James Lankford's Schedule This Week
Week of Monday, September 28, 2026
Senate: met Mon–Wed (Sep 28–30, 2026); a pro forma session Thu; next convenes Mon, Oct 5, 2026; no session days scheduled Oct 12 – Nov 6, 2026 (source)
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Week of Sep 28 – Oct 4, 2026
2 committee meetings and 12 roll-call votes
This week, Lankford voted with the majority of Senate Republicans on 12 roll calls and never against it.
Senate in session
Senate in session
· Closed hearing
To receive a closed briefing on certain intelligence matters.
Senate Intelligence Committee · 219 Hart Senate Office Building · Notice
Senate in session
· Closed hearing
To receive a closed briefing on certain intelligence matters.
Senate Intelligence Committee · 219 Hart Senate Office Building · Notice
Senate pro forma session
Votes, Jun 23 – Oct 2, 2026
The Senate's last 30 days in session: voted in 72 of 74 roll calls (97%).
Lankford voted with the majority of Senate Republicans on 72 roll calls and never against it.
Missed votes (2)
| Date | Vote | Question | Result | James Lankford | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 8 | No. 228 | On Passage of the Bill H.R. 6500H.R. 6500, as amended | Bill Passed | Not Voting | Did not vote |
| Aug 8 | No. 227 | On the Motion to Table H.R. 6500Motion to Table Budd Amdt. No. 6747 | Motion to Table Agreed to | Not Voting | Did not vote |
Bills with new actions, Jun 23 – Oct 2, 2026
Sponsored by Lankford (15)
S. 5667 A bill to withhold birthright citizenship from individuals born in a United States territory to a mother who is not lawfully present and a father who is not a United States citizen or lawful permanent resident.
Latest action Sep 30, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S. 5573 A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to provide that educational programs classified as Theology and Religious Vocations or Philosophy and Religious Studies at educational institutions that qualify for the religious exemption under title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 are not subject to ineligibility for title IV assistance based on low earning outcomes.
Latest action Sep 29, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S.Res. 912 A resolution recognizing the 50th anniversary of the Hyde Amendment and its enduring legacy of saving the lives of more than 2,600,000 unborn children and respecting the conscience rights of the American people.
Latest action Sep 28, 2026: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (consideration: CR S5074)
S.Res. 915 A resolution recognizing the nationwide impact of Prison Fellowship on the occasion of its 50th anniversary.
Latest action Sep 28, 2026: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5123; text: CR S5075-5076)
S. 5562 A bill to develop and deploy firewall circumvention tools for the people of Hong Kong after the People's Republic of China violated its agreement under the Joint Declaration, and for other purposes.
Latest action Sep 24, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
S.Res. 890 A resolution remembering, on the 105th anniversary of the Chinese Communist Party, the countless lives the Chinese Communist Party has destroyed and the people currently living in fear of its tyrannical ambitions.
Latest action Sep 23, 2026: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S4949)
S.Res. 896 A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the importance of religious freedom, authoritative texts, and transparency in artificial intelligence systems.
Latest action Sep 23, 2026: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4958; text: CR S4951)
S.Res. 861 A resolution congratulating the University of Oklahoma baseball team for winning the 2026 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Baseball Championship, the third national championship in program history.
Latest action Sep 16, 2026: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4762-4763; text: CR S4761)
S. 3175 CIPZIP Act of 2025
Latest action Sep 14, 2026: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 578.
S. 1051 Historic Greenwood District—Black Wall Street National Monument Establishment Act
Latest action Sep 10, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
S.Res. 845 A resolution designating September 2026 as "National Child Awareness Month" to promote awareness of charities that benefit children as well as youth-serving organizations throughout the United States and recognizing the efforts made by those charities and organizations on behalf of children and youth as critical contributions to the future of the United States.
