9:35 p.m. The Senate stands adjourned and will convene for pro forma session only with no business conducted on Friday, October 10, at 11:30 a.m.
9:30 p.m. Senator Hoeven began wrap up:
- Adopted by unanimous consent en bloc: S.Res. 446, Navy’s 250th Birthday, S.Res. 447, Ataxia Awareness Day, and S.Res. 448, Energy Efficiency Day
- Adopted by voice vote: S.Res. 337, A resolution recognizing the 250th anniversary of the postal service of the United States
- Passed by unanimous consent: S. 2283, A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 201 West Oklahoma Avenue in Guthrie, OK as the Oscar J. Upham Post Office
- Passed by unanimous consent: S. 1440, Uniformed Services Leave Parity Act
- Passed by unanimous consent: S. 1728, Employee Ownership Representation Act of 2025, as amended
- Passed by unanimous consent: S.2403, Retire through Ownership Act, as amended
9:18 p.m. Senators Wicker and Reed paid tribute to the bipartisan staff working together on the NDAA.
9:17 p.m. Majority Leader Thune Leader filed cloture on the motion to proceed to Cal. #168, H.R.5371, Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026.
9:16 p.m. By a vote of 77-20, the Senate passed S. 2296, FY 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), as amended.
Senator Paul joined 19 Democrats/Independent in voting no (Senators Baldwin, Booker, Cantwell, Duckworth, Durbin, Kim, Markey, Merkley, Murphy, Murray, Padilla, Sanders, Schatz, Schiff, Smith, Van Hollen, Warren, Welch, and Wyden).
Not voting: Senators Cortez Masto, Cruz, and Tillis.
9:00 p.m. The Senate began a roll call vote on passage of S.2296, FY2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), as amended. (60-vote affirmative threshold)
8:58 p.m. The Senate adopted by a voice vote, the Manager’s Package in relation to Cal. #115, S.2296, FY2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).
8:54 p.m. Senator Wicker called up the Manages package of amendments: Scott (SC) #3340, Hassan #2928, Grassley #3355, Warnock #2952, McCormick #3376, Ossoff #2971, Cornyn #3405, Kaine #3039, Capito #3435, Gallego #3136, Lankford #3439, Duckworth #3156, Blackburn #3489, Shaheen #3351, Kennedy #3703, Booker #3530, Daines #3732, Slotkin #3557, Ricketts #3788, Peters #3570, Hawley #3799, Hickenlooper #3601, Rounds #3810, Coons #3712, Tillis #3811, Cortez Masto #3724, Moran #3813, Klobuchar #3751, Grassley #3823, Klobuchar #3818, Kennedy #3702, Durbin #3825, Fischer #3842, Padilla #3834, Cruz #3890, Hirono #2979, Grassley-Durbin #3272, Cruz-Cantwell #3742, Scott (SC)-Warren #3901, Risch-Shaheen #3819, Graham #3899, Sullivan-Whitehouse #3888, Collins #3880, Hirono #3015, Peters #3753, Shaheen-Risch #3826, Coons #3728, Gallego #3928.
8:54 p.m. By a vote of 47-50, the Senate did not adopt the Merkley amendment #3927, to limit the use of Federal law enforcement officers for crowd control, and for other purposes.
Senator Paul voted in favor.
Not voting: Senators Cortez Masto, Cruz, and Tillis
8:41 p.m. The Senate began a roll call vote on the Merkley amendment #3927, to limit the use of Federal law enforcement officers for crowd control, and for other purposes. (This vote is subject to an affirmative 60-vote threshold).
8:40 p.m. Senator Rounds spoke against the Merkley amendment #3927.
8:39 p.m. Senator Merkley spoke on his amendment #3927, to limit the use of Federal law enforcement officers for crowd control, and for other purposes.
8:39 p.m. By a vote of 10-88, the Senate did not adopt the Sanders amendment #3853 to reduce the Pentagon budget by 10 percent and instead expand veteran dental care at the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Not voting: Senators Cruz and Cortez Masto.
8:25 p.m. The Senate began a roll call vote on the Sanders amendment #3853 to reduce the Pentagon budget by 10 percent and instead expand veteran dental care at the Department of Veterans Affairs.
8:24 p.m. Senator Tuberville spoke against the Sanders amendment.
8:22 p.m. Senator Sanders spoke supporting his amendment #3853 to reduce the Pentagon budget by 10 percent and instead expand veteran dental care at the Department of Veterans Affairs.
8:21 p.m. The Senate adopted by a voice vote the Kaine amendment #3337 to repeal the authorizations for use of military force against Iraq.
8:20 p.m. Senator Wicker spoke against the Kaine amendment.
