The President pro tempore called the Senate to order at 10 a.m., the Chaplain offered a prayer, and the President pro tempore led the
Senate in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United
States of America.
The Journal
Pursuant to the order of yesterday, the Journal of the
proceedings of the Senate was deemed approved to date.
Certain Procedures Dispensed With
Pursuant to the order of yesterday,
the morning hour being deemed expired, and the times for the recognition
of the two leaders being reserved.
Transaction of Morning Business
The following transactions of morning business occurred on today.
Legislative Business (Thursday, September
4)
S. 2296 (Sen. Wicker):
An original 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.
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Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate.
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Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by
Yea-Nay Vote. 83 - 13. Record Vote Number:
503
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Measure laid before Senate by motion.
S.Amdt. 3427 (Sen. Ernst):
To require the Comptroller General of the United
States to conduct a study on casualty assistance and long-term care
projects.
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Amendment SA 3427 proposed by Senator Wicker for Senator Ernst to
Amendment SA 3748.
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Amendment SA 3748 proposed by Senator Wicker.
Executive Business (Thursday, September
4)
PN129-10:
Robert Law, of the District of Columbia, to be
Under Secretary for Strategy, Policy, and Plans, Department of Homeland
Security
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Motion to proceed to executive session to consideration of nomination
agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
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Cloture motion presented in Senate.
PN150-4:
Maria A. Lanahan, of Missouri, to be United States
District Judge for the Eastern District of Missouri
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Considered by Senate.
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By unanimous consent agreement, mandatory quorum required under Rule XXII
waived.
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Cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 53 - 45. Record Vote Number:
501
PN346-1:
Edward L. Artau, of Florida, to be United States
District Judge for the Southern District of Florida
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By unanimous consent agreement, mandatory quorum required under Rule XXII
waived.
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Cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 53 - 46. Record Vote Number:
502
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Considered by Senate.
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By unanimous consent agreement, debate and vote 9/8/2025.
PN346-3:
Kyle Christopher Dudek, of Florida, to be United
States District Judge for the Middle District of
Florida
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Motion to proceed to executive session to consideration of nomination
agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
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Cloture motion presented in Senate.
Adjournment
By unanimous consent, on the request of Mr. Budd, at
3:59 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until
3 p.m. on Monday, September 8, 2025.
