Pete Ricketts'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)
Last updated · 7 sources
Week of Sep 28 – Oct 4, 2026
3 committee meetings, 12 roll-call votes, and 2 bills on the floor schedule
This week, Ricketts voted with the majority of Senate Republicans on 12 roll calls and never against it.
Senate in session
Senate in session
Senate in session
· Hearing
Hearings to examine the nominations of Justin Bytheway, of Utah, to be Ambassador to the Kingdom of Tonga, William Flens, of the District of Columbia, a Career Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class of Minister-Counselor, to be Ambassador to the Republic of Chad, Douglas Holder, of Florida, to be Ambassador to the Republic of Bulgaria, Marc Dillard, of Virginia, a Career Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class of Minister-Counselor, to be Ambassador to the Republic of Madagascar, and to serve concurrently and without additional compensation as Ambassador to the Union of the Comoros, and Jessica Long, of Virginia, a Career Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class of Minister-Counselor, to be Ambassador to the Islamic Republic of Mauritania, all of the Department of State.
Senate Foreign Relations Committee · 419 Dirksen Senate Office Building · Notice
Senate pro forma session
· Hearing
Hearings to examine the nominations of Jeremy Wiggins, of the District of Columbia, to be an Assistant Secretary of the Treasury, Matthew Jones, of Virginia, to be an Assistant Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, and David Slade, of Florida, to be First Vice President, and Michael Rigas, of Virginia, to be a Member of the Board of Directors, both of the Export-Import Bank of the United States.
Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee · 538 Dirksen Senate Office Building · Notice
· Closed hearing
To receive a closed briefing on an update on Venezuela.
Senate Foreign Relations Committee · 217 Capitol Visitor Center (Senate side) · Notice
On the Senate floor this week
Full Senate floor schedule →S. 4668 Protect College Sports Act of 2026
Ricketts is a cosponsor · Ricketts's votes on it this week: 6 (4 Nay, 2 Yea) · Source
S.Res. 852 A resolution requesting information on Israel's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.
Referred to the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, where Ricketts sits · Ricketts voted Nay · Source
Votes, Jun 23 – Oct 2, 2026
The Senate's last 30 days in session: voted in 73 of 74 roll calls (99%).
Ricketts voted with the majority of Senate Republicans on 72 roll calls and against it on 1.
Votes against the party majority and missed votes (2)
| Date | Vote | Question | Result | Pete Ricketts | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 8 | No. 227 | On the Motion to Table H.R. 6500Motion to Table Budd Amdt. No. 6747 | Motion to Table Agreed to | Nay | Most Senate Republicans: Yea |
| Jul 27 | No. 210 | On the Cloture Motion PN1092Motion to Invoke Cloture: Walter Clayton to be Director of National Intelligence | Cloture Motion Agreed to | Not Voting | Did not vote |
Bills with new actions, Jun 23 – Oct 2, 2026
Sponsored by Ricketts (7)
S.Res. 866 A resolution supporting the designation of October 2026 as "Substance Use & Misuse Prevention Month" to raise awareness of substance use and misuse in the United States.
Latest action Sep 30, 2026: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
S. 5459 Agricultural Data Privacy Act of 2026
Latest action Sep 23, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
S. 5293 PREPARE Act
Latest action Sep 16, 2026: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held.
S. 5316 BINSA Act
Latest action Aug 6, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
S. 5245 Karly Rain Wood Act
Latest action Aug 5, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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. 4709 UNLOCK AUKUS Act
Latest action Jul 27, 2026: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 517.
Cosponsored by Ricketts (41)
S.Res. 945 A resolution designating November 7, 2026, as "National Bison Day".
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. 5604 A bill to amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to make improvements to that Act, and for other purposes.
Latest action Sep 30, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
S. 4668 Protect College Sports Act of 2026
Latest action Sep 28, 2026: Passed Senate with an amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 77 - 22. Record Vote Number: 250. (text: CR S5044-5063)
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.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. 4395 Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2026
Latest action Sep 28, 2026: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5122-5123; text: CR S5123)
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. 4429 Connected Vehicle Security Act of 2026
Latest action Sep 22, 2026: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 671.
S.Res. 862 A resolution honoring the life and legacy of Dolly Parton, a daughter of Tennessee whose extraordinary contributions to music, philanthropy, literacy, education, health, conservation, and culture enriched the lives of countless Americans.
Latest action Sep 17, 2026: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4790; text: CR S4799-4800)
S.Res. 856 A resolution supporting the designation of September 19, 2026, as "National Stillbirth Prevention and Awareness Day", recognizing tens of thousands of families in the United States that have endured a stillbirth, and seizing the opportunity to keep other families from experiencing the same tragedy.
Latest action Sep 16, 2026: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S4759)
S. 5337 Keep Our Communities Safe Act of 2026
Latest action Aug 6, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S.Res. 837 A resolution designating the week of August 22 through August 30, 2026, as "National Park Week".
Latest action Aug 6, 2026: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
S. 5333 Advancing American Wi-Fi Against Foreign Adversaries Act
Latest action Aug 6, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
S. 5305 Campus Lifeline Act
Latest action Aug 6, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S.J.Res. 209 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; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision".
Latest action Aug 6, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
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.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. 5179 Title IX Clarification Act of 2026
Latest action Jul 30, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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. 5175 Fast Tracking European Investment in Ukraine’s Defense Act
Latest action Jul 30, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
S. 4680 Expanded Consular Fellows Act of 2026
Latest action Jul 27, 2026: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 515.
S. 3788 CLEAR LABELS Act
Latest action Jul 27, 2026: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 523.
S. 4570 U.S. Tech PATH Act
Latest action Jul 27, 2026: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 510.
S. 4392 Energy Security Pacts Act
Latest action Jul 27, 2026: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 508.
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. 5092 RAAM Act
Latest action Jul 22, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
S. 5063 FIRST Act
Latest action Jul 22, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
S. 5028 Ratepayer Protection Act
Latest action Jul 16, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
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. 4956 Farmers and Ranchers Relief Act of 2026
Latest action Jul 13, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
S. 1003 Lulu’s Law
Latest action Jun 26, 2026: Became Public Law No: 119-100.
S. 4909 Artemis II Congressional Gold Medal Act
Latest action Jun 24, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
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. 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 roll-call votes this week (senate.gov)
- Senate session days and calendar
