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On Thursday, February 12, the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation took action on the nomination of Vice Admiral PN620. Senator Cruz reported the nomination to the full Senate without a printed report. The nomination, which was originally received on February 12, has now moved from the committee stage to being reported.
The Senate is scheduled to convene at 11:00 AM on Thursday, February 12, 2026. Following leader remarks, the chamber will resume consideration of H.J.Res. 142, a joint resolution disapproving of the D.C. Income and Franchise Tax Conformity and Revision Temporary Amendment Act of 2025. At approximately 12:00 PM, the Senate is expected to vote on the passage of H.J.Res. 142 and a motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to H.R. 7147, a continuing appropriations act.
Both chambers in session.
On Thursday, February 12, 2026, the House passed H.R. 2189, the Law-Enforcement Innovate to De-Escalate Act, in a 233-185 vote (D 22-184, R 211-1). The Senate passed H.J.Res. 142, a resolution disapproving of a District of Columbia tax amendment act, with a 49-47 vote where Republicans voted 49-0 and Democrats voted 0-45. Additionally, the Senate rejected a cloture motion on H.R. 7147, a continuing appropriations act, by a vote of 52-47 (D 1-44, R 51-1), failing to reach the threshold required to end debate.
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Senate Floor
The Senate stands adjourned until 11:00am on Thursday, February 12, 2026. Following Leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of 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. At approx. 12:00pm the Senate will vote on passage of H.J.Res.142 . The Senate will then resume consideration of the motion to proceed to Cal. #311 , H.R.7147 Making further consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes (DHS Approps). There will be up to 30 minutes of debate, equally divided, and upon use or yielding back of time the Senate will vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed. Additional roll call votes are possible during Thursday’s session. Another message will be sent if votes are scheduled. Thursday February, 12 th at approx. 12:00pm, 1 roll call vote: Passage of 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 Thursday February 12 th up to 30 minutes of debate, 1 roll call vote: Motion to invoke cloture on motion to proceed to Cal. #311 , H.R.7147 Making further consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes (DHS Approps)
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