The Senate convened at 10:00am.

Confirmed, 55-42: Confirmation of Executive Calendar #306 Matthew James Maddox to be United States District Judge for the District of Maryland.

Invoked, 53-44: Motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #370 Jacob J. Lew to be Ambassador to the State of Israel.

Confirmed, 53-43: Confirmation of Executive Calendar #370 Jacob J. Lew to be Ambassador to the State of Israel.

Adopted, 61-36: Adoption of Hawley amendment #1200 to Murray-Collins substitute amendment #1092 to Cal. #198, H.R.4366, vehicle for Appropriations Minibus (MilCon/VA, Agriculture, T-HUD).

Not adopted, 47-49 : Adoption of Cruz amendment #1296 to Murray-Collins substitute amendment #1092 to Cal. #198, H.R.4366, vehicle for Approps Minibus (MilCon/VA, Agriculture, T-HUD).

Adopted by voice vote: Blackburn-Warner amendment #1349 to Murray-Collins substitute amendment #1092 to Cal. #198, H.R.4366, vehicle for Appropriations Minibus (MilCon/VA, Agriculture, T-HUD).

Not adopted, 45-50: Adoption of Budd amendment #1243 to Murray-Collins substitute amendment #1092 to Cal. #198, H.R.4366, vehicle for Appropriations Minibus (MilCon/VA, Agriculture, T-HUD).

Adopted by voice vote: Ernst amendment #1177 to Murray-Collins substitute amendment #1092 to Cal. #198, H.R.4366, vehicle for Appropriations Minibus (MilCon/VA, Agriculture, T-HUD).

Leader Schumer filed cloture on Executive Calendar #334 Adm. Lisa M. Franchetti to be Admiral. (Chief of Naval Operations)

Leader Schumer filed cloture on Executive Calendar #329 Gen. David W. Allvin to be General. (Chief of Staff of the Air Force)

Leader Schumer filed cloture on Executive Calendar #333 Lt. Gen. Christopher J. Mahoney to be General. (Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps)

The Senate adjourned at 7:29pm.

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Floor Schedule

The Senate stands adjourned until 10:00am Wednesday, February 25, 2026.

Following Leader remarks, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session and resume consideration of Executive Calendar #647, John DeLeeuw, of Texas, to be a Member of the National Transportation Safety Board for the remainder of the term expiring December 31, 2026.

At 11:45am, the Senate will vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the DeLeeuw nomination.

The Senate will recess from 12:45pm until 2:15pm for the weekly caucus meetings.

If cloture is invoked, at 2:15pm, the Senate will vote on confirmation of the DeLeeuw nomination.

During Tuesday’s session, Senator Thune filed cloture on Executive Calendar #651, Ryan McCormack, of Virginia, to be Under Secretary of Transportation for Policy. This cloture motion will ripen during Thursday’s session.