6:29 p.m. The Senate adjourned and will reconvene at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, June 18. They will resume consideration of the House message to accompany H.R. 6644 (Federal Housing Programs). At 11:00 a.m. the Senate will proceed to a cloture vote on the House Message to accompany H.R. 6644 with further amendment #5823. At 1:45 p.m., they will vote on confirmation of George Holding to be Director of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development.
Passed en bloc during wrap-up:
- S. Res. 776-Kyle Busch
- S. Res. 777-Foreign Service Day
6:21 p.m. Passed by voice vote-S. 4822, prohibit the National Science Foundation to descope or decommission the National Science Industry.
6:12 p.m. Senators Merkley and Murkowski spoke about the Ocean Observatories Initiative.
6:11 p.m. Senator Moreno spoke about Iran.
5:51 p.m. Senator Murphy spoke about Iran.
5:27 p.m. Senator Rosen spoke on the cost of living. She asked unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to and pass S. 4073 (Redirecting Trump Slush Funds to Lower Health Care Costs Act). Senator Scott (FL) objected. She also asked unanimous consent to proceed to and pass S. 4704 (Redirecting Trump Slush Funds to Support Law Enforcement Act). Senator Scott (FL) objected.
5:25 p.m. By a vote of 44-50, the Senate did not agree to the motion to discharge S.Res.616 – A resolution requesting information on Honduras’s human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961. GOP Senators Cassidy and Collins voted aye. Senators Bennet, Blunt-Rochester, Booker, Gallego, Kelly, and McConnell did not vote.
4:26 p.m. The Senate began a roll call vote on the motion to discharge S.Res.616 – A resolution requesting information on Honduras’s human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.
4:18 p.m. Senator Cortez Masto spoke in favor of S.Res.616 and American foreign policy in central America.
4:10 p.m. Senator Moreno spoke against S.Res.616 and American foreign policy in central America.
4:03 p.m. Senator Hickenlooper spoke on inflation and the economy.
3:56 p.m. Senator Kaine spoke in support of S.Res.616 – A resolution requesting information on Honduras’s human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.
3:53 p.m. By a vote of 54-41, the Senate invoked cloture on the nomination of George Holding to be Director of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development.
Democrat Senators Kaine and Shaheen voted in favor
Senators Bennet, Booker, Gallego, Kelly, and McConnell did not vote.
3:05 p.m. The Senate began voting on cloture on the nomination of George Holding to be Director of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development.
3:04 p.m. The Senate confirmed the Steel nomination, 55-39.
Democrats Kaine, King (I), and Shaheen voted in favor.
Senators Bennet, Booker, Gallego, Gillibrand, McConnell, and Warnock did not vote.
2:15 p.m. The Senate is now voting on confirmation of the nomination of Michelle Steel to be Ambassador to the Republic of Korea.
2:09 p.m. Senator Moody spoke about fathers day.
1:47 p.m. Senator Blumenthal spoke on the Major Richard Star Act. He then asked for unanimous consent for the Senate to pass S.1032 – Major Richard Star Act. Senator Tillis objected. Senator Blumenthal then made a unanimous consent request that by August 7th 2026, the Senate vote on passage of S.1032 – Major Richard Star Act, as amended, with 60- affirmative votes. Senator Tillis objected to this request.
1:00 p.m. Senator Blackburn spoke about big tech.
12:43 p.m. Senator Welch spoke about human rights in Honduras.
12:40 p.m. By a vote of 54-41, the Senate invoked cloture on the nomination of Michelle Steel to be Ambassador to the Republic of Korea.
- Democrats Kaine, King (I), and Shaheen voted in favor.
- Senators Bennet, Booker, Justice, McConnell, and Warnock did not vote.
11:45 a.m. The Senate began a roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the nomination of Michelle Steel to be Ambassador to the Republic of Korea.
11:35 a.m. Minority Leader Schumer paid tribute to the New York Knicks and achieved unanimous consent for the Senate to adopt S.Res.771, Congratulating the New York Knicks on winning the 2026 National Basketball Association finals.
11:13 a.m. Senator Reed spoke on the United States military and Secretary Hegseth.
11:04 a.m. Senator Durbin spoke on the Russo-Ukrainian War.
10:58 a.m. Senator Barrasso spoke on wildfire season in the United States.
10:38 a.m. Minority Leader Schumer spoke on national security.
10:25 a.m. Majority Leader Thune spoke on drone warfare.
10:03 a.m. Senator Grassley spoke on America’s 250th birthday.
10:00 a.m. The Senate is now in session.
The Senate will convene at 10:00 a.m. Following Leader Remarks, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session and resume consideration of the nomination of Michelle Steel to be Ambassador to the Republic of Korea.
At approximately 11:45 a.m., the Senate will vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the nomination of Michelle Steel to be Ambassador to the Republic of Korea.
At approximately 2:15 p.m., the Senate proceed to two roll call votes:
- Confirmation of the Steel nomination.
- Motion to invoke cloture on the nomination of George Holding to be United States Director of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development.
Further roll call votes are expected during today’s session.
