11:06 p.m. The Senate stands adjourned for pro forma sessions only on the following dates:
- Thursday, June 25th at 9:00 a.m.
- Monday, June 29th at 3:45 p.m.
- Thursday July 2nd at 12:30 p.m.
- Monday July 6th at 9:00 a.m.
- Thursday July 9th at 4:00 p.m.
The Senate will next convene on Monday July 13th at 3:00 p.m. Following leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of the nomination of Matthew A. Schwartz, of New York, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Second Circuit, post cloture.
At 5:30 p.m. The Senate will vote on confirmation of the nomination of Arthur Roberts Jones to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of Texas.
11:05 p.m. Majority Leader Thune started wrap up:
- Under Rule XIV, S.4876 – A bill to improve handling of vacancies of the Director of National Intelligence, and for other purposes, received its second reading and was placed on the calendar.
- Agreed to by unanimous consent en bloc:
- S Res. 792 – Asteroid Day
- S. Res. 793 – Johnston County Community College Cavaliers
- S. Res. 794 – Journeyman Line workers Recognition Day
- Agreed to by voice vote: S. Res. 795, Commemorating the 150th Anniversary of the Battle of the Little Bighorn.
- Agreed to by unanimous consent: S. RES. 741, A resolution designating May 2026 as National Wildfire Preparedness Month.
- The following Military promotions were confirmed by unanimous consent: Executive Calendar #774, and all nominations on the Secretary’s Desk in the Coast Guard with the exception of PN846 and PN849.
11:00 p.m. By a vote of 47-50 – 1 Present, the Senate did not agree to the motion to proceed to S.J.Res.185 – 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.
- Senator Paul voted present. Democrat Senator Feterman voted against. Republican Senators Collins and Murkowski voted in favor. Senators Bennet and McConnell did not vote.
10:30 p.m. The Senate is now voting on the motion to proceed to S.J.Res.185 – 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.
10:29 p.m. By a vote of 52-45, the Senate invoked cloture on the nomination of Matthew Schwartz to by U.S. Circuit Judge for the 2nd Circuit.
- Party-line vote with Senators Bennet, Markey, and McConnell not voting.
10:09 p.m. The Senate began voting on the motion to invoke cloture on the nomination of Matthew Schwartz to by U.S. Circuit Judge for the 2nd Circuit.
10:08 p.m. By a vote of 45-52, the Senate did not agree on the motion to procced to S.J.Res.196 – A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to “Reimagining and Improving Student Education-Federal Student Loan Program Final Regulations”.
9:16 p.m. The Senate is now voting on the motion to proceed to S.J.Res.196 – A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to “Reimagining and Improving Student Education-Federal Student Loan Program Final Regulations”.
9:10 p.m. Majority Leader Thune started wrap up:
- Cloture was filed on the motion to proceed to S.4784 – An original bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2027 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes.
- If cloture is invoked on the nomination of Matthew A. Schwartz, of New York, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Second Circuit, the Senate will vote on confirmation of the nomination at a time to be determined by the Majority Leader, in consultation with the Minority Leader on July 14th 2026.
8:59 p.m. Senator Merkley spoke in support of S.J.Res.196 – A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to “Reimagining and Improving Student Education-Federal Student Loan Program Final Regulations”.
8:50 p.m. Senator Cassidy spoke on student debt.
8:39 p.m. Senator Merkley spoke on student debt.
8:31 p.m. Senator Sanders spoke on student debt.
8:29 p.m. Senator Kaine spoke on the War with Iran.
8:11 p.m. Senator Curtis spoke on American History.
8:03 p.m. Senator Wyden spoke on Planned Parenthood. He then asked for unanimous consent for the Senate to pass S.2524 – Restoring Essential Healthcare Act. Senator Lankford objected.
7:53 p.m. Senator Lankford spoke about Thomas Jefferson and the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence. He also spoke about abortion and then asked for unanimous consent for the Senate to pass S.1756 – Conscience Protection Act of 2025. Senator Wyden objected.
7:35 p.m. Senator Alsobrooks asked unanimous consent to proceed to and pass S. 3274-Healthy MOM Act. Senator Hyde-Smith objected.
