11:56 p.m. The Senate is now voting on the motion to waive all applicable sections of the Budget Act with Alsobrooks amendment #5294 to establish a deficit-neutral reserve fund relating to increasing funding for child care for families.
11:55 p.m. Senator Alsobrooks spoke on her amendment #5294 to establish a deficit-neutral reserve fund relating to increasing funding for child care for families. Senator Cassidy spoke against it.
11:54 p.m. By a vote of 47-51, the Senate did not agree to waive all applicable sections of the Budget Act with respect to the Hickenlooper amendment #4956 to establish a deficit-neutral reserve fund relating to ensuring that consumers are protected from price increases associated with tariffs and the Iran war. (This vote is subject to an affirmative 60-vote threshold).
- Republican Senators Collins voted in favor.
- Senators Grassley and Warner did not vote.
11:37 p.m. The Senate is now voting on the motion to waive all applicable sections of the Budget Act with respect to the Hickenlooper amendment #4965 to establish a deficit-neutral reserve fund relating to ensuring that consumers are protected from price increases associated with tariffs and the Iran war.
11:34 p.m. Senator Hickenlooper spoke in favor of his amendment; Senator Crapo spoke against it.
11:33 p.m. By a vote of 48-50, the Senate did not agree to waive all applicable sections of the Budget Act with respect to the Hirono amendment #4884, to create a point of order against reconciliation legislation that would not increase Federal funding for or participation in school meal programs. (This vote is subject to an affirmative 60-vote threshold)
- Republican Senators Collins and Sullivan voted in favor.
- Senators Grassley and Warner did not vote.
11:17 p.m. The Senate is now voting on the motion to waive all applicable sections of the Budget Act with respect to the Hirono amendment #4884, to create a point of order against reconciliation legislation that would not increase Federal funding for or participation in school meal programs. (This vote is subject to an affirmative 60-vote threshold)
11:16 p.m. Senator Barrasso spoke against the Hirono amendment #4884.
11:15 p.m. Senator Hirono called up her amendment #4884, to create a point of order against reconciliation legislation that would not increase Federal funding for or participation in school meal programs. (4884) (This vote is subject to an affirmative 60-vote threshold)
11:14 p.m. By a vote of 98-0, the Senate adopted the Graham amendment #5281 amendment to establish a deficit-neutral reserve fund relating to the apprehension and deportation of adult illegal aliens convicted of rape, murder, or sexual abuse of a minor after illegally entering the United States. (S. Con. Res. 33).
- Senators Grassley and Warner did not vote.
11:00 p.m. The Senate began a roll call vote on the motion to adopt the Graham amendment #5281 amendment to establish a deficit-neutral reserve fund relating to the apprehension and deportation of adult illegal aliens convicted of rape, murder, or sexual abuse of a minor after illegally entering the United States. (S. Con. Res. 33)
10:58 p.m. By a vote of 49-49, the Senate did not agree to the motion to waive the Budget Act with respect to the Ossoff amendment #4897, to prevent insurance companies from denying or denying medically necessary health care to Americans. (60-vote threshold). Republican Senators Collins, Hawley, and Sullivan voted in favor. Senators Grassley and Warner did not vote.
10:41 p.m. The Senate is now voting on the motion to waive all applicable sections of the Budget Act with respect to the Ossoff amendment #4897, to prevent insurance companies from denying or denying medically necessary health care to Americans. (60-vote threshold).
10:39 p.m. By a vote of 47-50, the Senate did not agree to the motion to waive the Budget Act with respect Lujan amendment #4798, to establish a deficit-neutral reserve fund relating to grocery costs.
- Republican Senators Collins and Sullivan voted in favor.
- Senators Grassley, Kaine, and Warner did not vote.
10:18 p.m. The Senate is now voting on the motion to waive all applicable sections of the Budget Act with respect to the Lujan amendment #4798, to establish a deficit-neutral reserve fund relating to grocery costs (60-vote threshold).
10:16 p.m. Senator Lujan called up his amendment #4798.
10:16 p.m. By a vote of 48-50, the Senate did not agree to the motion to waive all applicable sections of the Budget Act with respect to Schumer amendment #4799, out of pocket healthcare costs.
- Republican Senators Collins and Sullivan voted in favor.
- Senators Grassley and Warner did not vote.
9:35 p.m. The Senate is now voting on the motion to waive all applicable sections of the Budget Act with respect to Schumer amendment #4799, out of pocket healthcare costs.
9:35 p.m. Minority Leader Schumer made a motion to waive all applicable sections of the Budget Act with respect to Schumer amendment #4799.
