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By Laura Durenberger-Grunow - Boreal Community Media - March 3, 2026

As of Tuesday, March 3, 2026, there is still no official date or time set for the U.S. Senate to vote on the resolution to overturn the 20-year mining ban in the Superior National Forest. While many are watching for a decision on this measure, the current Senate schedule lists other business, including judicial nominations and housing legislation. 

Although the resolution is not listed on any published agenda, its "privileged" status under the Congressional Review Act (CRA) allows the Senate to bring it to a vote at any time with a simple majority. Because this process bypasses the standard 60-vote filibuster threshold and involves a non-debatable motion to proceed, leadership can move the measure to the floor with minimal public notice.

Historically, changes to the daily legislative schedule can occur through "hotline" updates, which are informal alerts sent to Senate offices to clear legislation. These updates sometimes follow the Tuesday afternoon caucus luncheons, one of which is scheduled today from 12:30 PM to 2:15 PM. While no such move has been announced, these alerts typically serve as the first sign that a vote has been triggered behind the scenes or that a shift in the daily schedule is imminent.