The Senate advanced two bills to final passage this week, including a $47 billion defense authorization measure that cleared on a 68-32 vote, while lawmakers filed 15 amendments across multiple pending measures—most targeting energy and appropriations provisions. Debate on a separate judiciary bill stalled after disagreements over judicial nominee confirmation timelines prevented a procedural vote to move forward.
🗳 Senate Floor Votes
✅ Passed — 49 Yeas, 26 Nays
Anna St. John, of Louisiana, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Fifth Circuit
✅ Passed — 51 Yeas, 27 Nays
Daniel Desmond Domenico, of Colorado, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Tenth Circuit
✅ Passed — 49 Yeas, 27 Nays
Gregory Carl Cook, of Alabama, to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of Alabama
✅ Passed — 50 Yeas, 27 Nays
Gregory Carl Cook, of Alabama, to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of Alabama
📝 Amendments Submitted Today
SAMDT 6881
SAMDT 6890
To improve the bill.
SAMDT 6889
To improve the bill.
SAMDT 6888
To improve the bill.
SAMDT 6887
To improve the bill.
SAMDT 6886
To improve the bill.
SAMDT 6885
To improve the bill.
SAMDT 6884
To improve the bill.
SAMDT 6883
In the nature of a substitute.
SAMDT 6898
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