The Senate convened at 10:00am.

Not agreed to, 39-56: Motion to proceed to Cal. #502, S.Con.Res.41, Paul Penny Plan Budget Resolution.

Invoked, 58-37: Motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #787 Byron B. Conway to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of Wisconsin.

Confirmed by voice vote: Executive Calendar #772 Ann C. Fisher to be a Commissioner of the Postal Regulatory Commission for a term expiring October 14, 2030. (Reappointment) and Executive Calendar #773 Ashley Jay Elizabeth Poling to be a Commissioner of the Postal Regulatory Commission for a term expiring November 22, 2030. (Reappointment)

Confirmed by voice vote: Executive Calendar #773 Ashley Jay Elizabeth Poling to be a Commissioner of the Postal Regulatory Commission for a term expiring November 22, 2030. (Reappointment)

Confirmed, 58-37: Confirmation of Executive Calendar #787 Byron B. Conway to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of Wisconsin.

Passed, 78-18: Passage of H.R.9747, Continuing Resolution (December 20th). (60-vote affirmative threshold)

Leader Schumer filed cloture on Executive Calendar #788 Jonathan E. Hawley to be United States District Judge for the Central District of Illinois.

Leader Schumer filed cloture on Executive Calendar #620 David Huitema to be Director of the Office of Government Ethics for a term of five years.

Leader Schumer filed cloture on Executive Calendar #714 Cathy Fung to be a Judge of the United States Tax Court for a term of fifteen years.

Confirmed by voice vote: Executive Calendar #713 Jeffrey Samuel Arbeit to be a Judge of the United States Tax Court for a term of fifteen years.

Confirmed by voice vote: Executive Calendar #715 Benjamin A. Guider III to be a Judge of the United States Tax Court for a term of fifteen years.

Vote scheduled: At 5:30pm, on Tuesday, November 12th, the Senate will proceed to a roll call vote on confirmation of Executive Calendar #789 April M. Perry to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of Illinois.

The Senate adjourned at 9:45 PM.

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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.