Tuesday, August 4, 2026
Mr. Alan Armstrong, from the State of Oklahoma, called the Senate to order at 10:01 a.m., the Chaplain offered a prayer, and Mr. Armstrong led the Senate in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flagof 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 (Tuesday, August 4)
H.R. 6500 (Rep. Smith):
A bill to extend duty-free treatment provided withrespect to imports from certain countries in Africa under the African Growth and Opportunity Act, to extend customs user fees, and for other purposes.
-- Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate.
S. 494 (Sen. Schmitt):
A bill to establish a national plan to coordinate research on epilepsy, and for other purposes.
-- Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
S. 4472 (Sen. Murkowski):
A bill to amend the Accelerating Access to Critical Therapies for ALS Act to reauthorize the provisions of such Act through fiscal year 2031, and for other purposes.
-- Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.
S.Res. 830 (Sen. Boozman):
A resolution recognizing the 80th anniversary of the Fullbright Program.
-- Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Adjournment
By unanimous consent, on the request of Mr. Thune, at 10:21 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until 10:30 a.m. tomorrow.
