Senate Floor Activity - Wednesday, September 17, 2025

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 (Wednesday, September 17)

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.

-- Considered by Senate.

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 programs.

-- Considered by Senate.

S.Amdt. 3748 (Sen. Wicker): In the nature of a substitute.

-- Considered by Senate.

S.Amdt. 3863 (Sen. Thune): To improve the bill.

-- Considered by Senate.

S.Amdt. 3864 (Sen. Thune): To improve the bill.

-- Considered by Senate.

S.Amdt. 3865 (Sen. Thune): To improve the bill.

-- Considered by Senate.

S.Amdt. 3866 (Sen. Thune): To improve the bill.

-- Considered by Senate.

S.Amdt. 3867 (Sen. Thune): To improve the bill.

-- Considered by Senate.

S.Amdt. 3868 (Sen. Thune): To improve the bill.

-- Considered by Senate.

S.Res. 400 (Sen. Reed): A resolution expressing support for designation of the week of September 14 through 20, 2025, as "National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week".

-- Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.

Executive Business (Wednesday, September 17)

PN12-19: Dario Gil, of New York, to be Under Secretary for Science, Department of Energy

-- By unanimous consent agreement, mandatory quorum required under Rule XXII waived.

-- Cloture not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 48. Record Vote Number: 522

-- Motion by Senator Thune to reconsider the vote (Record Vote No. 522), by which cloture was not invoked on the nominations en bloc agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 47. Record Vote Number: 523

-- Point of order made by Senator Thune that consistent with the precedents of the Senate established on November 21, 2013, and September 11, 2025, the threshold for cloture on the en bloc consideration of nominations pursuant to an Executive resolution with a calendar number on the Executive Calendar, other than those on Level 1 of the Executive Schedule under 5 U.S.C. 5312, or Article 3 judges, is a simple majority raised in Senate.

-- Ruling of the Chair that the precedents set on November 21, 2013 and September 11, 2025 do not apply to the consideration of en bloc nominations; the point of order raised by Senator Thune was not sustained.

-- Motion by Senator Thune to appeal the ruling of the chair agreed to, the question being, "Shall the decision of the Chair stand as the judgment of the Senate" determined by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 52. Record Vote Number: 524

-- Upon reconsideration, cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 47. Record Vote Number: 525

-- Considered by Senate pursuant S. Res. 377, 119th Congress.

-- By unanimous consent agreement, debate pursuant to S. Res. 377, 119th Congress on 9/18/2025.

PN12-22: Dudley Hoskins, of the District of Columbia, to be Under Secretary of Agriculture for Marketing and Regulatory Programs

-- By unanimous consent agreement, mandatory quorum required under Rule XXII waived.

-- Cloture not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 48. Record Vote Number: 522

-- Upon reconsideration, cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 47. Record Vote Number: 525

-- Considered by Senate pursuant S. Res. 377, 119th Congress.

-- By unanimous consent agreement, debate pursuant to S. Res. 377, 119th Congress on 9/18/2025.

PN12-45: Brandon Williams, of New York, to be Under Secretary for Nuclear Security

-- By unanimous consent agreement, mandatory quorum required under Rule XXII waived.

-- Cloture not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 48. Record Vote Number: 522

-- Upon reconsideration, cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 47. Record Vote Number: 525

-- Considered by Senate pursuant S. Res. 377, 119th Congress.

-- By unanimous consent agreement, debate pursuant to S. Res. 377, 119th Congress on 9/18/2025.

PN13-5: Richard Fordyce, of Missouri, to be Under Secretary of Agriculture for Farm Production and Conservation

-- By unanimous consent agreement, mandatory quorum required under Rule XXII waived.

-- Cloture not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 48. Record Vote Number: 522

-- Upon reconsideration, cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 47. Record Vote Number: 525

-- Considered by Senate pursuant S. Res. 377, 119th Congress.

-- By unanimous consent agreement, debate pursuant to S. Res. 377, 119th Congress on 9/18/2025.

