4:02 p.m. The Senate stands adjourned until 12:00 noon on Thursday, November 12. Following Leader remarks, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session to resume consideration of the nomination of Gregory Carl Cook to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of Alabama.
Under regular order, at 1:00 p.m., the Senate will proceed to a roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the Cook nomination.
Additional votes are expected during Thursday’s session.
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3:33 p.m. Senator Moran achieved passage of S.Res.956, S.Res.957, and S.Res.958 en bloc by unanimous consent.
3:08 p.m. Senator Moran spoke about legislation for veteran benefits. Passed by voice vote- H.R. 8552–Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2026.
2:23 p.m. Senator Kennedy spoke on the midterm election results.
2:12 p.m. Senator Moran spoke on Veteran’s Day.
12:29 p.m. Senator Thune filed cloture filed cloture on the following:
- Capito substitute amendment #6883 to H.R.2347, Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act of 2026.
- H.R.2347, Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act of 2026.
- Exec. Calendar #968 Richard Wesley Bennett to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of Texas.
- Exec. Calendar #969 Courtney Leigh Coker to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of Texas.
- Exec. Calendar #970 Kyle Frederic Reardon to be United States District Judge for the District of Alaska.
- Exec. Calendar #967 Daniel Lewis Ballou to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of Kentucky.
12:21 p.m. Majority Leader Thune spoke on the Republican Conference accomplishments and priorities. He then spoke on Veteran’s Day.
12:03 p.m. Senator Grassley spoke on Veteran’s Day.
12:00 p.m. The Senate convened.
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The Senate will convene at 12:00 noon and following any Leader remarks will resume consideration of H.R. 2347, the vehicle for the permitting reform bill.
Votes are possible.
Cloture was filed on Tuesday on the following nominations:
Exec. Cal. #945 – Gregory Cook to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of Alabama.
Exec. Cal. #901 – Daniel Domenico to be United States Circuit Judge for the Tenth Circuit.
Exec. Cal. #944 – Anna St. John to be United States Circuit Judge for the Fifth Circuit.
At a time to be determined no later than Friday, November 20th, H.Con.Res.93 will be discharged from the Committee on Foreign Relations and the Senate will proceed to its consideration. Following up to 6 hours for debate only, the Senate will vote on the concurrent resolution.
