Both chambers in session. On Monday, March 9, 2026, the Senate voted 68-28 to invoke cloture on the nomination of Lt. Gen. Joshua M. Ruud to be General in the United States Army (senate-119-2-48). The motion was agreed to with support from 50 Republicans and 17 Democrats, while 27 Democrats voted against it. This vote did not meet the threshold for a bipartisan or party-line label as defined by the split within the Democratic caucus.
Senate Floor
The Senate stands adjourned until 3:00pm on Monday, March 9, 2026. Following Leader remarks, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session and resume consideration of Executive Calendar #655 , Lt. Gen. Joshua M. Rudd, to be General. At approximately 5:30pm, the Senate will vote on cloture on the Rudd nomination. During Thursday’s session, Senator Thune filed cloture on Scott SC-Warren substitute amendment #4308 and on the underlying bill Cal.#343, H.R.6644 , Housing. The filing deadline for first degree amendments is 3:30pm on Monday. The filing deadline for second degree amendments is one hour prior to the cloture vote if cloture is invoked. Monday, March 9 th at approx. 5:30pm – roll call vote: Motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #655 , Lt. Gen. Joshua M. Rudd, to be General
1 expected votes
American Consumer Tariff Rebate Act of 2026
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Air Plan Approval; Indiana; Regional Haze Plan for the Second Implementation Period".
Gateway Arch National Park Boundary Revision Act of 2026
Healthcare is Human Act of 2026
Gas Prices Relief Act of 2026
Taiwan Energy Security and Anti-Embargo Act of 2026
Healthy Competition for Better Care Act
Innovative Therapies Centers of Excellence Act
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Effluent Limitations Guidelines and Standards for the Steam Electric Power Generating Point Source Category-Deadline Extensions; Correction".
SUPER BUGS Act of 2026
Secret Service-Local Law Enforcement Partnership Act of 2026
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Air Plan Approval; Montana; Regional Haze Plan for the Second Implementation Period".
Supporting After-School STEM Educators Act
Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026
A bill to reinforce the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act of 1977 by establishing a limitations period of 10 years for antibribery offenses, and for other purposes.
Territorial Student Access to Higher Education Act
Infant Formula Safety Modernization Act of 2026
Mail Ballot Integrity Act
Addressing Teacher Shortages Act of 2026
Promoting Fairness for Medicare Providers Act of 2026
Segal AmeriCorps Educational Award Tax Relief Act of 2026
Addressing Teacher Shortages Act of 2026
Failed Bank Executives Accountability and Consequences Act
Cybersecurity Skills Integration Act
National Flood Insurance Program Clarification Act of 2026
POINTS Act of 2026
American Dream Accounts Act of 2026
Incentivizing Safe and Sound Banking Act
MVP Act
Expanding Support for Living Donors Act of 2026
Interstate Milk Freedom Act of 2026
District of Columbia Juror Pay Parity Act
RAD Conversion Continuity Act
Open Books, Open Doors Act
Expressing the disapproval of the House of Representatives regarding the slaughter of dogs and cats for human consumption and encouraging Japan to enact a nationwide ban on such practices.
Closing the Enhanced Prudential Standards Loophole Act
American Lending Fairness Act of 2026
Stop ACA Enrollment Fraud Act of 2026
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Oil and Natural Gas Sector Climate Review: Extension of Deadlines in Standards of Performance for New, Reconstructed, and Modified Sources and Emissions Guidelines for Existing Sources".
Care Over Profits Act of 2026
ICE Standards Act
The Senate will convene at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, March 10, 2026. Following leader remarks, the chamber will resume consideration of H.R. 6644, the Housing for the 21st Century Act, with a 12:00 PM deadline for filing second-degree amendments to the Scott-Warren substitute amendment. Two votes are expected: a confirmation vote for Lt. Gen. Joshua M. Rudd to be General at approximately 12:00 PM, followed by a 2:15 PM cloture vote on the substitute amendment to H.R. 6644. Both chambers in session. On Tuesday, March 10, the Senate confirmed Lt. Gen. Joshua M. Rudd to be General in the United States Army (senate-119-2-49) in a 71-29 vote. The nomination was supported by 53 Republicans and 17 Democrats, while 28 Democrats voted against. Additionally, the Senate voted 89-9 to invoke cloture on Amendment No. 4308 (senate-119-2-50). This procedural motion met the bipartisan threshold with 41 Democrats and 46 Republicans voting in favor, while 2 Democrats and 7 Republicans were opposed.
