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On Monday, August 3, 2026, both chambers of Congress were in session. The Senate took procedural action on H.R. 6500, the AGOA Extension Act, which is serving as the legislative vehicle for a Continuing Resolution. Senators agreed to a motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to the bill by a vote of 89-4. Several high-level executive nominations were received or advanced in committee. These include Keith Sonderling to be Secretary of Labor, Erica Schwartz to be Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and Jennifer Johnson-Carroll to be Ambassador to Trinidad and Tobago. Additionally, the Senate received the nominations of Rebekah Jurata for the International Monetary Fund and Sarah B. Rogers to lead the U.S. Agency for Global Media, while reporting favorably on military promotions for a Major General and two Lieutenant Colonels.
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Senate Floor
The Senate stands adjourned until 3:00pm on Monday, August 3, 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 5:30pm, the Senate will vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to Cal. #320, H.R.6500, vehicle for Continuing Resolution.
Monday, August 3rd at approx. 5:30pm – roll call vote:
Motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to Cal. #320, H.R.6500, vehicle for Continuing Resolution
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