The Senate convened at 8:00 a.m. for a pro forma session. Senator Scott (FL) presided and no business was conducted.

The Senate will convene on the following dates and times for pro forma sessions only:

• Friday, August 15th at 10:15 a.m.
• Tuesday, August 19th at 10:00 a.m.
• Friday, August 22nd at 9:00 a.m.
• Tuesday, August 26th 12:00 noon
• Friday, August 29th at 7:00 a.m.

The Senate will next convene on Tuesday, September 2nd, 2025. Following Leader remarks, the Senate will proceed to S.2296, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026.

At 5:30 p.m. the Senate will vote on the motion to proceed of S. 2296, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026.