PN22-1: Tristan Abbey, of Florida, to be Administrator of the Energy Information Administration

-- By unanimous consent agreement, mandatory quorum required under Rule XXII waived.

-- Cloture not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 48. Record Vote Number: 522

-- Upon reconsideration, cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 47. Record Vote Number: 525

-- Considered by Senate pursuant S. Res. 377, 119th Congress.

-- By unanimous consent agreement, debate pursuant to S. Res. 377, 119th Congress on 9/18/2025.

PN22-2: Leslie Beyer, of Texas, to be an Assistant Secretary of the Interior

-- By unanimous consent agreement, mandatory quorum required under Rule XXII waived.

-- Cloture not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 48. Record Vote Number: 522

-- Upon reconsideration, cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 47. Record Vote Number: 525

-- Considered by Senate pursuant S. Res. 377, 119th Congress.

-- By unanimous consent agreement, debate pursuant to S. Res. 377, 119th Congress on 9/18/2025.

PN22-3: Benjamin DeMarzo, of Virginia, to be an Assistant Secretary of Housing and Urban Development

-- By unanimous consent agreement, mandatory quorum required under Rule XXII waived.

-- Cloture not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 48. Record Vote Number: 522

-- Upon reconsideration, cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 47. Record Vote Number: 525

-- Considered by Senate pursuant S. Res. 377, 119th Congress.

-- By unanimous consent agreement, debate pursuant to S. Res. 377, 119th Congress on 9/18/2025.

PN22-4: William L. Doffermyre, of Texas, to be Solicitor of the Department of the Interior

-- By unanimous consent agreement, mandatory quorum required under Rule XXII waived.

-- Cloture not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 48. Record Vote Number: 522

-- Upon reconsideration, cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 47. Record Vote Number: 525

-- Considered by Senate pursuant S. Res. 377, 119th Congress.

-- By unanimous consent agreement, debate pursuant to S. Res. 377, 119th Congress on 9/18/2025.

PN22-5: Theodore J. Garrish, of Maryland, to be an Assistant Secretary of Energy (Nuclear Energy)

-- By unanimous consent agreement, mandatory quorum required under Rule XXII waived.

-- Cloture not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 48. Record Vote Number: 522

-- Upon reconsideration, cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 47. Record Vote Number: 525

-- Considered by Senate pursuant S. Res. 377, 119th Congress.

-- By unanimous consent agreement, debate pursuant to S. Res. 377, 119th Congress on 9/18/2025.

PN22-8: Kyle Haustveit, of Oklahoma, to be an Assistant Secretary of Energy (Fossil Energy)

-- By unanimous consent agreement, mandatory quorum required under Rule XXII waived.

-- Cloture not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 48. Record Vote Number: 522

-- Point of order made by Senator Thune that consistent with the precedents of the Senate established on November 21, 2013, and September 11, 2025, the threshold for cloture on the en bloc consideration of nominations pursuant to an Executive resolution with a calendar number on the Executive Calendar , other than those on Level 1 of the Executive Schedule under 5 U.S.C. 5312 , or Article 3 judges, is a simple majority raised in Senate.

-- Upon reconsideration, cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 47. Record Vote Number: 525

-- Considered by Senate pursuant S. Res. 377, 119th Congress.

-- By unanimous consent agreement, debate pursuant to S. Res. 377, 119th Congress on 9/18/2025.

PN22-19: Matthew Napoli, of Virginia, to be Deputy Administrator for Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation, National Nuclear Security Administration

-- By unanimous consent agreement, mandatory quorum required under Rule XXII waived.

-- Cloture not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 48. Record Vote Number: 522

-- Point of order made by Senator Thune that consistent with the precedents of the Senate established on November 21, 2013, and September 11, 2025, the threshold for cloture on the en bloc consideration of nominations pursuant to an Executive resolution with a calendar number on the Executive Calendar , other than those on Level 1 of the Executive Schedule under 5 U.S.C. 5312 , or Article 3 judges, is a simple majority raised in Senate.

