The Senate convened at 10:00am.

Confirmed, 51-48: Executive Calendar #38 Ramon Ernesto Reyes, Jr. to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of New York.

Cloture Invoked, 51-47: Executive Calendar #373 Charlotte A. Burrows to be a Member of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission for a term expiring July 1, 2028. (Reappointment)

Confirmed, 51-47: Confirmation of Executive Calendar #373 Charlotte A. Burrows to be a Member of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission for a term expiring July 1, 2028. (Reappointment)

Cloture Invoked, 54-44: Executive Calendar #310 Brandy R. McMillion to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of Michigan.

Passed, 50-48: Passage of Cal. #238, S.J.Res.38, Rubio IIJA Waiver of Buy America Requirements for EV Chargers CRA.

Invoked, 52-46: Motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #126 Monica Ramirez Almadani to be United States District Judge for the Central District of California.

The Senate confirmed by Voice Vote Executive Calendar #276 Edgard D. Kagan, of Virginia, a Career Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class of Minister-Counselor, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to Malaysia.

The Senate confirmed by Voice Vote Executive Calendar #267 Mark W. Libby, of Massachusetts, a Career Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class of Minister-Counselor, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Azerbaijan.

The Senate agreed to Senate Resolution 457 honoring the distinguished service of Captain Samuel Farmer of the United States Marine Corps and so forth.

The Senate adjourned at 6:56 p.m.

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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.