6:17 p.m. The Senate has adjourned until 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, December 10, 2025. Following Leader remarks, the Senate will be in period of Morning Business with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to ten minutes each. Further, notwithstanding Rule XXII, Senator King or a designee be recognized to make a motion to proceed to Calendar 203, S.J. Res. 82, a joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Office of the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services relating to “Policy on Adhering to the Text of the Administrative Procedure Act”.
At approximately 11:45 a.m. the Senate will proceed to a roll call vote on the motion to proceed to S.J. Res. 82. Following this, the Senate will then vote on the motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #4, S. Res. 532, an executive resolution authorizing the en bloc consideration in Executive Session of certain nominations on the Executive Calendar.
Wrap up is as follows:
- Senator Barrasso filed cloture on S. 3386, a bill to provide a health savings account contribution to certain enrollees, to reduce health care costs, and for other purposes.
- Minority Leader Schumer filed cloture on S. 3385, a bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the enhancement of the health care premium tax credit.
- The following resolutions were agreed to en bloc by unanimous consent: S. Res. 537, 538, and 539.
- Agreed to by UC: S. Res. 483, a resolution honoring the extraordinary life, leadership, and legacy of Dr. Jane Goodall.
- Passed with the committee-reported substitute amendment by UC: S. 1437, the ASCEND Act.
- Passed with the committee-reported substitute amendment by UC: S. 414, the ADS for Mental Health Services Act.
6:10 p.m. By a party-line vote 51-46, the Senate confirmed the nomination of James Maxwell to be a District Judge for the Northern District of Mississippi.
- Senators not voting were Duckworth, Justice and McCormick.
5:15 p.m. The Senate is now voting on confirmation of James Maxwell to be a District Judge for the Northern District of Mississippi. The nomination was confirmed by a roll call vote of 51-46. Senators not voting were Duckworth, Justice and McCormick.
4:58 p.m. Senator Cornyn spoke about the NDAA.
4:52 p.m. Senator Scott (FL) spoke in support of H.Con.Res.58 – Denouncing the horrors of socalism. Senator Durbin objected.
4:32 p.m. Senators Durbin and Hawley spoke about in support of S.1829 – STOP CSAM Act of 2025. Senator Durbin then asked for unanimous consent for the Senate to pass S. 1829, with the committee substitute amendment. Senator Wyden objected.
3:36 p.m. Senators Crapo, Cassidy, Grassley, and Marshall spoke on the Affordable Care Act.
3:35 p.m. By a party-line vote of 49-46, the Senate invoked cloture on the Maxwell nomination.
- Senators not voting: Capito, Duckworth, Justice, Tillis and Tuberville.
2:51 p.m. The Senate began voting on cloture on the nomination of James Maxwell to be a District Judge for Northern Mississippi.
2:50 p.m. By a party-line vote of 49-46, the Senate confirmed the Crain nomination.
- Senators not voting: Capito, Duckworth, Justice, Tillis and Tuberville.
2:15 p.m. The Senate is now voting on confirmation of William Crain to be a District Judge for the Eastern District of Louisiana.
1:10 p.m. The Senate in in recess to accommodate the weekly caucus luncheons until 2:15 p.m.
1:09 p.m. By a party-line vote of 51-46, the Senate invoke cloture on the nomination of cloture on the nomination of William Crain to be a District Judge for the Eastern District of Louisiana.
- Senators Capito, Duckworth and Justice did not vote.
12:23 p.m. The Senate is now voting on cloture on the nomination of cloture on the nomination of William Crain to be a District Judge for the Eastern District of Louisiana.
12:22 p.m. By a vote of 51-46, the Senate confirmed Robert Chamberlin to be a District Judge for the Northern District of Mississippi.
- Party-line with Senators Capito, Duckworth and Justice not voting.
11:33 a.m. The Senate is now voting on confirmation of Robert Chamberlin to be a District Judge for the Northern District of Mississippi.
11:26 a.m. Senators Booker and Wicker spoke about Senator Kim.
11:03 a.m. Senator Kim gave his maiden speech.
10:41 a.m. Senator Barrasso spoke on health insurance.
10:33 a.m. Minority Leader Schumer spoke on the cost of living, health care, chips, and the September 2nd boat strike.
10:21 a.m. Majority Leader Thune spoke about the southern border.
10:03 a.m. Senator Grassley spoke on Sudan.
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The Senate will convene at 10:00 a.m. and following any leader remarks, resume consideration of the nomination of Robert Chamberlin to be a District Judge for the Northern District of Mississippi.
At 11:45 a.m. the Senate will proceed to a series of two votes:
1. Confirmation of the Chamberlin nomination.
2. Cloture on the nomination of William Crain to be a District Judge for the Eastern District of Louisiana.
Following the vote series, the Senate will recess to accommodate the weekly caucus luncheons until 2:15 p.m.
At 2:15 p.m. the Senate will proceed to a series of two votes:
1. Confirmation of the Crain nomination (if cloture is invoked).
2. Cloture on the nomination of James Maxwell to be a District Judge for the Northern District of Mississippi.
Later in the afternoon/early evening the Senate is expected to proceed to one vote:
1. Confirmation of the Maxwell nomination. (if cloture is invoked).
