The Senate convened at 10:00am.

Passed, 53-44: Passage of Cal. #17, H.Con.Res.20, Cruz Energy Conservation Standards for Consumer Water Heaters CRA.

Invoked, 51-46: Motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #37 Mark Meador to be a Federal Trade Commissioner for the term of seven years from September 26, 2024.

Confirmed, 50-46: Confirmation of Executive Calendar #37 Mark Meador to be a Federal Trade Commissioner for the term of seven years from September 26, 2024.

The Senate stands in recess until 1:00am.

Cloture Invoked, 59-25: Motion to invoke cloture on the nomination of Lt. Gen. John D. Caine (Retired) for appointment to be Major General.

Confirmed, 59-26: Confirmation of Executive Calendar #75 Lt. Gen. John D. Caine (Retired) to be Major General in the Air Force.

Invoked, 60-25: Motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #74 Lt. Gen. John D. Caine (Retired) to be General for appointment as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

Confirmed, 60-25: Confirmation of Executive Calendar #74 Lt. Gen. John D. Caine (Retired) to be General for appointment as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

The Senate adjourned at 2:06am.

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Floor Schedule

The Senate will convene at 12:00 Noon on Wednesday, March 18, 2026 and will resume consideration of the House message to accompany S.1383, the legislative vehicle for the SAVE America Act.

There are no votes scheduled at this time.