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The #Senate convened for a pro forma session at 11:00am with @SenTomCotton presiding. No business was conducted.
The Senate will next meet for pro forma sessions on the following dates & times:
Fri, Jan 2nd at 3:00 pm
Sat, Jan 3 at 12:00 noon
The Senate will next meet for pro forma sessions on the following dates & times:
Fri, Jan 2nd at 3:00 pm
Sat, Jan 3 at 12:00 noon
December 30, 2025 at 4:03 PM
The #Senate convened for a pro forma session at 11:00am with @SenTomCotton presiding. No business was conducted.
The Senate will next meet for pro forma sessions on the following dates & times:
Fri, Jan 2nd at 3:00 pm
Sat, Jan 3 at 12:00 noon
The Senate will next meet for pro forma sessions on the following dates & times:
Fri, Jan 2nd at 3:00 pm
Sat, Jan 3 at 12:00 noon
The #Senate met for a pro forma today at 8:30 am. Senator Banks presided and no business was conducted.
The Senate will next meet for pro forma sessions on:
Fri, Dec 26 at 1:30 pm
Tues, Dec 30 at 11:00 am
Fri, Jan 2 at 3:00 pm
Sat, Jan 3 at noon
The Senate will next meet for pro forma sessions on:
Fri, Dec 26 at 1:30 pm
Tues, Dec 30 at 11:00 am
Fri, Jan 2 at 3:00 pm
Sat, Jan 3 at noon
December 23, 2025 at 1:30 PM
The #Senate met for a pro forma today at 8:30 am. Senator Banks presided and no business was conducted.
The Senate will next meet for pro forma sessions on:
Fri, Dec 26 at 1:30 pm
Tues, Dec 30 at 11:00 am
Fri, Jan 2 at 3:00 pm
Sat, Jan 3 at noon
The Senate will next meet for pro forma sessions on:
Fri, Dec 26 at 1:30 pm
Tues, Dec 30 at 11:00 am
Fri, Jan 2 at 3:00 pm
Sat, Jan 3 at noon
The #Senate convened for a pro forma session with @BillCassidy
presiding. No business was conducted.
The Senate will next meet for pro forma sessions on the following dates:
Tue, Dec 23rd 8:30 am
Fri, Dec 26th 1:30 pm
Tue, Dec 30th 11:00 am
Fri, Jan 2nd 3:00 pm
Sat, Jan 3 at noon
presiding. No business was conducted.
The Senate will next meet for pro forma sessions on the following dates:
Tue, Dec 23rd 8:30 am
Fri, Dec 26th 1:30 pm
Tue, Dec 30th 11:00 am
Fri, Jan 2nd 3:00 pm
Sat, Jan 3 at noon
December 19, 2025 at 4:31 PM
The #Senate convened for a pro forma session with @BillCassidy
presiding. No business was conducted.
The Senate will next meet for pro forma sessions on the following dates:
Tue, Dec 23rd 8:30 am
Fri, Dec 26th 1:30 pm
Tue, Dec 30th 11:00 am
Fri, Jan 2nd 3:00 pm
Sat, Jan 3 at noon
presiding. No business was conducted.
The Senate will next meet for pro forma sessions on the following dates:
Tue, Dec 23rd 8:30 am
Fri, Dec 26th 1:30 pm
Tue, Dec 30th 11:00 am
Fri, Jan 2nd 3:00 pm
Sat, Jan 3 at noon
The #Senate adjourned at 10:07 p.m. and will convene for pro forma sessions on the following dates and times:
Friday, 12/19 at 11:30 a.m.
Tuesday, 12/23 at 8:30 a.m.
Friday, 12/26 at 1:30 p.m.
Tuesday, 12/30 at 11:00 a.m.
Friday, 1/2 at 3:00 p.m.
Saturday, 1/3 at 12:00 noon
Friday, 12/19 at 11:30 a.m.
Tuesday, 12/23 at 8:30 a.m.
