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. Both chambers in session. 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.
Senate Floor
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
1 expected votes
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to "Registry of Nonbank Covered Persons Subject to Certain Agency and Court Orders; Rescission".
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to the withdrawal of the rule relating to "Procedures for Supervisory Designation Proceedings".
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to the withdrawal of the rule relating to "Consumer Financial Protection Circular 2022-06: Unanticipated Overdraft Fee Assessment Practices".
A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.
Multilateral Alignment of Technology Controls on Hardware (MATCH) Act
Water Access and Affordability Act
Parents Decide Act
A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to the withdrawal of the rule relating to "Bulletin 2015-07 re: in-person collection of consumer debt".
PEACE Act
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to the withdrawal of the rule relating to "Consumer Financial Protection Circular 2022-02: Deceptive Representations Involving the FDIC's Name or Logo or Deposit Insurance".
Space Exploration Research Act
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to the withdrawal of the rule relating to "Consumer Financial Protection Circular 2024-01: Preferencing and Steering Practices by Digital Intermediaries for Consumer Financial Products or Services".
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to the withdrawal of the rule relating to "Bulletin 2015-02 re: Section 8 housing choice voucher homeownership program".
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to the withdrawal of the rule relating to "Consumer Financial Protection Circular 2022-07: Reasonable Investigation of Consumer Reporting Disputes".
Rx ACCESS Act
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to the withdrawal of the rule relating to "Disclosure of Consumer Complaint Narrative Data".
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to the withdrawal of the rule relating to "Disclosure of Consumer Complaint Data".
Protecting America’s Orchardists and Nursery Tree Growers Act
Commonsense Review Act
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to the withdrawal of the rule relating to "Consumer Financial Protection Circular 2022-04: Insufficient Data Protection or Security for Sensitive Consumer Information".
Grid Expansion and Reliability Act
A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.
Holocaust Expropriated Art Recovery Act of 2025
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to the withdrawal of the rule relating to "Consumer Financial Protection Circular 2023-01: Unlawful Negative Option Marketing Practices".
Gas Tax Reduction Act
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to the withdrawal of the rule relating to "Compliance Bulletin 2016-03: Detecting and Preventing Consumer Harm From Production Incentives".
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to the withdrawal of the rule relating to "Bulletin 2022-04: Mitigating Harm From Repossession of Automobiles".
PPLI Abuse Act
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to the withdrawal of the rule relating to "Consumer Information Requests to Large Banks and Credit Unions".
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to the withdrawal of the rule relating to "Consumer Financial Protection Circular 2022-05: Debt Collection and Consumer Reporting Practices Involving Invalid Nursing Home Debts".
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to the withdrawal of the rule relating to "Equal Credit Opportunity (Regulation B); Discrimination on the Bases of Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity".
Making Reviews Certain Act
On Tuesday, April 14, the House is scheduled to consider several bills under suspension of the rules, led by H.R. 7613, the Airspace Location and Enhanced Risk Transparency Act of 2026. Also on the calendar is H.R. 1011, the Emergency Conservation Program Improvement Act of 2025. Additionally, the chamber will address multiple postal facility designations, including H.R. 3393, which would name a Phoenix, Arizona, facility the "Officer Zane T. Coolidge Post Office". On Tuesday, April 14, the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation took action on the nomination of PN622. The committee ordered the nomination to be reported favorably, moving it forward from the committee stage. No other nomination activity was recorded in the seven-day period ending April 14, 2026. The Senate will convene at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, April 14, 2026. Following leader remarks, the chamber will resume consideration of John Thomas Shepherd to be United States District Judge for the Western District of Arkansas. A confirmation vote for Shepherd is expected at 11:30 AM, followed by a cloture vote for Christopher R. Wolfe to be United States District Judge for the Western District of Texas. A confirmation vote for Wolfe is scheduled for approximately 2:15 PM. Both chambers in session. On Tuesday, April 14, 2026, the House passed two bills under a suspension of the rules with bipartisan support. H.R. 1011, the Emergency Conservation Program Improvement Act, passed 395-10 (D 201-0, R 193-10), and H.R. 7613, the ALERT Act, passed 396-10 (D 199-1, R 196-9). In the Senate, John Thomas Shepherd was confirmed as a U.S. District Judge for the Western District of Arkansas in a 53-46 vote (D 0-44, R 53-0). Senators also confirmed Christopher R. Wolfe to be a U.S. District Judge for the Western District of Texas 53-47 (D 0-45, R 53-0) after invoking cloture 53-45.
