The Senate convened for a pro forma session at 9:00 a.m. Senator Grassley presided and no business was conducted. Remaining pro forma sessions:Tuesday, February 17th at 6:30pmThursday, February 19th at 2:00pm Monday, February 23, 2026 The Senate returns for business on Monday, February 23rd at 3:00 p.m. Following the prayer and pledge, Senator Kaine will be recognized […] The post Friday, February 13, 2026 appeared first on U.S. Senate Daily Press.

1:15 p.m. The Senate began voting on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to H.R. 7147, Homeland Security Appropriations for FY 2026. 1:04 p.m. Senator Schumer spoke about ICE. 1:03 p.m. By a party-line vote of 49-47 the Senate agreed to H.J.Res.142, a joint resolution disapproving the action of the District […] The post Thursday, February 12, 2026 appeared first on U.S. Senate Daily Press.

2:03 p.m. Senator Grassley spoke on the independence of Lithuania. 2:00 p.m. The Senate is now in session and has resumed consideration of the motion to proceed to H.R. 7147. The Senate will convene at 2:00 p.m. today. Following Leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of the motion to proceed to H.R. 7147. (DHS […] The post Wednesday, February 11, 2026 appeared first on U.S. Senate Daily Press.

5:16 p.m. The Senate stands adjourned until 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 11th, 2026. Following Leader remarks, morning business be closed, and the Senate will resume consideration of the motion to proceed to H.R. 7147. 5:14 p.m. Majority Leader Thune wrapped up. He filed cloture on the motion to proceed to H.R. 7147, making further […] The post Tuesday, February 10, 2026 appeared first on U.S. Senate Daily Press.

The Senate will convene at 3:00 p.m. and following any Leader remarks will be in a period of morning business. At approximately 5:30 p.m., the Senate is expected to vote on cloture on the nomination of Daniel Burrows to be an Assistant Attorney General. The post Monday, January 9, 2026 appeared first on U.S. Senate Daily Press.

<p>11:30 a.m. The Senate is now voting on confirmation of Brian Lea to be a District Judge for the Western District of Tennessee. 11:17 a.m. Senate Cornyn spoke on about disease in the cattle industry. 11:14 a.m. Senator Merkley spoke on the Epstein files. 11:08 a.m. Minority Leader Schumer spoke on the Epstein files. He [&#8230;]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.dailypress.senate.gov/thursday-february-5-2026/">Thursday, February 5, 2026</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.dailypress.senate.gov">U.S. Senate Daily Press</a>.</p>

<p>2:03 p.m. The Senate began voting on confirmation of the nomination of Megan Blair Benton to be United States District Judge for the Western District of Missouri. 1:53 p.m. Senator Blackburn spoke on power outages in Tennessee due to Winter Storm Fern. She also spoke about the Lea nomination 1:26 p.m. Senator Durbin spoke on [&#8230;]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.dailypress.senate.gov/wednesday-february-4-2026/">Wednesday, February 4, 2026</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.dailypress.senate.gov">U.S. Senate Daily Press</a>.</p>

<p>The Senate will convene at 10:00 a.m. Following Leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of David Clay Fowlkes to be United States District Judge for the Western District of Arkansas, post cloture. At approximately 11:30 a.m., the Senate is expected to proceed to two roll call votes relative to the following: Following the vote [&#8230;]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.dailypress.senate.gov/tuesday-february-3-2026/">Tuesday, February 3, 2026</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.dailypress.senate.gov">U.S. Senate Daily Press</a>.</p>

<p>The Senate will convene at 3:00 p.m. and following any leader remarks will be in a period of morning business. At approximately 5:30 p.m., the Senate will vote on cloture on Executive Calendar #610 David Fowlkes to be a District Judge for the Western District of Arkansas. Cloture has also been filed on the following nominations:</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.dailypress.senate.gov/monday-february-2-2026/">Monday, February 2, 2026</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.dailypress.senate.gov">U.S. Senate Daily Press</a>.</p>

<p>12:32 p.m. Senator Kaine spoke on government funding. 12:21 p.m. Senator Tillis spoke on government funding. 11:48 a.m. Senator Graham spoke on government funding. He then yielded for a question from Senator Schmitt. 11:31 a.m. Senator Schmitt spoke on immigration enforcement. 11:23 a.m. Minority Leader Schumer spoke on government funding and ICE. 11:00 a.m. The [&#8230;]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.dailypress.senate.gov/friday-january-30-2026/">Friday, January 30, 2026</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.dailypress.senate.gov">U.S. Senate Daily Press</a>.</p>

<p>1:00 p.m. Senator Blackburn spoke about the Tennessee National Guard and State elected officials actions during the snow storm. She then spoke on online ticket sales. 12:47 p.m. Senator Marshall spoke on the anniversary of American Airlines Flight 5342. 12:33 p.m. Senator Capito spoke on energy and the appropriations process. 12:20 p.m. Senator Tillis spoke [&#8230;]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.dailypress.senate.gov/thursday-january-29-2026/">Thursday, January 29, 2026</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.dailypress.senate.gov">U.S. Senate Daily Press</a>.</p>

