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The Senate will convene at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, February 25, 2026. Following remarks from leadership, two votes are scheduled regarding the nomination of John DeLeeuw to be a Member of the National Transportation Safety Board. A cloture vote on the nomination is expected at approximately 11:45 AM, followed by a confirmation vote at approximately 2:15 PM.
Both chambers in session.
On Wednesday, February 25, 2026, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 4758, the Homeowner Energy Freedom Act, in a 210-199 vote. This followed a failed motion to recommit the bill, which was defeated 198-208. In the Senate, members confirmed John DeLeeuw to be a Member of the National Transportation Safety Board with a 50-45 vote. Earlier that day, the Senate also agreed to a motion to invoke cloture on the DeLeeuw nomination by a vote of 50-45. Both Senate votes followed a party-line split, with Republicans voting 50-0 in favor and Democrats voting 0-43 against.
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Senate Floor
A t 9:00pm this evening, the President of the United States will deliver the State of the Union Address before a Joint Session of Congress. Senators will assemble in the Senate Chamber at 8:20pm and proceed to the House Chamber at 8:25pm. Upon dissolution of the joint session, the Senate will stand adjourned until 10:00am on Wednesday, February 25, 2026. Following Leader remarks, the Senate will proceed to Executive session and resume consideration of Executive Calendar #647 John DeLeeuw, of Texas, to be a Member of the National Transportation Safety Board for the remainder of the term expiring December 31, 2026. At approximately 11:45am, the Senate will vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the DeLeeuw nomination. The Senate will recess between 12:45pm and 2:15pm to allow for the weekly caucus meetings. If cloture is invoked, at approximately 2:15pm, the Senate will vote on confirmation of the DeLeeuw nomination. During Tuesday’s session, Senator Thune filed cloture on Executive Calendar #651 Ryan McCormack, of Virginia, to be Under Secretary of Transportation for Policy. This cloture motion will ripen during Thursday’s session. Wednesday, February 25 th at approx. 11:45am – roll call vote: Motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #647 John DeLeeuw, of Texas, to be a Member of the National Transportation Safety Board for the remainder of the term expiring December 31, 2026 Wednesday, February 25 th at approx. 2:15pm – roll call vote: Confirmation of Executive Calendar #647 John DeLeeuw, of Texas, to be a Member of the National Transportation Safety Board for the remainder of the term expiring December 31, 2026
2 expected votes
Motion to invoke cloture onExecutive Calendar #647John DeLeeuw, of Texas, to be a Member of the National Transportation Safety Board for the remainder of the term expiring December 31, 2026
Confirmation ofExecutive Calendar #647John DeLeeuw, of Texas, to be a Member of the National Transportation Safety Board for the remainder of the term expiring December 31, 2026