6:34 p.m. The Senate stands adjourned until 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday July 15th 2026. Following leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of the nomination of Jeffrey T. Kuntz, of Florida, to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of Florida.
At 12:00 noon, the Senate will vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the nomination of Jeffrey T. Kuntz, of Florida, to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of Florida.
If cloture is invoked, at 2:00 p.m. The Senate will vote on confirmation of the Kuntz nomination.
6:06 p.m. Senator Booker spoke on ICE agents and the war in Iran.
5:57 p.m. Senator Boozman started wrap up:
- By unanimous consent, the Senate confirmed the following military promotions Cal. #767, with the exception of Rear Adm. (lh) Matthew W. Lake, Cal. #768, with the exception of Capt. Andrew D. Meverden, and Cal. #769 through Cal. #773, and all nominations on the Secretary’s Desk in the Coast Guard with the exception of PN846.
- Passed by unanimous consent: S.2120 – Older Americans Act Reauthorization Act of 2025
- Agreed to by unanimous consent: S.Res.798 – A resolution designating June 2026 as “Great Outdoors Month”.
- Agreed to by unanimous consent: S.Res.742 – A resolution commemorating the 70th anniversary of the United States Forest Service Institute of Pacific Islands Forestry.
- Agreed to by unanimous consent: S. Res. 803 – Congratulating the 2025-2026 Carolina Hurricanes for winning the Stanley Cup.
6:16 p.m. Senator Tuberville spoke on Islam.
5:05 p.m. Majority Leader Thune filed cloture on the nomination of Kara Westercamp, to be Judge of the United States Court of International Trade.
4:50 p.m. Senator Cassidy paid tribute to the late Senator Lindsey Graham. He then spoke on healthcare costs.
4:18 p.m. Senator Cornyn and Senator Tillis entered into a colloquy about school shootings.
3:48 p.m. Senator Durbin spoke on Social Security.
3:42 p.m. Senator Hoeven played tribute to Senator Lindsey Graham.
3:38 p.m. By a vote of 50-46, the Senate did not agree to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to the consideration of S. 4784, the NDAA for fiscal year 2027. Majority Leader Thune voted no in order to make a motion to reconsider.
- Senators not voting: Fetterman, Justice, McConnell, and Padilla.
2:40 p.m. The Senate began voting on cloture on the motion to proceed to S. 4784 – FY2027 NDAA.
2:33 p.m. President Pro Tempore Grassley swore in Senator Darline Graham.
2:15 p.m. The Senate returned from the recess.
12:52 p.m. The Senate recessed until 2:15 p.m.
12:51 p.m. The Senate confirmed the Schwartz nomination on a party line vote of 50-45. Not voting: Fetterman, Justice, McConnell and Padilla.
11:50 a.m. The Senate began a roll call vote on confirmation of Matthew A. Schwartz to be United States Circuit Judge for the Second Circuit.
11:16 a.m. Senator Ernst paid tribute to Senator Lindsey Graham.
11:09 a.m. Senator Cotton paid tribute to Senator Lindsey Graham.
10:56 a.m. Senator Barrasso paid tribute to Senator Lindsey Graham.
10:43 a.m. Minority Leader Schumer spoke on ICE and the shooting in Maine. He then spoke on the NDAA and President Trump’s new election task force.
10:24 a.m. Majority Leader Thune spoke on the swearing-in of Darline Graham and the NDAA.
10:23 a.m. Majority Leader Thune received unanimous consent for the following bills to be placed on the Legislative Calendar under Rule XIV:
- S.4952 – Protecting American Taxpayers Act
- H.R.2347 – Survivor Justice Tax Prevention Act
- H.R.5334 – SEED Act
- H.R.8469 – Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027.
10:03 a.m. Senator Grassley spoke on the NDAA.
10:00 a.m. The Senate convened.
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The Senate will convene at 10:00 a.m. and resume consideration of Executive Calendar #776, Matthew A. Schwartz, of New York, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Second Circuit, post-cloture.
At 12:00 p.m. noon, the Senate will proceed to a roll call vote on confirmation of the Schwartz nomination.
Following the confirmation vote on the Schwartz nomination, the Senate will recess until 2:15 p.m. for the weekly conference meetings.
At 2:40 p.m., the Senate will proceed to a roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to Cal. #436, S.4784, FY2027 NDAA.
Please note, Majority Leader Thune filed cloture on Executive Calendar #779, Jeffrey T. Kuntz, of Florida, to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of Florida.
