7:06 p.m. The Senate stands adjourned until 10:00 a.m. on Thursday January 15th 2026. Following Leadership remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of H.R. 6938,- Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026.
Under Regular order, the cloture vote on H.R. 6938, will happen one hour after the Senate convenes.
6:38 p.m. Senator Whitehouse spoke on judges and the justice system.
6:34 p.m. Majority Leader Thune wrapped up for the evening. UC that the Senate adjourn following the remarks of Senator Whitehouse until 10:00 a.m. At that time, resume consideration of H.R. 6938, Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026.
6:33 p.m. The Senate sustained the Risch point of order, 51-50 with the Vice President breaking the tie. Republicans voting against: Collins, Murkowski and Paul.
5:51 p.m. The Senate began voting on the Risch point of order.
5:50 p.m. Senator Risch made a point of order against SJ Res 98.
5:46 p.m. Senator Kaine moved to proceed to SJ Res 98.
5:40 p.m. Senator Risch spoke against SJ Res 98.
4:48-5:39 p.m. Senators Paul, Kaine, Schiff, Schumer and Reed spoke on the war powers resolution (SJ Res 98).
4:10-4:48 p.m. Senator Merkley, Klobuchar, Kim, Booker, Durbin and Murphy spoke on Citizens United and campaign finance reform.
4:01 p.m. Senator Whitehouse spoke on climate change legislation.
5:53 p.m. Senator Kelly spoke about Citizens United and campaign finance reform.
3:27 p.m. Senator Fischer spoke about the protests in Iran.
3:14 p.m. Senator Blumenthal spoke about the use of excessive force by law enforcement.
3:01 p.m. Senator Blackburn spoke about government fraud.
2:50 p.m. Senator Tillis spoke on Denmark and Greenland, and the Federal Reserve independence.
2:22 p.m. Senator Van Hollen spoke on the appropriations bill.
2:07 p.m. Senator Lankford spoke on the 50th anniversary of the Hyde amendment.
1:50 p.m. Senator Husted spoke about abortion.
1:03 p.m. Senator Grassley spoke about unaccompanied immigrant minors.
12:51 p.m. Senator Wicker spoke about Ukraine.
12:20 p.m. Senator McConnell spoke about America and European allies.
12:12 p.m. Senator Shaheen and Senator Wyden spoke about health care costs and the ACA.
12:03 p.m. Senator Schumer spoke about health care costs. He asked unanimous consent that when the Senate receives H.R.1834 from the House that it be passed by the Senate. Senator Crapo objected.
11:58 a.m. Senator Moran spoke about Horace “Jim” Sharp.
11:43 a.m. Senator Cornyn spoke about the death of the National Guard member in Washington DC and also about immigration.
11:33 a.m. Senator Moran spoke in support of H.R.6938 Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026.
11:05 a.m. Senator Peters spoke on a provision in the last funding legislation bill and asked unanimous consent for the Senate to pass H.R. 6019, to repeal certain provisions relating to notification to Senate offices regarding legal process on disclosure of Senate data, and for other purposes. Senator Graham objected and offered a modification request to include his substitute amendment. Senator Peters objected to the modification request.
10:51 a.m. Senator Durbin spoke on taxes and immigration.
10:43 a.m. Senator Barrasso spoke on inflation and taxes.
10:30 a.m. Democratic Leader Schumer spoke on the investigation of Fed Chair Powell, affordability and health care.
10:19 a.m. Majority Leader Thune spoke about Venezuela and the war powers act vote later today, the accomplishments of the first session of the 119th Congress, and nominations.
10:02 a.m. Senator Grassley spoke on Medicare.
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 H.R.6938 Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026.
No votes have been scheduled but are expected during today’s session.
As a reminder, cloture was filed yesterday on H.R. 6938, Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026.
