Tuesday, July 28, 2026
Mr. John R. Curtis, from the State of Utah, called the Senate to order at 5 p.m., the in the absence of the Chaplain, Mr. Curtis offered a prayer, and Mr. Curtis 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 (Tuesday, July 28)
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.
-- Cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 86 - 12. Record Vote Number:
212
Executive Business (Tuesday, July 28)
PN1092:
Walter Clayton, of New York, to be Director of National Intelligence
-- Considered by Senate.
-- Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 47. Record Vote Number:
211
Adjournment
Under the authority of the order of today, at 8:12 p.m, the Presiding Officer (Ms. Lummis in the chair) declared the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until 10:30 a.m. tomorrow.
