The President pro tempore called the Senate to order at 10 a.m., the Chaplain offered a prayer, and the President pro tempore 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 yesterday, the Journal of the
proceedings of the Senate was deemed approved to date.
Certain Procedures Dispensed With
Pursuant to the order of yesterday,
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 (Wednesday, February
4)
S.Res. 596 (Sen. Murray):
A resolution designating the week of February 2
through 6, 2026, as "National School Counseling Week".
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Executive Business (Wednesday, February
4)
PN726-2:
Megan Blair Benton, of Missouri, to be United
States District Judge for the Western District of
Missouri
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By unanimous consent agreement, mandatory quorum required under Rule XXII
waived.
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Cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 47. Record Vote Number:
27
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 46. Record Vote Number:
28
PN726-9:
Brian Charles Lea, of Tennessee, to be United
States District Judge for the Western District of
Tennessee
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By unanimous consent agreement, mandatory quorum required under Rule XXII
waived.
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Cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 47. Record Vote Number:
29
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Considered by Senate.
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By unanimous consent agreement, vote 2/5/2026.
PN726-12:
Aaron Christian Peterson, of Alaska, to be United
States District Judge for the District of Alaska
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 58 - 39. Record Vote Number:
26
Adjournment
By unanimous consent, on the request of Mr. Schmitt, at
5:28 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until
10 a.m. tomorrow.
