7:01 p.m. The Senate stands adjourned until Thursday February 12th 2026 at 11:00 a.m. Following Leader Remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of H.J.Res.142 – 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 noon the Senate will vote on passage of H.J.Res.142 – 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.
Following passage of the resolution, the Senate will resume consideration of the motion to proceed to H.R.7147 – Making further consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes and that there be 30 minutes of debate equally divided between the two Leaders or their designees, and then the Senate will vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed too H.R.7147, following the use or yielding back of that time.
6:58 p.m. Senator Britt received unanimous consent that notwithstanding the order of January 24, 1901, the annual reading of Washington’s Farewell Address take place on Monday, February 23rd, 2026, following the prayer and the pledge. Senator Tim Kaine will read the address.
6:44 p.m. Senator Welch spoke on the Department of Homeland Security.
6:26 p.m. Senator Markey spoke on elections. He then asked for unanimous consent for the Senate to agree to S. Res. 605. Senator Scott (FL) objected. Senator Scott then spoke H.R.7296 – SAVE America Act and asked for unanimous consent for the Senate to pass this legislation when sent over by the house, Senator Markey objected to his request.
6:23 p.m. By a vote of 51-46, the Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to H.J.Res.142 – 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.
Party line vote with Senators Cantwell, Johnson, and McConnell not voting.
5:44 p.m. The Senate is now voting on the motion to proceed to H.J.Res.142 – 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.
5:40 p.m. Senator Scott of Florida spoke on DC tax policy. He then moved to proceed to H.J.Res.142 – 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.
5:26 p.m. Senator Van Hollen spoke on DC tax policy.
5:16 p.m. Senator Hoeven spoke on energy tax policy.
5:11 p.m. Senator Warner spoke on DC tax policy.
5:01 p.m. Senator Kaine spoke on DC tax policy.
4:52 p.m. Senator Alsobrooks spoke on DC tax policy.
4:45 p.m. Senator Wyden spoke on DC tax policy.
4:16 p.m. Senator Kennedy spoke on DHS appropriations and an incident at a Mardi Gras parade.
3:17 p.m. Senators Schumer, Durbin, Schatz, Booker, and Murphy spoke about yesterday’s grand jury decision not to indict the 6 lawmakers who spoke about military orders.
2:11 p.m. Majority Leader Thune spoke on government funding.
2:03 p.m. Senator Grassley spoke on the independence of Lithuania.
2:00 p.m. The Senate convened.
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The Senate will convene at 2:00 p.m. today. Following Leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of the motion to proceed to H.R. 7147. (DHS Funding) Under normal order, the cloture motion will ripen at one hour after the Senate convenes on Thursday.
Votes are possible.
