Monday, April 13, 2026
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, April 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, April 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.
Executive Business (Monday, April 13)
PN787-3:
John Thomas Shepherd, of Arkansas, to be United States District Judge for the Western District of Arkansas
-- Considered by Senate.
-- By unanimous consent agreement, mandatory quorum required under Rule XXII waived.
-- Cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 44. Record Vote Number:
75
-- By unanimous consent agreement, debate and vote 4/14/2026.
Adjournment
By unanimous consent, on the request of Mr. Thune, at 6:32 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until 10 a.m. tomorrow.
