The Senate convened at 10:00am.
Confirmed, 53-47: Confirmation of Executive Calendar #560 Joshua Simmons to be General Counsel of the CIA.
Confirmed, 52-48: Confirmation of Executive Calendar #476, Sara Bailey to be Director of National Drug Control Policy.
The Senate stands adjourned until 3:00pm on Monday, April 27, 2026.
Following Leader remarks, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session and resume consideration of Executive Calendar #670, Robert Cekada, of Florida, to be Director, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives.
At 5:30pm, the Senate will vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the Cekada nomination.
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