Senate convened at 3 p.m. and adjourned at 6:53 p.m.

80-13, Senate agreed to bring debate to a close on the Motion to Proceed to H.R. 6938; A bill making consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes.

ORDERS FOR TUESDAY, JANUARY 13, 2026 (S140-5, 36 lines)

Senate convened at 10 a.m. and adjourned at 6:56 p.m.
RECESS (S152, 24 lines)

Senate began consideration of H.R. 6938, making consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, after agreeing to the motion to proceed, and taking action on the following amendments and motions proposed thereto: Thune Amendment No. 4208, to change the enactment date. Thune Amendment No. 4209 (to Amendment No. 4208), of a perfecting nature. Thune motion to commit the bill to the Committee on Appropriations, with instructions, Amendment No. 4210, to change the enac...

47-52, Senate rejected - the Motion to Proceed to S.J.Res. 84; A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services relating to “Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; Ma...

ORDERS FOR WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 14, 2026 (S176-2, 28 lines)

Senate convened at 10 a.m. and adjourned at 7:06 p.m.

Senate continued consideration of H.R. 6938, making consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, taking action on the following amendments and motions proposed thereto: Thune Amendment No. 4208, to change the enactment date. Thune Amendment No. 4209 (to Amendment No. 4208), of a perfecting nature. Thune motion to commit the bill to the Committee on Appropriations, with instructions, Amendment No. 4210, to change the enactment date. Thune Amendment No. 4211 (to the i...

50-50, Senate well Taken Is the Point of Order Well Taken Re: To the Privilege Status of S.J.Res. 98 ; A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against Venezuela that have not been authorized by Congress.

ORDERS FOR THURSDAY, JANUARY 15, 2026 (S223, 28 lines)

Senate convened at 10 a.m. and recessed, as a further mark of respect to the memory of the late Senator Ben Nighthorse Campbell, of Colorado, in accordance with S. Res. 585, at 4:59 p.m.
RECESS UNTIL 8:30 A.M. TOMORROW (S268, 26 lines)

By 82 yeas to 15 nays (Vote No. 11), Senate passed H.R. 6938, making consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, taking action on the following amendments and motions proposed thereto:

85-14, Senate agreed to bring debate to a close: H.R. 6938; A bill making consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes.

82-15, Senate passed H.R. 6938; A bill making consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes.

ORDERS FOR FRIDAY, JANUARY 16, 2026, THROUGH MONDAY, JANUARY 26, 2026 (S264, 34 lines)

Senate met at 8:31:21 a.m. in pro forma session, and recessed at 8:31:51 a.m.
RECESS UNTIL TUESDAY, JANUARY 20, 2026, AT 10 A.M. (S271-3, 21 lines)

The House met at 12 p.m. and adjourned at 8:07 p.m.
The House recessed at 12:23 p.m. and reconvened at 2 p.m.
The House recessed at 2:08 p.m. and reconvened at 3 p.m.
The House recessed at 6:06 p.m. and reconvened at 6:30 p.m.

The House agreed to suspend the rules and pass the following measures: Remote Access Security Act: H.R. 2683, amended, to provide for control of remote access of items under the Export Control Reform Act of 2018, by a 2/3 yea-and-nay vote of 369 yeas to 22 nays, Roll No. 13;

The House agreed to suspend the rules and pass the following measures: Remote Access Security Act: H.R. 2683, amended, to provide for control of remote access of items under the Export Control Reform Act of 2018, by a 2/3 yea-and-nay vote of 369 yeas to 22 nays, Roll No. 13; H.R. 6500, amended, 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, by a 2/3 yea-and-nay vote of 340 yeas to 54 nays, Roll No. 14; and

The House agreed to suspend the rules and pass the following measures: Remote Access Security Act: H.R. 2683, amended, to provide for control of remote access of items under the Export Control Reform Act of 2018, by a 2/3 yea-and-nay vote of 369 yeas to 22 nays, Roll No. 13; H.R. 6504, amended, to extend duty-free treatment provided with respect to imports from Haiti under the Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act, by a 2/3 yea-and-nay vote of 345 yeas to 45 nays, Roll No. 15.

12:00:00 p.m. - The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

12:23:55 p.m. - The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. today.

2:01:56 p.m. - Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Chaplain Margaret Grun Kibben.

2:08:55 p.m. - The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.

6:06:56 p.m. - The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. today.

6:57:22 p.m. - H.R. 2683 - On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 369 - 22 (Roll no. 13).

7:05:15 p.m. - H.R. 6500 - On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 340 - 54 (Roll no. 14).

7:12:16 p.m. - H.R. 6504 - On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 345 - 45 (Roll no. 15).

8:07:58 p.m. - The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on January 13, 2026.

The House met at 10 a.m. and adjourned at 9:28 p.m.
The House recessed at 10:52 a.m. and reconvened at 12 p.m.
The House recessed at 12:53 p.m. and reconvened at 1:30 p.m.
The House recessed at 3:38 p.m. and reconvened at 4:31 p.m.

The House failed to pass H.R. 2262, to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to exclude certain activities from hours worked, by a yea-and-nay vote of 209 yeas to 215 nays, Roll No. 19. Rejected the Norcross motion to recommit the bill to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, by a yea-and-nay vote of 209 yeas to 213 nays, Roll No. 18.

The House failed to pass H.R. 2262, to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to exclude certain activities from hours worked, by a yea-and-nay vote of 209 yeas to 215 nays, Roll No. 19.

