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July 30, 2026
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Routine Proceedings, pages S4353-S4400 Measures Introduced: Thirty-four bills and nine resolutions were introduced, as follows: S. 5173-5206, and S. Res. 819-827.
En Bloc Nominations: By 50 yeas to 47 nays (Vote No. EX. 217), Senate agreed to S. Res. 817, authorizing the en bloc consideration in Executive Session of certain nominations on the Executive Calendar.
Pages S4353-55, S4360
National Whistleblower Appreciation Day: Senate agreed to S. Res. 821, designating July 30, 2026, as “National Whistleblower Appreciation Day”.
Page S4365
American Grown Flower and Foliage Month: Senate agreed to S. Res. 822, designating July 2026 as “American Grown Flower and Foliage Month”.
Page S4365
National Farmers Market Week: Senate agreed to S. Res. 823, designating the week of August 2 through August 8, 2026, as “National Farmers Market Week”.
Page S4365
Page S4365
Commending Mississippi Christian University: Senate agreed to S. Res. 825, commending Mississippi Christian University for 200 years of service to the State of Mississippi and the United States.
Measures Considered: Restoring Flexibility in the Child Care and Development Fund: By 47 yeas to 52 nays (Vote No. 215), Senate did not agree to the motion to proceed to consideration of S.J. Res. 199, providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Health and Human Services relating to “Restoring Flexibility in the Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF)”.
Hostilities Within or Against the Islamic Republic of Iran: By 49 yeas to 50 nays (Vote No. 216), Senate did not agree to the motion to discharge the Committee on Foreign Relations from further consideration of S.J. Res. 181, 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, pursuant to 50 U.S.C. 1546a and in accordance with section 601(b) of the International Security Assistance and Arms Export Control Act.
AGOA Extension Act—Cloture: Senate began consideration of the motion to proceed to consideration of H.R. 6500, to extend duty-free treatment provided with respect to imports from certain countries in Africa under the African Growth and Opportunity Act, to extend customs user fees.
Pages S4360-65
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 Thursday, July 30, 2026, a vote on cloture will occur at 5:30 p.m., on Monday, August 3, 2026.
39 Air Force nominations in the rank of general.
8 Army nominations in the rank of general.
16 Navy nominations in the rank of admiral.
3 Space Force nominations in the rank of general.
Space Force. Pages S4399-S4400 Nominations Received: Senate received the following nominations:
1 Air Force nomination in the rank of general.
4 Army nominations in the rank of general.
1 Navy nomination in the rank of admiral.
2 Space Force nominations in the rank of general.
Routine lists in the Air Force, Army, Marine Corps, and Navy.
Pages S4370-71
Statements on Introduced Bills/Resolutions:
Adjournment: Senate convened at 10 a.m. and adjourned at 3:50 p.m., until 3 p.m. on Monday, August 3, 2026. (For Senate's program, see the remarks of the Majority Leader in today's Record on page S4398.)