The Senate convened at 12:00 PM.

The nomination of Sparkle L. Sooknanan to be District Judge for the District of Columbia was confirmed by a roll call vote of 50-48.

Confirmed, 50-48: Executive Calendar #779, Catherine Henry to be District Judge for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.

Confirmed, 50-48: Confirmation of Executive Calendar #790 Gail A. Weilheimer to be District Judge for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.

Military Promotions Confirmed by Voice Vote: Executive Calendar #848.

The Senate adjourned at 7:22pm.

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Floor Schedule

The Senate stands in recess until Monday, February 23, 2026, other than for pro forma sessions on the following dates, during which no business shall be conducted:

  • Friday, February 13th at 9:00am
  • Tuesday, February 17th at 6:30pm
  • Thursday, February 19th at 2:00pm

The Senate will next convene at 3:00pm on Monday, February 23rd. Following the prayer and pledge, Senator Kaine will be recognized to deliver Washington’s Farewell address. Following the Address, the Senate will be in a period of Morning Business with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each.

At approximately 5:30pm, the Senate will proceed to a roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to H.R.7147, an act making further consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes.