The Senate convened at 10:00am.

Confirmed, 54-45: Confirmation of Executive Calendar #471 Kirk Edward Sherriff to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of California.

Invoked, 50-49: Motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #311 Karoline Mehalchick to be United States District Judge for the Middle District of Pennsylvania.

Confirmed, 50-49: Confirmation of Executive Calendar #311 Karoline Mehalchick to be United States District Judge for the Middle District of Pennsylvania.

Invoked, 50-49: Motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #142 Joseph Goffman to be an Assistant Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency.

Confirmed, 50-49: Confirmation of Executive Calendar #142 Joseph Goffman to be an Assistant Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency.

Military Promotions Confirmed by Unanimous Consent: Executive Calendar #181, Executive Calendar #487-505, and all nominations on the Secretary’s Desk in the Air Force, Army, Marine Corps, Navy, and Space Force.

Foreign Service Promotions Confirmed by Unanimous Consent: All nominations on the Secretary’s Desk.

The Senate adjourned at 7:08 p.m.

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Floor Schedule

The Senate will convene at 3:00pm on Monday, January 12, 2026.

At 5:30pm, the Senate will vote on the Motion to Invoke Cloture on the Motion to Proceed to H.R.6938 – Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026.