Senate Floor
The Senate stands adjourned until 10:00am on Tuesday, March 10, 2026. Following Leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of Cal. #343 , H.R.6644 Housing for the 21st Century Act. The filing deadline for second degree amendments to Scott SC-Warren substitute amendment #4308 to Cal. #343 , H.R.6644 Housing is set for 12:00pm Tuesday. At approximately 12:00pm the Senate will vote on confirmation of Executive Calendar #655, Lt. Gen. Joshua M. Rudd, to be General. Upon disposition of the Rudd nomination the Senate will recess until 2:15pm to allow for weekly caucus meetings. At approximately 2:15pm the Senate will vote on the motion to invoke cloture on Scott SC-Warren substitute amendment #4308 to Cal.#343, H.R.6644 , Housing. Tuesday, March 10 th at approx. 12:00pm – 1 roll call vote: Confirmation of Executive Calendar #655 , Lt. Gen. Joshua M. Rudd, to be General Tuesday, March 10 th at approx. 2:15pm – 1 roll call vote expected: Motion to invoke cloture on Scott SC-Warren substitute amendment #4308 to Cal. #343 , H.R.6644 Housing
2 expected votes
A concurrent resolution expressing support for the recognition of March 10, 2026, as "Abortion Provider Appreciation Day".
DEATH BETS Act
A resolution requesting information on the Republic of Equatorial Guinea's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.
A resolution honoring the lives of fallen Missouri police officers and expressing condolences to their families.
Keep Your Pay Act
Diabetes Act
A resolution requesting information on the Republic of Kosovo's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.
A resolution requesting information on the Republic of Honduras's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.
ELEVATE Act of 2026
AADAPT Act
A resolution requesting information on the Republic of Guatemala's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.
Small Business Liberation 2.0 Act
A resolution requesting information on the Republic of Uzbekistan's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.
A resolution requesting information on the Republic of Cameroon's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act 1961.
VALOR Act
Support for Astrophysical Observatories and National High-Energy Astrophysics Hubs Act of 2026
Professional Degree Access Restoration Act
A resolution requesting information on the Republic of Ghana's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.
Critical Minerals Investment Tax Modernization Act of 2026
Food and Nutrition Delivery Safety Act of 2026
The Senate will convene at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, March 11, 2026. Following leader remarks, the chamber will resume post-cloture consideration of the Scott SC-Warren substitute amendment #4308 to H.R. 6644, the Housing for the 21st Century Act. Expected roll call votes include cloture on H.R. 6644 and cloture on the motion to proceed to H.R. 7147, the Homeland Security and Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026. Both chambers in session. On Wednesday, March 11, 2026, the Senate advanced H.R. 6644, the Housing for the 21st Century Act, by agreeing to a motion to invoke cloture on the bill as amended. The 82-11 vote saw support from both parties, with Democrats voting 41-1 and Republicans voting 39-10. Earlier that day, the Senate agreed to Scott (SC) Amendment No. 4308 in an 84-10 vote. This amendment also received broad support, with a party breakdown of 42-1 among Democrats and 40-9 among Republicans.
Senate Floor
The Senate stands adjourned until 10:00am on Wednesday, March 11, 2026. Following Leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of Scott SC-Warren substitute amendment #4308 , post-cloture, to Cal. #343 , H.R.6644 , Housing. As a reminder, Senator Thune has also filed cloture on the underlying bill. All time during recess, adjournment, and Leader remarks will count post-cloture on substitute amendment #4308 . During Tuesday’s session, Senator Thune filed cloture on the motion to proceed to Cal. #311 , H.R.7147 , DHS Appropriations. Discussions with respect to the Housing bill are ongoing. Roll call votes are expected during Wednesday’s session.
4 expected votes
Living Donor Protection Act of 2025
A resolution establishing an annual Senate academic civics competition for secondary school students.
Kids in Classes Act
Polisario Front Terrorist Designation Act of 2026
Failed Bank Executives Clawback Act
Proprietary Education Oversight Task Force Act
American Stories Act
Prediction Markets Security and Integrity Act of 2026
Land Grant Research Prioritization Act of 2026
Northeastern Arizona Indian Water Rights Settlement Act of 2025
A bill to take certain land in the State of California into trust for the benefit of the Pechanga Band of Indians, and for other purposes.
Young Fishermen’s Development Extension Act
Every Student is a Citizen Act
Home School Graduation Recognition Act
Senior Security Act of 2026
Safeguarding Women from Chemical Abortion Act
Next Generation 9–1–1 Act
Economy of the Future Commission Act of 2026
National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Coin Act
To transfer administrative jurisdiction over certain parcels of federal land in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, and for other purposes.
Cold Weather Diesel Reliability Act of 2025
RAYS Act
Reclaim Trade Powers Act
STAND with Taiwan Act of 2026
American Civics Renewal Act
PREDICT Act
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the law enforcement agents and other personnel of the Department of Justice and the Department of Homeland Security, who have been temporarily engaging in civil immigration enforcement operations, should be returned to their primary missions during periods of active hostility with Iran.
