ORDERS FOR THURSDAY, APRIL 16, 2026

On 2026-04-15, Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) delivered a floor speech titled "ORDERS FOR THURSDAY, APRIL 16, 2026" in the Senate. It referenced legislation including S1790, HJRES140.

ORDERS FOR THURSDAY, APRIL 16, 2026

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 66 (Wednesday, April 15, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 66 (Wednesday, April 15, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S1790] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] ORDERS FOR THURSDAY, APRIL 16, 2026 Mr. RICKETTS. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it stand in recess until 10 a.m. on Thursday, April 16; that following the prayer and pledge, the Journal of proceedings be approved to date, the time for the two leaders be reserved for their use later in the day, and the Senate resume consideration of H.J. Res. 140, and that at 11 a.m., all time be expired on the joint resolution, it be read a third time, and the Senate vote on passage; and that following disposition, the Senate proceed to executive session and resume consideration of Calendar No. 671, Andrew Davis, and notwithstanding rule XXII, the Senate vote on the motion to invoke cloture at 1:45 p.m.; further, that if cloture is invoked, all time be expired and the Senate vote on confirmation at a time to be determined by the majority leader in consultation with the Democratic leader no earlier than Monday, April 20. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________

Referenced legislation: HJRES140, HJRES140