-- Upon reconsideration, cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 47. Record Vote Number: 525

-- Considered by Senate pursuant S. Res. 377, 119th Congress.

-- By unanimous consent agreement, debate pursuant to S. Res. 377, 119th Congress on 9/18/2025.

PN22-20: Justin Overbaugh, of Florida, to be a Deputy Under Secretary of Defense

-- By unanimous consent agreement, mandatory quorum required under Rule XXII waived.

-- Cloture not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 48. Record Vote Number: 522

-- Point of order made by Senator Thune that consistent with the precedents of the Senate established on November 21, 2013, and September 11, 2025, the threshold for cloture on the en bloc consideration of nominations pursuant to an Executive resolution with a calendar number on the Executive Calendar , other than those on Level 1 of the Executive Schedule under 5 U.S.C. 5312 , or Article 3 judges, is a simple majority raised in Senate.

-- Upon reconsideration, cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 47. Record Vote Number: 525

-- Considered by Senate pursuant S. Res. 377, 119th Congress.

-- By unanimous consent agreement, debate pursuant to S. Res. 377, 119th Congress on 9/18/2025.

PN22-21: Scott Pappano, of Pennsylvania, to be Principal Deputy Administrator, National Nuclear Security Administration

-- By unanimous consent agreement, mandatory quorum required under Rule XXII waived.

-- Cloture not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 48. Record Vote Number: 522

-- Point of order made by Senator Thune that consistent with the precedents of the Senate established on November 21, 2013, and September 11, 2025, the threshold for cloture on the en bloc consideration of nominations pursuant to an Executive resolution with a calendar number on the Executive Calendar , other than those on Level 1 of the Executive Schedule under 5 U.S.C. 5312 , or Article 3 judges, is a simple majority raised in Senate.

-- Upon reconsideration, cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 47. Record Vote Number: 525

-- Considered by Senate pursuant S. Res. 377, 119th Congress.

-- By unanimous consent agreement, debate pursuant to S. Res. 377, 119th Congress on 9/18/2025.

PN22-23: Conner Prochaska, of Texas, to be Director of the Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy, Department of Energy

-- By unanimous consent agreement, mandatory quorum required under Rule XXII waived.

-- Cloture not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 48. Record Vote Number: 522

-- Point of order made by Senator Thune that consistent with the precedents of the Senate established on November 21, 2013, and September 11, 2025, the threshold for cloture on the en bloc consideration of nominations pursuant to an Executive resolution with a calendar number on the Executive Calendar , other than those on Level 1 of the Executive Schedule under 5 U.S.C. 5312 , or Article 3 judges, is a simple majority raised in Senate.

-- Upon reconsideration, cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 47. Record Vote Number: 525

-- Considered by Senate pursuant S. Res. 377, 119th Congress.

-- By unanimous consent agreement, debate pursuant to S. Res. 377, 119th Congress on 9/18/2025.

PN22-24: Paul Roberti, of Rhode Island, to be Administrator of the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, Department of Transportation

-- By unanimous consent agreement, mandatory quorum required under Rule XXII waived.

-- Cloture not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 48. Record Vote Number: 522

-- Point of order made by Senator Thune that consistent with the precedents of the Senate established on November 21, 2013, and September 11, 2025, the threshold for cloture on the en bloc consideration of nominations pursuant to an Executive resolution with a calendar number on the Executive Calendar , other than those on Level 1 of the Executive Schedule under 5 U.S.C. 5312 , or Article 3 judges, is a simple majority raised in Senate.

-- Upon reconsideration, cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 47. Record Vote Number: 525

-- Considered by Senate pursuant S. Res. 377, 119th Congress.

-- By unanimous consent agreement, debate pursuant to S. Res. 377, 119th Congress on 9/18/2025.

