During the Senate proceedings on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, the Senate conducted routine proceedings, considered various nominations, and debated legislation related to intercollegiate athletics. Cloture was invoked on the nomination of Angela Veronica Colmenero to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of Texas by a vote of 52 yeas to 43 nays in Vote No. EX. 239. Additionally, cloture was invoked on the Thune (for Cruz) Amendment No. 6776 to S. 4668 by a vote of 70 yeas to 21 nays in Vote EX. 240. The Senate also passed S. Res. 870 recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month, S. Res. 871 supporting National Purple Heart Recognition Day, H.R. 4467 regarding the Vicksburg National Military Park boundary modification, and H.R. 952 regarding certain land in Sacramento, California. Furthermore, new public laws were noted, including (Public Law 119-109) S. 32, (Public Law 119-110) S. 307, and (Public Law 119-111) H.R. 5334.
S. 4429 was reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute.
H.R. 2400 was reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute.
S. 1514 was reported with amendments.
S. 2735 was reported without amendment.
H.R. 2302 was reported without amendment.
S. 4395 was reported without amendment.
S. Res. 870 was agreed to, recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month and celebrating the heritage and culture of Latinos in the United States.
S. Res. 871 was agreed to, supporting the goals and ideals of National Purple Heart Recognition Day.
H.R. 4467 was passed, modifying the boundary of the Vicksburg National Military Park in the State of Mississippi.
H.R. 952 was passed, conveying the reversionary interest of the United States in certain land in Sacramento, California.
S. 4668 had 9 amendments and 1 motion to recommit with instructions proposed to it.
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