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senatecloakroom.bsky.social @senatecloakroom.bsky.social · 59m

Vote scheduled: At 5:30pm, on Monday, October 20th, the Senate will proceed to a roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to Cal. #168, H.R.5371, Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026.

senatecloakroom.bsky.social @senatecloakroom.bsky.social · 59m

Leader Thune filed cloture on Executive Calendar #373 Stephen Chad Meredith to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of Kentucky.

senatecloakroom.bsky.social @senatecloakroom.bsky.social · 59m

Leader Thune filed cloture on Executive Calendar #372 William W. Mercer to be United States District Judge for the District of Montana.

senatecloakroom.bsky.social @senatecloakroom.bsky.social · 59m

Leader Thune filed cloture on Executive Calendar #294 Anne-Leigh Gaylord Moe to be United States District Judge for the Middle District of Florida.

senatecloakroom.bsky.social @senatecloakroom.bsky.social · 59m

Leader Thune filed cloture on the motion to proceed to Cal. #168, H.R.5371, Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026.

senatecloakroom.bsky.social @senatecloakroom.bsky.social · 59m

Leader Thune entered a motion to reconsider the failed cloture vote on the motion to proceed to Cal. #136, H.R.4016, Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2026.

senatecloakroom.bsky.social @senatecloakroom.bsky.social · 59m

Not invoked, 50-44: Motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to Cal. #136, H.R.4016, Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2026.

senatecloakroom.bsky.social @senatecloakroom.bsky.social · 22h

Vote forecast: At 11:00am, on Thursday, October 16th, the Senate is expected to proceed to two roll call votes on the following:
1. Motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to Cal. #168, H.R.5371, Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026.
2. (If cloture is not

senatecloakroom.bsky.social @senatecloakroom.bsky.social · 1d

Not invoked, 51-44: Motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to Cal. #168, H.R.5371, Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026, upon reconsideration.

senatecloakroom.bsky.social @senatecloakroom.bsky.social · 1d

NOW VOTING: Motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to Cal. #168, H.R.5371, Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026, upon reconsideration.

senatecloakroom.bsky.social @senatecloakroom.bsky.social · 1d

Vote forecast: At 2:15pm, on Wednesday, October 15th, the Senate is expected to proceed to a roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to Cal. #168, H.R.5371, Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026, upon reconsideration.

senatecloakroom.bsky.social @senatecloakroom.bsky.social · 1d

Leader Thune filed cloture on the motion to proceed to Cal. #136, H.R.4016, Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2026.

senatecloakroom.bsky.social @senatecloakroom.bsky.social · 1d

Leader Thune filed cloture on Executive Calendar #460 Harold D. Mooty III to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of Alabama.

senatecloakroom.bsky.social @senatecloakroom.bsky.social · 1d

Leader Thune filed cloture on the motion to proceed to Cal. #168, H.R.5371, Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026.

senatecloakroom.bsky.social @senatecloakroom.bsky.social · 1d

Leader Thune entered a motion to reconsider the failed cloture vote on the motion to proceed to Cal. #168, H.R.5371, Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026.

senatecloakroom.bsky.social @senatecloakroom.bsky.social · 1d

Not invoked, 49-45: Motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to Cal. #168, H.R.5371, Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026.

senatecloakroom.bsky.social @senatecloakroom.bsky.social · 1d

NOW VOTING: Motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to Cal. #168, H.R.5371, Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026.

senatecloakroom.bsky.social @senatecloakroom.bsky.social · 6d

Vote scheduled: At 5:30pm, on Tuesday, October 14th, the Senate will proceed to a roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to Cal. #168, H.R.5371, Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026.

senatecloakroom.bsky.social @senatecloakroom.bsky.social · 6d

Leader Thune filed cloture on the motion to proceed to Cal. #168, H.R.5371, Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026.

senatecloakroom.bsky.social @senatecloakroom.bsky.social · 6d

Passed, 77-20: Passage of Cal. #115, S.2296, FY2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), as amended. (60-vote affirmative threshold)

senatecloakroom.bsky.social @senatecloakroom.bsky.social · 6d

NOW VOTING: Passage of Cal. #115, S.2296, FY2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), as amended. (60-vote affirmative threshold)

senatecloakroom.bsky.social @senatecloakroom.bsky.social · 6d

Adopted by voice vote: Adoption of the Manager’s Package in relation to Cal. #115, S.2296, FY2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).

senatecloakroom.bsky.social @senatecloakroom.bsky.social · 6d

Not adopted, 47-50: Adoption of Merkley amendment #3927 to Wicker-Reed substitute amendment #3748 to Cal. #115, S.2296, FY2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). (60-vote affirmative threshold)

senatecloakroom.bsky.social @senatecloakroom.bsky.social · 6d

NOW VOTING: Adoption of Merkley amendment #3927 to Wicker-Reed substitute amendment #3748 to Cal. #115, S.2296, FY2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). (60-vote affirmative threshold)

senatecloakroom.bsky.social @senatecloakroom.bsky.social · 6d

Not adopted, 10-88: Adoption of Sanders amendment #3853 to Wicker-Reed substitute amendment #3748 to Cal. #115, S.2296, FY2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). (60-vote affirmative threshold)