Wednesday, April 30, 2025

9:15 p.m. Senator Markey spoke about President Trumps first 100 days.

9:13 p.m. Majority Leader Thune started wrap up

  • Passed by unanimous consent – S. 616, Foundation of the Federal Bar Association Charter Amendments Act of 2025.
  • Agreed to by unanimous consent – H. Con. Res. 9, Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the National Peace Officers Memorial Service and the National Honor Guard and Pipe Band Exhibition.
  • By unanimous consent the Senate agreed to the following en bloc.
    • S. Res. 191
    • S. Res. 192
    • S. Res. 193

9:13 p.m. By a vote of 52-40, the Senate agreed to S.J.Res.31, Curtis EPA Emission Reclassification CRA.

  • Senators Heinrich, McConnell, Padilla, Peters, Sanders, Warner, Welch and Whitehouse did not vote.

8:16 p.m. The Senate began a roll call vote on the motion to proceed to S.J. Res. 31, the Curtis EPA Emission Reclassification CRA.

8:15 p.m. By a vote of 50-49, the Senate agreed to the motion to table the motion to reconsider the failed passage of SJ Res 49, with Vice President Vance breaking the tie.

  • GOP Senators voting no: Collins, Murkowski, and Paul
  • Senators not voting: McConnell and Whitehouse

6:50 p.m. The Senate began a roll call vote on the motion to table the motion to reconsider the failed passage vote on S.J.Res.49, Wyden National Emergency Designation (Global Tariffs).

6:48 p.m. By a vote of 49-49, the Senate did not pass S. J. Res. 49, Wyden National Emergency Designation. Majority Leader Thune made a motion to reconsider and then made a motion to table the motion to reconsider the failed vote.

5:40 p.m. The Senate began a roll call vote on the passage of S. J. Res. 49, Wyden National Emergency Designation, a joint resolution terminating the national emergency declared to impose global tariffs.

5:39 p.m. Senator Wyden and Democratic Leader Schumer spoke in favor of S. J. Res. 49.

5:36 p.m. Senator Capito spoke in favor of S. J. Res. 75.

5:14 p.m. Senator Schmitt spoke on trade policies.

3:57 p.m. Senators Blumenthal, Merkley, Klobuchar, Schumer, Bennet, Reed, and Murray spoke about voter suppression and the SAVE Act.

3:36 p.m. Senators Padilla and Welch spoke on election integrity and the SAVE Act.

3:23 p.m. Senator Markey spoke against S. J. Res. 75.

3:17 p.m. Senator Moody spoke in favor of S. J. Res. 75.

3:13 p.m. Senator Crapo spoke against S. J. Res. 49

2:57 p.m. Senator Paul spoke on tariffs.

2:44 p.m. Senator Kaine spoke on tariffs.

2:38 p.m. Senator Warren spoke on the economy.

2:30 p.m. Senator Padilla spoke about tariffs and the economy.

2:26 p.m. Senator Welch spoke on tariffs and the economy.

2:06 p.m. Senator Wyden spoke on jobs and the economy. He then spoke in support of S. J. Res. 49.

2:02 p.m. Democratic Leader Schumer spoke on tariffs and S.J. Res. 49.

1:52 p.m. Senator Blackburn spoke on immigration and deportations.

1:09 p.m. Senator Van Hollen spoke on President Trump’s policies.

1:08 p.m. Senator Crapo received unanimous consent that all time on H.J. Res. 75 be expired and the Senate vote on passage at a time determined by the Majority Leader on Thursday, May 1. Further, all time will expire on S.J. Res. 49, Wyden National Emergency Designation (Global Tariffs), at 5:25 p.m. today and the Senate will immediately proceed to a roll call vote. Following that, the Senate will proceed to a roll call vote on the motion to proceed to S. J. Res. 31, Curtis EPA Emission Reclassification CRA.

1:05 p.m. By a vote of 52-46 the motion to proceed to H.J.Res.75, a joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Department of Energy relating to “Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Commercial Refrigerators, Freezers, and Refrigerator-Freezers passed.

  • Senators not voting: McConnell and Whitehouse.

12:25 p.m. The Senate began voting on the motion to proceed to H.J.Res.75, a joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Department of Energy relating to “Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Commercial Refrigerators, Freezers, and Refrigerator-Freezers.

12:20 p.m. By a vote of 52-46, the Senate passed H.J.Res.42, the Husted DOE appliance standards CRA, party line.

  • Senators not voting: McConnell and Whitehouse.

11:33 a.m. The Senate began voting on passage of H.J.Res.42, a joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Energy relating to “Energy Conservation Program for Appliance Standards: Certification Requirements, Labeling Requirements, and Enforcement Provisions for Certain Consumer Products and Commercial Equipment.”

11:30 a.m. Senator Husted spoke about energy rules for appliances.

11:22 a.m. Senator Barrasso spoke about China.

10:21 a.m. Majority Leader Thune spoke about regulations.

10:13 a.m. Democratic Leader Schumer spoke on the economy.

10:02 a.m. Senator Grassley spoke on organ donations.

10:00 a.m. The Senate convened.

The Senate will convene at 10:00 a.m. Following Leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of H.J.Res.42, a joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Energy relating to “Energy Conservation Program for Appliance Standards: Certification Requirements, Labeling Requirements, and Enforcement Provisions for Certain Consumer Products and Commercial Equipment.”

At approximately 11:30 a.m., the Senate is expected to proceed to two roll call votes relative to the following:

  1. Passage of H.J.Res.42, a joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Energy relating to “Energy Conservation Program for Appliance Standards: Certification Requirements, Labeling Requirements, and Enforcement Provisions for Certain Consumer Products and Commercial Equipment.”
  2. If the motion is made, motion to proceed to H.J.Res.75, a joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Department of Energy relating to “Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Commercial Refrigerators, Freezers, and Refrigerator-Freezers.”

Additional votes are possible during today’s session.