The Senate convened at 10:00am.

By a vote of 51-48, the Senate confirmed Executive Calendar #123 Orelia Eleta Merchant, of New York, to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of New York, vice William Francis Kuntz II, retired.

By a vote of 54-45, the Senate invoked cloture on Executive Calendar #127 Wesley L. Hsu, of California, to be United States District Judge for the Central District of California, vice Virginia A. Phillips, retired.

Passed, 56-41: Passage of H.J.Res.39, Scott (FL) Solar Tariff CRA.

Passed, 50-48: Passage of H.J.Res.39, Scott (FL) Solar Tariff CRA.

Confirmed, 53-43: Executive Calendar #127 Wesley L. Hsu to be United States District Judge for the Central District of California.

By a vote of 54-42, the Senate invoked Cloture on Executive Calendar #125 LaShonda A. Hunt, of Illinois, to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of Illinois.

The Senate adjourned at 8:47pm.

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Floor Schedule

The Senate will convene at 10:00am on Friday, August 7, 2026.

At 11:30am, on Friday, August 7th, the Senate will proceed to four roll call votes on the following:

  1. Adoption of Paul amendment #6715 in relation to Cal. #454, H.R.5334, legislative vehicle for the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia Act of 2026.
  2. Passage of Cal. #454, H.R.5334, legislative vehicle for the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia Act of 2026, as amended. (60-vote affirmative threshold)
  3. Confirmation of the en bloc nominations provided for under the provisions of S.Res.817.
  4. Motion to invoke cloture on Collins substitute amendment #6732 to Cal. #320, H.R.6500, legislative vehicle for a Continuing Resolution.

Please note, further roll call votes are expected during Friday’s session of the Senate.