1192Friday, April 17, 20262026-04-17Mrs. Katie Boyd Britt, from the State of Alabama, called the Senate to order at 10 a.m., the Chaplain offered a prayer, and Mrs. Britt 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 (Friday, April 17) H.R. 8322 HR 8322 Received in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Voice Vote. Message on Senate action sent to the House.

Adjournment By unanimous consent, on the request of Mr. Thune, at 10:58 a.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until 3 p.m. on Monday, April 20, 2026.

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