Senate Floor
The Senate stands adjourned until 10:00am on Thursday, March 12, 2026. Following Leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration Cal. #343 , H.R.6644 , Housing post-cloture. At approximately 11:30am the Senate will vote on passage of the bill. At approximately 1:45pm the Senate will vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to Cal. #311 , H.R.7147 , DHS Appropriations. Thursday, March 12 at approx. 11:30am, 1 roll call vote: Passage of Cal. #343 , H.R.6644 Housing for the 21st Century Act, as amended Thursday, March 12 at approx. 1:45pm, 1 roll call vote: Motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to Cal. #311 , H.R.7147 , DHS Appropriations.
2 expected votes
Medicare Expansion and Lowering Costs Now Act
Stop Somali CASH Fraud Act
Habitat Connectivity on Working Lands Act of 2026
Protecting Access to American Products Act
Supporting the goals and ideals of "Deep Vein Thrombosis and Pulmonary Embolism Awareness Month".
A resolution recognizing Girl Scouts of the United States of America on its 114th birthday and celebrating its legacy of providing girls with a supportive and inclusive space where they can explore their world, build meaningful relationships, and have access to experiences that prepare them for a life of leadership.
Recognizing the 245th anniversary of the Battle of Guilford Courthouse and encouraging all United States citizens to visit the Guilford Courthouse National Military Park in Guilford County, North Carolina.
Justice for Hind Rajab Act
A resolution celebrating the 175th anniversary of the Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA).
Dream’s Caregiver Health and Wellness Act
Daniel Ellsberg Press Freedom and Whistleblower Protection Act of 2026
No Crypto in Social Security Act
Government Surveillance Reform Act of 2026
Take Back Our Hospitals Act of 2026
A bill to amend the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act to modify provisions relating to rural decentralized water systems grants.
Respect for Essential Workers Act
Digital Commodity Intermediaries Act
Government Surveillance Reform Act of 2026
Agricultural and Food Policy Research Centers Reauthorization Act of 2026
IDA Act of 2026
Patient Safety and Whistleblower Protections Act
Shut Down Sanctuary Policies Act
Authorizing the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for the lying in state of the remains of Army Major Jeffrey R. O'Brien, Captain Cody A. Khork, Chief Warrant Officer 3 Robert M. Marzan, Sergeant First Class Noah L. Tietjens, Sergeant First Class Nicole M. Amor, Sergeant Declan J. Coady, and Sergeant Benjamin N. Pennington.
Pay FEMA Personnel Act of 2026
A resolution supporting the goals of International Women's Day.
Tariff Refunds for Working Families Act
Recognizing Girl Scouts of the United States of America on its 114th birthday and celebrating its legacy of providing girls with a secure and inclusive space where they can explore their world, build meaningful relationships, and have access to experiences that prepare them for a life of leadership.
AI-Ready Bio-Data Standards Act
To amend title 10, United States Code, to expand the authority to provide a wig and treat traction alopecia under the TRICARE program, and for other purposes.
AI-Ready Bio-Data Standards Act
Land Reparations Commission Act
Fair Wages for Home Care Workers Act
Corruption Clawback Act
CODIS Access Modernization Act
Gas Prices Relief Act of 2026
Stop Fraud by SOMALIA Act
Censuring Representative Andrew Ogles and Removing Him from the House Committee on Homeland Security.
ACTION for National Service Act
Rental Housing Investment Act
Neonatal Care Transparency Act of 2026
HONOR Gold Star Families Act
Fair Wages for Home Care Workers Act
No Tax on Drill Pay Act
Child Care Tax Benefit Outreach and Assistance Act
Diabetes Foot Health Access and Modernization Act of 2026
Working Americans’ Tax Cut Act
Diabetes Foot Health Access and Modernization Act of 2026
Protecting America’s Working Dogs Act of 2026
Supporting Blue Envelope Programs Act
American Families First Assistance Act
FLARE Act
National Guard Protective Zone Act
Justice for Hind Rajab Act
NOAA Global Ocean Monitoring and Observing Research Act
Removing Medicare Mental Health Inpatient Limitations Act of 2026
Safeguarding Women from Chemical Abortion Act
Stop Unfair Electricity Prices Act
Take Back Our Hospitals Act of 2026
Trucking Security and CCP Disclosure Act of 2026
Small Business Dependent Care FSA Opportunity Act
Fund CISA Personnel Act of 2026
Kids in Classes Act
A bill to exempt public school employees from non-processing related fees for H-1B visas imposed by Presidential Proclamation 10973.
20-Year Promise Act
Responder and Recovery Safety in EV Fires Act
Agricultural Management Assistance Act of 2026
Clarence Mitchell, Jr. Statue Act
ACTION for National Service Act
Expressing support for the recognition of March 10, 2026, as "Abortion Provider Appreciation Day".
Transportation Security Administration Pay Act of 2026