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On Tuesday, June 16, 2026, both chambers of Congress were in session for a day marked by significant legislative activity and oversight. The Senate rejected two joint resolutions: S.J.Res. 190, which sought to disapprove of executive rules regarding appellate procedures for the Board of Immigration Appeals, failed in a 46-48 vote. Additionally, S.J.Res. 172, a measure to direct the removal of U.S. Armed Forces from unauthorized hostilities against Iran, was rejected 47-48. Conversely, the House-originated H.R. 6644, the Housing for the 21st Century Act, was agreed to with broad bipartisan support in an 87-8 vote. Committee activity focused on national security and executive branch management. The Senate Committee on the Budget held a hearing for Hal Duncan’s nomination as Deputy Director of the Office of Management and Budget, while the Airland subcommittee reviewed Army force modernization for Fiscal Year 2027. Other hearings addressed the impact of artificial intelligence on K-12 education and closed-door intelligence briefings. Several high-level nominations were also processed in committee, including Michelle Steel for Ambassador to the Republic of Korea and George Holding for the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development.
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Senate Floor
The Senate stands adjourned until 10:00am on Tuesday, June 16, 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.
The Senate will recess from 12:30pm until 2:15pm to allow for the weekly caucus meetings.
During Monday’s session, Senator Thune filed cloture on the following nominations:
Executive Calendar #760 Michelle Steel, of California, to be Ambassador to the Republic of Korea
Executive Calendar #763 George Holding, of North Carolina, to be United States Director of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development
During Tuesday’s session, roll call votes are expected in relation to the following:
Motion to proceed to S.J.Res.190, disapproving the rule submitted by the Executive Office for Immigration Review relating to "Appellate Procedures for the Board of Immigration Appeals" (Kaine)
Motion to discharge S.J.Res.172, directing the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress (Warnock)
A vote in relation to laying down the House message accompanying H.R.6644, Housing, is also possible.
Senators will be notified when votes are scheduled.
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