #4234 58-42.
Now: voting on motion to table the Lee amdt #4286.
Then: Sanders #4290 (60 vote threshold)
Merkley #4287
Adoption of Collins substitute #4273 by UC.
Passage of HR 7148 (60 vote threshold).
Breakdowns here: dailypress.senate.gov
January 30, 2026 at 10:33 PM
Senate votes:
Tabled Lee amdt #4236 67-33 & Lee #4234 58-42.
Now: voting on motion to table the Lee amdt #4286.
Then: Sanders #4290 (60 vote threshold)
Merkley #4287
Adoption of Collins substitute #4273 by UC.
Passage of HR 7148 (60 vote threshold).
Breakdowns here: dailypress.senate.gov
Tabled Lee amdt #4236 67-33 & Lee #4234 58-42.
Now: voting on motion to table the Lee amdt #4286.
Then: Sanders #4290 (60 vote threshold)
Merkley #4287
Adoption of Collins substitute #4273 by UC.
Passage of HR 7148 (60 vote threshold).
Breakdowns here: dailypress.senate.gov
The #Senate did not agree to the Schmitt amendment #4241 to eliminate the National Endowment for Democracy funding on a voice vote; and is now voting motion to table the Lee amdt #4236 regarding earmarks.
Then: Lee #4234, Lee #4286, Sanders #4290 (60 vote threshold), Merkley #4287 & passage.
Then: Lee #4234, Lee #4286, Sanders #4290 (60 vote threshold), Merkley #4287 & passage.
January 30, 2026 at 10:07 PM
The #Senate did not agree to the Schmitt amendment #4241 to eliminate the National Endowment for Democracy funding on a voice vote; and is now voting motion to table the Lee amdt #4236 regarding earmarks.
Then: Lee #4234, Lee #4286, Sanders #4290 (60 vote threshold), Merkley #4287 & passage.
Then: Lee #4234, Lee #4286, Sanders #4290 (60 vote threshold), Merkley #4287 & passage.
By a vote of 32-67, The #Senate did not adopt the Paul amendment #4272 to H.R. 7148, Minibus Appropriations. Not voting: Cassidy.
Up Next - Schmitt amendment #4241 to eliminate the National Endowment for Democracy funding
Vote Breakdown here - www.dailypress.senate.gov
Up Next - Schmitt amendment #4241 to eliminate the National Endowment for Democracy funding
Vote Breakdown here - www.dailypress.senate.gov
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Senate scheduleThe Senate began a series of up to eight votes related to H.R.7148, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026 at 4:01 p.m. Senate Hearings & Meetings
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January 30, 2026 at 10:06 PM
By a vote of 32-67, The #Senate did not adopt the Paul amendment #4272 to H.R. 7148, Minibus Appropriations. Not voting: Cassidy.
Up Next - Schmitt amendment #4241 to eliminate the National Endowment for Democracy funding
Vote Breakdown here - www.dailypress.senate.gov
Up Next - Schmitt amendment #4241 to eliminate the National Endowment for Democracy funding
Vote Breakdown here - www.dailypress.senate.gov
The #Senate will shortly begin a series of up to 8 votes:
Re: H.R.7148, Appropriations Minibus
1. Paul amendment #4272
2. Schmitt #4241
3. Lee #4236
4. Lee #4234
5. Lee #4286
6. Sanders #4290, 60-vote threshold
7. Merkley #4287
8. Passage of H.R.7148, 60-vote threshold
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Re: H.R.7148, Appropriations Minibus
1. Paul amendment #4272
2. Schmitt #4241
3. Lee #4236
4. Lee #4234
5. Lee #4286
6. Sanders #4290, 60-vote threshold
7. Merkley #4287
8. Passage of H.R.7148, 60-vote threshold
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January 30, 2026 at 8:48 PM
The #Senate will shortly begin a series of up to 8 votes:
Re: H.R.7148, Appropriations Minibus
1. Paul amendment #4272
2. Schmitt #4241
3. Lee #4236
4. Lee #4234
5. Lee #4286
6. Sanders #4290, 60-vote threshold
7. Merkley #4287
8. Passage of H.R.7148, 60-vote threshold
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Re: H.R.7148, Appropriations Minibus
1. Paul amendment #4272
2. Schmitt #4241
3. Lee #4236
4. Lee #4234
5. Lee #4286
6. Sanders #4290, 60-vote threshold
7. Merkley #4287
8. Passage of H.R.7148, 60-vote threshold
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By a vote of 45-55, the Senate did not agree to the cloture motion on the motion to proceed to H.R. 7148. Republican Senators voting no: Budd, Johnson, Lee, Paul, Moody, Scott (Fl), Thune, and Tuberville. Majority Leader Thune voted no in order to make a motion to reconsider.