Senate Floor
The Senate stands adjourned until 10:00am on Tuesday, April 14, 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, post-cloture. At approximately 11:30am, the Senate will vote on confirmation of the Shepherd nomination. Following disposition of the nomination, the Senate will vote on the motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #674 Christopher R. Wolfe, of Texas, to be United States District Judge for the Western District of Texas. Following the cloture vote, the Senate will recess until 2:15pm to allow for the weekly caucus meetings. At approximately 2:15pm, if cloture is invoked, the Senate will vote on confirmation of the Wolfe nomination. Additional roll call votes are possible during Tuesday’s session. Tuesday, April 14 th at approx. 11:30am – 2 roll call votes: Confirmation of Executive Calendar #672 John Thomas Shepherd, of Arkansas, to be United States District Judge for the Western District of Arkansas Motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #674 Christopher R. Wolfe, of Texas, to be United States District Judge for the Western District of Texas Tuesday, April 14 th at approx. 2:15pm – expected roll call vote: Confirmation of Executive Calendar #674 Christopher R. Wolfe, of Texas, to be United States District Judge for the Western District of Texas
3 expected votes
No Funding to Honor Crime Scenes Act
Alex Gate Safety Act of 2025
HBCU Research Capacity Act
Quindaro Townsite National Historic Landmark Act
Senior Hunger Prevention Act of 2026
Gasoline Export Ban Act of 2026
Educational Equity Challenge Grant Act of 2026
To classify qualified locum tenens professionals and advanced care practitioners as independent contractors for the purposes of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 and the National Labor Relations Act.
Nuclear Energy Innovation and Deployment Act of 2026
BITMAP Authorization Act
Educational Equity Challenge Grant Act of 2026
To expand the definition of institution of higher education in the Higher Education Act of 1965 with respect to certain graduate medical schools located outside of the United States.
Satellite Cybersecurity Act of 2025
Mental Health in Aviation Act of 2025
Empowering Shareholders Act of 2026
SAFEGUARDS Act of 2025
No Fentanyl on Social Media Act
Improving Retirement Security for Family Caregivers Act of 2026
Senior Hunger Prevention Act of 2026
Count the Crimes to Cut Act
Commission on Presidential Capacity to Discharge the Powers and Duties of the Office Act
Cardiovascular Disease Early Detection and Prevention Act of 2026
Retirement Annuity Supplement Clarity Act
GRATS Act
Secure Space Act of 2025
Guard Equal Benefits for Federal Missions Act
Regional Ocean Partnerships Reauthorization Act of 2026
Biotechnology for All High School Students Act
CLEAR LABELS Act
Catching Up Family Caregivers Act of 2026
Preparing Superfund for Climate Change Act of 2026
Stop the Scroll Act
Taiwan Relations Reinforcement Act
ICU Bed Act of 2026
SEPTIC Act
Strategic Assets Protection Act
Public Health and Bio-Preparedness Workforce Loan Repayment Reauthorization Act of 2026
Every Dollar Counts Act of 2026
Rabbi Michoel Ber Weissmandl Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2026
National POW/MIA Memorial and Museum Act
Chronic Care Management Improvement Act of 2026
Improving Retirement Security for Family Caregivers Act of 2026
Build More Power Act
Small County PILT Parity Act
Guard Equal Benefits for Federal Missions Act
National Quantum Initiative Reauthorization Act of 2026
SAFE Act
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to designate copper as an applicable critical mineral and to include ore extraction costs for purposes of the advanced manufacturing production credit.
