Wednesday, July 29, 2026
The President pro tempore called the Senate to order at 10:30 a.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 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 (Wednesday, July 29)
H.R. 5334 (Rep. Panetta):
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow early childhood educators to take the educator expense deduction, 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. 84 - 12. Record Vote Number:
213
-- Measure laid before Senate by motion.
S.Res. 608 (Sen. Rosen):
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that Ghislaine Maxwell should not be granted a Presidential pardon or any form of clemency for her crimes with Jeffrey Epstein relating to the sexual exploitation and abuse of minors.
-- Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
-- Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 817 (Sen. Thune):
An executive resolution authorizing the en bloc consideration in Executive Session of certain nominations on the Executive Calendar.
-- By unanimous consent agreement, debate and vote mandatory quorum required under Rule XXII waived.
-- Cloture on the measure invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 45. Record Vote Number:
214
-- Considered by Senate.
-- By unanimous consent agreement, vote 7/30/2026.
S.Res. 818 (Sen. Grassley):
A resolution recognizing the importance of trademarks in the economy and the role of trademarks in protecting consumer safety by designating the month of July as "National Anti-Counterfeiting and Consumer Education and Awareness Month".
-- 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. Lee, at 9:05 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until 10 a.m. tomorrow.