PN22-27: Andrea Travnicek, of North Dakota, to be an Assistant Secretary of the Interior

-- By unanimous consent agreement, mandatory quorum required under Rule XXII waived.

-- Cloture not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 48. Record Vote Number: 522

-- Point of order made by Senator Thune that consistent with the precedents of the Senate established on November 21, 2013, and September 11, 2025, the threshold for cloture on the en bloc consideration of nominations pursuant to an Executive resolution with a calendar number on the Executive Calendar , other than those on Level 1 of the Executive Schedule under 5 U.S.C. 5312 , or Article 3 judges, is a simple majority raised in Senate.

-- Upon reconsideration, cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 47. Record Vote Number: 525

-- Considered by Senate pursuant S. Res. 377, 119th Congress.

-- By unanimous consent agreement, debate pursuant to S. Res. 377, 119th Congress on 9/18/2025.

PN25-2: Daniel Aronowitz, of Virginia, to be an Assistant Secretary of Labor

-- By unanimous consent agreement, mandatory quorum required under Rule XXII waived.

-- Cloture not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 48. Record Vote Number: 522

-- Point of order made by Senator Thune that consistent with the precedents of the Senate established on November 21, 2013, and September 11, 2025, the threshold for cloture on the en bloc consideration of nominations pursuant to an Executive resolution with a calendar number on the Executive Calendar , other than those on Level 1 of the Executive Schedule under 5 U.S.C. 5312 , or Article 3 judges, is a simple majority raised in Senate.

-- Upon reconsideration, cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 47. Record Vote Number: 525

-- Considered by Senate pursuant S. Res. 377, 119th Congress.

-- By unanimous consent agreement, debate pursuant to S. Res. 377, 119th Congress on 9/18/2025.

PN25-21: Scott Hutchins, of Indiana, to be Under Secretary of Agriculture for Research, Education, and Economics

-- By unanimous consent agreement, mandatory quorum required under Rule XXII waived.

-- Cloture not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 48. Record Vote Number: 522

-- Point of order made by Senator Thune that consistent with the precedents of the Senate established on November 21, 2013, and September 11, 2025, the threshold for cloture on the en bloc consideration of nominations pursuant to an Executive resolution with a calendar number on the Executive Calendar , other than those on Level 1 of the Executive Schedule under 5 U.S.C. 5312 , or Article 3 judges, is a simple majority raised in Senate.

-- Upon reconsideration, cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 47. Record Vote Number: 525

-- Considered by Senate pursuant S. Res. 377, 119th Congress.

-- By unanimous consent agreement, debate pursuant to S. Res. 377, 119th Congress on 9/18/2025.

PN25-28: Jessica Kramer, of Wisconsin, to be an Assistant Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency

-- By unanimous consent agreement, mandatory quorum required under Rule XXII waived.

-- Cloture not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 48. Record Vote Number: 522

-- Point of order made by Senator Thune that consistent with the precedents of the Senate established on November 21, 2013, and September 11, 2025, the threshold for cloture on the en bloc consideration of nominations pursuant to an Executive resolution with a calendar number on the Executive Calendar , other than those on Level 1 of the Executive Schedule under 5 U.S.C. 5312 , or Article 3 judges, is a simple majority raised in Senate.

-- Upon reconsideration, cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 47. Record Vote Number: 525

-- Considered by Senate pursuant S. Res. 377, 119th Congress.

-- By unanimous consent agreement, debate pursuant to S. Res. 377, 119th Congress on 9/18/2025.

PN25-33: Jonathan Morrison, of California, to be Administrator of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

-- By unanimous consent agreement, mandatory quorum required under Rule XXII waived.

-- Cloture not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 48. Record Vote Number: 522

-- Point of order made by Senator Thune that consistent with the precedents of the Senate established on November 21, 2013, and September 11, 2025, the threshold for cloture on the en bloc consideration of nominations pursuant to an Executive resolution with a calendar number on the Executive Calendar , other than those on Level 1 of the Executive Schedule under 5 U.S.C. 5312 , or Article 3 judges, is a simple majority raised in Senate.

