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Senate Floor Activity - Thursday, April 2, 2026


Mr. Tom Cotton, from the State of Arkansas, called the Senate to order at 7:01 a.m., the Chaplain offered a prayer, and Mr. Cotton 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 Monday, March 30, 2026, the Journal of the proceedings of the Senate was deemed approved to date.

Certain Procedures Dispensed With

Pursuant to the order of Monday, March 30, 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 (Thursday, April 2)

H.R. 7147 (Rep. Cole): A bill making further consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes .
-- Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: House amendment to Senate amendment.
-- Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.
-- Motion to table the House message to accompany H.R. 7147 agreed to by Voice Vote.
-- Message on Senate action sent to the House.

Adjournment

By unanimous consent, on the request of Mr. Thune, at 7:04 a.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until 1 p.m. on Monday, April 6, 2026.