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 10:00am on Tuesday, July 21, 2026.

The Senate will resume consideration of Executive Calendar #775, Benjamin M. Flowers, of Ohio, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Sixth Circuit.

The Senate will recess from 12:30pm until 2:15pm for the weekly conference meetings.

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