-- Upon reconsideration, cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 47. Record Vote Number: 525

-- Considered by Senate pursuant S. Res. 377, 119th Congress.

-- By unanimous consent agreement, debate pursuant to S. Res. 377, 119th Congress on 9/18/2025.

PN25-40: Tina Pierce, of Idaho, to be Chief Financial Officer, Department of Energy

-- By unanimous consent agreement, mandatory quorum required under Rule XXII waived.

-- Cloture not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 48. Record Vote Number: 522

-- Point of order made by Senator Thune that consistent with the precedents of the Senate established on November 21, 2013, and September 11, 2025, the threshold for cloture on the en bloc consideration of nominations pursuant to an Executive resolution with a calendar number on the Executive Calendar , other than those on Level 1 of the Executive Schedule under 5 U.S.C. 5312 , or Article 3 judges, is a simple majority raised in Senate.

-- Upon reconsideration, cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 47. Record Vote Number: 525

-- Considered by Senate pursuant S. Res. 377, 119th Congress.

-- By unanimous consent agreement, debate pursuant to S. Res. 377, 119th Congress on 9/18/2025.

PN26-1: Richard Anderson, of Virginia, to be an Assistant Secretary of the Air Force

-- By unanimous consent agreement, mandatory quorum required under Rule XXII waived.

-- Cloture not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 48. Record Vote Number: 522

-- Point of order made by Senator Thune that consistent with the precedents of the Senate established on November 21, 2013, and September 11, 2025, the threshold for cloture on the en bloc consideration of nominations pursuant to an Executive resolution with a calendar number on the Executive Calendar , other than those on Level 1 of the Executive Schedule under 5 U.S.C. 5312 , or Article 3 judges, is a simple majority raised in Senate.

-- Upon reconsideration, cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 47. Record Vote Number: 525

-- Considered by Senate pursuant S. Res. 377, 119th Congress.

-- By unanimous consent agreement, debate pursuant to S. Res. 377, 119th Congress on 9/18/2025.

PN26-7: Jonathan Brightbill, of Virginia, to be General Counsel of the Department of Energy

-- By unanimous consent agreement, mandatory quorum required under Rule XXII waived.

-- Cloture not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 48. Record Vote Number: 522

-- Point of order made by Senator Thune that consistent with the precedents of the Senate established on November 21, 2013, and September 11, 2025, the threshold for cloture on the en bloc consideration of nominations pursuant to an Executive resolution with a calendar number on the Executive Calendar , other than those on Level 1 of the Executive Schedule under 5 U.S.C. 5312 , or Article 3 judges, is a simple majority raised in Senate.

-- Upon reconsideration, cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 47. Record Vote Number: 525

-- Considered by Senate pursuant S. Res. 377, 119th Congress.

-- By unanimous consent agreement, debate pursuant to S. Res. 377, 119th Congress on 9/18/2025.

PN26-8: Michael Cadenazzi, of Rhode Island, to be an Assistant Secretary of Defense

-- By unanimous consent agreement, mandatory quorum required under Rule XXII waived.

-- Cloture not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 48. Record Vote Number: 522

-- Point of order made by Senator Thune that consistent with the precedents of the Senate established on November 21, 2013, and September 11, 2025, the threshold for cloture on the en bloc consideration of nominations pursuant to an Executive resolution with a calendar number on the Executive Calendar , other than those on Level 1 of the Executive Schedule under 5 U.S.C. 5312 , or Article 3 judges, is a simple majority raised in Senate.

-- Upon reconsideration, cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 47. Record Vote Number: 525

-- Considered by Senate pursuant S. Res. 377, 119th Congress.

-- By unanimous consent agreement, debate pursuant to S. Res. 377, 119th Congress on 9/18/2025.

