The Senate convened at 10:00am.

Invoked, 57-41: Motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #30 William Pulte to be Director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency for a term of five years.

Confirmed, 56-43: Confirmation of Executive Calendar #30 William Pulte to be Director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency for a term of five years.

Invoked, 54-45: Motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #32 Jeffrey Kessler to be Under Secretary of Commerce for Industry and Security.

Confirmed, 54-45: Confirmation of Executive Calendar #32 Jeffrey Kessler to be Under Secretary of Commerce for Industry and Security.

Invoked, 84-15: Motion to invoke cloture on Cal. #18, S.331 HALT Fentanyl Act.

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Floor Schedule

The Senate stands adjourned until 10:00am Wednesday, February 25, 2026.

Following Leader remarks, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session and resume consideration of Executive Calendar #647, John DeLeeuw, of Texas, to be a Member of the National Transportation Safety Board for the remainder of the term expiring December 31, 2026.

At 11:45am, the Senate will vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the DeLeeuw nomination.

The Senate will recess from 12:45pm until 2:15pm for the weekly caucus meetings.

If cloture is invoked, at 2:15pm, the Senate will vote on confirmation of the DeLeeuw nomination.

During Tuesday’s session, Senator Thune filed cloture on Executive Calendar #651, Ryan McCormack, of Virginia, to be Under Secretary of Transportation for Policy. This cloture motion will ripen during Thursday’s session.