Senate Floor Activity - Thursday, July 16, 2026

Mr. Tim Sheehy, from the State of Montana, called the Senate to order at 10 a.m., the Chaplain offered a prayer, and Mr. Sheehy 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 (Thursday, July 16)

S.J.Res. 198 (Sen. Wyden): A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services of the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Medicare Program; Implementation of Prior Authorization for Select Services for the Wasteful and Inappropriate Services Reduction (WISeR) Model".

-- Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 46 - 50. Record Vote Number: 199

Executive Business (Thursday, July 16)

PN593: Brig. Gen. Jason B. Nicholson, in the Army, to be Major General

-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN701: Col. Scott C. Mills, in the Air Force, to be Brigadier General

-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN706: Brig. Gen. Mark W. Siekman, in the Army, to be Major General

-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN770-11: Lt. Gen. Calvert L. Worth, Jr., in the Marine Corps, to be Lieutenant General

-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN786-1: Brett Doyle, of Connecticut, to be a Member of the United States International Trade Commission for a term expiring December 16, 2030

-- Considered by Senate.

-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN786-3: David Foley, Jr., of Virginia, to be a Member of the United States International Trade Commission for a term expiring June 16, 2032

-- Considered by Senate.

-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN803: Michael L. Reynolds, in the Marine Corps, to be Lieutenant Colonel

-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN851-8: Kara Marie Westercamp, of Virginia, to be a Judge of the United States Court of International Trade

-- Considered by Senate.

-- By unanimous consent agreement, mandatory quorum required under Rule XXII waived.

-- Cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 49 - 48. Record Vote Number: 198

PN938-1: Benjamin M. Flowers, of Ohio, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Sixth Circuit

-- Motion to proceed to executive session to consideration of nomination agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.

-- Cloture motion presented in Senate.

PN939: Maj. Gen. Paul D. Moga, in the Air Force, to be Lieutenant General

-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN969-2: Matthew T. Anderson, in the Air Force, to be Lieutenant Colonel

-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN974: 15 nominations in the Army beginning with John M. Branning and ending with Charles W. White IV

-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN980: 3 nominations in the Navy beginning with Kevin M. Bacon and ending with Todd M. George

-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN981: 4 nominations in the Navy beginning with James B. Gallagher and ending with Shayne J. Schumacher

-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN982: 2 nominations in the Navy beginning with David L. Badman, Jr. and ending with Jitindra W. Sirjoo

-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN983: 2 nominations in the Navy beginning with William E. Snider III and ending with Haywood Williams, Jr.

-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN984: 12 nominations in the Navy beginning with Robert G. Beauchamp and ending with Kristen S. Whitesell

-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN985: 23 nominations in the Navy beginning with Michael J. Bahr and ending with Marcela C. Zelaya

-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN986: 6 nominations in the Navy beginning with Joshua I. Campbell and ending with Darrin L. Williams

-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN987: 8 nominations in the Navy beginning with Jordan M. Adler and ending with Ryan T. Wadington

-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN988: 8 nominations in the Navy beginning with Robert J. Bebber and ending with Jason M. Wittrock

-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN989: 19 nominations in the Navy beginning with Mate W. Aerandir and ending with Michael B. Zimet

-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN990-1: 316 nominations in the Navy beginning with Jameson R. Adler and ending with David E. Zieroth

-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN991: 10 nominations in the Navy beginning with Clinton T. Ceralde and ending with Karen J. Teague

-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN992: 6 nominations in the Navy beginning with Aaron C. Geary and ending with Jonathan J. Slager

-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN993: 4 nominations in the Navy beginning with Sean P. Caulfield and ending with Robert D. Wendt

-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN994: 11 nominations in the Navy beginning with Francis B. Carnaby and ending with Patrick T. Sullivan

-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN995: 3 nominations in the Navy beginning with Richard S. Chernitzer and ending with Beth A. Teach

-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN996: 3 nominations in the Navy beginning with Brian F. Breshears and ending with Bradley J. Williford

-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN997: 3 nominations in the Navy beginning with Lance A. Alt and ending with Tyrone Waller II

-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN998: Nathan J. Richardson, in the Navy, to be Captain

-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN1001: 16 nominations in the Air Force beginning with Col. Bryan M. Bailey and ending with Col. Sheila W. Wilds

-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN1002: Col. John W. Sannes, in the Army, to be Brigadier General

