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Senate Floor Activity - Sunday, March 22, 2026

Mr. Jon Husted, from the State of Ohio, called the Senate to order at 12:01 p.m., the Chaplain offered a prayer, and Mr. Husted 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 (Sunday, March 22)

H.R. 7147 (Rep. Cole): A bill making further consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes.
-- Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate.

S. 688 (Sen. Sullivan): A bill to combat illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing at its sources globally.
-- Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.
-- The committee amendment withdrawn by Unanimous Consent.
-- Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
S.Amdt. 4744 (Sen. Sullivan): In the nature of a substitute.
-- Amendment SA 4744 proposed by Senator Sullivan.
-- Amendment SA 4744 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.


S. 843 (Sen. Markey): A bill to require the Secretary of Commerce to establish the Sea Turtle Rescue Assistance Grant Program.
-- Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.

S. 1092 (Sen. Merkley): A bill to require certain products to be labeled with 'Do Not Flush' labeling, and for other purposes.
-- Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.

S. 1383 (Sen. Scott, of FL): A bill to establish the Veterans Advisory Committee on Equal Access, and for other purposes.
-- Considered by Senate (Message from the House considered).
S.Amdt. 4420 (Sen. Schmitt): In the nature of a substitute.
-- Considered by Senate (Message from the House considered).

S.Amdt. 4421 (Sen. Tuberville): To protect women and girls in athletics.
-- Considered by Senate (Message from the House considered).

S.Amdt. 4422 (Sen. Thune): To improve the bill.
-- Considered by Senate (Message from the House considered).

S.Amdt. 4423 (Sen. Thune): To improve the bill.
-- Considered by Senate (Message from the House considered).

S.Amdt. 4424 (Sen. Thune): To improve the bill.
-- Considered by Senate (Message from the House considered).


S. 2563 (Sen. Young): A bill to direct the Secretary of Commerce, in coordination with the heads of other relevant Federal departments and agencies, to conduct an interagency review of and report to Congress on ways to increase the global competitiveness of the United States in attracting foreign direct investment.
-- Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.

S.Res. 655 (Sen. Ricketts): A resolution expressing support for the annual designation of the first Saturday after the Spring Equinox as "National Day of Play".
-- Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.

S.Res. 656 (Sen. Boozman): A resolution designating the third week of March 2026 as "National CACFP Week".
-- Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.

Executive Business (Sunday, March 22)

PN858: Markwayne Mullin, of Oklahoma, to be Secretary of Homeland Security
-- By unanimous consent agreement, mandatory quorum required under Rule XXII waived.
-- Cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 54 - 37. Record Vote Number: 62
-- Considered by Senate.
-- By unanimous consent agreement, debate 3/23/2026.

Adjournment

By unanimous consent, on the request of Mr. Barrasso, at 4:03 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until 3 p.m. tomorrow.