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 5:00pm on Tuesday, July 28, 2026.

At 6:30pm, on Tuesday, July 28th, the Senate will proceed to two roll call votes on the following:

  1. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #833, Walter Clayton, of New York, to be Director of National Intelligence.
  2. Motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to Cal. #454, H.R.5334, legislative vehicle for the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia Act of 2026.