The House considered H.R. 2270, to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to exclude child and dependent care services and payments from the rate used to compute overtime compensation. Further proceedings were postponed. Rejected the Lee (PA) motion to recommit the bill to the Committee on Education and the Workforce by a yea-and-nay 209 vote of yeas to 213 nays, Roll No. 20.

The House considered H.R. 2312, to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to revise the definition of the term "tipped employee". Further proceedings were postponed. Rejected the Budzinski motion to recommit the bill to the Committee on Education and the Workforce by a yea-and-nay vote of 209 yeas to 215 nays, Roll No. 21.

The House passed H.R. 4593, to amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to revise the definition of showerhead, by a yea-and-nay vote of 226 yeas to 197 nays, Roll No. 23. Consideration began Wednesday, January 7th. Rejected the Riley (NY) motion to recommit the bill to the Committee on Energy and Commerce by a yea-and-nay vote of 209 yeas to 215 nays, Roll No. 22.

The House passed H.R. 4593, to amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to revise the definition of showerhead, by a yea-and-nay vote of 226 yeas to 197 nays, Roll No. 23. Consideration began Wednesday, January 7th.

10:00:00 a.m. - The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

10:52:51 a.m. - The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. today.

12:00:01 p.m. - Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Chaplain Margaret Grun Kibben.

12:53:55 p.m. - The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.

1:55:56 p.m. - H.Res. 988 - On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 206 - 205 (Roll no. 16).

2:04:06 p.m. - H.Res. 988 - On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 214 - 207 (Roll no. 17).

3:38:26 p.m. - The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.

4:59:35 p.m. - H.R. 2262 - On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 209 - 213 (Roll no. 18).

5:52:09 p.m. - H.R. 2262 - On passage Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 209 - 215 (Roll no. 19).

5:58:26 p.m. - H.R. 2270 - On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 209 - 213 (Roll no. 20).

6:04:33 p.m. - H.R. 2312 - On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 209 - 215 (Roll no. 21).

6:12:01 p.m. - H.R. 4593 - On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 209 - 215 (Roll no. 22).

6:17:50 p.m. - H.R. 4593 - On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 226 - 197 (Roll no. 23).

9:28:56 p.m. - The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on January 14, 2026.

The House met at 10 a.m. and adjourned at 7:10 p.m.
The House recessed at 10:47 a.m. and reconvened at 12 p.m.
The House recessed at 12:54 p.m. and reconvened at 1:30 p.m.
The House recessed at 3:41 p.m. and reconvened at 4:45 p.m.

The House passed H.R. 7006, making further consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, by a yea-and-nay vote of 341 yeas to 79 nays, Roll No. 28. Roy amendment (No. 1 printed in H. Rept. 119 09445) that sought to reduce the District of Columbia District and Appeals Court funding by 20% and strike the salary and expense funding for Judges Boasberg and Boardman's staff (by a recorded vote of 163 ayes to 257 noes with one answering "present", Roll No. 26); and Crane amendment (No. 2 printed in H. Rept. 119 09445) ...

10:00:00 a.m. - The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

10:47:38 a.m. - The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. today.

12:00:13 p.m. - Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Chaplain Margaret Grun Kibben.

12:54:55 p.m. - The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.

1:57:34 p.m. - H.Res. 992 - On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 213 - 209 (Roll no. 24).

2:03:24 p.m. - H.Res. 992 - On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 213 - 210 (Roll no. 25).

3:41:10 p.m. - The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.

5:15:41 p.m. - H.R. 7006 - On agreeing to the Roy amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 163 - 257, 1 Present (Roll no. 26).

5:20:31 p.m. - H.R. 7006 - On agreeing to the Crane amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 127 - 291 (Roll no. 27).

5:27:42 p.m. - H.R. 7006 - On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 341 - 79 (Roll no. 28).

7:10:45 p.m. - The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on January 15, 2026.

The House met at 9 a.m. and adjourned at 12:20 p.m.

The House passed H.R. 2988, to amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to specify requirements concerning the consideration of pecuniary and non-pecuniary factors, by a yea-and-nay vote of 213 yeas to 205 nays, Roll No. 31. Rejected the Kaptur motion to recommit the bill to the Committee on Education and Workforce by a yea-and-nay vote of 206 yeas to 210 nays, Roll No. 30. Pursuant to the Rule, the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Education and Workforce now printed in the bill shall be considered as adopted.

The House passed H.R. 2988, to amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to specify requirements concerning the consideration of pecuniary and non-pecuniary factors, by a yea-and-nay vote of 213 yeas to 205 nays, Roll No. 31.

9:00:00 a.m. - The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

9:00:24 a.m. - Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Chaplain Margaret Grun Kibben.

10:29:59 a.m. - H.R. 2988 - On agreeing to the Huizenga amendment; Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 395 - 22 (Roll no. 29).

10:37:17 a.m. - H.R. 2988 - On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 206 - 210 (Roll no. 30).

10:43:22 a.m. - H.R. 2988 - On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 213 - 205 (Roll no. 31).

12:20:41 p.m. - The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 3:00 p.m. on January 16, 2026.

The House met at 3 p.m. and adjourned at 3:03 p.m.

3:00:00 p.m. - The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

3:00:44 p.m. - Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Chaplain Margaret Grun Kibben.

3:03:46 p.m. - The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on January 20, 2026.