9:38 p.m. The Senate stands adjourned until 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday September 30th 2025. Following Leader remarks, the Senate will then resume consideration of S.2296 – National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026.
The Senate will recess from 12:30 p.m. until 2:15 p.m. to allow for the weekly caucus meetings
Roll call votes are expected.
9:32 p.m. Majority Leader Thune started wrap up.
- Minority Leader Schumer filed cloture on the motion to proceed to Cal. #167, S.2882, Continuing Appropriations and Extensions and Other Matters Act, 2026.
- Majority Leader Thune filed cloture on the motion to proceed to Cal #168, H.R.5371, Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026
- Majority Leader Thune filed cloture on Hung Cao to be Under Secretary of the United States Navy.
- Majority Leader Thune filed cloture on S. Res. 412, An executive resolution authorizing the en bloc consideration in Executive Session of certain nominations on the Executive Calendar.
- Passed by unanimous consent – S. 1333, Strengthening Child Exploitation Enforcement Act.
- Passed by unanimous consent, S .2144 – A bill to improve the safety and security of Members of Congress, immediate family members of Members of Congress, and congressional staff, with Klobuchar amendment.
- Agreed to by unanimous consent – S. Res. 418, A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of September 20 through September 27, 2025, as “National Estuaries Week”.
- Agreed to by unanimous consent – S. Res. 420 – Supporting the Designation of September 19, 2025, as National Concussions Awareness
9:31 p.m. By a vote of 37-61, the Senate did not agree to cloture on the motion to proceed to S.2806, Eliminate Shutdowns Act. Majority Leader Thune voted no and entered a motion to reconsider.
Senators Marshall and Tillis did not vote.
8:55 p.m. The Senate is now voting on cloture on the motion to proceed to S.2806, a bill from Senator Johnson to provide for automatic continuing appropriations.
8:54 p.m. Senator Johnson spoke in favor of S.2806, a bill from Senator Johnson to provide for automatic continuing appropriations.
8:54 p.m. Senator Murray spoke against S.2806, a bill from Senator Johnson to provide for automatic continuing appropriations.
8:53 pm. By a vote of 54-45, the Senate confirmed Michael Waltz to be to be Rep of the US to the Sessions of the General Assembly of the United Nations.
- Democrat Senators voting in favor: Fetterman, Kelly, & Shaheen.
- Republican Senator Paul voted No.
- Senator Tillis did not vote
8:18 p.m. The Senate began a roll call vote on confirmation of Michael 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.
7:56 p.m. Senator Johnson spoke on the potential shutdown.
7:50 p.m. Senator Kelly spoke on health insurance.
7:44 p.m. Senator Whitehouse spoke on health insurance.
7:39 p.m. Senator Durbin spoke on health insurance.
7:29 p.m. Senator Blumenthal spoke on health insurance.
7:20 p.m. Senator Murphy spoke on President Trump.
7:11 p.m. Senator Baldwin spoke on health insurance.
7:05 p.m. Senator Klobuchar spoke on health insurance.
6:57 p.m. Senator Schatz spoke on freedom of speech, the potential government shutdown, and health insurance.
6:45 p.m. Senator Welch spoke on the attack on the Grand Blanc Township church attack and a potential government shutdown.
6:39 p.m. Senator Peters spoke on the attack on the Grand Blanc Township church attack.
6:31 p.m. Senator Slotkin asked for and was granted a moment of silence for the people of Grand Blanc Township and spoke on the attack on the Grand Blanc Township church.
6:18 p.m. Senator Wyden spoke about political violence. He then asked for unanimous consent for the Senate to pass S. 2850, A bill to improve the safety and security of Members of Congress, immediate family members of Members of Congress, and congressional staff. Senator Cruz objected. Senator Wyden then asked for unanimous consent for the Senate to pass S. 2851, A bill to improve the safety and security of Members of Congress, immediate family members of Members of Congress, and congressional staff, and for other purposes. Senator Cruz objected.
6:20 p.m. By a vote of 54-45, the Senate invoked cloture on the nomination of Michael Waltz to be Representative of the US to the Sessions of the General Assembly of the United Nations.
- Democrat Senators voting in favor: Fetterman, Kelly, & Shaheen.
- Republican Senator Paul voted No.
- Senator Tuberville did not vote.
5:30 p.m. The Senate is currently voting on the motion to invoke cloture on the nomination of Michael Waltz to be Representative of the United States to the Sessions of the General Assembly of the United Nations during his tenure of service as Representative to the United Nations.
5:15 p.m. Senator Wicker spoke on the progress made on the NDAA legislation and the need to pass something this week.
4:36 p.m. Senator Paul spoke on appropriations.
4:12 p.m. Senator Cornyn spoke about the shooting at the Dallas ICE facility.
3:20 p.m. Senator Durbin spoke on health insurance.
3:09 p.m. Senator Barrasso spoke on government shutdowns.
3:02 p.m. Senator Grassley spoke on American farmers.
3:00 p.m. The Senate convened.
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The Senate will convene at 3:00 p.m. and following any Leader remarks will resume consideration of S.2296, the National Defense Authorization Act; (NDAA).
At approximately 5:30 p.m., the Senate will vote on cloture on the nomination of Michael Waltz to be Representative of the US to the Sessions of the General Assembly of the United Nations during his tenure of service as Representative to the United Nations.
If cloture is invoked, upon the use of yielding back of time, the Senate will proceed to two votes:
- Confirmation of the Waltz nomination.
- Cloture on the motion to proceed to S.2806, a bill from Senator Johnson to provide for automatic continuing appropriations.
Additional votes are possible.
