Confirmed, 59-31: Confirmation of Executive Calendar #177 Darrel James Papillion to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of Louisiana.
The Senate stands adjourned until 10:00am Wednesday, February 25, 2026.
Following Leader remarks, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session and resume consideration of Executive Calendar #647, John DeLeeuw, of Texas, to be a Member of the National Transportation Safety Board for the remainder of the term expiring December 31, 2026.
At 11:45am, the Senate will vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the DeLeeuw nomination.
The Senate will recess from 12:45pm until 2:15pm for the weekly caucus meetings.
If cloture is invoked, at 2:15pm, the Senate will vote on confirmation of the DeLeeuw nomination.
During Tuesday’s session, Senator Thune filed cloture on Executive Calendar #651, Ryan McCormack, of Virginia, to be Under Secretary of Transportation for Policy. This cloture motion will ripen during Thursday’s session.