Senate — June 8, 2026
The Senate’s June 8, 2026 proceedings were dominated by executive business and several unanimous-consent legislative actions. The chamber advanced the nomination of Anthony W. Mattivi to be U.S. District Judge for the District of Kansas by invoking cloture on a 49-42 vote, with final confirmation scheduled for the following afternoon. The Senate also set up later cloture votes on Anthony J. Powell for another Kansas district judgeship and Brock Dahl to be Legal Adviser of the Department of State, while receiving Todd Blanche’s nomination to be Attorney General. On the legislative side, the Senate passed the Women and Lung Cancer Research and Preventive Services Act of 2025, directing a federal review of research, prevention, diagnosis, screening, and treatment strategies for lung cancer in women and underserved populations. It also passed the North Platte Canteen Congressional Gold Medal Act and adopted resolutions recognizing National Seersucker Day and National Post-Traumatic Stress Awareness Month. Committee activity centered heavily on national defense and oversight planning.
House — June 8, 2026
The June 8, 2026 House Extensions of Remarks was dominated by ceremonial and constituent-focused statements rather than floor debate or recorded legislative action. Rep. James Moylan submitted a series of substantial tributes centered on Guam, honoring civic, cultural, business, faith-based, and public service figures, including the Knights of Columbus Guam State Council, Frank Rabon, Gerry Perez, Elaine Cruz Jones, former Mayor Nito Blas, and Frank Manangan. These statements emphasized CHamoru heritage, island resilience, local leadership, family, faith, veterans’ service, and community-building across generations.