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February 11, 2026

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The Senate is scheduled to convene at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, February 11, 2026. Following remarks from leadership, the chamber will resume consideration of the motion to proceed to H.R.7147, the DHS Appropriations bill. While Senator Thune filed a cloture motion on Tuesday to advance this bill, the vote is expected to occur during Thursday's session unless an alternative agreement is reached.

Both chambers in session.

On Wednesday, February 11, the House passed H.R. 3617, the Securing America’s Critical Minerals Supply Act, in a 223-206 vote (D 9-205, R 214-1). The House also passed H.J.Res. 72 regarding a national emergency in a 219-211 vote (D 213-1, R 6-210) and H.R. 261, the Undersea Cable Protection Act of 2025, in a 218-212 vote (D 3-211, R 215-1). Procedurally, the House approved H.Res. 1057 (216-215) to consider S. 1383, while the Senate agreed 51-46 to a motion to proceed to H.J.Res. 142, a resolution disapproving of a District of Columbia Council tax act, on a party-line vote (D 0-44, R 51-0).

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Feb 11, 2026
HousePassed

Providing for consideration of the bill (S. 1383) to establish the Veterans Advisory Committee on Equal Access, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2189) to modernize Federal firearms laws to account for advancements in technology and less-than-lethal weapons, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 261) to amend the National Marine Sanctuaries Act to prohibit requiring an authorization for the installation, continued presence, operation, maintenance, repair, or recovery of undersea fiber optic cables in a national marine sanctuary if such activities have previously been authorized by a Federal or State agency; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3617) to amend the Department of Energy Organization Act to secure the supply of critical energy resources, including critical minerals and other materials, and for other purposes; and waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules.

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Feb 11, 2026
HousePassed

Providing for consideration of the bill (S. 1383) to establish the Veterans Advisory Committee on Equal Access, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2189) to modernize Federal firearms laws to account for advancements in technology and less-than-lethal weapons, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 261) to amend the National Marine Sanctuaries Act to prohibit requiring an authorization for the installation, continued presence, operation, maintenance, repair, or recovery of undersea fiber optic cables in a national marine sanctuary if such activities have previously been authorized by a Federal or State agency; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3617) to amend the Department of Energy Organization Act to secure the supply of critical energy resources, including critical minerals and other materials, and for other purposes; and waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules.

On Agreeing to the Resolution, as Amended

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Feb 11, 202613:45

• H.R. 755 (Rep. Ciscomani), “Critical Mineral Consistency Act of 2025” • H.R. 1352 (Rep. Subramanyam), To designate the General George C. Marshall House, in the Commonwealth of Virginia, as an affiliated area of the National Park System, and for other purposes. • H.R. 1945 (Rep. Onder), “America’s National Churchill Museum National Historic Landmark Act” • H.R. 2196 (Rep. Hudson), To provide for an extension of the legislative authority of the National Emergency Medical Services Memorial Foundation to establish a commemorative work in the District of Columbia and its environs. • H.R. 3706 (Rep. Babin), “Standards for Understanding Source and Habitat Identification Act” or the “SUSHI Act” • H.R. 3922 (Rep. Neguse), “Cross-Boundary Wildfire Solutions Act” • H.R. 4463 (Rep. Norman), To amend the Catawba Indian Tribe of South Carolina Land Claims Settlement Act of 1993. • H.R. 4671 (Rep. Harder), “Ensuring Casualty Assistance for our Firefighters Act” • H.R. 5419 (Rep. Kean), “Enhancing Administrative Reviews for Broadband Deployment Act” • H.R. 5497 (Rep. Tiffany), “Apostle Islands National Park and Preserve Act” • H.R. 6300 (Rep. Hageman), “Grasslands Grazing Act of 2025” • H.R. 6380 (Rep. Ciscomani), “Chiricahua National Park Act”

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Senate Floor

The Senate stands adjourned until 2:00pm on Wednesday, February 11, 2026. Following Leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of the motion to proceed to Calendar #311, H.R.7147 , DHS Appropriations. During Tuesday’s session, Senator Thune filed cloture on the motion to proceed to the bill. Absent an agreement, this cloture vote will occur during Thursday’s session. During Wednesday’s session, the Senate is expected to consider Cal. #315 , H.J.Res.142 , disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the D.C. Income and Franchise Tax Conformity and Revision Temporary Amendment Act of 2025. Senators will be notified when votes are set.

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During Tuesday’s session, Senator Thune filed cloture on the motion to proceed to the bill. Absent an agreement, this cloture vote will occur during Thursday’s session.

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