January 29, 2026 at 5:19 PM
By a vote of 45-55, the Senate did not agree to the cloture motion on the motion to proceed to H.R. 7148. Republican Senators voting no: Budd, Johnson, Lee, Paul, Moody, Scott (Fl), Thune, and Tuberville. Majority Leader Thune voted no in order to make a motion to reconsider.
The #Senate began a rollcall vote at 11:32 on the cloture on the MTP to H.R. 7148 (Minibus - DOD, FSGG, LHHS, T-HUD, DHS, and SFOPS funding).
January 29, 2026 at 4:33 PM
The #Senate began a rollcall vote at 11:32 on the cloture on the MTP to H.R. 7148 (Minibus - DOD, FSGG, LHHS, T-HUD, DHS, and SFOPS funding).
The Senate has convened....and resumed consideration of the motion to proceed to H.R.7148, consolidated appropriations for fiscal year 2026.
At approximately 11:30 a.m. the Senate is expected to vote on cloture on the motion to proceed.
Additional votes are possible during today’s session.
At approximately 11:30 a.m. the Senate is expected to vote on cloture on the motion to proceed.
Additional votes are possible during today’s session.
January 29, 2026 at 3:30 PM
The Senate has convened....and resumed consideration of the motion to proceed to H.R.7148, consolidated appropriations for fiscal year 2026.
At approximately 11:30 a.m. the Senate is expected to vote on cloture on the motion to proceed.
Additional votes are possible during today’s session.
At approximately 11:30 a.m. the Senate is expected to vote on cloture on the motion to proceed.
Additional votes are possible during today’s session.
The #Senate stands adjourned until 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, January 29th, 2026. The Senate will resume consideration of the motion to proceed to H.R. 7148 and cloture will ripen on the MTP to H.R. 7148 at 11:30 a.m.
January 29, 2026 at 12:24 AM
The #Senate stands adjourned until 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, January 29th, 2026. The Senate will resume consideration of the motion to proceed to H.R. 7148 and cloture will ripen on the MTP to H.R. 7148 at 11:30 a.m.
The #Senate has convened...and will soon resume consideration of the motion to proceed to H.R.7148, Appropriations minibus. Cloture has been filed on the motion to proceed; which without agreement will ripen tomorrow.
The Senate will recess from 12:30-2:15 for caucus luncheons. Votes are possible.
The Senate will recess from 12:30-2:15 for caucus luncheons. Votes are possible.
January 28, 2026 at 4:02 PM
The #Senate has convened...and will soon resume consideration of the motion to proceed to H.R.7148, Appropriations minibus. Cloture has been filed on the motion to proceed; which without agreement will ripen tomorrow.
The Senate will recess from 12:30-2:15 for caucus luncheons. Votes are possible.
The Senate will recess from 12:30-2:15 for caucus luncheons. Votes are possible.
The Senate did not invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to S. 3627 by a party line tally of 47-45.
The Senate will convene at 11am Wednesday, at which time resume consideration of the motion to proceed to H.R.7148, Appropriations Minibus. Cloture has been filed on the motion to proceed.
The Senate will convene at 11am Wednesday, at which time resume consideration of the motion to proceed to H.R.7148, Appropriations Minibus. Cloture has been filed on the motion to proceed.
January 27, 2026 at 11:38 PM
The Senate did not invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to S. 3627 by a party line tally of 47-45.
The Senate will convene at 11am Wednesday, at which time resume consideration of the motion to proceed to H.R.7148, Appropriations Minibus. Cloture has been filed on the motion to proceed.
The Senate will convene at 11am Wednesday, at which time resume consideration of the motion to proceed to H.R.7148, Appropriations Minibus. Cloture has been filed on the motion to proceed.
The #Senate has convened...
One vote at 5:30 p.m. on cloture on the motion to proceed to S. 3627, Pregnant Students’ Rights Act.
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One vote at 5:30 p.m. on cloture on the motion to proceed to S. 3627, Pregnant Students’ Rights Act.
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January 27, 2026 at 8:10 PM
The #Senate has convened...
One vote at 5:30 p.m. on cloture on the motion to proceed to S. 3627, Pregnant Students’ Rights Act.
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One vote at 5:30 p.m. on cloture on the motion to proceed to S. 3627, Pregnant Students’ Rights Act.
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The #Senate convened at 3:00 p.m. and by unanimous consent, the Senate moved the vote originally scheduled for today (cloture on the motion to proceed to S. 3627, Pregnant Students’ Rights Act) to tomorrow at 5:30 p.m.
January 26, 2026 at 8:54 PM
The #Senate convened at 3:00 p.m. and by unanimous consent, the Senate moved the vote originally scheduled for today (cloture on the motion to proceed to S. 3627, Pregnant Students’ Rights Act) to tomorrow at 5:30 p.m.
The Senate convened at 11:00 a.m. for a pro forma session only. @ChuckGrassley presided and no business was conducted.
January 22, 2026 at 4:01 PM
The Senate convened at 11:00 a.m. for a pro forma session only. @ChuckGrassley presided and no business was conducted.