Senate — July 9, 2026
The Senate’s July 9, 2026, Congressional Record reflects a very brief pro forma session. The chamber convened at 4 p.m., Sen. Pete Ricketts served as Acting President pro tempore pursuant to an appointment by Sen. Chuck Grassley, and the Senate adjourned approximately 30 seconds later until Monday, July 13, at 3 p.m. No bills, amendments, floor speeches, roll-call votes, or substantive legislative debates occurred during the session. The principal substantive item appearing in the Daily Digest was the announcement of the Senate’s next scheduled business: continued consideration of Matthew A. Schwartz to be a judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit and a scheduled confirmation vote on Arthur Roberts Jones to be a U.S. District Judge for the Southern District of Texas. The Digest also noted that no Senate committee hearings or joint meetings were held, underscoring that the day was primarily procedural and preparatory rather than legislative.
House — July 9, 2026
The July 9, 2026 House Extensions of Remarks consisted entirely of constituent and community recognitions rather than floor debate, votes, or bill action. Members from both parties entered statements honoring local leaders, educators, veterans, faith leaders, students, civic organizations, businesses, and public servants. The strongest themes were community service, youth development, faith-based leadership, and recognition of institutions with long-standing local impact.