Senate Floor Activity - Thursday, November 12, 2026
The President pro tempore called the Senate to order at 12
noon, 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 (Thursday, November 12)
S. 432 (Sen. Gillibrand):
A bill to establish the Fort Ontario Holocaust
Refugee Shelter National Historical Park in the State of New York as a unit
of the National Park System, and for other purposes.
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Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources discharged by Unanimous
Consent.
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Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
S. 1353 (Sen. Murkowski):
A bill to extend the authority for modifications
to the Second Division Memorial in the District of Columbia
.
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Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
S. 2887 (Sen. Cruz):
A bill to amend the National Trails System Act to
designate the Route 66 National Historic Trail, and for other purposes
.
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Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
S. 3493 (Sen. Rosen):
A bill to provide for the conveyance of certain
Federal land in Carson City, Nevada, and for other purposes
.
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Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 834 (Sen. Moran):
A resolution honoring and commending the 100th
anniversary of the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America
.
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Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
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Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by
Unanimous Consent.
Executive Business (Thursday, November 12)
PN999-2:
Daniel Desmond Domenico, of Colorado, to be United
States Circuit Judge for the Tenth Circuit
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By unanimous consent agreement, mandatory quorum required under Rule XXII
waived.
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Cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 27. Record Vote Number:
261
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By unanimous consent agreement, debate and vote 11/16/2026.
PN1142:
Rear Adm. Mark D. Behning, in the Navy, to be Vice
Admiral
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Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.
PN1181-1:
Gregory Carl Cook, of Alabama, to be United States
District Judge for the Northern District of Alabama
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Considered by Senate.
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By unanimous consent agreement, mandatory quorum required under Rule XXII
waived.
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Cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 27. Record Vote Number:
259
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By unanimous consent agreement, vote today.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 49 - 27. Record Vote Number:
260
PN1181-7:
Anna St. John, of Louisiana, to be United States
Circuit Judge for the Fifth Circuit
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By unanimous consent agreement, mandatory quorum required under Rule XXII
waived.
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Cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 49 - 26. Record Vote Number:
262
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By unanimous consent agreement, vote to be determined no earlier than
Monday, November 16, 2026.
