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Routine Proceedings, pages S3169-S3716 Measures Introduced: Sixty-eight bills and sixteen resolutions were introduced, as follows: S. 4877-4944, S.J. Res. 198-199, S. Res. 787- 799, and S. Con. Res. 35.
S. 4591, to protect intellectual property rights in the voice and visual likeness of individuals, with an amendment in the nature of a substitute.
S. 4668, to protect the name, image, and likeness rights of, and provide protections for, student athletes and to promote fair competition among intercollegiate athletics, with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Pages S3199-S3200 Measures Passed:
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Congratulating the Johnson County Community College Cavaliers: Senate agreed to S. Res. 793, congratulating the Johnson County Community College Cavaliers on winning the 2026 National Junior College Athletic Association Division I Baseball National Championship.
Page S3194
Journeyman Lineworkers Recognition Day: Senate agreed to S. Res. 794, expressing support for the designation of July 10, 2026, as Journeyman Lineworkers Recognition Day.
Page S3194
Battle of the Little Bighorn 150th Anniversary: Senate agreed to S. Res. 795, commemorating the 150th anniversary of the Battle of the Little Bighorn.
Pages S3194-95
National Wildfire Preparedness Month: Committee on the Judiciary was discharged from further consideration of S. Res. 741, designating May 2026 as “National Wildfire Preparedness Month”, and the resolution was then agreed to.
Measures Considered: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027—Cloture: Senate began consideration of the motion to proceed to consideration of S. 4784, to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2027 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year.
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to consideration of the bill, and, in accordance with the provisions of Rule XXII of the Standing Rules of the Senate, and pursuant to the unanimous-consent agreement of Wednesday, June 24, 2026, a vote on cloture will occur following disposition of the nomination of Matthew A. Schwartz, of New York, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Second Circuit on Tuesday, July 14, 2026. Page S3193
Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to Legislative Session.
Reimagining and Improving Student Education—Federal Student Loan Program Final Regulations: By 45 yeas to 52 nays (Vote No. 190), Senate did not agree to the motion to proceed to consideration of S.J. Res. 196, providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to “Reimagining and Improving Student Education- Federal Student Loan Program Final Regulations”.
Hostilities Within or Against the Islamic Republic of Iran: By 47 yeas to 50 nays, 1 responding present (Vote No. 192), Senate did not agree to the motion to proceed to consideration of S.J. Res. 185, to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.
Federal Judicial Center Foundation Board: The Chair announced, on behalf of the President pro tempore, upon the recommendation of the Majority Leader, pursuant to the provisions of Public Law
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Commission on Social Impact Partnerships: The Chair, pursuant to Public Law 115-123, on behalf of the Majority Leader, appointed the following individual as a member of the Commission on Social Impact Partnerships: Ryan T. E. Martin of Virginia.
Pro Forma Sessions—Agreement: A unanimous-consent agreement was reached providing that the Senate convene for pro forma sessions, with no business being conducted on the following dates and times: Thursday, June 25, 2026, at 9 a.m.; Monday, June 29, 2026, at 3:45 p.m.; Thursday, July 2, 2026, at 12:30 p.m.; Monday, July 6, 2026, at 9 a.m.; Thursday, July 9, 2026, at 4 p.m.; and that when the Senate adjourns on Thursday, July 9, 2026, it stand adjourned until 3 p.m., on Monday, July 13, 2026.
Signing Authority—Agreement: A unanimous-consent agreement was reached providing that all Members of the Republican conference be authorized to sign duly enrolled bills or joint resolutions from June 25, 2026, through July 13, 2026.
Authorizing Leadership to Make Appointments—Agreement: A unanimous- consent agreement was reached providing that, notwithstanding the upcoming adjournment of the Senate, the President of the Senate, the President Pro Tempore, and the Majority and Minority Leaders be authorized to make appointments to commissions, committees, boards, conferences, or interparliamentary conferences authorized by law, by concurrent action of the two Houses, or by order of the Senate.
Jones Nomination—Agreement: Senate resumed consideration of the nomination of Arthur Roberts Jones, of Texas, to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of Texas.
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By 50 yeas to 44 nays (Vote No. EX. 189), Senate agreed to the motion to close further debate on the nomination. Page S3184
cloture time be expired on the nomination and Senate vote on confirmation of the nomination at 5:30 p.m., on Monday, July 13, 2026.
Schwartz Nomination—Agreement: Senate continued consideration of the nomination of Matthew A. Schwartz, of New York, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Second Circuit.
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By 52 yeas to 45 nays (Vote No. 191), Senate agreed to the motion to close further debate on the nomination. Page S3194
notwithstanding Rule XXII, all post-cloture time on the nomination be expired at 12 noon, on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, and Senate vote on confirmation of the nomination at a time to be determined by the Majority Leader, in consultation with the Democratic Leader, on Tuesday, July 14, 2026. Page S3192
approximately 3 p.m., on Monday, July 13, 2026, Senate resume consideration of the nomination, post-cloture. Page S3193 Nominations Confirmed: Senate confirmed the following nominations:
By 52 yeas to 45 nays (Vote No. EX. 186), John George Edward Marck, of Texas, to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of Texas. Pages S3169-76, S3716
By 52 yeas to 45 nays (Vote No. EX. 185), Senate agreed to the motion to close further debate on the nomination. Pages S3175-76
By 50 yeas to 44 nays (Vote No. EX. 188), Michael J. Hendershot, of Ohio, to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of Ohio. Pages S3176-84, S3716
By 52 yeas to 45 nays (Vote No. EX. 187), Senate agreed to the motion to close further debate on the nomination. Page S3176
1 Coast Guard nomination in the rank of lieutenant commander.
Pages S3195, S3716
Routine lists in the Coast Guard. Pages S3195, S3716 Nomination Received: Senate received the following nomination:
Konstantinos Ligris, of Florida, to be an Assistant Attorney General.
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Statements on Introduced Bills/Resolutions:
Adjournment: Senate convened at 10 a.m. and adjourned at 11:05 p.m., until 9 a.m. on Thursday, June 25, 2026. (For Senate's program, see the remarks of the Majority Leader in today's Record on page S3193.)