6:44 p.m. The Senate stands adjourned until 9:30 a.m. on Thursday December 11th 2025. Following Leader Remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of the motion to proceed to S. 3386, Health Care Freedom for Patients Act of 2025.
At 11:30 a.m. the Senate is expected to hold three roll call votes:
- Motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to S. 3386, Health Care Freedom for Patients Act of 2025 (Crapo/Cassidy)
- If cloture is not invoked, the Senate will vote on the motion to invoke cloture on S.3385 – Lower Health Care Costs Act (Schumer)
- Adoption of S. Res. 532, An executive resolution authorizing the en bloc consideration in Executive Session of certain nominations on the Executive Calendar.
6:18 p.m. Senator Markey spoke about health care.
5:54 p.m. Senator Cantwell spoke on the NDAA and health care.
5:51 p.m. Senator Barrasso started wrap up
- Received consent that at a time to be determined by the Majority Leader in consultation with the Minority Leader the Senate vote on adoption of 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”, no later Friday December 19th 2025.
- Passed by unanimous consent with Cornyn substitute amendment, S.2584 – Enduring Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act.
- Passed by unanimous consent with committee substitute amendment, S. 1884, Cross Border Aerial Law Enforcement Operations Act,
- Passed by unanimous consent – S. 3424, To amend titles 11 and 28, United State Code, to modify the compensation payable to trustees serving in.
5:45 p.m. Senator Klobuchar spoke on health care.
5:26 p.m. Senator Reed spoke on health care.
5:18 p.m. Senator Cruz paid tribute to his departing Deputy Chief of Staff.
5:12 p.m. Senator Padilla spoke about the Affordable Care Act.
4:57 p.m. Senator Cassidy spoke about the Affordable Care Act.
4:47 p.m. Senator Crapo spoke about the Affordable Care Act.
4:32 p.m. Senator Tuberville spoke about the Affordable Care Act.
4:22 p.m. Senator Marshall spoke about the Affordable Care Act. He sought unanimous consent to proceed to and pass S. 3380 . Senator Warnock objected.
4:10 p.m. Senator Van Hollen spoke about Venezuela.
4:03 p.m. Senator Kaine spoke about Venezuela.
3:46 p.m. Senator Merkley spoke about the separation of powers and Venezuela. He asked unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to and pass S. 3344-probibits federal funding from being used for the United States to wage war against Venezuela. Senator Risch objected.
3:39 p.m. Senator Risch sought unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to H.R. 260. Senator Welsh objected and spoke about his objection.
3:35 p.m. Senator Sheehy spoke about terrorist organizations.
3:33 p.m. Senator Risch spoke in support of the No Tax Dollars for Terrorists Act.
3:28 p.m. Senator Padilla spoke on Senator Schiff and California.
3:05 p.m. Senator Schiff gave his maiden speech.
3:01 p.m. Senator Kaine spoke on tax cuts and health care premiums.
2:53 p.m. Senator Schatz spoke on the cost of goods and services in the United States.
2:38 p.m. Senator Murray spoke on health care costs.
2:31 p.m. Senator Wyden spoke on the economy and the nominations of Thomas March Bell to be Inspect General of HHS.
2:18 p.m. Senator Husted spoke on health care. He then asked for unanimous consent for the Senate to pass S. 3391, Accountability for Better Care Act of 2025. Senator Baldwin objected.
2:05 p.m. Senator Grassley spoke about Arctic Frost.
1:50 p.m. Senator Blackburn spoke on health care.
1:37 p.m. Senator Lankford spoke on health care.
1:26 p.m. Senator Peters spoke on health care tax credits.
1:25 p.m. By a party-line vote of 51-47, the Senate invoked cloture on S.Res.532, a resolution authorizing the en bloc consideration in Executive Session of certain nominations on the Executive Calendar. Senators Daines and Paul did not vote.
12:46 p.m. The Senate is now voting on the motion to invoke cloture on S.Res.532, a resolution authorizing the en bloc consideration in Executive Session of certain nominations on the Executive Calendar.
12:45 p.m. By a vote of 50-49 The Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to S.J.Res.82, a joint resolution disapproving 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”.
- Republican Senators Collins, Murkowski and Tillis voted in favor.
- Senator Daines did not vote.
11:58 a.m. The Senate is voting on motion to proceed to S.J.Res.82, a joint resolution disapproving 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”.
11:57 a.m. Senator Cassidy spoke against passage of 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”.
11:46 a.m. Senator Ernst spike on federal spending. She then asked unanimous consent for the Senate to pass S. 3166, Returning Unspent COVID Funds Act. Senator Wyden objected.
11:41 a.m. Senator Wyden spoke in support of 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”.
11:31 a.m. Senator King spoke in support of 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”.
11:15 a.m. Senator Durbin spoke on healthcare policy.
11:03 a.m. Senator Barrasso spoke on healthcare policy.
10:47 a.m. Minority Leader Schumer spoke about the Trump administration and affordability.
10:20 a.m. Majority Leader Thune spoke about the cost of health care and insurance.
10:03 a.m. Senator Grassley spoke about the University of Iowa School of Medicine and cystic fibrosis.
10:00 a.m. The Senate convened.
The Senate will convene at 10:00 a.m. Following Leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of Morning Business with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to ten minutes each.
At approximately 11:45 a.m., the Senate is expected to proceed to two roll call votes:
- Motion to proceed to S.J.Res.82, a joint resolution disapproving 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”.
- Motion to invoke cloture on S.Res.532, a resolution authorizing the en bloc consideration in Executive Session of certain nominations on the Executive Calendar.
