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Senate Recess: June 24, 2026

Original title: RECESS

June 24, 2026

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What this does

This document records the official timing of a temporary suspension of Senate business, which dictates when legislative proceedings were paused and resumed.

What changed

Last recorded activity June 24, 2026.

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Summary

The U.S. Senate entered a scheduled on the afternoon of June 24, 2026. The session paused at 12:33 p.m. and resumed at 2:16 p.m. under the direction of the , Mr. Banks.

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Why It Matters

This document records the official timing of a temporary suspension of Senate business, which dictates when legislative proceedings were paused and resumed.

Frequently Asked Questions

When did the Senate recess?
The Senate ed at 12:33 p.m. on Wednesday, June 24, 2026.
When did the Senate return to session?
The Senate reassembled at 2:16 p.m. on the same day.

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Lobbying Activity

Protect Democracy United (formerly known as UNITED TO PROTECT DEMOCRACY)

$60,000

2025

GOVERNMENT ISSUES

In support of an amendment to the constitution regarding the presidential pardon power. Advocating for sets of questions to be asked during DOJ and OPM nominations to produce concessions and straight answers from nominees that might threaten the rule of law. In opposition to executive impoundments of Congressionally appropriated funds. In support of Congress's power of the purse powers during reconciliation process. In support of reforms to the National Emergencies Act through H.R.3988, the Article One Act. In opposition of the SAVE Act. In opposition to decreasing federal election funding, including funding for protection of elections officias and CISA. In support of proper enforcement of the Federal Vacancies Reform Act and proper use of recess appointments powers. In opposition to the Reorganization Act. In support of protecting the right to vote and preparation for/prevention of election subversion and certification issues. In support of educating Congressional members on preventing abuse of executive power, including restoring Congress as a meaningful check on executive authority.

Protect Democracy United (formerly known as UNITED TO PROTECT DEMOCRACY)

$100,000

2024

GOVERNMENT ISSUES

In support of proper enforcement of the Federal Vacancies Reform Act and proper use of recess appointments powers. In support of increasing federal election funding, including funding for protection of elections officials. In support of the Right to Vote Act. In support of protecting the right to vote and preparation for/prevention of election subversion and certification issues. In support of reform to the Insurrections Act. In support of preventing abuse of executive power, including restoring Congress as a meaningful check on executive authority. In support of reforms to the National Emergencies Act. In opposition to H.R. 9495 (Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act) provision of empowering unilateral revocation of tax-exempt status of U.S. non-profits In opposition to Schedule F reforms weakening the federal civil work service. In support of the PRESS Act to protect journalists from court-ordered disclosure of sources in the absence of a threat of imminent violence or terrorism threat against the U.S. In support of checks against the weaponization of the Department of Justice In support of an amendment to the constitution regarding the presidential pardon power.

Protect Democracy United (fka UNITED TO PROTECT DEMOCRACY)

$100,000

2024

GOVERNMENT ISSUES

In support of proper enforcement of the Federal Vacancies Reform Act and proper use of recess appointments powers. In support of increasing federal election funding, including funding for protection of elections officials. In support of the Right to Vote Act. In support of protecting the right to vote and preparation for/prevention of election subversion and certification issues. In support of reform to the Insurrections Act. In support of preventing abuse of executive power, including restoring Congress as a meaningful check on executive authority. In support of reforms to the National Emergencies Act. In opposition to H.R. 9495 (Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act) provision of empowering unilateral revocation of tax-exempt status of U.S. non-profits In opposition to Schedule F reforms weakening the federal civil work service. In support of the PRESS Act to protect journalists from court-ordered disclosure of sources in the absence of a threat of imminent violence or terrorism threat against the U.S. In support of checks against the weaponization of the Department of Justice In support of an amendment to the constitution regarding the presidential pardon power.

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Connected Entities

organizationGovernment Publishing OfficeThe agency that publishes the Congressional Record.Map →
personMr. BanksThe Presiding Officer who called the Senate to order.Map →
organizationSenateThe legislative body that entered recess.Map →
other106Issue number of the Congressional Record.Map →
other172Volume number of the Congressional Record.Map →

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