Monday, June 1, 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, May 28, 2026, the Journal of the proceedings of the Senate was deemed approved to date.
Certain Procedures Dispensed With
Pursuant to the order of Thursday, May 28, 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.
Legislative Business (Monday, June 1)
S.Res. 727 (Sen. Fischer):
A resolution supporting the designation of May 29, 2026, as "Mental Health Awareness in Agriculture Day" to raise awareness around mental health in the agricultural industry and workforce and to continue to reduce stigma associated with mental illness.
-- 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. 755 (Sen. Peters):
A resolution honoring the life of the Honorable Donald W. Riegle, Jr., former Senator for the State of Michigan.
-- Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Executive Business (Monday, June 1)
PN851-3:
Kathleen S. Lane, of Montana, to be United States District Judge for the District of Montana
-- By unanimous consent agreement, mandatory quorum required under Rule XXII waived.
-- Cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 44. Record Vote Number:
131
-- Considered by Senate.
-- By unanimous consent agreement, debate and vote 6/2/2026.
Adjournment
By unanimous consent, on the request of Mr. Thune, at 6:27 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until 10 a.m. tomorrow.
