U.S. Capitol

Floor & Vote Schedule

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2026

The Senate convenes at 9:00am for a pro forma session only.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2026

The Senate stands in recess.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2026

The Senate convenes at 3:00pm and resumes consideration of the nomination of Angela Veronica Colmenero to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of Texas.

At 5:30pm, the Senate votes on the motion to invoke cloture on the Colmenero nomination. 

News Events

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2026

11:15 AM PRESS CONFERENCE
Sens. Merkley and Padilla, Rep. Dexter on the Wildland Firefighter Health and Safety Act
Location: Senate Swamp.

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Committee Hearings Schedule

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2026

9:30 AM Armed Services
To receive a closed briefing on the implementation of the National Defense Strategy and its impact on global defense posture.
SVC-217
Coverage: N/A

10:00 AM Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs
Business meeting to markup the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2026, and the nominations of Brian Johnson to be Director, Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection, Abby Warren to be an Assistant Secretary of Commerce, and Irving Dennis to be Chief Financial Officer, and Jeffrey Ledbetter, of Virginia, to be Inspector General, both of the Department of Housing and Urban Development.
SD-538
Coverage: SRS (channel 12)

10:30 AM Foreign Relations
Hearings to examine certain pending nominations.
SD-419
Coverage: SRS (channel 17) 

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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2026

No committee hearings are scheduled.

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