-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN1003-1: 89 nominations in the Army beginning with Col. Michael D. Armstrong and ending with Col. Roger B. Zeigler

-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN1004: 14 nominations in the Navy beginning with Capt. Stephen W. Aldridge and ending with Capt. Clifford W. Toraason

-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN1005: Capt. Sean P. Barbabella, in the Navy, to be Rear Admiral (lower half)

-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN1006: 2 nominations in the Navy beginning with Capt. Matthew L. Bolls and ending with Capt. Michael S. Carl

-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN1007: 2 nominations in the Navy beginning with Capt. Jeffrey P. Buschmann and ending with Capt. Christopher D. Eng

-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN1008: Capt. Robert R. Christian, in the Navy, to be Rear Admiral (lower half)

-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN1009: Capt. Eric M. Gardner, in the Navy, to be Rear Admiral (lower half)

-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN1010: Capt. Ryan Stormer, in the Navy, to be Rear Admiral (lower half)

-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN1013: 2 nominations in the Army beginning with Miguel F. Garcia and ending with Robert A. Whitehurst

-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN1014: Dionne L. McMillan, in the Army, to be Major

-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN1015-1: 222 nominations in the Army beginning with Heath A. Abraham and ending with Richard M. Yurocko

-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN1016: 41 nominations in the Army beginning with Teria L. Belgrave and ending with Tera D. Womack

-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN1017-1: 202 nominations in the Army beginning with Jason M. Adelaine and ending with David J. Zielinski

-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN1018: Luis F. Rosario, in the Navy, to be Captain

-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN1019: 5 nominations in the Navy beginning with Sergio Bartakian and ending with John E. Vine

-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN1020: 2 nominations in the Navy beginning with Timothy C. Horton and ending with Travis J. Wilder

-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN1022-26: Samuel Negatu, of the District of Columbia, to be Member of the United States International Trade Commission for a term expiring June 16, 2029

-- Considered by Senate.

-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN1022-30: Peter-Anthony Pappas, of New Jersey, to be a Member of the United States International Trade Commission for a term expiring June 16, 2035

-- Considered by Senate.

-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN1022-35: Bartholomew Thanhauser, of New York, to be a Member of the United States International Trade Commission for a term expiring December 16, 2027

-- Considered by Senate.

-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN1023: Brig. Gen. Robert F. Paoletti, in the Army, to be Major General

-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN1024: 2 nominations in the Army beginning with Col. Tanya E. Simmons and ending with Col. Neil E. Thowe

-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN1025: Col. Dane M. Sandersen, in the Army, to be Brigadier General

-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN1026: Col. Frank Diorio, Jr., in the Marine Corps, to be Brigadier General

-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN1027: 7 nominations in the Space Force beginning with Col. Mark C. Bigley and ending with Col. Eric J. Zarybnisky

-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN1029-1: Patricia M. Lee, in the Navy, to be Captain

-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN1030: 45 nominations in the Navy beginning with Damon W. Bateson II and ending with Robert E. Zubeck II

-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN1031: 17 nominations in the Navy beginning with Joseph R. Collins and ending with Andrew J. Valerius

-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN1032: Beau E. Bennett, in the Navy, to be Captain

-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN1033: Aaron M. Poland, in the Navy, to be Captain

-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN1034: 3 nominations in the Navy beginning with Matthew S. Gill and ending with Lenaya A. Rotklein

-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN1035: 21 nominations in the Navy beginning with Jessica E. Brick and ending with John B. Ward

-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN1036: Ross C. Sickler, in the Navy, to be Captain

-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN1037: Renee S. Baggott, in the Navy, to be Captain

-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN1038: 3 nominations in the Navy beginning with David C. Kolberg and ending with Eric E. Seager

-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN1039: 5 nominations in the Navy beginning with Kenneth L. Byers, Jr. and ending with Jesse L. Walsh

-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN1040: 8 nominations in the Navy beginning with Aaron A. Economou and ending with Christopher D. Wozniak

-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN1041: Christopher M. Neboshynsky, in the Navy, to be Captain

-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN1042: 2 nominations in the Navy beginning with Phillip J. Addison and ending with John P. Morrow

-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN1043: 12 nominations in the Navy beginning with Daniel E. Buras, Jr. and ending with Lauren A. Warrenzecchin

-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN1044: 5 nominations in the Navy beginning with Robert J. Dispaldo and ending with Theresa L. Thao

-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN1045: Megan M. Fine, in the Navy, to be Lieutenant Commander

