Senate Floor Activity - Monday, November 9, 2026
Ms. Darline Graham, from the State of South Carolina, called
the Senate to order at 3 p.m., the Chaplain offered a prayer, and Ms.
Graham 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, November 5, 2026, the Journal of the proceedings of the Senate was deemed approved to date.Certain Procedures Dispensed With
Pursuant to the order of Thursday, November 5, 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, November 9)
H.R. 2347 (Rep. Smucker):
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986
to exclude from gross income any damages, other than punitive damages,
received on account of any sexual acts or sexual contact
.
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Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate.
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Cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure invoked in Senate by
Yea-Nay Vote. 73 - 25. Record Vote Number:
257
S. 3589 (Sen. Banks):
A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965
to provide students with disabilities and their families with access to
critical information needed to select the right college and succeed once
enrolled.
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Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.
S.Res. 952 (Sen. Padilla):
A resolution authorizing the use of the atrium in
the Philip A. Hart Senate Office Building for the commemoration and
reunification of Alexander Calder's Mountains and Clouds on November 18,
2026.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
