The Senate convened at 10:00am.

Passed, 53-44: Passage of Cal. #17, H.Con.Res.20, Cruz Energy Conservation Standards for Consumer Water Heaters CRA.

Invoked, 51-46: Motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #37 Mark Meador to be a Federal Trade Commissioner for the term of seven years from September 26, 2024.

Confirmed, 50-46: Confirmation of Executive Calendar #37 Mark Meador to be a Federal Trade Commissioner for the term of seven years from September 26, 2024.

The Senate stands in recess until 1:00am.

Cloture Invoked, 59-25: Motion to invoke cloture on the nomination of Lt. Gen. John D. Caine (Retired) for appointment to be Major General.

Confirmed, 59-26: Confirmation of Executive Calendar #75 Lt. Gen. John D. Caine (Retired) to be Major General in the Air Force.

Invoked, 60-25: Motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #74 Lt. Gen. John D. Caine (Retired) to be General for appointment as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

Confirmed, 60-25: Confirmation of Executive Calendar #74 Lt. Gen. John D. Caine (Retired) to be General for appointment as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

The Senate adjourned at 2:06am.

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Floor Schedule

The Senate will next meet for a pro forma session only on the following dates:

Tuesday, August 5th at 1pm

Friday, August 8th at 1:05pm

Tuesday, August 12 at 8:00 am

Friday, August 15th at 10:15am

Tuesday, August 19 at 10am

Friday August 22 at 9am

Tuesday, August 26th at 12pm

Friday August 29th at 7am

The Senate will next convene at 3:00pm on Tuesday, September 2, 2025. Following Leader Remarks, the Senate will proceed to S.2296 – National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026.

At 5:30pm, the Senate will vote on the motion to proceed of S. 2296, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026