6:32 p.m. The Senate stands adjourned until 11:00am on Wednesday, January 28, 2026. Following Leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of the motion to proceed to Cal. #302, H.R.7148, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026.
The Senate will recess from 12:30pm until 2:15pm to allow for the weekly caucus meetings.
During Tuesday’s session, Senator Thune filed cloture on the motion to proceed to Cal. #302, H.R.7148, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026. This cloture motion ripens during Thursday’s session.
Roll Call Votes
- Motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to Calendar #300, S.3627, Pregnant Students’ Rights Act; not invoked: 47-45.
Legislative Business
Passed S.3705 – Semiquincentennial Congressional Time Capsule Act
Adopted S.Res.589 – Montana State Football
No Executive Busines
5:30 p.m. The Senate is voting on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to Calendar #300, S.3627, to require institutions of higher education to disseminate information on the rights of, and accommodations and resources for, pregnant students. (Pregnant Students’ Rights Act). The motion was not agreed to by a roll call vote of 47 – 45.
5:22 p.m. Senator Moody spoke in support of the Pregnant Students’ Rights Act.
5:07 p.m. Senator Hirono spoke on the Pregnant Students’ Rights Act. She also paid tribute to Renee Good and Alex Pretti.
4:59 p.m. Senator Cassidy spoke about March for Life.
4:55 p.m. Senator Ernst spoke about March for Life.
4:35 p.m. Senator Britt spoke about March for Life.
4:30 p.m. Senator Hyde Smith spoke on abortion and in support of the Save Moms and Babies Act.
4:10 p.m. Majority Leader Thune spoke about the shooting of Alex Pretti in Minnesota, government funding, and March for Life.
3:30 p.m. Minority Leader Schumer spoke on immigration enforcement in Minnesota and appropriations.
3:03 p.m. Senator Grassley spoke on taxes.
3:00 p.m. The Senate convened.
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The Senate will convene at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 27, 2026.
Following Leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business with senators permitted to speak therein for up to ten minutes each.
At approximately 5:30 p.m., the Senate will vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to Calendar #300, S.3627, to require institutions of higher education to disseminate information on the rights of, and accommodations and resources for, pregnant students. (Pregnant Students’ Rights Act)