1192Thursday, July 16, 20262026-07-16Mr. 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 SJ 198 Sen. Wyden Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 46 - 50. Record Vote Number: 199

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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.

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