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The Senate is scheduled to convene at 3:00 PM on Monday, April 13, 2026. Following remarks from leadership, the chamber is expected to conduct a cloture vote at approximately 5:30 PM. This vote concerns the motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #672, the nomination of John Thomas Shepherd, of Arkansas, to be United States District Judge for the Western District of Arkansas.
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On Monday, April 13, 2026, the Senate held a recorded vote on a motion to invoke cloture on the nomination of John Thomas Shepherd to be U.S. District Judge for the Western District of Arkansas. The motion (senate-119-2-75) was agreed to by a 50-44 margin. The vote followed party lines, with Republicans voting 50-0 in favor and Democrats voting 0-42 against the motion.
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The Senate stands adjourned for pro forma sessions only with no business conducted on the following dates and times: Monday, March 30 th at 10:30am Thursday, April 2 nd at 7:00am Monday, April 6 th at 1:00pm Thursday, April 9 th at 12:00pm When the Senate adjourns on Thursday, April 9, it will next convene at 3:00pm on Monday, April 13, 2026. Following Leader remarks, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session and resume consideration of Executive Calendar #672 John Thomas Shepherd, of Arkansas, to be United States District Judge for the Western District of Arkansas. At approximately 5:30pm, the Senate will vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the Shepherd nomination. Monday, April 13 th at approx. 5:30pm – 1 roll call vote expected: Motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #672 John Thomas Shepherd, of Arkansas, to be United States District Judge for the Western District of Arkansas
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John Thomas Shepherd — United States District Judge for the Western District of Arkansas