House — June 11, 2026
Members also used the Record extensively for local and commemorative recognitions. Rep. James Walkinshaw submitted numerous Northern Virginia tributes covering STEM achievement, special education, volunteer service, the arts, public service, and community institutions, while Rep. Joseph Morelle marked Caribbean American Heritage Month by honoring Rochester-area leaders in business, public service, dance, and athletics. Additional statements recognized retirees, centenarians, educators, agricultural leaders, and community figures, alongside routine personal explanations of missed roll call votes.
Senate — June 11, 2026
A substantial floor speech came from Sen. Jim Banks, who celebrated the Chicago Bears’ planned stadium move to Hammond, Indiana, and used the announcement to contrast Indiana’s economic and public safety policies with those of Illinois and Chicago. He argued that the stadium decision reflected broader business and population movement toward lower-tax, pro-business States. The Senate adjourned until Monday, June 15, when it is scheduled to resume business and vote on the Smith judicial nomination.