9:35 p.m. The Senate stands adjourned until 10:00 a.m. Thursday May 1st, 2025. Following Leader Remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of S. J. Res. 31, Curtis EPA Emissions Reclassification CRA.
At 11:30 a.m. The Senate will hold two roll call votes
- Passage of H. J. Res. 75, Moody Commercial Freezer and Refrigerator Energy Standard CRA.
- Passage of S. J. res. 31, Curtis EPA Emission Reclassification CRA
At 1:45 p.m. the Senate will vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the nomination Frank Bisignano to be Commissioner of Social Security Administration for the term expiring January 19, 2031.
9:15 p.m. Senator Markey spoke about President Trumps first 100 days.
9:13 p.m. Majority Leader Thune started wrap up
- Passed by unanimous consent – S. 616, Foundation of the Federal Bar Association Charter Amendments Act of 2025.
- Agreed to by unanimous consent – H. Con. Res. 9, Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the National Peace Officers Memorial Service and the National Honor Guard and Pipe Band Exhibition.
- By unanimous consent the Senate agreed to the following en bloc.
- S. Res. 191
- S. Res. 192
- S. Res. 193
9:13 p.m. By a vote of 52-40, the Senate agreed to S.J.Res.31, Curtis EPA Emission Reclassification CRA.
- Senators Heinrich, McConnell, Padilla, Peters, Sanders, Warner, Welch and Whitehouse did not vote.
8:16 p.m. The Senate began a roll call vote on the motion to proceed to S.J. Res. 31, the Curtis EPA Emission Reclassification CRA.
8:15 p.m. By a vote of 50-49, the Senate agreed to the motion to table the motion to reconsider the failed passage of SJ Res 49, with Vice President Vance breaking the tie.
- GOP Senators voting no: Collins, Murkowski, and Paul
- Senators not voting: McConnell and Whitehouse
6:50 p.m. The Senate began a roll call vote on the motion to table the motion to reconsider the failed passage vote on S.J.Res.49, Wyden National Emergency Designation (Global Tariffs).
6:48 p.m. By a vote of 49-49, the Senate did not pass S. J. Res. 49, Wyden National Emergency Designation. Majority Leader Thune made a motion to reconsider and then made a motion to table the motion to reconsider the failed vote.
5:40 p.m. The Senate began a roll call vote on the passage of S. J. Res. 49, Wyden National Emergency Designation, a joint resolution terminating the national emergency declared to impose global tariffs.
5:39 p.m. Senator Wyden and Democratic Leader Schumer spoke in favor of S. J. Res. 49.
5:36 p.m. Senator Capito spoke in favor of S. J. Res. 75.
5:14 p.m. Senator Schmitt spoke on trade policies.
3:57 p.m. Senators Blumenthal, Merkley, Klobuchar, Schumer, Bennet, Reed, and Murray spoke about voter suppression and the SAVE Act.
3:36 p.m. Senators Padilla and Welch spoke on election integrity and the SAVE Act.
3:23 p.m. Senator Markey spoke against S. J. Res. 75.
3:17 p.m. Senator Moody spoke in favor of S. J. Res. 75.
3:13 p.m. Senator Crapo spoke against S. J. Res. 49
2:57 p.m. Senator Paul spoke on tariffs.
2:44 p.m. Senator Kaine spoke on tariffs.
2:38 p.m. Senator Warren spoke on the economy.
2:30 p.m. Senator Padilla spoke about tariffs and the economy.
2:26 p.m. Senator Welch spoke on tariffs and the economy.
2:06 p.m. Senator Wyden spoke on jobs and the economy. He then spoke in support of S. J. Res. 49.
2:02 p.m. Democratic Leader Schumer spoke on tariffs and S.J. Res. 49.
1:52 p.m. Senator Blackburn spoke on immigration and deportations.
1:09 p.m. Senator Van Hollen spoke on President Trump’s policies.
1:08 p.m. Senator Crapo received unanimous consent that all time on H.J. Res. 75 be expired and the Senate vote on passage at a time determined by the Majority Leader on Thursday, May 1. Further, all time will expire on S.J. Res. 49, Wyden National Emergency Designation (Global Tariffs), at 5:25 p.m. today and the Senate will immediately proceed to a roll call vote. Following that, the Senate will proceed to a roll call vote on the motion to proceed to S. J. Res. 31, Curtis EPA Emission Reclassification CRA.
1:05 p.m. By a vote of 52-46 the motion to proceed to H.J.Res.75, a joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Department of Energy relating to “Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Commercial Refrigerators, Freezers, and Refrigerator-Freezers passed.
- Senators not voting: McConnell and Whitehouse.
12:25 p.m. The Senate began voting on the motion to proceed to H.J.Res.75, a joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Department of Energy relating to “Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Commercial Refrigerators, Freezers, and Refrigerator-Freezers.
12:20 p.m. By a vote of 52-46, the Senate passed H.J.Res.42, the Husted DOE appliance standards CRA, party line.
- Senators not voting: McConnell and Whitehouse.
11:33 a.m. The Senate began voting on passage of H.J.Res.42, a joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Energy relating to “Energy Conservation Program for Appliance Standards: Certification Requirements, Labeling Requirements, and Enforcement Provisions for Certain Consumer Products and Commercial Equipment.”
11:30 a.m. Senator Husted spoke about energy rules for appliances.
11:22 a.m. Senator Barrasso spoke about China.
10:21 a.m. Majority Leader Thune spoke about regulations.
10:13 a.m. Democratic Leader Schumer spoke on the economy.
10:02 a.m. Senator Grassley spoke on organ donations.
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 H.J.Res.42, a joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Energy relating to “Energy Conservation Program for Appliance Standards: Certification Requirements, Labeling Requirements, and Enforcement Provisions for Certain Consumer Products and Commercial Equipment.”
At approximately 11:30 a.m., the Senate is expected to proceed to two roll call votes relative to the following:
- Passage of H.J.Res.42, a joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Energy relating to “Energy Conservation Program for Appliance Standards: Certification Requirements, Labeling Requirements, and Enforcement Provisions for Certain Consumer Products and Commercial Equipment.”
- If the motion is made, motion to proceed to H.J.Res.75, a joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Department of Energy relating to “Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Commercial Refrigerators, Freezers, and Refrigerator-Freezers.”
Additional votes are possible during today’s session.