Latest action Aug 7, 2026: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4553; text: CR S4569)
S. 5355 Ballots by Election Day Act
Latest action Aug 6, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
S. 5255 Military Chaplains Modernization Act of 2026
Latest action Aug 5, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
S. 5272 Recover COVID Unemployment Fraud in Banks Act
Latest action Aug 5, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S. 5109 Training Rural Law Enforcement Officers Act of 2026
Latest action Jul 23, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Cosponsored by Lankford (47)
S.Res. 940 A resolution expressing support for the designation of September 2026 as "Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month" in order to educate communities across the United States about sickle cell disease and the need for research, early detection methods, effective treatments, and preventative care programs with respect to complications from sickle cell disease and conditions related to sickle cell disease.
Latest action Sep 30, 2026: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 934 A resolution designating October 10, 2026, as "American Girls in Sports Day".
Latest action Sep 30, 2026: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S. 5648 A bill to direct agencies to be transparent when using automated and augmented systems to interact with the public or make critical decisions, and for other purposes.
Latest action Sep 30, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
S.Res. 927 A resolution designating the week beginning October 18, 2026, as "National Character Counts Week".
Latest action Sep 29, 2026: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5186; text: CR S5177-5178)
S.Res. 926 A resolution designating September 2026 as "National Literacy Month".
Latest action Sep 29, 2026: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5186)
S.Res. 923 A resolution expressing support for the designation of October 4 through October 10, 2026, as "National 4-H Week".
Latest action Sep 29, 2026: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5186; text: CR S5176)
S. 4009 Falun Gong and Victims of Forced Organ Harvesting Protection Act
Latest action Sep 28, 2026: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5120-5121; text: CR S5120-5121)
S.Res. 913 A resolution relating to the death of the Honorable Nancy Kassebaum, former United States Senator for the State of Kansas.
Latest action Sep 28, 2026: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5064-5065; text: CR S5074-5075)
S. 5571 A bill to amend title XI of the Social Security Act to alter when biosimilar biological products are eligible for price negotiations under the Medicare program.
Latest action Sep 28, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.Res. 891 A resolution designating the week of September 27, 2026, through October 3, 2026, as "Religious Education Week" to celebrate religious education in the United States.
Latest action Sep 23, 2026: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S4949-4950)
S.Res. 897 A resolution honoring the life, service, and legacy of the Honorable Jon Llewellyn Kyl, former Senator for the State of Arizona.
Latest action Sep 23, 2026: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4958; text: CR S4951-4952)
S. 5471 AI Systems Transparency Act
Latest action Sep 23, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
S. 4429 Connected Vehicle Security Act of 2026
Latest action Sep 22, 2026: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 671.
S. 164 Midnight Rules Relief Act of 2025
Latest action Sep 14, 2026: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 564.
S. 252 GOOD Act
Latest action Sep 14, 2026: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 565.
S. 1525 Common Cents Act
Latest action Aug 10, 2026: Held at the desk.
S. 2542 Federal Building Threat Notification Act
Latest action Aug 10, 2026: Held at the desk.
S.Res. 843 A resolution expressing support for the designation of the first week of August 2026, as "National Community Health Center Week", encouraging all people of the United States to participate by visiting their local community health center, and celebrating the important partnership between community health centers and the communities they serve.
Latest action Aug 7, 2026: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4553; text: CR S4568-4569)
S. 5370 Combatting the Persecution of Religious Groups in the People’s Republic of China Act
Latest action Aug 7, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
S. 4505 A bill to require the United States Postal Service to designate ZIP Codes for certain communities.
Latest action Aug 6, 2026: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 546.
S. 5356 Lebanon Sanctions, Stabilization, and Support Act
Latest action Aug 6, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
S. 1748 Kids Online Safety Act
Latest action Aug 5, 2026: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
S. 5247 Defense Community Infrastructure Program Tribal Eligibility Act of 2026
Latest action Aug 5, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
S.J.Res. 207 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Motor Vehicle Pollution Control Standards; Notice of Decision Granting a Waiver of Clean Air Act Preemption for California's Advanced Clean Car Program and a Within the Scope Conformation for California's Zero Emission Vehicle Amendments for 2017 and Earlier Model Years".
