Monday, April 20, 2026
Mr. Ted Budd, from the State of North Carolina, called the Senate to order at 3 p.m., the Chaplain offered a prayer, and Mr. Budd led the Senate in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America.
The Journal
Pursuant to the order of Friday, April 17, 2026, the Journal ofthe proceedings of the Senate was deemed approved to date.
Certain Procedures Dispensed With
Pursuant to the order of Friday, April 17, 2026, the morning hour being deemed expired, and the times for the recognition of the two leaders being reserved.
Transaction of Morning Business
The following transactions of morning business occurred on today.
Legislative Business (Monday, April 20)
S.Res. 681 (Sen. Lankford):
A resolution relating to the life and death of Chuck Norris.
-- Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.
Executive Business (Monday, April 20)
PN787-1:
Andrew B. Davis, of Texas, to be United States District Judge for the Western District of Texas
-- Considered by Senate.
-- Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 46. Record Vote Number:
86
Adjournment
By unanimous consent, on the request of Mr. Thune, at 6:33 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until 10 a.m. tomorrow.
