9:05 p.m. The Senate has adjourned until 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 30th, 2026. Following Leader Remarks, the Senate will proceed to executive session to resume consideration of S. Res. 817, a resolution providing for the en bloc consideration of nominees.
11:30 a.m. – Two votes
- Motion to proceed to Cal. #533, S. J. Res. 199, Murray Child Care Fraud CRA.
- Motion to discharge from Foreign Relations Committee, S.J.Res.181, Gillibrand War Powers Resolution (Iran).
At 1:45 p.m., the Senate will proceed to a roll call vote on adoption of Executive Calendar #6, S. Res. 817, En Bloc Nominations.
9:00 p.m. By unanimous consent, the Senate agreed to S. Res. 818 – The Importance of Trademarks in the US Economy.
8:43 p.m. Senator Lee spoke on the powers of Congress.
8:39 p.m. Senator Ricketts asked unanimous consent to schedule a passage vote for H.R. 7008 with a threshold of 60 votes at a time to be determined by the Majority Leader in consultation with the Minority Leader; Senator Padilla reserved the right to object. He then asked unanimous consent to schedule a passage vote for S.1498 with a threshold of 60 votes at a time to be determined by the Majority Leader in consultation with the Minority Leader; Senator Moreno objected. Senator Padilla objected to the original request.
8:25 p.m. Senator Ricketts asked unanimous consent to pass H.R. 7008; Senator Padilla reserved the right to object. He then asked unanimous consent to pass S. 1498 – Halting Ownership and Non-Ethical Stock Transactions (HONEST) Act, with the substitute amendment. Senator Moreno reserved the right to object and responded. Senator Padilla objected the original request.
8:09 p.m. Senators Lee, Sullivan, and Ricketts spoke on H.R. 7008 – The Stop Insider Trading Act and SAVE Act legislation.
7:51 p.m. Senator Murkowski spoke on the Native Children’s Commission Implementation Act.
7:50 p.m. By a party-line vote of 50-45, the Senate agreed to invoke cloture on S.Res.817, En Bloc Nominations.
- Senators not voting: Cruz, Gallego, Graham, McConnell, and Whitehouse.
6:53 p.m. The Senate began a roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on S.Res.817, providing for en bloc consideration of (74) certain Executive Calendar nominations.
6:52 p.m. By a vote of 84-12, the Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to H.R.5334, the legislative vehicle for the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia Act.
- Senators voting No: Blunt Rochester, Hassan, Hirono, Kim, Markey, Ossoff, Padilla, Paul, Sanders, Warren, Welch, and Wyden.
- Senators not voting: Gallego, Graham, McConnell, and Whitehouse.
5:57 p.m. The Senate began a roll call vote on the motion to proceed to H.R.5334, the legislative vehicle for the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia Act.
5:21 p.m. Senator Kaine spoke on boat strikes in the Caribbean.
5:15 p.m. Senator Banks paid tribute to fallen town marshal, Brad Fischer. He also spoke about China.
4:58 p.m. Senator Coons spoke about his Delaware staffers.
4:39 p.m. Senator Tuberville spoke about Social Security.
4:23 p.m. Senator Ricketts spoke about the Stop Insider Trading Act.
4:14 p.m. Senator Young spoke about importing goods and cargo ships.
3:35 p.m. Senator Moran asked unanimous consent to take up and pass H.R. 4744 with a Graham amendment. Senator Blumenthal objected.
3:01 p.m. Senator Blumenthal spoke on veterans and funding and asked unanimous consent to take up and pass H.R. 4744, improving benefits for veterans with his amendment. Senator Moran objected.
2:39 p.m. Senator Collins paid tribute to the late Senator Lindsey Graham.
2:29 p.m. Senator Rosen spoke on Todd Blanche and the Epstein files. She then received unanimous consent for the Senate to agree to S.Res.608 – A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that Ghislaine Maxwell should not be granted a Presidential pardon or any form of clemency for her crimes with Jeffrey Epstein relating to the sexual exploitation and abuse of minors.
2:15 p.m. Senator Lummis spoke in support of H.R.3633 – Digital Asset Market Clarity Act.
2:15 p.m. The Senate convened.
12:30 p.m. The Senate stands in recess until 2:15 p.m.
12:17 p.m. Minority Leader Schumer spoke on public opinion polls regarding the Trump administration. He then spoke on a proposed Iran war powers resolution.
11:59 a.m. Senator Padilla spoke in favor of the Secure Act and immigration.
11:35 a.m. Senator Van Hollen spoke on temporary protective status for asylum seekers. He then asked unanimous consent the Senate to pass S. 2106 – the Secure Act; Senator Schmitt objected. Senator Van Hollen spoke more on immigration.
11:20 a.m. Senator Durbin spoke on Iran, Lindsey Graham, and temporary protected status for immigrants.
11:11 a.m. Senator Sullivan spoke on Lindsey Graham, the Russian sanctions bill, and the NDAA.
11:02 a.m. Senator Barrasso spoke on the Russian sanctions bill.
10:43 a.m. Majority Leader Thune spoke on the Russian sanctions bill.
10:30 a.m. Senator Grassley spoke on Social Security.
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The Senate will convene at 10:30 a.m. At that time, following any Leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of the motion to proceed to H.R.5334, legislative vehicle for the Lindsey Graham Sanctioning Russia Act of 2026, post-cloture. All time during recess, adjournment, morning business, and Leader remarks will count post-cloture on the motion to proceed.
The Senate will recess from 12:30 – 2:15 p.m. to accommodate the weekly caucus luncheons.
Votes are expected but not yet scheduled.