Friday, 12/26 at 1:30 p.m.
Tuesday, 12/30 at 11:00 a.m.
Friday, 1/2 at 3:00 p.m.
Saturday, 1/3 at 12:00 noon
December 19, 2025 at 3:53 AM
The #Senate adjourned at 10:07 p.m. and will convene for pro forma sessions on the following dates and times:
Friday, 12/19 at 11:30 a.m.
Tuesday, 12/23 at 8:30 a.m.
Friday, 12/26 at 1:30 p.m.
Tuesday, 12/30 at 11:00 a.m.
Friday, 1/2 at 3:00 p.m.
Saturday, 1/3 at 12:00 noon
Friday, 12/19 at 11:30 a.m.
Tuesday, 12/23 at 8:30 a.m.
Friday, 12/26 at 1:30 p.m.
Tuesday, 12/30 at 11:00 a.m.
Friday, 1/2 at 3:00 p.m.
Saturday, 1/3 at 12:00 noon
By a vote of 51-42, the Senate invoked cloture on Sara Bailey to be Director of National Drug Control Policy.
Republican Senator Paul voted No.
Senators not voting: booker, Curtis, Durbin, Kelly, Smith, Warren, & Whitehouse.
This was the last vote today.
Republican Senator Paul voted No.
Senators not voting: booker, Curtis, Durbin, Kelly, Smith, Warren, & Whitehouse.
This was the last vote today.
December 19, 2025 at 3:03 AM
By a vote of 51-42, the Senate invoked cloture on Sara Bailey to be Director of National Drug Control Policy.
Republican Senator Paul voted No.
Senators not voting: booker, Curtis, Durbin, Kelly, Smith, Warren, & Whitehouse.
This was the last vote today.
Republican Senator Paul voted No.
Senators not voting: booker, Curtis, Durbin, Kelly, Smith, Warren, & Whitehouse.
This was the last vote today.
By a vote of 60-35, the #Senate invoked cloture on the nomination of Alexander Van Hook to be U.S. District Judge for the Western District of Louisiana.
Now voting on: Cloture on the nomination of Sara Bailey to be Director of National Drug Control Policy.
Now voting on: Cloture on the nomination of Sara Bailey to be Director of National Drug Control Policy.
December 19, 2025 at 2:43 AM
By a vote of 60-35, the #Senate invoked cloture on the nomination of Alexander Van Hook to be U.S. District Judge for the Western District of Louisiana.
Now voting on: Cloture on the nomination of Sara Bailey to be Director of National Drug Control Policy.
Now voting on: Cloture on the nomination of Sara Bailey to be Director of National Drug Control Policy.
By a vote of 58-36, the Senate invoked cloture on the nomination of Keith Bass to be an Assistant Secretary of Defense.
Next up: Cloture on Alexander Van Hook to be U.S. District Judge for the Western District of Louisiana.
Next up: Cloture on Alexander Van Hook to be U.S. District Judge for the Western District of Louisiana.
December 19, 2025 at 2:34 AM
By a vote of 58-36, the Senate invoked cloture on the nomination of Keith Bass to be an Assistant Secretary of Defense.
Next up: Cloture on Alexander Van Hook to be U.S. District Judge for the Western District of Louisiana.
Next up: Cloture on Alexander Van Hook to be U.S. District Judge for the Western District of Louisiana.
By a vote of 53-43, the #Senate invoked cloture on the nomination of Joshua Simmons to be General Counsel of the @CIA.
Senators Booker, Durbin, Smith, & Warren did not vote.
Senators Booker, Durbin, Smith, & Warren did not vote.
December 19, 2025 at 1:57 AM
By a vote of 53-43, the #Senate invoked cloture on the nomination of Joshua Simmons to be General Counsel of the @CIA.
Senators Booker, Durbin, Smith, & Warren did not vote.
Senators Booker, Durbin, Smith, & Warren did not vote.