PN26-19: Robert Gleason, of Pennsylvania, to be Director of the Amtrak Board of Directors for a term of five years

-- By unanimous consent agreement, mandatory quorum required under Rule XXII waived.

-- Cloture not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 48. Record Vote Number: 522

-- Point of order made by Senator Thune that consistent with the precedents of the Senate established on November 21, 2013, and September 11, 2025, the threshold for cloture on the en bloc consideration of nominations pursuant to an Executive resolution with a calendar number on the Executive Calendar , other than those on Level 1 of the Executive Schedule under 5 U.S.C. 5312 , or Article 3 judges, is a simple majority raised in Senate.

-- Upon reconsideration, cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 47. Record Vote Number: 525

-- Considered by Senate pursuant S. Res. 377, 119th Congress.

-- By unanimous consent agreement, debate pursuant to S. Res. 377, 119th Congress on 9/18/2025.

PN26-22: Jovan Jovanovic, of Pennsylvania, to be President of the Export-Import Bank of the United States for a term expiring January 20, 2029

-- By unanimous consent agreement, mandatory quorum required under Rule XXII waived.

-- Cloture not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 48. Record Vote Number: 522

-- Point of order made by Senator Thune that consistent with the precedents of the Senate established on November 21, 2013, and September 11, 2025, the threshold for cloture on the en bloc consideration of nominations pursuant to an Executive resolution with a calendar number on the Executive Calendar , other than those on Level 1 of the Executive Schedule under 5 U.S.C. 5312 , or Article 3 judges, is a simple majority raised in Senate.

-- Upon reconsideration, cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 47. Record Vote Number: 525

-- Considered by Senate pursuant S. Res. 377, 119th Congress.

-- By unanimous consent agreement, debate pursuant to S. Res. 377, 119th Congress on 9/18/2025.

PN26-31: Sean McMaster, of Virginia, to be Administrator of the Federal Highway Administration

-- By unanimous consent agreement, mandatory quorum required under Rule XXII waived.

-- Cloture not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 48. Record Vote Number: 522

-- Point of order made by Senator Thune that consistent with the precedents of the Senate established on November 21, 2013, and September 11, 2025, the threshold for cloture on the en bloc consideration of nominations pursuant to an Executive resolution with a calendar number on the Executive Calendar , other than those on Level 1 of the Executive Schedule under 5 U.S.C. 5312 , or Article 3 judges, is a simple majority raised in Senate.

-- Upon reconsideration, cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 47. Record Vote Number: 525

-- Considered by Senate pursuant S. Res. 377, 119th Congress.

-- By unanimous consent agreement, debate pursuant to S. Res. 377, 119th Congress on 9/18/2025.

PN26-34: Sean O'Keefe, of Virginia, to be a Deputy Under Secretary of Defense

-- By unanimous consent agreement, mandatory quorum required under Rule XXII waived.

-- Cloture not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 48. Record Vote Number: 522

-- Point of order made by Senator Thune that consistent with the precedents of the Senate established on November 21, 2013, and September 11, 2025, the threshold for cloture on the en bloc consideration of nominations pursuant to an Executive resolution with a calendar number on the Executive Calendar , other than those on Level 1 of the Executive Schedule under 5 U.S.C. 5312 , or Article 3 judges, is a simple majority raised in Senate.

-- Upon reconsideration, cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 47. Record Vote Number: 525

-- Considered by Senate pursuant S. Res. 377, 119th Congress.

-- By unanimous consent agreement, debate pursuant to S. Res. 377, 119th Congress on 9/18/2025.

PN26-35: Michael Obadal, of Virginia, to be Under Secretary of the Army

-- By unanimous consent agreement, mandatory quorum required under Rule XXII waived.

-- Cloture not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 48. Record Vote Number: 522

-- Point of order made by Senator Thune that consistent with the precedents of the Senate established on November 21, 2013, and September 11, 2025, the threshold for cloture on the en bloc consideration of nominations pursuant to an Executive resolution with a calendar number on the Executive Calendar , other than those on Level 1 of the Executive Schedule under 5 U.S.C. 5312 , or Article 3 judges, is a simple majority raised in Senate.

