Recent Floor Activity
Tuesday, September 22, 2026
The President pro tempore called the Senate to order at 3 p.m., the Chaplain offered a prayer, and the President pro tempore led theSenate in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America.The Journal
Pursuant to the order of Friday, September 18, 2026, the Journal of the proceedings of the Senate was deemed approved to date.Certain Procedures Dispensed With
Pursuant to the order of Friday, September 18, 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 (Tuesday, September 22)
H.R. 952 (Rep. Matsui):
A bill to convey the reversionary interest of the United States in certain land in Sacramento, California.
-- Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
H.R. 4467 (Rep. Thompson):
A bill to modify the boundary of the Vicksburg National Military Park in the State of Mississippi, and for other purposes.
-- Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
S. 4668 (Sen. Cruz):
A bill to protect the name, image, and likeness rights of, and provide protections for, student athletes and to promote fair competition among intercollegiate athletics, and for other purposes.
-- Considered by Senate.
S.Amdt. 6776 (Sen. Cruz):
In the nature of a substitute.
--Cloture on amendment SA 6776 invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 70 - 21.Record Vote Number: 240
--Considered by Senate.
S.Amdt. 6777 (Sen. Thune):
To improve the bill.
--Considered by Senate.
S.Amdt. 6778 (Sen. Thune):
To improve the bill.
--Considered by Senate.
S.Amdt. 6779 (Sen. Thune):
To improve the bill.
--Considered by Senate.
S.Amdt. 6780 (Sen. Thune):
To improve the bill.
--Considered by Senate.
S.Amdt. 6781 (Sen. Thune):
To improve the bill.
--Considered by Senate.
S.Amdt. 6782 (Sen. Thune):
To improve the bill.
--Considered by Senate.
S.Amdt. 6783 (Sen. Thune):
To improve the bill.
--Considered by Senate.
S.Res. 870 (Sen. Cortez Masto):
A resolution recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month and celebrating the heritage and culture of Latinos in the United States and the immense contributions of Latinos to the United States.
-- Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 871 (Sen. Moody):
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Purple Heart Recognition Day.
-- Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Executive Business (Tuesday, September 22)
PN999-1:
Angela Veronica Colmenero, of Texas, to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of Texas
-- Considered by Senate.
-- By unanimous consent agreement, mandatory quorum required under Rule XXII waived.
-- Cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 43. Record Vote Number: 239
-- By unanimous consent agreement, vote 9/23/2026.
