2:33 p.m. The Senate is adjourned. It will convene for a pro forma session with no expected business on Monday, September 21 at 8:30 a.m. and Thursday, September 24, at 12:00 noon. They will reconvene at 3:00 p.m. on Monday, September 29 and resume consideration of S. 2296, the National Defense Authorization Act of fiscal year 2026.
2:29 p.m. Majority Leader Thune wrapped up.
- The following Military promotions were confirmed by Unanimous Consent en bloc: Exec. Cal. #433 through Exec. Cal. #437, Exec. Cal. #438 with the exception of Brig. Gen. Gary R. Charlton II, Exec. Cal. #439 through 447, Exec. Cal. #449, and Exec. Cal. #450, and all nominations on the Secretary’s Desk in the Air Force, Army, Marine Corps, Navy, and Space Force with the exception of PN89.
- By unanimous consent, the Senate passed S.269, as amended by the Kennedy, Peters, and Wyden substitution.
- By unanimous consent, the Senate agreed to S. Res. 414, 415, and 416 en bloc.
- By voice vote, the Senate agreed to S. Res. 417, a resolution supporting the designation of September 14-20, 2025 as Telehealth Awareness Week.
- By unanimous consent, the Senate agreed to S. Res. 225, a resolution supporting the designation of September 14-20, 2025 as National Truckdriver Association Week.
- Majority Leader Thune filed cloture on S. 2806, the Eliminate Shutdowns Act, a bill to provide for the automatic appropriations.
2:13 p.m. Senator Kaine spoke on the proposed continuing resolution.
2:05 p.m. Senator Peters spoke on national security. He then asked unanimous consent to pass S. 1137, in relation to cybersecurity defenses; Senator Paul objected.
2:00 p.m. By a vote of 47-43, the Senate confirmed the nomination of Michael G. Waltz to be the Representative of the United States of America to the United Nations, with the Rank of Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary, and the Representative of the United States of America in the Security Council of the United Nations.
- Democrat Senators Fetterman, Kelly, and Shaheen voted in favor.
- Republican Senator Paul voted no.
- Senators Banks, Blackburn, Cassidy, Durbin, Johnson, Lee, Mullin, Sanders, Scott (SC), and Sullivan did not vote.
1:45 p.m. By a vote of 47-45, the Senate invoked cloture on the nomination of Michael G. Waltz to be the Representative of the United States of America to the United Nations, with the Rank of Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary, and the Representative of the United States of America in the Security Council of the United Nations.
- Democrat Senators Fetterman, Kelly, and Shaheen voted in favor.
- Republican Senator Paul voted no.
- Senators Banks, Blackburn, Cassidy, Johnson, Lee, Mullin, Scott (SC), and Sullivan did not vote.
1:22 p.m. The Senate began a roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the nomination of Michael G. Waltz to be the Representative of the United States of America to the United Nations, with the Rank of Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary, and the Representative of the United States of America in the Security Council of the United Nations.
1:21 p.m. (60-votes threshold). Leader Thune entered a motion to reconsider.
- Republican senators voting no: Murkowski and Paul.
- Democrat Senator Fetterman voted in favor. Senators Banks, Blackburn, Cassidy, Johnson, Lee, Mullin, Scott (SC), and Sullivan did not vote.
- Majority Leader Thune entered a motion to reconsider H.R. 5371 and Minority Leader Schumer entered a motion to reconsider S. 2882.
1:00 p.m. The Senate began a roll call vote on passage of H.R. 5371, Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026.
12:58 p.m. By a vote of 47-45, the Senate did not pass S. 2882, Continuing Appropriations and Extensions and Other Matters Act, 2026 (60-votes threshold). Senators Banks, Cassidy, Johnson, Lee, Mullin , Scott (SC), and Sullivan did not vote.
12:19 p.m. The Senate is now voting on Passage of S.2882, Continuing Appropriations and Extensions and Other Matters Act.
11:57 a.m. Senator Collins spoke on the Continuing Resolution proposal.
11:47 a.m. Senator Murray spoke on S.2882, the Continuing Appropriations (Democratic proposal).
11:46 a.m. Minority Leader Schumer spoke on government shutdowns.
11:38 a.m. Senator Barrasso spoke on government shutdowns.
11:38 a.m. The Senate has resumed consideration of S.2296 the NDAA of Fiscal Year 2026.
11:25 a.m. Minority Leader Schumer spoke on the two proposed Continuing Appropriations bills.
11:13 a.m. Majority Leader Thune spoke on H.R.5371, the House Continuing Appropriations bill.
11:03 a.m. Senator Grassley spoke on Russian President Putin.
11:00 a.m. The Senate is now in session.
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The Senate will convene at 11:00 a.m. today. Following Leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of S.2296, the NDAA of fiscal year 2026.
At a time to be determined by the Majority Leader in consultation with the Democratic Leader, should the Senate receive H.R.5371 {Continuing Appropriations from the House}, the Senate will proceed to the immediate consideration of S.2882 {Continuing Appropriations (Democratic proposal)} and vote on passage of the bill (60-vote threshold).
If S.2882 is not passed, the Senate will proceed to the immediate consideration of H.R.5371 and vote on passage of the bill (60-vote threshold).
