6:58 p.m. The Senate stands in recess until 11:00 a.m. on Friday, September 19th. Following Leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of S. 2296, National Defense Authorization Act.
At a time TBD 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 for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026 and vote on passage (60-votes threshold). If S. 2882 is not passed, then the Senate will proceed to the immediate consideration of H.R. 5371 and vote on passage (60-votes threshold).
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6:57 p.m. Minority Leader Schumer spoke on appropriations.
6:52 p.m. Majority Leader Thune began wrap-up:
- S.Res.412, consideration of en bloc nominations, was placed on the Executive Calendar.
- Cloture was filed on the following nominations:
- Executive Calendar #425 Michael G. Waltz to be Representative of the United States of America to the Sessions of the General Assembly of the United Nations during his tenure of service as Representative of the United States of America to the United Nations.
- Executive Calendar #410 Michael G. Waltz to be the Representative of the United States of America to the United Nations, and the Representative of the United States of America in the Security Council of the United Nations.
- S. 2882, making continuing appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, was placed on the calendar under Rule 14.
6:51 p.m. Senator Thune spoke on security for senators and S. Res. 413, authorizing the use of funds from the senators’ official personnel and office expense account for security enhancements and services provided to senators, was adopted by unanimous consent.
5:45 p.m. The Senate returned from recess.
5:03 p.m. The Senate stands in recess until 5:45 p.m. today.
5:02 p.m. On a party line tally of 51-47 the Senate confirmed the 48 nominations included in S.Res.377. Senators Banks and Lee did not vote. Further votes are possible this evening.
4:22 p.m. The Senate began voting on S. Res. 377-en bloc nominees.
4:07 p.m. Senator Markey spoke about the freedom of speech. He made a unanimous consent request to proceed to and agreed to S. Res. 407. Senator Mullin objected.
3:38 p.m. Senator Whitehouse spoke about Medicare. He then asked for unanimous consent for the Senate to agree to S. Res. 404. Senator Barrasso objected.
3:19 p.m. Senator Sanders spoke government funding.
2:58 p.m. Senator Warner spoke about the intelligence community.
2:05 p.m. Senator Lankford spoke on his bill regarding religious organizations on college campuses.
1:24 p.m. Senator Tuberville spoke on Charlie Kirk.
1:20 p.m. Senator Blackburn spoke on Charlie Kirk.
1:15 p.m. The Senate adopted by voice vote S.Res. 403, Expressing support for the designation of October 14, 2025 as a National Day of Remembrance for Charlie Kirk and then Senator Scott (FL) spoke on Charlie Kirk.
12:46 p.m. Senator Cassidy spoke on H.R. 2483.
12:43 p.m. Senator Hassan spoke on the opioid and Fentanyl crisis and H.R. 2483, SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act of 2025 was passed by unanimous consent.
11:30 a.m. Senator Budd spoke about the 1 year anniversary of Hurricane Helene.
11:24 a.m. Senator Warren spoke about healthcare.
11:08 a.m. Senator Cortez Masto spoke about the retirement of Rosemary A. Vassiliadis, former Director of Aviation for Clark County, Nevada.
11:02 a.m. Senator Ricketts paid tribute to Charlie Kirk.
10:52 a.m. Senator Durbin spoke on health care tax credits and vaccine research.
10:43 a.m. Senator Barrasso spoke on government spending.
10:27 a.m. Minority Leader Schumer spoke on the appropriations process.
10:14 a.m. Majority Leader Thune spoke on the appropriations process.
10:02 a.m. Senator Grassley spoke on the Maternal and Child Health Stillborn Prevention Act of 2024.
10:00 a.m. The Senate is now in session.
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The Senate will convene today at 10:00 a.m. At that time the Senate will resume Executive Session for the consideration of the en bloc nominations included in S. Res. 377; all time during recess and Leader Remarks will count toward the 30 hour post-cloture time.
Expect roll call votes during today’s session