Catching Up Family Caregivers Act of 2026
On Wednesday, April 15, 2026, the House is scheduled to consider several measures under a suspension of the rules. Key legislation includes H.R. 7613, the Airspace Location and Enhanced Risk Transparency Act of 2026, and H.R. 1011, the Emergency Conservation Program Improvement Act of 2025. The chamber will also address multiple postal facility designations, such as H.R. 3393, which would name a Phoenix, Arizona, location the Officer Zane T. Coolidge Post Office. On Tuesday, April 14, the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation took action on the nomination of PN622. The committee ordered the nomination to be reported favorably, moving it forward from the initial committee stage. No other nomination activity was recorded in the seven-day period ending Wednesday, April 15, 2026. The Senate is scheduled to convene at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, April 15, 2026. Following remarks from leadership, the chamber will conduct a period of morning business where senators may speak for up to ten minutes each. At approximately 2:00 p.m., the Senate is expected to hold a roll call vote on a motion to discharge S.J.Res. 123, the Iran War Powers resolution introduced by Senator Duckworth. Both chambers in session. On Wednesday, April 15, 2026, the House passed H.Res. 1174 (214-212) to set debate rules for a Clean Air Act amendment bill, with Republicans voting 213-0 and Democrats 0-212. The House also passed H.Res. 965 (219-209) regarding temporary protected status for Haiti. In the Senate, members agreed to a motion to proceed to H.J.Res. 140 (51-49) and tabled a related point of order (51-48). However, the Senate rejected motions to discharge S.J.Res. 123 (47-52), S.J.Res. 32 (40-59), and S.J.Res. 138 (36-63), which concerned the removal of armed forces and foreign military sales.
Senate Floor
The Senate stands in recess until 10:00am on Wednesday, April 15, 2026. Following Leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business with senators permitted to speak therein for up to ten minutes each. At approximately 2:00pm, senators should expect a roll call vote on a motion to discharge S.J.Res.123 , Iran War Powers (Duckworth). During Wednesday’s session, roll call votes are expected with respect to motions to discharge S.J.Res.32 , disapproving of sale of certain articles and services to Israel (re: bulldozers) (Sanders) and S.J.Res.138 , disapproving of sale of certain articles and services to Israel (re: 1000-pound bombs) (Sanders). Another message will be sent when more information is available on timing. During Wednesday’s session, consideration of H.J.Res.140 , MN Boundary Waters CRA, is possible. Another message will be sent when more information is available. During Tuesday’s session, Senator Thune filed cloture on Executive Calendar #671 Andrew B. Davis, of Texas, to be United States District Judge for the Western District of Texas. Consideration of nomination is expected on Thursday. Wednesday, April 15 th at approx. 2:00pm – expected roll call vote: Motion to discharge S.J.Res.123 , Iran War Powers (Duckworth)
1 expected votes
Abolish the CMMI Act
SAFER Transport Act
Combatting Money Laundering in Cyber Crime Act of 2025
Patient Safety and Whistleblower Protections Act
Deescalation Drone Pilot Program Act of 2026
For the Fans Act
Consumer Protection Remedies Act of 2026
Millionaires Surtax Act
ENDS Chinese Vapes Act of 2026
Preparing Superfund for Climate Change Act of 2026
TRAVEL Act of 2026
Reliable Power Act
To amend title 28, United States Code, to prohibit Presidents and Vice Presidents from receiving damages payments from the United States, and for other purposes.
Original Alternative Data for Additional Credit FHA Pilot Program Reauthorization Act
DPA Modernization Act of 2026
Stop CHEATERS Act
CREATES Act
Modal Parity in Permitting Act
Donald J. Trump Wealth Tax Act of 2026
Improving IRS Customer Service Act
No Tax on Overtime for All Workers Act
Airspace Location and Enhanced Risk Transparency Act of 2026
Safer Prisons Act of 2026
A resolution designating March 5, 2026, as "National Slam the Scam Day" to raise awareness about pervasive scams and to prevent government imposter scams and other types of scams by promoting education about such scams.