9:35 p.m. Senator Crapo raised a point of order that the Schumer amendment is not germane.
9:24 p.m. Minority Leader Schumer, Senator Kennedy, and Senator Merkley spoke on appropriations.
8:58 p.m. Senator Kennedy spoke on DHS funding. He then spoke on the SAVE Act and elections.
8:04 p.m. Senator Merkley spoke on taxes and housing.
8:02 p.m. Senator Crapo wrapped up.
- Received it’s first reading: S. 4378, to combat fraud in federal programs.
- Agreed to by UC: S. Res. 685 – Designating April 22, 2026 as National Assistive Technology Awareness Day.
- Agreed to by UC: S. RES. 686 – Recognizing the significance of community college Recognizing the significance of community college month in April and so forth.
7:50 p.m. Senator Graham spoke on DHS funding.
7:13 p.m. Senator Padilla spoke on the economy and on the budget resolution.
6:56 p.m. Senator Schiff spoke on the economy and on the budget resolution.
6:20 p.m. Senator Whitehouse spoke on climate change.
5:54 p.m. Senator Blumenthal spoke on the war with Iran.
5:42 p.m. Senator Kennedy spoke about GOP Cloakroom staffer Tony Hanagan, whose last day is today.
5:41 p.m. By a vote of 46-51, the Senate did not agree to discharge S.J. Res. 114, to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress, from the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.
Senator Paul voted yes and Senator Fetterman voted no.
Not voting: Senators Grassley, McCormick, and Warner.
4:45 p.m. The Senate began a roll call vote on the motion to discharge S.J. Res. 114, to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress, from the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.
4:43 p.m. Senator Baldwin made a motion to discharge S.J. Res. 114, to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress, from the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.
4:40 p.m. Minority Leader Schumer spoke on the war powers resolution.
4:36 p.m. Senator Baldwin spoke on the war powers resolution.
4:32 p.m. Senator Wicker spoke on the war powers resolution.
4:31 p.m. Senator Wicker achieved unanimous consent for the confirmation of the following nominations en bloc:
- Executive Calendar #645 (only Brig. Gen. Kirk E. Gibbs)
- Executive Calendar #669
- Executive Calendar #702 through Executive Calendar #705
- Executive Calendar #706 with the exception of Lt. Gen. Calvert L. Worth, Jr
- Executive Calendar #707 through Executive Calendar #710
- All nominations on the Secretary’s Desk in the Air Force, Army, Marine Corps, and Navy, with the exception of PN681 Vincent J. Noble and PN835 Thomas P. MacNeil.
4:19 p.m. Senator Merkley spoke about the constitution.
4:10 p.m. Senator Booker spoke about Iran.
4:04 p.m. Senator Kaine spoke about Iran.
3:55 p.m. Senator Murphy spoke about Iran.
3:48 p.m. Senator Schiff spoke on Iran.
3:43 p.m. Senator Baldwin spoke on Iran.
3:26 p.m. Senator Blackburn spoke about DHS funding.
3:17 p.m. Senator Schmitt spoke on the budget resolution.
2:57 p.m. Senator Reed spoke on the budget resolution.
2:36 p.m. Senator Schatz spoke on the budget resolution.
2:20 p.m. Senator Van Hollen spoke on taxes.
1:46 p.m. Senator Murphy spoke on DHS appropriations.
12:57 p.m. Senator Murray spoke on DHS appropriations.
12:48 p.m. Senator Peters spoke about the National Debt.
12:31 p.m. Senator Slotkin spoke about ICE.
12:29 p.m. Senator Slotkin spoke on DHS appropriations.
11:49 a.m. Senator Durbin spoke on the economy.
11:27 a.m. Senator Cornyn spoke on DHS appropriations and defunding Planned Parenthood.
10:50 a.m. Senator Ernst paid tribute to General Randy George on his retirement from the Army.
10:40 a.m. Senator Barrasso spoke on reconciliation and immigration.
10:26 a.m. Democratic Leader Schumer spoke on reconciliation, Iran, the Southern Poverty Law Center, FBI Director Patel
10:09 a.m. Majority Leader Thune spoke on reconciliation and immigration.
10:00 a.m. The Senate convened.
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The Senate will convene at 10:00 a.m. Following Leader Remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of S.Con.Res.33, setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2026 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2027 through 2035.
During today’s session of the Senate, the Senate is expected to proceed to a roll call vote on the motion to discharge S.J.Res.114, A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.
