The Senate convened at 10:00am.

Passed, 52-48: Passage of Cal. #34, S.J.Res.18, Scott (SC) Overdraft Price Control CRA.

Invoked, 53-47: Motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #43 Paul Lawrence to be Deputy Secretary of Veteran Affairs.

Confirmed, 51-45: Confirmation of Executive Calendar #43 Paul Lawrence to be Deputy Secretary of Veteran Affairs.

Leader Thune filed cloture on Executive Calendar #40 Matthew Whitaker to be United States Permanent Representative on the Council of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, with the rank and status of Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary.

The Senate adjourned at 4:40pm.

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Floor Schedule

The Senate will convene at 3:00pm on Monday, January 12, 2026.

At 5:30pm, the Senate will vote on the Motion to Invoke Cloture on the Motion to Proceed to H.R.6938 – Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026.