Congress in August 2026

Earl L. "Buddy" CarterRepublican, Georgia

Honoring the Life of Carl Johnson, Sr.

I rise today to honor the life of retired Glynn County Fire Rescue Chief and former Glynn County Commissioner Carl Johnson, Sr.

Jennifer L. McClellanDemocrat, Virginia

Congressional Black Caucus Hit the Ground Running in August

For the past month, members of the Congressional Black Caucus hit the ground running in our districts, meeting with constituents and hearing firsthand accounts of the impacts the policies of the Trump administration and the congressional Republicans has had on hardworking American families.

Bernard SandersIndependent, Vermont

Tribute to Jim Macrae

I rise today to recognize and thank Jim Macrae for his extraordinary career of public service and for his contributions to expanding access to primary care for all Americans. As he retires from the Health Resources and Services Administration after decades of dedicated leadership, he leaves behind a legacy that has made our healthcare system stronger.

John KennedyRepublican, Louisiana

AGOA Extension Act: Motion to Proceed: Continued

I know you are well aware of this, but the Senate needs to pass the Russia sanctions bill, and we need to do it now. We have the votes. Let's vote.

Adam B. SchiffDemocrat, California

Recognizing the 1960 University of Missouri Tigers Football Team

I rise today to pay tribute to a remarkable member of my staff who is retiring from public service: Mr. David Grannis.

Bill CassidyRepublican, Louisiana

Social Security (Executive Session)

I have been coming to this floor talking about Social Security. No offense, but you look like, with that gray hair of yours, you might be on Social Security. I am thinking that might be the case.

Richard J. DurbinDemocrat, Illinois

Nomination of Todd Blanche (Executive Calendar)

I am nearing the end of my Senate term, and I am reflecting on some historic events which I have witnessed at this table, at this desk. One of the most historic I remember--and specifically the date--January 6, 2021.

Ron JohnsonRepublican, Wisconsin

AGOA Extension Act: Motion to Proceed: Continued

My fine State of Wisconsin has a gray wolf population problem, but that was not always the case. Back in the eighties and nineties, we had the opposite problem. We had an endangered wolf population, as probably most of the lower 48 States did. So back in 1978, under the Endangered Species Act, the gray wolf was listed as one of those endangered species.

Christopher MurphyDemocrat, Connecticut

Iran (Executive Session)

Colleagues, the Trump administration has us stuck in a humiliating quagmire, a total deadlock in Iran. We are wasting billions of taxpayer dollars dropping bombs and firing missiles at Iran.

Ted BuddRepublican, North Carolina

Nomination of Todd Blanche (Executive Calendar)

Every parent in America, they want the same thing. They want to know that their kids are safe. As U.S. Senators, each of us has a responsibility to the millions of parents we represent for the safety and welfare of American kids first.

Alex PadillaDemocrat, California

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (Executive Session)

Colleagues, there is a lot going on in the country right now--actually, a lot going on around the world. And I rise today not to address specifically the cost-of-living challenges that so many working families are struggling with. That is certainly a topic of news these days--rightfully so.

John BarrassoRepublican, Wyoming

Republican Party Accomplishments (Executive Session)

I come to the floor today because yesterday I heard the minority leader on the floor speaking about the economy. He sounded upset, sounded upset to hear that Americans were keeping more of their hard-earned money. He actually called it ``disastrous.''