8:18 p.m. Senators Kaine and Young spoke supporting the Kaine amendment #3337 to repeal the authorizations for use of military force against Iraq.
8:18 p.m. By a vote of 46-52 the Senate did not adopt the Duckworth amendment #3210 to limit the provision of support by the Armed Forces to civilian law enforcement activities.
Senators Cortez Masto and Cruz did not vote.
8:08 p.m. The Senate is now voting on adoption of the Duckworth amendment #3210 to limit the provision of support by the Armed Forces to civilian law enforcement activities.
8:06 p.m. Senator Duckworth spoke in support of her amendment #3210 to limit the provision of support by the Armed Forces to civilian law enforcement activities.
8:05 p.m. By a vote of 47-50, the Senate did not adopt the Van Hollen Amendment #3872 to amend title 32, United States Code, to clarify certain limitations on full-time National Guard duty performed in a State, Territory, or the District of Columbia.
Republican Senator Cassidy voted in support and Senators Cortez Masto, Cruz and Tillis did not vote.
7:50 p.m. The Senate is now voting on adoption of the Van Hollen Amendment #3872 to amend title 32, United States Code, to clarify certain limitations on full-time National Guard duty performed in a State, Territory, or the District of Columbia
7:50 p.m. Senator Van Hollen spoke in support of his amendment #3872 to amend title 32, United States Code, to clarify certain limitations on full-time National Guard duty performed in a State, Territory, or the District of Columbia
7:49 p.m. By a vote of 46-50, the Senate did not adopt the Schumer amend #3109 to prohibit the use of funds to procure or modify foreign aircraft for presidential airlift to S.2296, FY26 NDAA
Senators Cortez-Masto, Cruz, Hawley & Tillis did not vote.
7:34 p.m. The Senate began a roll call vote on the Schumer amendment #3109 to prohibit the use of funds to procure or modify foreign aircraft for presidential airlift. (This vote is subject to an affirmative 60-vote threshold).
7:33 p.m. Senator Fischer spoke against the Schumer amendment #3109.
7:31 p.m. Minority Leader Schumer spoke on his amendment #3109 to prohibit the use of funds to procure or modify foreign aircraft for presidential airlift. (3109) (This vote is subject to an affirmative 60-vote threshold).
7:31 p.m. The Senate adopted by voice vote: Hagerty-Peters #3841 amend to prohibit contracting with certain biotechnology providers to S.2296, FY26 NDAA.
7:27 p.m. Senators Hagerty and Peters spoke supporting their amendment #3841 to prohibit contracting with certain biotechnology providers.
7:26 p.m. The Senate adopted by a voice vote: Cornyn amend #3926, to protect the national security of the US by imposing sanctions with respect to certain persons of the People’s Republic of China and prohibiting and requiring notification with respect to certain investments by US persons in China.
7:23 p.m. Senators Cornyn and Warren spoke supporting the Cornyn-Cortez-Masto amendment #3926 to protect the national security of the US by imposing sanctions with respect to certain persons of the People’s Republic of China and prohibiting and requiring notification with respect to certain investments by US persons in China.
7:23 p.m. The Senate adopted by voice vote: Lee-Duckworth amend (#3288) to address the treatment of funds received by National Guard Bureau as reimbursement from the States to S.2296, FY26 NDAA.
7:20 p.m. Senators Lee and Duckworth spoke supporting their amendment #3288 to address the treatment of funds received by National Guard Bureau as reimbursement from the States.
7:19 p.m. The Senate adopted by a voice vote: Moran amend #3814 to improve the availability of care for veterans from facilities and providers of the Department of Defense to S.2296, FY26 NDAA.
7:19 p.m. Senator Moran spoke supporting his amendment #3814 to improve the availability of care for veterans from facilities and providers of the Department of Defense.
7:18 p.m. By a voice vote, the Senate did not adopt the Marshall amend #3213 to prohibit the flying, draping, or other display of any flag other than the flag of the United States at covered public buildings to S.2296, FY26 NDAA.
7:14 p.m. Senator Marshall spoke on his amendment #3213 to prohibit the flying, draping, or other display of any flag other than the flag of the United States at covered public buildings.
7:14 p.m. By a voice vote, the Senate adopted the Cotton-Gillibrand amendment #3759.
7:11 p.m. Senators Gillibrand and Cotton spoke on the Cotton-Gillibrand amendment to modify the authority to protect certain facilities and assets of the United States from incursions. (3759).
7:11 p.m. By a vote of 51-46, the Senate did not adopt the Curtis amendment #3697 to S.2296 NDAA. (60-vote affirmative threshold).
