The President pro tempore called the Senate to order at 3 p.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 Thursday, July 9, 2026, the Journal of
the proceedings of the Senate was deemed approved to date.
Certain Procedures Dispensed With
Pursuant to the order of Thursday, July 9, 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 (Monday, July 13)
S.Res. 801 (Sen. Scott, of SC):
A resolution honoring the life and legacy of the
Honorable Lindsey Olin Graham, a Senator from the State of South Carolina.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Executive Business (Monday, July 13)
PN930-3:
Arthur Roberts Jones, of Texas, to be United
States District Judge for the Southern District of
Texas
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 46 - 44. Record Vote Number:
193
PN930-4:
Jeffrey T. Kuntz, of Florida, to be United States
District Judge for the Southern District of Florida
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Motion to proceed to executive session to consideration of nomination
agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
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Cloture motion presented in Senate.
PN938-2:
Matthew A. Schwartz, of New York, to be United
States Circuit Judge for the Second Circuit
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Considered by Senate.
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By unanimous consent agreement, debate and vote 7/14/2026.
Adjournment
Under the authority of the order of today, at 7:12 p.m,
the Presiding Officer (Mr. Ricketts in the chair) declared the
Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until 10 a.m. tomorrow.