-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN1046: Maj. Gen. Daniel T. Lasica, in the Air Force, to be Lieutenant General

-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN1047: Maj. Gen. Larry R. Broadwell, Jr., in the Air Force, to be Lieutenant General

-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN1048: Brig. Gen. Jason D. Voorheis, in the Air Force, to be Lieutenant General

-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN1049: Maj. Gen. David J. Sanford, in the Air Force, to be Lieutenant General

-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN1050: Lt. Gen. David R. Iverson, in the Air Force, to be Lieutenant General

-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN1052: Maj. Gen. Curtis D. Taylor, in the Army, to be Lieutenant General

-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN1053: Vice Adm. Christopher S. Gray, in the Navy, to be Vice Admiral

-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN1054: Rear Adm. Paul C. Spedero, Jr., in the Navy, to be Vice Admiral

-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN1055: Rear Adm. Brad J. Collins, in the Navy, to be Vice Admiral

-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN1056: Rear Adm. Marc J. Miguez, in the Navy, to be Vice Admiral

-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN1057: 5 nominations in the Navy beginning with Capt. Patrick W. Finney and ending with Capt. Sara J. Taylor

-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN1058: Anh T. Nguyen, in the Air Force, to be Lieutenant Colonel

-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN1059: Jenna L. Stewart, in the Air Force, to be Major

-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN1060: Eric M. Gaddis, in the Army, to be Lieutenant Colonel

-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN1061-1: 90 nominations in the Army beginning with Jonathan D. Bailey and ending with Patricia Young

-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN1062: 27 nominations in the Army beginning with Ivette Blanco Padilla and ending with Johnny R. Vidic

-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN1063: Richard T. Atkins, in the Army, to be Major

-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN1064: Annette G. Gonzales, in the Army, to be Major

-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN1065-1: 103 nominations in the Army beginning with Akunna K. Akuruka and ending with 0002768133

-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN1066: 128 nominations in the Army beginning with Christine A. Argueza Prince and ending with 0003094083

-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN1067: 31 nominations in the Army beginning with Michael A. Broussard and ending with 0003218840

-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN1068: 18 nominations in the Army beginning with William A. Baskerville, Jr. and ending with Sarah B. Sulkosky

-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN1069: 2 nominations in the Army beginning with Michelle E. Martinez and ending with Jaime S. Roche

-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN1070: Rachel H. Bokmeyer, in the Army, to be Major

-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN1071: 186 nominations in the Army beginning with Yousef H. Abuhakmeh and ending with Katherine M. Zamperini

-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN1072-1: 36 nominations in the Army beginning with Patrick J. Arbuckle and ending with Larry L. Zhang

-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN1073: Christopher P. Toscano, in the Navy, to be Captain

-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN1074: 4 nominations in the Navy beginning with Scott M. Batchelor and ending with Caroline R. Triepel

-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN1075: Leonard N. Aranas, in the Navy, to be Commander

-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN1076: Jason P. Lowery, in the Space Force, to be Lieutenant Colonel

-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN1080: 37 nominations in the Air Force beginning with Anna M. Adkins and ending with Karina A. Zuniga

-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN1081: 20 nominations in the Air Force beginning with Lior Aljadeff and ending with Benjamin B. Winston

-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN1082: 142 nominations in the Air Force beginning with Jason K. Adams and ending with You Xu

-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN1083: 64 nominations in the Navy beginning with Vincent L. Ackerman and ending with Jaime A. Wonglopez

-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN1084: 18 nominations in the Navy beginning with Natalie R. Bakan and ending with Christopher E. Verzosa

-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN1085: 35 nominations in the Navy beginning with Noah M. Apusen and ending with Adam L. Zeiler

-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN1086: 15 nominations in the Navy beginning with Matthew S. Bailey and ending with Nicholas B. Stampfli

-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN1087: 25 nominations in the Navy beginning with David A. Antico and ending with Jennifer L. Williams

-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN1088: 23 nominations in the Navy beginning with Jatan Bastola and ending with Edward P. Windas

-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN1089: 14 nominations in the Navy beginning with Donald A. Baker III and ending with Marlin Williams

-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN1090: 14 nominations in the Navy beginning with Jon A. Angle and ending with Christopher J. Widhalm

-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

Adjournment

By unanimous consent, on the request of Mr. Thune, at 3:51 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until 3 p.m. on Monday, July 20, 2026.