The Senate convened at 11:00am.

Confirmed, 64-32: the Senate voted to confirm Executive Calendar #1283, Jeffery Paul Hopkins to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of Ohio.

Invoked, 57-39: the Senate invoked cloture on Executive Calendar #1183 Tamika R. Montgomery-Reeves to be United States Circuit Judge for the Third Circuit.

Invoked, 63-31: The senate voted on a motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #1146 Dana M. Douglas to be United States Circuit Judge for the Fifth Circuit.

The Senate confirmed by unanimous consent the following Coast Guard Nominations: Exec. Cal. #1285, Exec. Cal. #1286, Exec. Cal. #1287, and all other nominations on the Secretary’s Desk for the Coast Guard and Foreign Service.

The Senate confirmed by voice vote: Executive Calendar #1201 Shailen P. Bhatt to be Administrator of the Federal Highway Administration.

The Senate adjourned at 5:41pm.

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Floor Schedule

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.