Tech to Save Moms Act
GLRI Act of 2025
Keep Public Funds in Public Schools Act
Advancing GETs Act of 2025
District of Columbia Firearm Freedom Act
Protecting American Consumers from Robocalls Act
Liquid Cooling for AI Act of 2025
REDUCE Act
Revitalizing America’s Schoolyards Act of 2026
Protecting American Consumers from Robocalls Act
Trump Accounts for All Generations Act
Responder and Recovery Safety in EV Fires Act
IGO Anti-Boycott Act
Supporting VA Families Act
Ban Presidential Plunder of Taxpayer Funds Act
CERTAIN Act
A bill to prohibit the Export-Import Bank of the United States from providing financing to persons with seriously delinquent tax debt.
REWIRE Act
SSI Savings and Efficiency Act of 2026
Stop Illegal Aliens Drunk Driving
Stop Support for UNRWA Act of 2026
Proportional Reviews for Broadband Deployment Act
Veteran DATA Act
Protecting Families from Fertility Fraud Act of 2026
GRID Power Act
VA Police Recruitment and Retention Act of 2026
Emergency Conservation Program Improvement Act of 2025
VAMOSA Act of 2025
Millionaires Surtax Act
RSF Terrorist Designation Act
Combating Illicit Xylazine Act
JOAN Act
OPTIONS Act
Autofill Act of 2026
Vets CLEAR Act
SCALE Act
Reforming Disaster Recovery Act
Swalwell Act
Working Parents Tax Relief Act of 2026
On Thursday, April 16, 2026, the House is scheduled to consider several bills under a suspension of the rules, led by H.R. 7613, the Airspace Location and Enhanced Risk Transparency Act of 2026. Also on the calendar is H.R. 1011, the Emergency Conservation Program Improvement Act of 2025. Additionally, the chamber will address multiple postal facility designations, including H.R. 3393 to name a Phoenix office the Officer Zane T. Coolidge Post Office. On Tuesday, April 14, the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation took action on the nomination of PN622. The committee ordered the nomination to be reported favorably, moving it forward from the initial committee stage. No other nomination activity was recorded in the seven-day period ending Thursday, April 16, 2026. The Senate will convene at 10:00 AM on Thursday, April 16, 2026. Following leader remarks, the chamber will resume consideration of H.J.Res.140, a joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of a Bureau of Land Management rule regarding Public Land Order No. 7917. A vote on the passage of H.J.Res.140 is expected around 11:00 AM. Later, at approximately 1:45 PM, the Senate is scheduled to vote on a motion to invoke cloture on the nomination of Andrew B. Davis to be a U.S. District Judge. Both chambers in session. On Thursday, April 16, the Senate passed H.J.Res. 140 (50-49) and the House passed the FENCES Act (220-208), the RED Tape Act (222-205), and H.Res. 965 (220-207). The Senate also agreed to a motion to invoke cloture on the nomination of Andrew B. Davis to be U.S. District Judge (49-48). Several measures failed in the House, including H.Con.Res. 40 (213-214), which sought to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran, and motions to recommit both the FENCES Act (213-215) and the RED Tape Act (213-216).