7:25 p.m. Senator Hyde-Smith spoke about the Dobbs decision and about mifepristone. She asked unanimous consent that the Senator proceed to and pass S. 3697-SAVE Moms and Babies Act of 2026. Senator Alsobrooks objected.
7:16 p.m. Senator Baldwin spoke in the Dobbs decision. She asked for unanimous consent to proceed to and pass S. 4922-Reproductive Health Travel Fund Act. Senator Blackburn objected.
7:07 p.m. Senator Blackburn asked for unanimous consent for the Senate to pass S.4329 – Title X Abortion Provider Prohibition Act. Senator Baldwin objected.
7:07 p.m. By a vote of 50-44, the Senate invoked cloture on the nomination of Arthur Roberts Jones to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of Texas.
- Party-line vote with Bennet, Cassidy, McConnell, Schiff, Shahenn, and Tuberville did not vote.
6:28 p.m. The Senate is now voting on the motion to invoke cloture on Arthur Roberts Jones to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of Texas.
6:27 p.m. By a vote of 50-44, the Senate confirmed the nomination of Michael J. Hendershot to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of Ohio.
- Party-line vote with Senators Bennet, Cassidy, Gillibrand, McConnell, Schiff, and Tuberville not voting.
5:23 p.m. The Senate began a roll call vote on the confirmation of Michael J. Hendershot to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of Ohio.
5:07 p.m. Senator Slotkin spoke on the Dobbs decision. She then paid tribute to Michiganders and entered stories from Michiganders into the record.
4:45 p.m. Senator Schatz spoke on the War with Iran.
4:24 p.m. Senator Merkley spoke on the War with Iran.
4:11 p.m. Senator Murphy spoke on gun violence.
4:05 p.m. Senator Cruz spoke on Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization.
3:54 p.m. Senator Banks spoke on American history.
3:53 p.m. By a vote of 52-45, the Senate invoked cloture on the nomination of Michael J. Hendershot to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of Ohio.
- Party-line vote with Senators Bennet, McConnell and Schiff not voting.
2:58 p.m. The Senate is voting on the motion to invoke cloture on the nomination of Michael J. Hendershot to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of Ohio.
2:56 p.m. By a vote of 52-45, the Senate confirmed the nomination of John George Edward Marck to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of Texas.
- Party line vote with Bennet, McConnell, and Schiff not voting.
2:16 p.m. The Senate began a roll call vote on confirmation of John George Edward Marck to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of Texas.
2:15 p.m. The Senate returned from recess.
12:33 p.m. The Senate stands in recess until 2:15 p.m.
12:32 p.m. By a vote of 51-46, the Senate invoked cloture on the nomination of John George Edward Marck to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of Texas
11:38 a.m. The Senate began voting on the motion to invoke cloture on John George Edward Marck to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of Texas
11:36 a.m. Senator Coons spoke about the Marck nomination.
11:22 a.m. Senator Warner spoke about the acting director of DNI. He asked unanimous consent to proceed to and pass S.4876. Senator Cotton objected.
11:14 a.m. Senator Coons spoke about the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence.
10:58 a.m. Senator Ricketts spoke on taxes.
10:51 a.m. Senator Barrasso spoke on the access to health care.
10:39 a.m. Minority Leader Schumer spoke on the Dobbs decision, the war with Iran, and the bipartisan housing bill.
10:24 a.m. Majority Leader Thune spoke on the Dobbs decision.
10:02 a.m. Senator Grassley spoke on E-15 legislation.
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 proceed to Executive Session and resume consideration of the nomination John George Edward Marck to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of Texas. Following the cloture vote on the Marck nomination, the Senate will recess until 2:15 p.m.
Vote schedule:
11:30 a.m. Motion to invoke cloture on John George Edward Marck to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of Texas.
2:15 p.m. (2 votes)
- (If cloture is invoked) Confirmation of the Marck nomination.
- Motion to invoke cloture on Michael J. Hendershot to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of Ohio.
5:30 p.m. (2 votes)
- (If cloture is invoked) Confirmation of the Hendershot nomination.
- Motion to invoke cloture on Arthur Roberts Jones to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of Texas.
Further roll call votes are possible.