Democrats voting in favor: Senators Durbin, Kaine & Welch
Republicans voting against: Senators Ernst, Grassley & Rounds.
Not voting: Senators Cortez Masto, Cruz & Tillis
6:54 p.m. The Senate began a roll call vote on adoption of the Curtis amendment #3697 to require a review of the methodologies used to determine the amounts of locality-based comparability payments and to require the President’s Pay Agent to conduct a pilot program establishing alternative models for determining the amounts of those payments. (60-vote affirmative threshold)
6:51 p.m. Senator Peters spoke against the Curtis amendment.
6:51 p.m. Senator Curtis spoke in support of his amendment #3697 to require a review of the methodologies used to determine the amounts of locality-based comparability payments and to require the President’s Pay Agent to conduct a pilot program establishing alternative models for determining the amounts of those payments. (60-vote affirmative threshold)
6:51 By a vote of 53-43, the Senate did not adopt the Scott (FL) amendment #3535 re: IG’s for Federal Reserve and CFPB (60-vote affirmative threshold).
Not voting: Senators Cortez Masto, Cruz, Paul, and Tillis.
6:37 p.m. The Senate is now voting on adoption of Scott (FL) amendment #3535 to require Presidential appointment and Senate confirmation of the Inspector General of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System and the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection.
6:35 p.m. Senator Peters spoke against the Scott (FL) amendment #3535.
6:33 p.m. Senators Scott of Florida and Warren spoke in support of his amendment #3535 to require Presidential appointment and Senate confirmation of the Inspector General of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System and the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection.
6:31 p.m. By voice vote, the Senate adopted the Cruz amendment #3274 to extend the prohibition on certain reductions to B-1 bomber aircraft squadrons.
6:30 p.m. Senator Cornyn spoke in support of the Cruz amendment #3274 to extend the prohibition on certain reductions to B-1 bomber aircraft squadrons.
6:29 p.m. By a vote of 14-83, the Senate did not adopt the Paul amendment #3761 to prohibit earnings on balances maintained at a Federal Reserve bank by or on behalf of a depository institution.
Senators voting in favor: Cantwell, Durbin, Hawley, Lee, Lummis, Markey, Marshall, Merkley, Murphy, Paul, Sanders, Scott (FL), Warren, and Welch.
Not voting: Senators Cortez Masto, Cruz, and Murkowski.
6:13 p.m. The Senate began voting on adoption of the Paul amendment #3761 to prohibit earnings on balances maintained at a Federal Reserve bank by or on behalf of a depository institution.
6:13 p.m. Senator Reed spoke against the Paul amendment #3761 to the NDAA.
6:10 p.m. Senator Warren spoke in support of the Paul amendment #3761 to the NDAA.
6:09 p.m. Senator Paul spoke in support of his amendment #3761 to the NDAA.
6:08 p.m. By a vote of 50-47, the Senate confirmed Jennifer Lee Mascott to be United States Circuit Judge for the Third Circuit.
- Republican Senator Murkowski voted against and Senators Cortez Masto, Cotton, and Cruz did not vote.
5:43 p.m. The Senate is now voting on confirmation of Jennifer Lee Mascott to be United States Circuit Judge for the Third Circuit.
5:42 p.m. By a vote of 50-46, the Senate passed H.J.Res.106, a joint resolution disapproving the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to “Central Yukon Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan”.
Party line vote with Senators Cortez Masto, Cotton, Cruz and McConnell not voting.
4:53 p.m. The Senate began voting on passage of H. J. Res. 106, a joint resolution disapproving the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to “Central Yukon Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan”.
4:34 p.m. Senator Schiff spoke about the President Trump’s actions.
4:12 p.m. Senator Merkley spoke on deployed agents and troops.
4:06 p.m. Senator Wyden spoke on deployed agents and troops.
3:51 p.m. Senator Blumenthal spoke on the National Guard.
3:29 p.m. Senator Durbin spoke on the National Guard in Chicago.
3:23 p.m. Senator Duckworth spoke on the National Guard in Chicago.
3:01 p.m. Senator Hirono spoke on government funding and health care.
2:53 p.m. Senator Murray spoke on government funding.
2:43 p.m. Senator Moran spoke on Airline Safety and the 2025 Potomac River mid-air collision.
2:29 p.m. By a vote of 50-47, the Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to H.J.Res.106, a joint resolution disapproving the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to “Central Yukon Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan”.
- This was a party line vote with Senators Cruz, Hawley, and Tillis not voting.
1:57 p.m. The Senate began a roll call vote on the motion to proceed to H.J.Res.106, a joint resolution disapproving the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to “Central Yukon Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan”.
