The Senate convened at 10:00am.

Leader Thune filed cloture on Executive Calendar #75 Lt. Gen. John D. Caine (Retired) to be Major General.

Invoked, 51-45: Motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #61 Paul Atkins to be a Member of the Securities and Exchange Commission for the remainder of the term expiring June 5, 2026.

Confirmed, 53-46: Confirmation of Executive Calendar #67 Mike Huckabee to be Ambassador to the State of Israel.

Confirmed, 60-37: Confirmation of Executive Calendar #55 Peter Hoekstra to be Ambassador to Canada.

Confirmed, 49-46: Confirmation of Executive Calendar #68 Ronald Johnson to be Ambassador to the United Mexican States.

Confirmed, 51-45: Executive Calendar #66 Kevin Cabrera to be Ambassador of the United States of America to the Republic of Panama.

Confirmed, 52-44: Confirmation of Executive Calendar #61 Paul Atkins to be a Member of the Securities and Exchange Commission for the remainder of the term expiring June 5, 2026.

Agreed to, 52-42: Motion to proceed to Cal. #17, H.Con.Res.20, Cruz Energy Conservation Standards for Consumer Water Heaters CRA.

The Senate adjourned at 8:17pm.

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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.