By a vote of 53-43, the #Senate confirmed the en bloc nominations listed pursuant to S.Res.532.
This was a party-line vote with Senators Booker, Durbin, Smith, Warren not voting.
This was a party-line vote with Senators Booker, Durbin, Smith, Warren not voting.
December 19, 2025 at 1:25 AM
By a vote of 53-43, the #Senate confirmed the en bloc nominations listed pursuant to S.Res.532.
This was a party-line vote with Senators Booker, Durbin, Smith, Warren not voting.
This was a party-line vote with Senators Booker, Durbin, Smith, Warren not voting.
By a vote of 50-50, the #Senate did not pass S.J.Res.82, HHS Administrative Procedure Act CRA (King).
GOP Senators voting in favor: Collins, Murkowski, & Tillis.
GOP Senators voting in favor: Collins, Murkowski, & Tillis.
December 18, 2025 at 6:12 PM
By a vote of 50-50, the #Senate did not pass S.J.Res.82, HHS Administrative Procedure Act CRA (King).
GOP Senators voting in favor: Collins, Murkowski, & Tillis.
GOP Senators voting in favor: Collins, Murkowski, & Tillis.
The Senate began a roll call vote on passage of S.J.Res. 82, King HHS Administrative Procedure Act CRA.
More votes are expected today.
More votes are expected today.
December 18, 2025 at 5:19 PM
The Senate began a roll call vote on passage of S.J.Res. 82, King HHS Administrative Procedure Act CRA.
More votes are expected today.
More votes are expected today.
The #Senate adjourned at 8:06 pm until 10am on Thursday. The Senate will proceed to Executive Session and resume consideration of the en bloc nominations listed in S. Res. 532.
Noon–1 roll call vote:
Passage of S. J. Res. 82
Additional roll call votes are expected.
Noon–1 roll call vote:
Passage of S. J. Res. 82
Additional roll call votes are expected.
December 18, 2025 at 1:20 AM
The #Senate adjourned at 8:06 pm until 10am on Thursday. The Senate will proceed to Executive Session and resume consideration of the en bloc nominations listed in S. Res. 532.
Noon–1 roll call vote:
Passage of S. J. Res. 82
Additional roll call votes are expected.
Noon–1 roll call vote:
Passage of S. J. Res. 82
Additional roll call votes are expected.
By a party-line vote of 53-47, the Senate invoked cloture on the nominations included in S. Res. 532, en bloc.
December 18, 2025 at 12:41 AM
By a party-line vote of 53-47, the Senate invoked cloture on the nominations included in S. Res. 532, en bloc.
By a vote of 71-29, the Senate confirmed Douglas Weaver to be a Member of the NRC.
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Senate scheduleThe Senate is currently voting on the confirmation of the nomination of Douglas Weaver to be a Member of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. Following the confirmation vote, the Senate…
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December 17, 2025 at 11:28 PM
By a vote of 71-29, the Senate confirmed Douglas Weaver to be a Member of the NRC.
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Two roll call votes at approximately 6:00 p.m.
(1) Confirmation of the nomination of Douglas Weaver to be a Member of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
(2) Motion to invoke cloture on the en bloc nominations listed pursuant to S.Res.532.
(1) Confirmation of the nomination of Douglas Weaver to be a Member of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
(2) Motion to invoke cloture on the en bloc nominations listed pursuant to S.Res.532.
December 17, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Two roll call votes at approximately 6:00 p.m.
(1) Confirmation of the nomination of Douglas Weaver to be a Member of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
(2) Motion to invoke cloture on the en bloc nominations listed pursuant to S.Res.532.
(1) Confirmation of the nomination of Douglas Weaver to be a Member of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
(2) Motion to invoke cloture on the en bloc nominations listed pursuant to S.Res.532.
