6:36 p.m. The Senate stands adjourned until until 10:00 a.m. Thursday September 11th, 2025. Following Leader Remarks the Senate will resume consideration of S. 2296, the National Defense Authorization Act.
Roll Call votes are possible during Thursdays Session
6:20 p.m. Senator Merkley spoke about the Epstein files.
6:13 p.m. Majority Leader Thune filled the tree during wrap up.
- The following was agreed/passed to by unanimous consent
- S. 93, Harmful Algal Bloom and Hypoxia Research and Control Amendments Act of 2025.
- S. 725, Enhancing First Response Act, with committee substitute amendment.
- S. 759, Modernizing Access to Our Public Oceans Act.
- S. Res. 383, Commemorating the 80th anniversary of the conclusion of World War II with the surrender of Imperial Japan and honoring the veterans of both the pacific and European theaters.
6:12 p.m. By a vote of 51-49, the Senate agreed on the motion to table the Schumer amendment #3849 to S. 2296, FY2026 NDAA.
- Republicans Senator Hawley and Paul voted against.
5:19 p.m. The Senate is now voting on the Thune motion to table Schumer amendment #3849 to S.2296, FY2026 NDAA.
4:30 p.m. Senator Blackburn spoke about big tech.
4:00 p.m. Minority Leader Schumer spoke on his amendment to the NDAA.
3:43 p.m. Senator Merkley spoke against political violence. He then spoke on Senate procedure.
3:25 p.m. Senator Durbin spoke on Senate rules and nominations.
3:14 p.m. Senator Murphy spoke against political violence. He then spoke on the Senate confirmation process.
3:02 p.m. Senator Padilla spoke on the Senate confirmation process.
2:07 p.m. Senator Cassidy spoke about hurricane recovery and levees.
1:59 p.m. Senator Gallego spoke on January 6. He asked unanimous consent to proceed to S.R. 32-removing funeral honors for Ashli Babbitt. Senator Tuberville objected.
1:50 p.m. Senator Markey asked unanimous consent that the Senate pass S. 1573. Senator Ernst objected.
1:36 p.m. Senator Ernst spoke on Chinese espionage and asked unanimous consent for the Senate to pass The Innovate Act. Senator Markey objected.
12:23 p.m. Senator Curtis paid tribute to two fallen police officers in Utah.
12:23 p.m. Senator Welch spoke on the Trump Administration.
11:54 a.m. Senator Grassley spoke on an FBI investigation on the transferring of power between administrations.
11:53 a.m. Senator Schatz sent amendment #3854 to Schumer amendment #3849 to the desk.
11:38 a.m. Senator Cornyn spoke on the Russian-Ukraine War.
11:34 a.m. Senator Schatz spoke on the job market.
11:22 a.m. Senator Durbin spoke on the Baltic Security Initiative. He also spoke about online safety for children and the Stop CSAM Act.
11:13 a.m. Senator Schatz spoke on the nomination process.
11:06 a.m. Senator Barrasso spoke on the nomination process.
10:48 a.m. Senator Schumer thanked Rabbi Berman. He also spoke about recent international incidents, tariffs, the potential government shutdown and about healthcare expenses. He then filed cloture on his amendment #3849 (Epstein Files) to the Wicker Amendment #3748, S.2296 the NDAA of 2026.
The following bills were read for the 2nd time:
- S.2748, a bill to establish a program to beautify the District of Columbia
- H.R. 4553, an act making appropriations for Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies
10:19 p.m. Senator Thune spoke about the nominations process.
10:04 a.m. Senator Graham spoke about the guest chaplain, Rabbi Berman.
10:00 a.m. The Senate convened.
The Senate will convene at 10:00 a.m. Following Leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of S.2296, a bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2026 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes (NDAA).
During Tuesday’s session, Majority Leader Thune filed cloture on Executive Calendar #1, S.Res.377, authorizing the en bloc consideration in Executive Session of certain nominations on the Executive Calendar. This cloture motion ripens during Thursday’s session.
Roll call votes are possible during Wednesday’s session.