-- Upon reconsideration, cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 47. Record Vote Number: 525

-- Considered by Senate pursuant S. Res. 377, 119th Congress.

-- By unanimous consent agreement, debate pursuant to S. Res. 377, 119th Congress on 9/18/2025.

PN26-44: John Squires, of Florida, to be Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office

-- By unanimous consent agreement, mandatory quorum required under Rule XXII waived.

-- Cloture not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 48. Record Vote Number: 522

-- Point of order made by Senator Thune that consistent with the precedents of the Senate established on November 21, 2013, and September 11, 2025, the threshold for cloture on the en bloc consideration of nominations pursuant to an Executive resolution with a calendar number on the Executive Calendar , other than those on Level 1 of the Executive Schedule under 5 U.S.C. 5312 , or Article 3 judges, is a simple majority raised in Senate.

-- Upon reconsideration, cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 47. Record Vote Number: 525

-- Considered by Senate pursuant S. Res. 377, 119th Congress.

-- By unanimous consent agreement, debate pursuant to S. Res. 377, 119th Congress on 9/18/2025.

PN26-45: George Wesley Street, of Virginia, to be Director of the National Counterintelligence and Security Center

-- By unanimous consent agreement, mandatory quorum required under Rule XXII waived.

-- Cloture not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 48. Record Vote Number: 522

-- Point of order made by Senator Thune that consistent with the precedents of the Senate established on November 21, 2013, and September 11, 2025, the threshold for cloture on the en bloc consideration of nominations pursuant to an Executive resolution with a calendar number on the Executive Calendar , other than those on Level 1 of the Executive Schedule under 5 U.S.C. 5312 , or Article 3 judges, is a simple majority raised in Senate.

-- Upon reconsideration, cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 47. Record Vote Number: 525

-- Considered by Senate pursuant S. Res. 377, 119th Congress.

-- By unanimous consent agreement, debate pursuant to S. Res. 377, 119th Congress on 9/18/2025.

PN54-6: Callista Gingrich, of Florida, to be Ambassador to the Swiss Confederation, and to serve concurrently and without additional compensation as Ambassador to the Principality of Liechtenstein

-- By unanimous consent agreement, mandatory quorum required under Rule XXII waived.

-- Cloture not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 48. Record Vote Number: 522

-- Point of order made by Senator Thune that consistent with the precedents of the Senate established on November 21, 2013, and September 11, 2025, the threshold for cloture on the en bloc consideration of nominations pursuant to an Executive resolution with a calendar number on the Executive Calendar , other than those on Level 1 of the Executive Schedule under 5 U.S.C. 5312 , or Article 3 judges, is a simple majority raised in Senate.

-- Upon reconsideration, cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 47. Record Vote Number: 525

-- Considered by Senate pursuant S. Res. 377, 119th Congress.

-- By unanimous consent agreement, debate pursuant to S. Res. 377, 119th Congress on 9/18/2025.

PN54-7: Kimberly Guilfoyle, of Florida, to be Ambassador to Greece

-- By unanimous consent agreement, mandatory quorum required under Rule XXII waived.

-- Cloture not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 48. Record Vote Number: 522

-- Point of order made by Senator Thune that consistent with the precedents of the Senate established on November 21, 2013, and September 11, 2025, the threshold for cloture on the en bloc consideration of nominations pursuant to an Executive resolution with a calendar number on the Executive Calendar , other than those on Level 1 of the Executive Schedule under 5 U.S.C. 5312 , or Article 3 judges, is a simple majority raised in Senate.

-- Upon reconsideration, cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 47. Record Vote Number: 525

-- Considered by Senate pursuant S. Res. 377, 119th Congress.

-- By unanimous consent agreement, debate pursuant to S. Res. 377, 119th Congress on 9/18/2025.

