The Senate convened at 10:00am.

The Senate agreed to S. Res. 771, congratulating the New York Knicks for winning the 2026 NBA Finals.

Invoked, 54-41: Motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #760, Michelle Steel to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Korea.

Confirmed, 55-39: Confirmation of Executive Calendar #760, Michelle Steel to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Korea.

Invoked, 54-41: Motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #763, George Holding to be United States Director of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development.

Not agreed to, 44-50: Motion to discharge from Foreign Relations Committee, S.Res.616, Cortez Masto Honduras Human Rights Practices.

The Senate adjourned at 6:29pm.

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Floor Schedule

The Senate will convene for pro forma sessions on the following dates and times with no business expected:

Monday, August 24th at 12:30 p.m.
Thursday, August 27th at 8:00 a.m.
Monday, August 31st at 11:30 a.m.
Tuesday, September 1st at 12:30 p.m.
Friday, September 4th at 10:00 a.m.
Tuesday, September 8th at 1:15 p.m.
Thursday, September 10th at 3:00 p.m.

The Senate returns for business on Monday, September 14th at 3:00 p.m. At that time, following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business.

At approximately 5:30 p.m. the Senate will vote on cloture on Executive Calendar #902, Matthew Byrne to be a US District Judge for the Southern District of Ohio.