The Senate Gaveled In. But Nothing Happened.
Why Waiting on Washington Isn’t a Strategy — and What Citizens Can Do Instead
Yesterday, the Senate reconvened at 3:00 p.m.
By around 5:00 p.m., they adjourned.
The SAVE Act — the bill many Americans are watching closely for election integrity safeguards — was not even mentioned on the floor.
No debate.
No motion.
No vote.
Just silence.
That tells us something important.
What About Today?
The Senate is scheduled to reconvene today, February 24, at 2:00 p.m.
But here’s what’s actually on the agenda:
A traditional reading of George Washington’s Farewell Address
Morning business (short speeches by senators)
A roll call vote at approximately 5:00 p.m. on cloture related to Calendar No. 311 — a DHS appropriations bill
Ongoing nomination procedures on the Executive Calendar
Notably absent?
The SAVE Act.
Again.
What Does “Calendar” Mean?
When a bill is placed on the Senate Calendar, it does not mean it is about to be debated.
It simply means it is eligible to be brought up.
There are dozens — sometimes hundreds — of items sitting on the calendar at any given time.
Being “on the calendar” is not the same thing as being “on the floor.”
That distinction matters.
What Is Cloture?
You’ll also hear the word cloture often.
Cloture is the motion used to end debate and move toward a vote. It typically requires 60 votes in the Senate.
If leadership files cloture on a bill, that signals serious movement.
If there’s no cloture motion filed — there is no imminent vote.
As of now, cloture is scheduled on a DHS appropriations bill — not on the SAVE Act.
That tells you where leadership is prioritizing floor time.
What This Really Means
The SAVE Act may still come up in the future.
But at this moment, it is not advancing on the Senate floor.
And this is where perspective matters.
We do not control DC’s calendar.
We do not control Senate leadership decisions.
We do not control procedural strategy.
But we do control whether we understand how the system works.
And we do control what happens locally.
Liberty Is Built From the Ground Up
Last night we wrapped up our first Rebuilding Liberty class of 2026.
While the Senate gavels in and out, we studied limited government.
We talked about convergence.
We talked about citizen responsibility.
At the beginning of the month, I asked our class:
What if we sponsored a Patriot Academy brick together so that when our kids and grandkids visit the campus someday, they’ll be able to find a marker that represents when their family learned about Rebuilding Liberty?
So far, we’ve raised almost $1,600.
Real people.
Real ownership.
Real investment.
With the matching donations that I’ve secured, we are now $500 away from finishing it.
Before I go any further, I want to say THANK YOU!
Many of you reading this were part of that $1,600. You stepped up generously and quietly. This brick already carries your fingerprints. That means more than you know.
If you’ve been watching and thinking about participating, I want this to feel simple and transparent. We are close. And I would love to invite you to help us cross the finish line. If you feel led to contribute, click on this link.
No pressure.
No expectation.
No one needs to give twice.
If you’re considering contributing and want to make sure we don’t exceed what we need, feel free to message me directly. I’m happy to keep you updated on where we stand so you don’t feel like you’re giving into a void.
This has never been about one person carrying the load.
It’s about shared ownership.
The Bigger Lesson
Washington responds to pressure.
Culture shapes policy.
And culture is shaped locally.
If secure elections are going to become reality…
If constitutional limits are going to be restored…
If moral clarity returns to public life…
It will not start with a gavel.
It will start with citizens who understand the process — and show up.
That’s what we’re doing.
And that does not adjourn at 5:00 p.m.
