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Senate Action on S. 4876: Director of National Intelligence Vacancies

Original title: MEASURE PLACED ON THE CALENDAR--S. 4876

June 24, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

This action moves S. 4876 to the Senate calendar, which is a necessary procedural step for the bill to be eligible for future floor debate and a potential vote.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Director of National Intelligence

The bill proposes changes to how vacancies in this specific office are managed.

What changed

Last recorded activity June 24, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

The U.S. Senate has formally placed S. 4876, a bill concerning the handling of vacancies for the Director of National Intelligence, onto the legislative calendar. This procedural step allows the bill to be considered by the Senate at a future date.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does it mean for a bill to be 'placed on the calendar'?
It means the bill has completed the necessary introductory procedural steps and is now eligible to be scheduled for floor debate and a vote by the full Senate.
Why did Senator Thune object to further proceedings?
Under Senate , objecting to further proceedings after a second reading is the standard procedural mechanism used to bypass committee referral and place a bill directly onto the legislative calendar.

Why It Matters

This action moves S. 4876 to the Senate calendar, which is a necessary procedural step for the bill to be eligible for future floor debate and a potential vote.

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Intelligence Leadership Vacancy Management

The introduction of S. 4876 indicates a legislative focus on formalizing the succession or vacancy process for the Director of National Intelligence.

Connected Entities

personJohn ThuneSenate leader who requested the bill be placed on the calendar.Map →
organizationGovernment Publishing OfficePublisher of the Congressional Record.Map →

Sources

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www.govinfo.gov

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