The Senate convened at 10:00am.

Leader Thune filed cloture on the following: 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 and Executive Calendar #727 Kevin Warsh to be Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System for a term of four years.

Invoked, 51-46: Motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #5, S.Res.690, En Bloc Nominations.

By unanimous consent, the Senate passed S. Res. 708 with the Padilla Amendment that amends Rule 37 of the Standing Rules of the Senate prohibiting Senators from trading on prediction markets effective immediately.

Not agreed to, 47-50: Motion to discharge from Foreign Relations Committee, S.J.Res.184, Schiff War Powers Resolution (Iran).

By voice vote, the Senate passed S.4465, a bill to amend the FISA amendments act of 2008 to extend the authorities of Title 7 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978.

The Senate adjourned at 3:58pm.

The Senate convened at 12:00 Noon.

Confirmed, 59-39: Confirmation of Executive Calendar #670, Robert Cekada to be Director, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives.

Not agreed to, 46-52: Motion to proceed to Cal. #364, S.J.Res.139, Bennet Colorado Anti-Electric Reliability CRA.

Not agreed to, 47-50: Motion to proceed to Cal. #366, S.J.Res.99, Rosen Reinstating Biden-Harris Era Automatic Extension of Employment Authorization CRA.

The Senate adjourned at 7:07pm.

The Senate convened at 10:00am.

Agreed to, 52-47: Motion to proceed to Executive Session to consider Executive Resolution #5, S.Res.690, En Bloc Nominations.

Leader Thune filed cloture on Executive Resolution #5, S.Res.690, En Bloc Nominations.

Well taken, 51-47: Scott FL point of order in relation to the motion to discharge from the Foreign Relations Committee, S.J.Res.124, Kaine War Powers Resolution (Cuba).

The Senate adjourned at 6:49pm.

The Senate convened at 3:00pm.

Cloture Invoked, 54-37: Motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #670 Robert Cekada to be Director, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives.

The Senate will convene at 10:00am on Tuesday, April 28^th.

11:00am – 2 roll call votes expected:

1. Motion to proceed to Executive Session for the consideration of S.Res.690 En Bloc Nominations
2. Motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to Cal. #373, S.4344 To extend section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 for 3 years.

The Senate will recess from 12:30pm until 4:00pm to allow for the weekly caucus meetings and the joint meeting.

At 3:00pm, His Majesty King Charles III will address a Joint Meeting of Congress in the Hall of the House of Representatives.  Senators will assemble in the Senate Chamber at 2:20pm. Senators, led by Senate leadership, including the Secretary of the Senate and the Deputy Sergeant at Arms, will proceed to the House Chamber at 2:25pm.

Approx. 5:00pm – 1 roll call vote expected:

1. Motion to discharge SFRC of S.J.Res.124, A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Republic of Cuba that have not been authorized by Congress.

The Senate adjourned at 7:20pm.

The Senate convened at 10:00am.

Not agreed to, 46-51: Motion to discharge from Foreign Relations Committee, S.J.Res.114, Baldwin War Powers Resolution (Iran).

Not agreed to, 48-50: Motion to waive the budget point of order with respect to the Schumer amendment to create a point of order against reconciliation legislation that does not lower out-of-pocket health care costs while Americans struggle to make ends meet. (4799).

Not agreed to, 47-50: Motion to waive the Budget Act with respect to Lujan amendment #4798, To establish a deficit-neutral reserve fund relating to grocery costs.

Not agreed to, 49-49: Motion to waive the Budget Act with respect to Ossoff amendment to create a point of order against reconciliation legislation that fails to address the practice of insurance companies stepping between patients and their doctors to delay or deny access to care.

Adopted, 98-0: Graham amendment #5281, To establish a deficit-neutral reserve fund relating to the apprehension and deportation of adult illegal aliens convicted of rape, murder, or sexual abuse of a minor after illegally entering the United States.

Not agreed to, 48-50: Motion to waive the Budget Act with respect to Hirono amendment to create a point of order against reconciliation legislation that would not increase Federal funding for or participation in school meal programs. (4884)

Not agreed to, 47-51: Motion to waive the Budget Act with respect to Hickenlooper amendment to establish a deficit-neutral reserve fund relating to ensuring that consumers are protected from price increases associated with tariffs and the Iran war. (4956)

Not agreed to, 47-51: Motion to waive the Budget Act with respect to Alsobrooks amendment to establish a deficit-neutral reserve fund relating to increasing funding for child care for families. (5294)

Not agreed to, 48-50: Motion to waive the Budget Act with respect to Kennedy amendment to provide reconciliation instructions for the Committee on Rules and Administration and establish deficit-neutral reserve funds relating to establishing identification requirements for registration to vote in elections for Federal office, establishing photo identification requirements for voting in elections for Federal office, and election day and the counting of ballots in Federal elections. (5361)

Not agreed to, 50-48: Motion to waive the Budget Act with respect to Hawley amendment to establish a deficit-neutral reserve fund relating to extending the prohibition on Medicaid payments to abortion providers. (4794)

Not agreed to, 48-50: Motion to waive the Budget Act with respect to Markey amendment to create a point of order against legislation that would not decrease home electricity bills (5001).

Not adopted, 24-74: Adoption of Paul amendment #5378 to Cal. #376, S.Con.Res.33, FY2026 Budget Resolution.

Not agreed to, 46-52: Motion to waive the Budget Act with respect to Merkley Amendment to establish a deficit-neutral reserve fund relating to the impact of hedge fund ownership of single-family homes and rent prices. (5235)

Not agreed to, 49-49: Motion to waive the Budget Act re: Sanders amendment to reduce the price of prescription drugs in the US by more than 50% by adopting Most Favored Nation drug pricing so that the American people pay no more for prescription drugs than Europeans or Canadians.

Not agreed to, 46-52: Motion to waive the Budget Act with respect to Padilla amendment to create a point of order against reconciliation legislation that would provide funding to Federal agencies that have unobligated funds from previous reconciliation bills. (4855)

Not agreed to, 48-50: Motion to waive the Budget Act re: Wyden Amendment requiring the Comptroller General of the US to conduct a study on economic consequences of private or confidential drug pricing agreements struck by any Federal office with any pharmaceutical manufacturer.

Not agreed to, 49-49: Motion to waive the Budget Act re: Schiff Amendment to establish a deficit-neutral reserve fund relating to requiring the obligation of amounts appropriated to the FEMA to carry out the public assistance and hazard mitigation programs. (5333)

Passed, 50-48: Passage of Cal. #376, S.Con.Res.33, FY2026 Budget Resolution, as amended.

The Senate will convene at 10:00am.

Agreed to, 52-46: Motion to proceed to Cal. #376, S.Con.Res.33, FY2026 Budget Resolution.

The Senate stands adjourned until 10:00am on Wednesday, April 22, 2026.

Following Leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of S.Con.Res.33, Budget resolution.

During Wednesday’s session, the Senate is expected to vote on a motion to discharge S.J.Res.114, directing the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress (Baldwin). The vote has not been scheduled.

Additional roll call votes are possible during Wednesday’s session.

The Senate adjourned at 5:53pm.