Senate Floor
Following the remarks of Senator Smith the Senate will stand in recess until 10:00am on Thursday, April 16, 2026. Following Leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of H.J.Res.140 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to Public Land Order No. 7917 for Withdrawal of Federal Lands; Cook, Lake, and Saint Louis Counties, MN. At approximately 11:00am the Senate will vote on passage of H.J.Res.140 . Upon disposition of the joint resolution the Senate will proceed to Executive Session and resume consideration of Executive Calendar #671 Andrew B. Davis, of Texas, to be United States District Judge for the Western District of Texas. At approximately 1:45pm the Senate will vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the Davis nomination. If cloture is invoked on the Davis nomination the Senate will vote on confirmation at a time to be determined by the Majority Leader in consultation with the Democratic Leader no earlier than Monday April 20 th . Thursday, April 16 th at approx. 11:00am – 1 roll call vote: Passage of H.J.Res.140 - Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to Public Land Order No. 7917 for Withdrawal of Federal Lands; Cook, Lake, and Saint Louis Counties, MN Thursday, April 16 th at approx. 1:45pm – 1 roll call vote: Motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #671 Andrew B. Davis, of Texas, to be United States District Judge for the Western District of Texas
2 expected votes
Responsible Cormorant Management and Control Act of 2026
Poll Worker Tax Cut Act
Economy of the Future Commission Act of 2026
YouthBuild for the Future Act
Foster Youth Education and Workforce Opportunity Act of 2026
No Taxes on Utility Bills Act
Blind Americans Return to Work Act of 2026
No Licenses for Illegal Drivers or Truckers Act of 2026
Securing America’s Drug Supply from Communist China Act
Form 990 Immigrant Resettlement Schedule Act
Rehabilitation Through Reading Act of 2026
VOICE Act
Federal Prosecutorial Accountability Act
SOUL Act of 2026
Pedophile Financial Accountability Act
Sanctuary City Elimination Act
Artemis Accords Authorization Act
To amend title 23, United States Code, with respect to the amounts States are guaranteed under the highway apportionment formula, and for other purposes.
Clean Slate through Rehabilitation Act
6PPD Task Force Act
YouthBuild for the Future Act
Buy American Seafood Act
Modernization of Derivatives Tax Act of 2026
SAFER Act of 2026
Transit Workforce Development Act
Western South Dakota Water Supply Project Feasibility Study Act
Medication Competition Act
FLEX Act
6PPD Task Force Act
Directing the President, pursuant to the War Powers Resolution, to comply with the 60-day use of force and 30-day phased withdrawal requirements regarding the use of the United States Armed Forces in Operation Epic Fury in Iran.
KIDNEY Remote Monitoring Act
Maverick Act
Faster Department of Veterans Affairs Construction Act of 2026
Stop Climate Shakedowns Act of 2026
Communications, Video, and Technology Accessibility Act of 2026
Virginia Plan to Reduce Gun Violence Act of 2026
Great American Healthcare Plan
PROTECT Act of 2026
HERO Child Care for Military Families Act
A bill to extend section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 for 18 months.
Breast Cancer Research Stamp Reauthorization Act of 2026
Restoring Rights of Medical Residents Act
Clean Slate through Repayment Act of 2026
Foreign Service Age and Integration and Reform (FAIR) Act of 2026
Clean Slate through Consolidation Act
Title X Abortion Provider Prohibition Act
Defining Dealer Act
FAITH Act
Hemp Safety Enforcement Act
On Friday, April 17, the House is scheduled to consider several bills under a suspension of the rules, led by H.R. 7613, the Airspace Location and Enhanced Risk Transparency Act of 2026. Also on the calendar is H.R. 1011, the Emergency Conservation Program Improvement Act of 2025. Additionally, the House will consider multiple postal facility designations, including H.R. 5058, which would name a Virginia facility the "Firefighter Trevor Brown Post Office Building". On Tuesday, April 14, the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation took action on the nomination of PN622. The committee ordered the nomination to be reported favorably, moving it forward from the initial committee stage. No other nomination activity was recorded in the seven-day period ending Friday, April 17, 2026. The Senate is scheduled to convene at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, April 17, 2026. Following remarks from the Leaders, the chamber will enter a period of morning business. During this time, Senators will be permitted to speak on the floor for up to 10 minutes each. Both chambers in session. On Friday, April 17, 2026, the House of Representatives held three recorded votes. A procedural motion (house-119-2-122) to provide for consideration of H.R. 8035, which would extend certain Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act authorities, passed 211-210 on a party-line basis (R 210-0, D 0-210). However, a subsequent vote on the passage of that same procedural measure (house-119-2-124) failed 197-228, with Republicans voting 192-20 and Democrats voting 4-208. Additionally, an amendment (house-119-2-123) failed 200-220, with a party breakdown of R 196-12 and D 3-208.
Senate Floor
The Senate stands in recess until 10:00am on Friday, April 17, 2026. Following Leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of Morning Business with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each.