Senate Press Gallery

The #Senate convened for a pro forma session at 9:30 a.m. Senator Moreno presided and no business was conducted. Next pro forma: Monday, October 19th at 9am Other than pro forma sessions, the Senate stands adjourned until Monday, November 9th at 3:00 p.m.

The Senate convened for a pro forma session at 3:30pm. Senator Hagerty presided and no business was conducted. Next pro forma: Thursday, October 15 at 9:30am. Other than pro forma sessions, the Senate stands adjourned until Monday, November 9th at 3:00pm. There is 1 vote that evening at 5:30pm.

The Senate convened for a pro forma session at 1:30 p.m. Senator Britt presided, and no business was conducted. The Senate will next convene in a pro forma session on Friday, October 9: 1:30 p.m.

dailypress.senate.govHome - U.S. Senate Daily PressSenate scheduleOther than pro forma sessions, the Senate stands adjourned until 3:00 p.m. on Monday, November 9. There is one vote that evening at 5:30 p.m.Pro forma sessionsThe Senate will convene fo...

The Senate convened for a pro forma session at 10:30 a.m. Senator Lummis presided and no business was conducted. Other than pro forma sessions the Senate stands adjourned until Monday, November 9th at 3:00 p.m. There is one vote that evening at 5:30 p.m. dailypress.senate.gov

The #Senate adjourned at 11:24 p.m. and except for pro forma sessions stands adjourned until 3:00 p.m. on Monday, November 9th. At approximately 5:30 p.m. on November 9th, the Senate will vote on cloture on the motion to proceed to H.R.2347; the vehicle for the permitting reform bill.

The #Senate passed by unanimous consent: H.R.5349, Tax Court Improvement Act, and the Crapo-Wyden substitute amendment.

The #Senate passed by voice vote: S.3798, Safe Access to Cash Act of 2026, and the substitute amendment.

By a vote of 53-47, the #Senate invoked cloture on the nomination of Keith Sonderling to be Secretary of Labor. This was a party-line vote.

By a vote of 53-47, the #Senate did not invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to H.R.7008, the Stop Insider Trading Act. This was a party-line vote.

The #Senate passed S.3219, Albuquerque Indian School Act of 2026, by unanimous consent.

The #Senate passed S.3383, Unlocking Native Lands and Opportunities for Commerce and Key Economic Developments Act of 2025, by unanimous consent.

The #Senate passed H.R. 3620, Southcentral Foundation Land Transfer Act of 2025, by unanimous consent.

The #Senate passed H.R.1550, Strengthening America’s Turning Point Act, by unanimous consent.

The #Senate passed H.R.1945, America's National Churchill Museum National Historic Landmark Act, by unanimous consent.

By a vote of 48-51, the #Senate did not agree to the motion to proceed to S.J.Res.197 (Baldwin Obamacare Exchange Standards CRA). GOP Senator Collins voted in favor. Senator Sullivan didn't vote.

The #Senate adopted by unanimous consent S.Res.917, Dystonia Awareness Month.

The Senate has convened...and will recess from 12:30 -- 2:15 p.m. for the weekly caucus luncheons. At 2:15 p.m., we expect the Senate will to vote on the motion to proceed to S.J.Res.197, Baldwin Obamacare Exchange Standards CRA. Further votes are expected.

The #Senate adjourned at 10:57pm and will next convene on Tuesday, September 29th at 10:00am. From 12:30pm - 2:15pm, the Senate will recess for the weekly caucus meetings.

At 2:15pm, the Senate is expected to proceed to a roll call vote on motion to proceed to S.J.Res.197, Baldwin Obamacare Exchange Standards CRA. Further votes are expected.

Leader Thune filed cloture on the nomination of Keith Sonderling to be Secretary of Labor.

Leader Thune filed cloture on the motion to proceed to H.R.9340, Ratepayer Protection Act.

Leader Thune filed cloture on the motion to proceed to H.R.7008, Stop Insider Trading Act.

dailypress.senate.govHome - U.S. Senate Daily PressSenate scheduleThe Senate began a series of votes related to S.4668, the college sports bill at 6;40 p.m. Senate Hearings & Meetings

By a vote of 77-22, the #Senate passed S.4668, Protect College Sports Act of 2026, as amended. You can find the breakdown on dailypress.senate.gov.

By a vote of 47-52, the #Senate did not agree to Booker amendment #6835 to S.4668, Protect College Sports Act. GOP Senator Britt voted in favor. Senators Sullivan did not vote.

By a vote of 49-50, the #Senate did not adopt Booker amendment #6805 to Cruz-Cantwell substitute amendment #6776 to S.4668, Protect College Sports Act of 2026. GOP senators voting in favor: Collins and Hawley. Senator not voting: Sullivan.

