6:43 p.m. The Senate adjourned.
6:27 p.m. Senator Reed spoke about the Venezuelan boat strikes.
5:58 p.m. Senator Kennedy spoke on government assistance.
5:54 p.m. Majority Leader Thune wrapped up.
UC that the Senate convene on Thursday at 10:00 a.m. and be in a period of morning business.
At 11:30 a.m., two votes:
1. Passage of H.J.Res.131, regarding a rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to “Coastal Plain Oil and Gas Leasing Program Record of Decision”.
2. Cloture on S.Res.520, en bloc consideration of certain nominations on the Executive Calendar.
At 1:45 p.m. the Senate will proceed to one vote— Confirmation of Executive Calendar #475 Susan Rodriguez to be a District Judge for the Western District of North Carolina.
- Agreed to by unanimous consent – S. Res. 516, A resolution ensuring that the adoption and foster care system in the United States is child-centered and compassionate and that young people aging out of foster care are provided with adequate support and resources to transition successfully to independent adulthood.
- Agreed to by unanimous consent – S Res. 518, A resolution designating October 2025 as “National Principals Month”.
- Agreed to by unamious consent en bloc:
- S. Res. 527
- S Res. 528
5:53 p.m. By a vote of 63-34, the Senate invoked cloture on the nomination of Susan Rodriguez to be a District Judge for the Western District of North Carolina. Democratic Senators Durbin, Gallego, Hassan, Hirono, Kaine, Kelly, King (I), Klobuchar, Reed, Rosen, and Whitehouse voted aye. Senators Coons, Shaheen, and McConnell did not vote.
5:00 p.m. The Senate began a roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #475 Susan Rodriguez to be a District Judge for the Western District of North Carolina.
4:48 p.m. Senator Welch spoke on the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
4:45 p.m. Senator Blunt Rochester spoke on the cost of health care.
4:44 p.m. By a vote of 49-47, the Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to the consideration of S.J. Res. 91, Murkowski CRA.
- Senator Collins (R) voted aye.
- Senators Blackburn, Coons, Cruz, and Schmitt did not vote.
2:48 p.m. The Senate began a roll call vote on the motion to proceed to S.J. Res. 91 disapproving the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to “Coastal Plain Oil and Gas Leasing Program Record of Decision.”
2:47 p.m. By a vote of 57-41, the Senate confirmed the nomination of Matthew E. Orso to be United States District Judge for the Western District of North Carolina.
- Democrat Senators voting in favor: Durbin, Gallego, Kaine, Shaheen, and Whitehouse.
- Senators Coons and Cramer did not vote.
2:03 p.m. The Senate began a roll call vote on confirmation of Matthew Orso to be a District Judge for the Western District of North Carolina.
1:38 p.m. Senator Sullivan spoke on the Artic National Wildlife Refuge.
1:10 p.m. Senator Heinrich spoke on the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.
12:41 p.m. Senator Cornyn spoke about the shooting of two National Guard servicemembers in Washington DC and immigration.
12:31 p.m. Senator Schatz spoke about health care and ACA tax credits. He then spoke about kids online safety and in support of S.278 – Kids Off Social Media Act.
:13 p.m. Senator Blackburn spoke about the shooting of two National Guard troops in Washington DC. She then spoke about big tech and the S. 1748, Kids Online Safety Act.
12:12 p.m. By a vote of 56-40, the Senate invoked cloture on Matthew Orso to be a District Judge for the Western District of North Carolina.
- Democrat Senators Durbin, Gallego, Kaine, Shaheen, Whitehouse voted in favor.
- Democrat Senator Fetterman voted against.
- Senators Boozman, Coons, Heinrich, and Hoeven did not vote.
11:26 a.m. The Senate began a roll call vote the motion to invoke cloture on the nomination of Matthew Orso to be a District Judge for the Western District of North Carolina.
11:10 a.m. Senator Murkowski spoke on S.J.Res.91 disapproving the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to “Coastal Plain Oil and Gas Leasing Program Record of Decision.”
10:54 a.m. Senator Durbin spoke on his mother’s immigration process and immigration to America.
10:44 a.m. Senator Barrasso paid tribute to recently passed Sarah Beckstrom.
10:31 a.m. Minority Leader Schumer spoke on affordability and tariffs.
10:22 a.m. Majority Leader Thune spoke on tax credits.
10:08 a.m. Senator Grassley spoke on violent attacks in Nigeria.
10:00 a.m. The Senate is now in session.
The Senate will convene at 10:00 a.m and following any Leader remarks will resume consideration of Executive Calendar #474 Matthew Orso to be a District Judge for the Western District of North Carolina.
At approximately 11:15 a.m., the Senate will vote on cloture on the Orso nomination.
If cloture is invoked, at approximately 2:15 p.m., the Senate will vote on confirmation of the Orso nomination. Following disposition of the nomination, the Senate is expected to vote on a Murkowski motion to proceed to S.J.Res.91 disapproving the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to “Coastal Plain Oil and Gas Leasing Program Record of Decision.”
If the motion to proceed is agreed to, the Senate will vote on passage at a time to be determined on Thursday December 4th . If the Senate has received the House companion to S.J.Res.91, the vote would be on passage of H.J.Res.131.
At approximately 4:30 p.m., the Senate will vote on cloture on Executive Calendar #475 Susan Rodriguez to be a District Judge for the Western District of North Carolina. If cloture is invoked on the nomination the Senate will vote on confirmation at a time to be determined on Thursday December 4th .
Cloture has been filed on S.Res.520, en bloc consideration of certain nominations, on the Executive Calendar. The cloture vote is expected during Thursday’s session.
