The Senate convenes at 10:00am.

Confirmed, 52-46: Confirmation of Executive Calendar #131 Matthew Lohmeier to be Under Secretary of the United States Air force.

Invoked, 52-46: Motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #87 Richard Topping to be Chief Financial Officer, Department of Veterans Affairs.

Confirmed, 51-47: Confirmation of Executive Calendar #87 Richard Topping to be Chief Financial Officer, Department of Veterans Affairs.

Invoked, 50-48: Motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #292 Emil J. Bove III to be United States Circuit Judge for the Third Circuit.

Leader Thune filed Cloture on Executive Calendar #273 David Wright, of South Carolina, to be a Member of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission for the term of five years expiring June 30, 2030. (Reappointment)

Leader Thune filed cloture on Executive Calendar #110 Earl Matthews, of Virginia, to be General Counsel of the Department of Defense, vice Caroline Diane Krass, resigned.

Leader Thune filed cloture on Executive Calendar #94 William Kimmitt, of Virginia, to be Under Secretary of Commerce for International Trade, vice Maria Louise Lago, resigned.

Leader Thune filed cloture on Executive Calendar #274 Susan Monarez, of Wisconsin, to be Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (New Position)

Leader Thune filed cloture on Executive Calendar #85 Samuel Brown, of Nevada, to be Under Secretary of Veterans Affairs for Memorial Affairs, vice Matthew T. Quinn.

The Senate adjourned at 3:02pm.

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Floor Schedule

The Senate will convene at 10:00am on Friday, August 7, 2026.

At 11:30am, on Friday, August 7th, the Senate will proceed to four roll call votes on the following:

  1. Adoption of Paul amendment #6715 in relation to Cal. #454, H.R.5334, legislative vehicle for the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia Act of 2026.
  2. Passage of Cal. #454, H.R.5334, legislative vehicle for the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia Act of 2026, as amended. (60-vote affirmative threshold)
  3. Confirmation of the en bloc nominations provided for under the provisions of S.Res.817.
  4. Motion to invoke cloture on Collins substitute amendment #6732 to Cal. #320, H.R.6500, legislative vehicle for a Continuing Resolution.

Please note, further roll call votes are expected during Friday’s session of the Senate.