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On Thursday, February 26, the Senate Committee on Armed Services reported three military nominations for consideration. These include PN681 for the rank of Colonel, PN793 for the rank of Brigadier General, and PN835 for the rank of Commander. All three nominations were reported by Senator Wicker without a printed report and have now moved past the initial committee stage.
The Senate is scheduled to convene at 10:00 AM on Thursday, February 26, 2026. Following leader remarks, the chamber will resume consideration of Executive Calendar #651, the nomination of Ryan McCormack to be Under Secretary of Transportation for Policy. Two votes are expected during the session: a motion to invoke cloture on the McCormack nomination at approximately 11:45 AM, followed by a confirmation vote for the same position at approximately 1:45 PM.
Both chambers in session.
On Thursday, February 26, 2026, the Senate confirmed Ryan McCormack of Virginia to be Under Secretary of Transportation for Policy in a 57-33 vote (senate-119-2-43). The confirmation followed a successful 60-34 vote to invoke cloture on the nomination (senate-119-2-42). On the final confirmation, 47 Republicans and 9 Democrats voted in favor, while 32 Democrats voted against the nominee. For the cloture motion, 50 Republicans and 9 Democrats voted in favor, while 33 Democrats voted against.
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Senate Floor
The Senate stands adjourned until 10:00am on Thursday, February 26, 2026. Following Leader Remarks the Senate will resume consideration of Executive Calendar #651 Ryan McCormack, of Virginia, to be Under Secretary of Transportation for Policy. At approximately 11:45am the Senate will vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the McCormack nomination. If cloture is invoked on the McCormack nomination, the Senate will vote on confirmation at approximately 1:45pm. Additional votes are possible during Thursday’s session. Senators will be notified when votes are scheduled. Thursday, February 26 th at approx. 11:45am – 1 roll call vote: Motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #651 Ryan McCormack, of Virginia, to be Under Secretary of Transportation for Policy Thursday, February 26 th at approx. 1:45pm – 1 roll call vote: Confirmation of Executive Calendar #651 Ryan McCormack, of Virginia, to be Under Secretary of Transportation for Policy
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Motion to invoke cloture onExecutive Calendar #651Ryan McCormack, of Virginia, to be Under Secretary of Transportation for Policy
Confirmation ofExecutive Calendar #651 Ryan McCormack, of Virginia, to be Under Secretary of Transportation for Policy