The Senate convened for the Second Session of the 117th Congress at 12:00 Noon.
Cloture was filed on the nomination of Anne Witkowsky to be an Assistant Secretary of State for Conflict and Stabilization Operations. The vote on the Sanchez nomination will now occur on Tuesday at 12:00 noon, after which the Senate will recess to accommodate the Tuesday luncheons.
At 12:17 PM, the Senate adjourned.
The Senate stands adjourned until 11:00am on Thursday, February 12, 2026.
Following Leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of Cal. #315, H.J.Res.142 (D.C. Income and Franchise Tax Conformity and Revision Temporary Amendment Act of 2025).
At 12:00pm, the Senate will vote on passage of H.J.Res.142.
The Senate will then resume consideration of the motion to proceed to Cal. #311, H.R.7147 (DHS Appropriations).
There will be up to 30 minutes of debate, equally divided, and upon use or yielding back of time, the Senate will vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed.
Additional roll call votes are possible.
Thursday, February 12 expected roll call votes:
U.S. Capitol, Room S-320
Washington, DC 20510