Congressional Record — January 7, 2026

Overview of the day

The legislative activity for this date centered on debates regarding military interventions in Venezuela, the use of executive war powers, and the review of environmental regulations. The Senate conducted a vote on a motion to proceed to a resolution concerning the Environmental Protection Agency's approval of South Dakota's regional haze plan and held extensive discussions on a War Powers Resolution related to activities in Venezuela.

Summary of the House proceedings

There was no House activity on this date.

Summary of Senate proceedings

S.J. Res. 86 was mentioned as it sought to repeal the Environmental Protection Agency's approval of South Dakota's Regional Haze Implementation Plan.

A vote on the motion to proceed to S.J. Res. 86 was rejected with 43 yeas and 50 nays.

S.J. Res. 59 was discussed as a bipartisan War Powers Resolution to prohibit the United States from engaging in further military operations in Venezuela without congressional authorization.

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Overview of the day

Summary of the House proceedings

There was no House activity on this date.

Summary of Senate proceedings

S.J. Res. 86 was mentioned as it sought to repeal the Environmental Protection Agency's approval of South Dakota's Regional Haze Implementation Plan.

A vote on the motion to proceed to S.J. Res. 86 was rejected with 43 yeas and 50 nays.

S.J. Res. 59 was discussed as a bipartisan War Powers Resolution to prohibit the United States from engaging in further military operations in Venezuela without congressional authorization.