The Senate convened at 10:00am.

Not invoked, 54-45: Motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to Cal. #168, H.R.5371, Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026, upon reconsideration.

Invoked, 52-47: Motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #295 Jordan Emery Pratt to be United States District Judge for the Middle District of Florida.

Confirmed, 52-47: Confirmation of Executive Calendar #295 Jordan Emery Pratt to be United States District Judge for the Middle District of Florida.

Invoked, 53-46: Motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #457 Edmund G. LaCour, Jr. to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of Alabama.

Passed, 52-48: Passage of S.J.Res.81, Kaine National Emergency Designation (Brazil Tariffs).

Leader Thune filed cloture on Executive Calendar #370 Joshua D. Dunlap to be United States Circuit Judge for the First Circuit.

The Senate adjourned at 7:17pm.

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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.