Senate Meets Pro Forma, Adjourns to February 17, 2026

The Senate convened for a pro forma session on Friday, February 13, 2026, at 9 a.m. The session was exceptionally brief, lasting only 15 seconds before adjourning. No substantive legislative business was conducted during this short meeting, which was presided over by the President pro tempore, Mr. Grassley.

This session was purely pro forma, meaning no legislative actions or debates of consequence occurred. Such sessions are typically held to fulfill constitutional requirements or to bridge legislative breaks without conducting substantive business.