Recent Floor Activity
Thursday, September 17, 2026
The President pro tempore called the Senate to order at 10 a.m., the Chaplain offered a prayer, and the President pro tempore led theSenate 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, September 17)
H.R. 5345 (Rep. Kustoff):
A bill to amend title VII of the Social Security Act to provide for a single point of contact at the Social Security Administration for individuals who are victims of identity theft.
-- Senate Committee on Finance discharged by Unanimous Consent.
-- Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
S. 4668 (Sen. Cruz):
A bill to protect the name, image, and likeness rights of, and provide protections for, student athletes and to promote fair competition among intercollegiate athletics, and for other purposes.
-- Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate.
-- Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 77 - 22. Record Vote Number: 236
-- Measure laid before Senate by motion.
-- Motion by Senator Thune to recommit to Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation with instructions to report back forthwith withthe following amendment (SA 6781) made in Senate.
-- Cloture motion on amendment SA 6776 presented in Senate.
-- Cloture motion on the measure presented in Senate.
S.Amdt. 6776 (Sen. Cruz):
In the nature of a substitute.
--Amendment SA 6776 proposed by Senator Thune for Senator Cruz.
S.Amdt. 6777 (Sen. Thune):
To improve the bill.
--Amendment SA 6777 proposed by Senator Thune to Amendment SA 6776.
S.Amdt. 6778 (Sen. Thune):
To improve the bill.
--Amendment SA 6778 proposed by Senator Thune to Amendment SA 6777.
S.Amdt. 6779 (Sen. Thune):
To improve the bill.
--Amendment SA 6779 proposed by Senator Thune to language proposed to be stricken by amendment no. 6776.
S.Amdt. 6780 (Sen. Thune):
To improve the bill.
--Amendment SA 6780 proposed by Senator Thune to Amendment SA 6779.
S.Amdt. 6781 (Sen. Thune):
To improve the bill.
--Amendment SA 6781 proposed by Senator Thune.
S.Amdt. 6782 (Sen. Thune):
To improve the bill.
--Amendment SA 6782 proposed by Senator Thune to Amendment SA 6781 (the instructions of the motion to recommit).
S.Amdt. 6783 (Sen. Thune):
To improve the bill.
--Amendment SA 6783 proposed by Senator Thune to Amendment SA 6782.
S.Res. 816 (Sen. Daines):
A resolution honoring 35 years of independence forthe countries of Central Asia and recognizing the importance of the United States growing relationship with Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan.
-- Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.
-- Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 862 (Sen. Blackburn):
A resolution honoring the life and legacy of DollyParton, a daughter of Tennessee whose extraordinary contributions to music,philanthropy, literacy, education, health, conservation, and culture enriched the lives of countless Americans.
-- Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Executive Business (Thursday, September 17)
PN999-1:
Angela Veronica Colmenero, of Texas, to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of Texas
-- Motion to proceed to executive session to consideration of nomination agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
-- Cloture motion presented in Senate.
-- By unanimous consent agreement, debate 9/22/2026.
PN999-4:
Kasdin Miller Mitchell, of Texas, to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of Texas
-- By unanimous consent agreement, mandatory quorum required under Rule XXII waived.
-- Considered by Senate.
-- Cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 49 - 47. Record Vote Number: 237
-- Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 49 - 45. Record Vote Number: 238