By a vote of 69-27, the #Senate invoked cloture on the nomination Douglas Weaver, to be a Member of the @NRCgov. See the breakdown on our website. www.dailypress.senate.gov
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Senate scheduleThe Senate is now voting on the motion to invoke motion on Douglas Weaver to be a Member of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.2026 Standing Committee of Corresponents…
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December 17, 2025 at 9:08 PM
By a vote of 69-27, the #Senate invoked cloture on the nomination Douglas Weaver, to be a Member of the @NRCgov. See the breakdown on our website. www.dailypress.senate.gov
By unanimous consent, the #Senate passed S.2503 - ROTOR Act, with the Cruz-Cantwell substitute amendment.
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December 17, 2025 at 7:36 PM
By unanimous consent, the #Senate passed S.2503 - ROTOR Act, with the Cruz-Cantwell substitute amendment.
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By a vote of 67-30, the Senate invoked cloture on Jared Isaacman to be Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. Confirmation vote in approximately 2 hours.
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Senate scheduleThe Senate is voting on the motion to invoke cloture on the nomination of Jared Isaacman, of Pennsylvania, to be Administrator of the NASA. More roll call votes are possible. 2026…
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December 17, 2025 at 6:06 PM
By a vote of 67-30, the Senate invoked cloture on Jared Isaacman to be Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. Confirmation vote in approximately 2 hours.
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By a vote of 77-20, the #Senate agreed to the motion to concur in the House amendment to S.1071, the National Defense Authorization Act of 2026.
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December 17, 2025 at 5:27 PM
By a vote of 77-20, the #Senate agreed to the motion to concur in the House amendment to S.1071, the National Defense Authorization Act of 2026.
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Senator Sullivan received consent that the #Senate pass the following en bloc:
HR 131 -Finish the Arkansas Valley Conduit Act
HR 187 -MAPWaters Act of 2025
HR 401 -Alaska Native Vietnam Era Veterans Land Allotment Extension Act of 2025
HR 1043 -La Paz County Solar Energy and Job Creation Act
HR 131 -Finish the Arkansas Valley Conduit Act
HR 187 -MAPWaters Act of 2025
HR 401 -Alaska Native Vietnam Era Veterans Land Allotment Extension Act of 2025
HR 1043 -La Paz County Solar Energy and Job Creation Act
December 16, 2025 at 10:14 PM
Senator Sullivan received consent that the #Senate pass the following en bloc:
HR 131 -Finish the Arkansas Valley Conduit Act
HR 187 -MAPWaters Act of 2025
HR 401 -Alaska Native Vietnam Era Veterans Land Allotment Extension Act of 2025
HR 1043 -La Paz County Solar Energy and Job Creation Act
HR 131 -Finish the Arkansas Valley Conduit Act
HR 187 -MAPWaters Act of 2025
HR 401 -Alaska Native Vietnam Era Veterans Land Allotment Extension Act of 2025
HR 1043 -La Paz County Solar Energy and Job Creation Act
By unanimous consent, the Senate passed S. 861, Disaster Assistance Simplification Act.
December 16, 2025 at 9:40 PM
By unanimous consent, the Senate passed S. 861, Disaster Assistance Simplification Act.
By unanimous consent, the Senate passed S.727, U.S. Customs and Border Protection Officer Retirement Technical Corrections Act.
December 16, 2025 at 9:39 PM
By unanimous consent, the Senate passed S.727, U.S. Customs and Border Protection Officer Retirement Technical Corrections Act.
By unanimous consent, the Senate passed S. 594, HELP Response and Recovery Act.
December 16, 2025 at 9:37 PM
By unanimous consent, the Senate passed S. 594, HELP Response and Recovery Act.
By unanimous consent, the #Senate passed S. 3490, a bill to establish the Holocaust Park to Churchill National Museum Landmark and for other purposes. (Hawley and Gillibrand)
December 16, 2025 at 5:44 PM
By unanimous consent, the #Senate passed S. 3490, a bill to establish the Holocaust Park to Churchill National Museum Landmark and for other purposes. (Hawley and Gillibrand)