<p>The Senate will convene at 11:00 a.m. and following any leader remarks will resume consideration of the motion to proceed to H.R.7148, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026. Cloture was filed on the motion to proceed on Tuesday evening. The Senate will recess from 12:30 p.m. until 2:15 p.m. to allow for the weekly caucus meetings</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.dailypress.senate.gov/wednesday-january-28-2026/">Wednesday, January 28, 2026</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.dailypress.senate.gov">U.S. Senate Daily Press</a>.</p>

<p>The Senate will convene at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 27, 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 5:30 p.m., the Senate will vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to [&#8230;]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.dailypress.senate.gov/tuesday-january-27-2026/">Tuesday, January 27, 2026</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.dailypress.senate.gov">U.S. Senate Daily Press</a>.</p>

The Senate will convene at 3:00 p.m. and following any leader remarks will be in morning business. We expect a unanimous consent agreement to be reached to move the vote scheduled for this evening until tomorrow at the same time. That vote is on cloture on the motion to proceed to S.3627, Pregnant Students’ Rights […] The post Monday, January 26, 2026 appeared first on U.S. Senate Daily Press.

The Senate convened for a pro forma session at 11:00 a.m. Senator Grassley presided and no business was conducted. The Senate will return for business at 3:00 p.m. on Monday, January 26th. Following Leader remarks, the Senate will period or morning business. At approximately 5:30 p.m. the Senate will vote on cloture on the motion […] The post Thursday, January 22, 2026 appeared first on U.S. Senate Daily Press.

The Senate convened at 10:00 a.m. for a pro forma session only. Senator Barrasso presided and no business was conducted. The Senate will next convene on Thursday, January 22nd at 11:00 a.m. When the Senate recesses on Thursday, January 22nd, it will next convene at 3:00 p.m. on Monday, January 26th. Following Leader remarks, the […] The post Tuesday, January 20, 2026 appeared first on U.S. Senate Daily Press.

8:30 a.m. The Senate convened for a pro forma session with Senator Capito presiding. No business was conducted. The Senate will next meet on the following days for pro forma sessions. When the Senate recesses on Thursday, January 22nd, it will convene at 3:00 p.m. on Monday, January 26th. Following Leader remarks, the Senate will […] The post Friday, January 16, 2026 appeared first on U.S. Senate Daily Press.

The Senate will convene at 10:00 a.m. and following any Leader remarks will resume consideration of H.R.6938, Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations. Under regular order, at approximately 11:00 a.m., the Senate is expected to vote on cloture on H.R.6938. Further votes are expected. The post Thursday, January 15, 2026 appeared first on U.S. Senate Daily Press.

10:43 a.m. Senator Barrasso spoke on inflation.and taxes. 10:30 a.m. Democratic Leader Schumer spoke on the investigation of Fed Chair Powell, affordability and health care. 10:19 a.m. Majority Leader Thune spoke about Venezuela and the war powers act vote later today, the accomplishments of the first session of the 119th Congress, and nominations. 10:02 a.m. […] The post Wednesday, January 14, 2026 appeared first on U.S. Senate Daily Press.

10:17 a.m. Majority Leader Thune spoke on fraud. 10:02 a.m. Senator Grassley spoke on blood donations. 10:00 a.m. The Senate is now in session and has resumed consideration of the motion to proceed to H.R. 6938. ********************* The Senate will convene at 10:00 a.m. today. Following Leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of the […] The post Tuesday, January 13, 2026 appeared first on U.S. Senate Daily Press.

The Senate will convene toady 3:00 p.m. and will resume consideration of the motion to proceed to H.R. 6938-Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026. At 5:30 p.m. the Senate will vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to H.R. 6938-Commerce, Justice, Science; […] The post Monday, January 12, 2026 appeared first on U.S. Senate Daily Press.

4:30 p.m. 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. 4:28 p.m. Wrap up: 4:27 p.m. The Senate has convened for a new legislative day and is now in a period of morning […] The post Thursday, January 8, 2026 appeared first on U.S. Senate Daily Press.

5:44 p.m. The Senate recessed until 10:00 a.m. Thursday. 5:35 p.m. Senator Heinrich spoke on permitting reform. 5:33 p.m. Majority Leader Thune wrapped up for the evening. Passed the following by UC:S.Res.288 – Combating AntisemitismS.Res.503 – Club QS.Res.543 – Centenary College of Louisiana Bicentennial UC that the Senate recess until 10:00 a.m. and following any Leader remarks, the […] The post Wednesday, January 7, 2026 appeared first on U.S. Senate Daily Press.

7:32 p.m. The Senate adjourned. 6:36 p.m. Senator Kaine spoke about Venezuela. 5:50 – 6:35 p.m. Senators Gallego, Blunt Rochester, Welch, Markey and Merkley spoke about January 6th. 5:48 p.m. Majority Leader Thune wrapped up for the evening. H.R 224, regarding the Housing Community Development Act of 1974, S Res 575, congratulating the Oklahoma State […] The post Tuesday, January 6, 2026 appeared first on U.S. Senate Daily Press.

6:14 p.m. The Senate stands adjourned until 10:00 a.m. tomorrow January 6th 2025. Following Leader Remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of the nomination of Joshua Simmons to be General Counsel of the Central Intelligence Agency. At 11:30 a.m. the Senate will vote on confirmation of Joshua Simmons to be General Counsel of the Central […] The post January 5, 2026 appeared first on U.S. Senate Daily Press.