1:13 p.m. By a vote of 51-45, the Senate invoked cloture on Executive Calendar #727, Kevin Warsh to be Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System for a term of four years.
- Democratic Senator Fetterman voted in favor.
- Senators Bennet, Capito, Hyde-Smith, and Ricketts did not vote.
12:28 p.m. The Senate began a roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #727, Kevin Warsh to be Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System for a term of four years.
12:27 p.m. By a vote of 51-45, the Senate confirmed Executive Calendar #728, Kevin Warsh to be a Member of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System for a term of fourteen years from February 1, 2026.
- Democratic Senator Fetterman voted in favor.
- Senators not voting: Bennet, Capito, Hyde-Smith, and Ricketts.
11:24 a.m. The Senate began a roll call vote on the confirmation of Kevin Warsh to be a Member of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System for a term of 14 years from February 1, 2026.
10:54 a.m. Senator Tuberville spoke on assimilation of immigrants.
10:45 a.m. Senator Barrasso spoke on energy.
10:37 a.m. Minority Leader Schumer spoke on inflation, gas, and China.
10:26 a.m. S. 4486, to prescribe a process to authorize certain activities at the Executive Residence at the White House, and for other purposes, was placed on the Legislative Calendar under Rule 14.
10:18 a.m. Majority Leader Thune spoke on small businesses and taxes.
10:03 a.m. Senator Grassley spoke about the national debt.
10:00 a.m. The Senate convened.
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The Senate will convene today at 10:00 a.m. Following Leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of Kevin Warsh to be a Member of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System for a term of 14 years from February 1, 2026, post-cloture.
At 11:30 a.m., the Senate will proceed to a series of two roll call votes:
- Confirmation of Kevin Warsh to be a Member of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System for a term of 14 years from February 1, 2026
- Motion to invoke cloture on Kevin Warsh to be Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System for a term of four years
Following the cloture vote on the Warsh nomination, the Senate will recess until 2:15 to allow for the weekly caucus meetings.
Further votes are possible during Tuesday’s session.