1:00 p.m. The Senate convened for a pro forma session. Senator Ernst presided and no business was conducted.

The Senate will convene for a pro forma session at 1:00 p.m. No business is expected.

The Senate will next convene for a pro forma session on Thursday, April 9th at 12:00 noon; with no business expected.

Following the pro forma on Thursday, the Senate will adjourn until 3:00 p.m. on Monday, April 13th.

Monday, April 13, 2026

The Senate will next convene for business at 3:00 p.m. on Monday, April 13th. Following any Leader Remarks will resume consideration of the nomination of John Shepherd to be a District Judge for the Western District of Arkansas.

At approximately 5:30 p.m., the Senate is expected to proceed to a vote on cloture on the Shepherd nomination.