Latest action Aug 5, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
S.J.Res. 206 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Motor Vehicle Pollution Control Standards; Notice of Decision Granting a Waiver of Clean Air Act Preemption for California's 2009 and Subsequent Model Year Greenhouse Gas Emission Standards for New Motor Vehicles".
Latest action Aug 5, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
S.J.Res. 208 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Motor Vehicle Pollution Control Standards; Advanced Clean Car Program; Reconsideration of a Previous Withdrawal of a Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision".
Latest action Aug 5, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
S.J.Res. 205 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Small Off-Road Engines Regulations; Notice of Decision".
Latest action Aug 5, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
S. 4097 State-Based Education Loan Awareness Act
Latest action Aug 4, 2026: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 539.
S.Res. 821 A resolution designating July 30, 2026, as "National Whistleblower Appreciation Day".
Latest action Jul 30, 2026: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4365; text: CR S4391)
S.Res. 826 A resolution honoring the contributions of small manufacturers of firearms to the economy, culture, and recreational heritage of the United States and recognizing the month of August 2026 as "National Shooting Sports Month".
Latest action Jul 30, 2026: Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text: CR S4393)
S.Res. 827 A resolution recognizing the 100th anniversary of the creation of the Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers' Institute, Inc. (SAAMI) and commending its work establishing industry standards that ensure the safe interoperability of firearms and ammunition.
Latest action Jul 30, 2026: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S.Res. 824 A resolution designating August 1, 2026, as "Gold Star Children's Day".
Latest action Jul 30, 2026: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4365; text: CR S4392)
S. 5202 Protecting Our Kids from Harmful Research Act
Latest action Jul 30, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S. 4443 Eastern Mediterranean Gateway Act
Latest action Jul 27, 2026: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 509.
S. 332 Holocaust Education and Antisemitism Lessons Act
Latest action Jul 23, 2026: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 470.
S.Res. 813 A resolution designating July 25, 2026, as "National Day of the American Cowboy".
Latest action Jul 23, 2026: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4274; text: CR S4269-4270)
S. 3456 Law Enforcement Officer and Firefighter Recreation Pass Act
Latest action Jul 21, 2026: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.
S. 5010 NO BOSS Act
Latest action Jul 16, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.Res. 801 A resolution honoring the life and legacy of the Honorable Lindsey Olin Graham, a Senator from the State of South Carolina.
Latest action Jul 16, 2026: Star Print ordered on the resolution.
S. 5025 Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia Act of 2026
Latest action Jul 16, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
S. 4952 Protecting American Taxpayers Act
Latest action Jul 14, 2026: Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 452.
S. 4591 NO FAKES Act of 2026
Latest action Jun 24, 2026: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 446.
S. 4880 Dismemberment Abortion Ban Act of 2026
Latest action Jun 24, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S. 4944 American Energy and Mineral Infrastructure Act of 2026
Latest action Jun 24, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
S.Res. 787 A resolution celebrating the historic anniversary of the June 24, 2022, decision of the Supreme Court of the United States in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization.
Latest action Jun 24, 2026: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S3214)
S. 4925 Stop the Sexualization of Children Act
Latest action Jun 24, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S. 4873 Promoting Human Flourishing in Foreign Assistance Act
Latest action Jun 23, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Sources
- congress-legislators (member data, CC0) · retrieved Oct 2, 2026
- Portrait: Public domain (U.S. government work)
- U.S. Senate roll-call votes (senate.gov)
- Committee meeting notices · retrieved Oct 1, 2026
- Bill status (Congress.gov / GovInfo BILLSTATUS) · retrieved Oct 1, 2026
- Senate session days and calendar