1:41 p.m. By a vote of 54-45, the Senate did not invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to H.R.5371 (House Passed CR)
- Democrats/Independents voting in favor: Senators Cortez Masto, Fetterman and King. Senator Paul voted No. Not voting: Senator Cruz.
12:28 p.m. The Senate is now voting on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to H.R.5371 (House passed CR).
12:27 p.m. By a vote of 47-50, The Senate did not invoke cloture on the motion to proceed S. 2882, the Democrat CR Proposal.
- Party line vote with Senators Cruz, Hawley, and Schmitt not voting.
11:45 a.m. The Senate is voting on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to S.2882 (Democrats CR alternative).
11:43 a.m. Senator Wicker received unanimous consent that it be in order for the Senate to call up the following amendments to S. 2296, the National Defense Authorization Act:
- Paul #3761
- Cruz #3274
- Scott (FL) #3535
- Marshall #3213
- Moran #3814
- Curtis #3697
- Lee-Duckworth #3288
- Cotton-Gillibrand #3759
- Cornyn-Cortez Masto #3926
- Hagerty-Peters #3841
- Schumer #3109
- Van Hollen #3872
- Duckworth #3210
- Warnock #3010
- Kaine #3337
- Sanders #3853
- Merkley #3927
Further, that, with respect to the amendments listed above, at a time to be determined by the Majority Leader, in consultation with the Democratic Leader, the Senate vote on the amendments in the order listed, with no further amendments or motions in order, and with 60-affirmative votes required for adoption, and that there be two minutes equally divided prior to each vote. Further, that upon disposition of the Merkley amendment #3927, the following amendments be called up and made pending, en bloc, and that they be the only remaining amendments in order to S.2296:
- Scott (SC) #3340
- Hassan #2928
- Grassley #3355
- Warnock #2952
- McCormick #3376
- Ossoff #2971
- Cornyn #3405
- Kaine #3039
- Capito #3435
- Gallego #3136
- Lankford #3439
- Duckworth #3156
- Blackburn #3489
- Shaheen #3351
- Kennedy #3703
- Booker #3530
- Daines #3732
- Slotkin #3557
- Ricketts #3788
- Peters #3570
- Hawley #3799
- Hickenlooper #3601
- Rounds #3810
- Coons #3712
- Tillis #3811
- Cortez Masto #3724
- Moran #3813
- Klobuchar #3751
- Grassley #3823
- Klobuchar #3818
- Kennedy #3702
- Durbin #3825
- Fischer #3842
- Padilla #3834
- Cruz #3890
- Hirono #2979
- Grassley-Durbin #3272
- Cruz-Cantwell #3742
- Scott (SC)-Warren #3901
- Risch-Shaheen #3819
- Graham #3899
- Sullivan-Whitehouse #3888
- Collins #3880
- Hirono #3015
- Peters #3753
- Shaheen-Risch #3826
- Coons #3728
- Gallego #3928
That the Senate vote on the amendments, en bloc; that upon disposition of the amendments, the pending Thune amendments and motions be withdrawn, the Ernst amendment #3427 be agreed to, the Wicker-Reed substitute amendment #3748, as modified, and as amended, be agreed to, the bill, as amended, be considered read a third time and the Senate vote on passage of the bill, as amended, with 60-affirmative votes required for passage.
11:29 a.m. Senator Sullivan spoke in support of H.J.Res.106, a joint resolution disapproving the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to “Central Yukon Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan”.
11:07 a.m. Senator Murkowski spoke on government funding and in support of H.J.Res.106, a joint resolution disapproving the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to “Central Yukon Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan”.
10:57 a.m. Senator Wicker spoke on the NDAA.
10:44 a.m. Senator Barrasso spoke on government funding and taxes.
10:30 a.m. Minority Leader Schumer spoke on government funding, trade, health care, and paid tribute to former Senator Leahy staffer Kevin McDonald who recently passed away.
10:11 a.m. Majority Leader Thune spoke on government funding.
10:01 a.m. Senator Grassley spoke on the Postal Service.
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The Senate will convene at 10:00 a.m. and following any Leader remarks will resume consideration of S.2296, the National Defense Authorization Act.
At approximately 11:30 a.m. the Senate is expected to proceed to three roll call votes:
- Cloture on the motion to proceed to S.2882 (Democrats CR alternative).
- Cloture on the motion to proceed to H.R.5371 (House passed CR).
- Motion to proceed to H.J.Res.106, a joint resolution disapproving the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to “Central Yukon Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan”.
We expect further votes on passage of H.J.Res.106 and confirmation of the nomination of Jennifer Mascott to be a Circuit Judge for the Third Circuit.
