The Senate convened at 10:00am.

Confirmed, 45-26 : Confirmation of Executive Calendar #590 Stephanie Sanders Sullivan to be Representative of the United States of America to the African Union, with the rank and status of Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary.

Leader Schumer filled cloture on the following: Executive Calendar #380 Patricia L. Lee to be a Member of the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board for a term expiring October 18, 2027; Leader Schumer filed cloture on Executive Calendar #536 Robin Michelle Meriweather to be a Judge of the United States Court of Federal Claims for a term of fifteen years; and on Executive Calendar #512 Charles J. Willoughby, Jr. to be an Associate Judge of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia for the term of fifteen years.

Invoked, 43-27: Motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #597 Nancy L. Maldonado to be United States Circuit Judge for the Seventh Circuit.

The Senate adjourned at 3:16pm.

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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.