1192Wednesday, June 17, 20262026-06-17The 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, June 17) S. 4822 SN 4822 Sen. Murkowski Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Voice Vote. S.Res. 771 SE 771 Sen. Schumer Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. S.Res. 776 SE 776 Sen. Budd Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. S.Res. 777 SE 777 Sen. Sullivan Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.

Executive Business (Wednesday, June 17) PN730-33 PN 730-33 By unanimous consent agreement, mandatory quorum required under Rule XXII waived. Cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 54 - 41. Record Vote Number: 178 Considered by Senate. By unanimous consent agreement, vote 6/18/2026. PN901-8 PN 901-8 Considered by Senate. By unanimous consent agreement, mandatory quorum required under Rule XXII waived. Cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 54 - 41. Record Vote Number: 176 Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 55 - 39. Record Vote Number: 177

Adjournment By unanimous consent, on the request of Ms. Murkowski, at 6:29 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until 10 a.m. tomorrow.

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