4:13 p.m. The Senate stands adjourned until 9:00 a.m. tomorrow for a pro forma session. The Senate will reconvene at 3:00 p.m. on Monday, February 23, 2026. At that time, Senator Kaine will be recognized to read Washington’s Farewell Address. Following his remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business and the cloture motion for the motion to proceed to H.R. 7147 will ripen at 5:30 p.m.
The pro forma sessions are as follows:
- 9:00 a.m. on Friday, February 13, 2026
- 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, February 19, 2026
- 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 23, 2026
4:08 p.m. Senator Schmitt wrapped up.
- The nomination of Kevin Lilly to be Assistant Secretary for Fish and Wildlife was jointly referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources and the Environmental and Public Works Committee.
- Coast Guard promotions confirmed by unanimous consent: Cal. #656
- Agreed to by unanimous consent en bloc:
- S. Res. 609
- S. Res. 610
- S. Res. 611
- Agreed to by UC: H. Con. Res. 74, providing for a joint session of Congress to receive a message from the President (State of the Union).
3:34 p.m. Senator Schmitt spoke on DHS funding.
3:27 p.m. Senator Klobuchar spoke about Renee Good and Alex Pretti and also about Minnesota citizens and immigration officers.
3:16 p.m. Senator Tillis spoke about the SAVE Act and also about vindictive prosecution.
3:06 p.m. Senator McCormick spoke about the SAVE Act.
2:55 p.m. Senator Blackburn spoke about the SAVE Act and also spoke about Arctic Frost.
2:45 p.m. Senator Moody paid tribute to Duane Brewton who is celebrating his 109th birthday and is Florida’s oldest WWII veteran.
2:37 p.m. Senator Padilla spoke on elections.
2:16 p.m. Senator Graham spoke on DHS appropriations and immigration enforcement. He then asked unanimous consent for the Senate to pass S.3805, End Sanctuary Cities Act of 2026. Senator Padilla objected to the motion and spoke on immigration enforcement. Senator Graham spoke further on sanctuary cities.
1:58 p.m. Senator Britt spoke on DHS appropriations and asked unanimous consent for the Senate to pass H.R. 4553, and the Britt substitute amendment. Senator Murphy objected and spoke on DHS appropriations. Senators Britt and Murphy spoke further on DHS appropriations and immigration enforcement.
1:58 p.m. Majority Leader Thune entered a motion to reconsider the failed cloture vote on the motion to proceed to H.R.7147, Homeland Security Appropriations for FY 2026 and filed cloture on H.R. 7147.
1:58 p.m. By a vote of 52-47, the Senate did not agree to the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to H.R. 7147, Homeland Security Appropriations for FY 2026.
- Democrat Senator Fetterman voted in favor.
- Majority Leader Thune voted against to enter a motion to reconsider.
- Senator McConnell didn’t vote.
1:15 p.m. The Senate began voting on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to H.R. 7147, Homeland Security Appropriations for FY 2026.
1:04 p.m. Senator Schumer spoke about ICE.
1:03 p.m. By a party-line vote of 49-47 the Senate agreed to H.J.Res.142, a joint resolution disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the D.C. Income and Franchise Tax Conformity and Revision Temporary Amendment Act of 2025.
- Not voting: Senators Johnson, Justice, McConnell, and Paul.
12:14 p.m. The Senate began a roll call vote on passage of H.J.Res.142, a joint resolution disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the D.C. Income and Franchise Tax Conformity and Revision Temporary Amendment Act of 2025.
11:54 a.m. Senator Murray spoke about the Seattle Seahawks’ Super Bowl win and immigration enforcement.
1:43 a.m. Senator Barrasso spoke on immigration and DHS funding.
11:33 a.m. Minority Leader Schumer spoke on DHS and ICE.
11:15 a.m. Majority Leader Thune spoke on funding for the Department of Homeland Security.
11:03 a.m. Senator Grassley spoke on Iowa Lakes Community College. He then spoke on President Lincoln’s birthday.
11:00 a.m. The Senate convened.
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The Senate will convene at 11:00 a.m. and following any Leader remarks will resume consideration of H.J.Res.142, a joint resolution disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the D.C. Income and Franchise Tax Conformity and Revision Temporary Amendment Act of 2025.
At approximately 12:00 noon, the Senate will pvote on passage of H.J.Res.142.
The Senate will then resume consideration of H.R. 7147, Homeland Security Appropriations for FY 2026. Following up to 30 minutes of debate, the Senate will vote on cloture on the motion to proceed to H.R. 7147.
Further votes are possible during today’s session.