The #Senate adopted by voice vote Moody-Blumenthal amendment #6831 to Cruz-Cantwell substitute amendment #6776 to S.4668, Protect College Sports Act of 2026.

dailypress.senate.govHome - U.S. Senate Daily PressSenate scheduleThe Senate began a series of votes related to S.4668, the college sports bill at 6;40 p.m. Senate Hearings & Meetings

By a vote of 42-54, the Senate did not adopt the Kennedy amendment #6760 to Cruz-Cantwell substitute amendment #6776 toS.4668, Protect College Sports Act. (60-vote affirmative threshold). You can find the breakdown at dailypress.senate.gov.

Not adopted, 1-94: Paul amendment #6758 to Cruz-Cantwell substitute amendment #6776 to S.4668, Protect College Sports Act. Senator Paul voted yes. Not voting: Senators Cornyn, Lee, Sullivan, TIllis & Warner.

The #Senate adopted by voice vote Scott (SC) amendment #6830 to Cruz-Cantwell substitute amendment #6776 to S.4668, Protect College Sports Act of 2026.

By a vote of 96-1, the #Senate agreed to Baldwin amendment #6828 to Cruz-Cantwell substitute amendment #6776 to S.4668, Protect College Sports Act of 2026. Senators voting No: Tuberville Senators not voting: Banks, Cornyn, and Sullivan.

The Senate has convened...and will shortly resume consideration of S.4668, Protect College Sports Act. Unless a different unanimous consent agreement is reached, we expect a vote at 5:30 p.m. on passage of S. 4668.

The Senate adjourned at 4:05pm and will next convene at 3:00pm on Monday, September 28. At 5:30pm, the Senate will proceed to a roll call vote on passage of S.4668, Protect College Sports Act of 2026, as amended.

By a vote of 49-50, the #Senate did not adopt H.Con.Res.89, War Powers Resolution (Iran). GOP Senators Collins, Murkowski, Paul, and Tillis voted in favor. Dem Senator Fetterman voted No. Senators not voting: Alsobrooks. There are no further votes today.

Vote update: At 1:45, the #Senate will proceed to a roll call vote on adoption of H.Con.Res.89, War Powers Resolution (Iran).

The Senate has convened... There are two votes at 10:45 a.m. -- 1. Adoption of Cruz-Cantwell substitute amendment #6776 to S.4668, Protect College Sports Act of 2026. 2. Cloture on the underlying bill, S. 4668, Protect College Sports Act of 2026. Further votes are possible.

H.R. 1721, Critical Infrastructure Manufacturing Feasibility Act, was passed by unanimous consent.

The Senate invoked cloture on the nomination of Angela Colmenero to be a District Judge for the Southern District of Texas by a party line vote of 52-43. Not voting: Cassidy, Coons, Gallego, Murphy and Whitehouse.

We now expect two votes at 5:30 -- 1. Cloture on the nomination of Angela Colmenero to be a District Judge for the Southern District of Texas. 2. Cloture on the Cruz-Cantwell substitute amendment #6776 to S.4668, the college sports bill. www.dailypress.senate.gov

The Senate has convened... The first vote is at 5:30 p.m. on cloture on the nomination of Angela Colmenero to be US District Judge for the Southern District of Texas. Further votes are possible. www.dailypress.senate.gov

18 Sept

The Senate convened for a pro forma session only. Senator Barrasso presided and no business was conducted. The Senate will next convene for business at 3:00pm on Tuesday, September 22nd.

18 Sept

At 5:30pm, the Senate will proceed to a roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the nomination of Angela Veronica Colmenero to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of Texas.

The Senate stands adjourned and will convene at 9:00am on Friday, September 18th for a pro forma session only, with no business to be conducted. When the Senate adjourns following the pro forma, it will next convene for business at 3:00pm on Tuesday, September 22nd.

Leader Thune filed cloture on S.4668, Protect College Sports Act of 2026 and filled the amendment tree.

Leader Thune also filed cloture on the Cruz-Cantwell substitute amendment #6776 to S.4668, Protect College Sports Act of 2026.

Leader Thune filed cloture on the nomination of Angela Veronica Colmenero to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of Texas.

By a vote of 49-45, the #Senate confirmed the nomination of Kasdin Miller Mitchell to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of Texas.

By a vote of 49-47, the #Senate invoked cloture on the nomination of Kasdin Miller Mitchell, of Texas, to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of Texas. Party-line vote with Senators Hagerty, McConnell, Moran and Tuberville not voting.

dailypress.senate.govHome - U.S. Senate Daily PressSenate scheduleThe Senate convened at 10:00 a.m. and has resumed consideration of the motion to proceed to S.4668, the college sports bill, post cloture. There are two votes at 11:45 a.m. and one…

By a vote of 77-22, the #Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to S.4668 - Protect College Sports Act of 2026. Full breakdown will be on our website: www.dailypress.senate.gov