PN55-16: Michael Dodd, of Indiana, to be an Assistant Secretary of Defense

-- By unanimous consent agreement, mandatory quorum required under Rule XXII waived.

-- Cloture not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 48. Record Vote Number: 522

-- Point of order made by Senator Thune that consistent with the precedents of the Senate established on November 21, 2013, and September 11, 2025, the threshold for cloture on the en bloc consideration of nominations pursuant to an Executive resolution with a calendar number on the Executive Calendar , other than those on Level 1 of the Executive Schedule under 5 U.S.C. 5312 , or Article 3 judges, is a simple majority raised in Senate.

-- Upon reconsideration, cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 47. Record Vote Number: 525

-- Considered by Senate pursuant S. Res. 377, 119th Congress.

-- By unanimous consent agreement, debate pursuant to S. Res. 377, 119th Congress on 9/18/2025.

PN55-25: Peter Lamelas, of Florida, to be Ambassador to the Argentine Republic

-- By unanimous consent agreement, mandatory quorum required under Rule XXII waived.

-- Cloture not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 48. Record Vote Number: 522

-- Point of order made by Senator Thune that consistent with the precedents of the Senate established on November 21, 2013, and September 11, 2025, the threshold for cloture on the en bloc consideration of nominations pursuant to an Executive resolution with a calendar number on the Executive Calendar , other than those on Level 1 of the Executive Schedule under 5 U.S.C. 5312 , or Article 3 judges, is a simple majority raised in Senate.

-- Upon reconsideration, cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 47. Record Vote Number: 525

-- Considered by Senate pursuant S. Res. 377, 119th Congress.

-- By unanimous consent agreement, debate pursuant to S. Res. 377, 119th Congress on 9/18/2025.

PN55-41: Katherine Sutton, of Illinois, to be an Assistant Secretary of Defense

-- By unanimous consent agreement, mandatory quorum required under Rule XXII waived.

-- Cloture not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 48. Record Vote Number: 522

-- Point of order made by Senator Thune that consistent with the precedents of the Senate established on November 21, 2013, and September 11, 2025, the threshold for cloture on the en bloc consideration of nominations pursuant to an Executive resolution with a calendar number on the Executive Calendar , other than those on Level 1 of the Executive Schedule under 5 U.S.C. 5312 , or Article 3 judges, is a simple majority raised in Senate.

-- Upon reconsideration, cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 47. Record Vote Number: 525

-- Considered by Senate pursuant S. Res. 377, 119th Congress.

-- By unanimous consent agreement, debate pursuant to S. Res. 377, 119th Congress on 9/18/2025.

PN55-42: Bryan Switzer, of Virginia, to be a Deputy United States Trade Representative (Asia, Textiles, Investment, Services, and Intellectual Property), with the rank of Ambassador

-- By unanimous consent agreement, mandatory quorum required under Rule XXII waived.

-- Cloture not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 48. Record Vote Number: 522

-- Point of order made by Senator Thune that consistent with the precedents of the Senate established on November 21, 2013, and September 11, 2025, the threshold for cloture on the en bloc consideration of nominations pursuant to an Executive resolution with a calendar number on the Executive Calendar , other than those on Level 1 of the Executive Schedule under 5 U.S.C. 5312 , or Article 3 judges, is a simple majority raised in Senate.

-- Upon reconsideration, cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 47. Record Vote Number: 525

-- Considered by Senate pursuant S. Res. 377, 119th Congress.

-- By unanimous consent agreement, debate pursuant to S. Res. 377, 119th Congress on 9/18/2025.

PN55-45: Christine Toretti, of Pennsylvania, to be Ambassador to the Kingdom of Sweden

-- By unanimous consent agreement, mandatory quorum required under Rule XXII waived.

-- Cloture not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 48. Record Vote Number: 522

-- Point of order made by Senator Thune that consistent with the precedents of the Senate established on November 21, 2013, and September 11, 2025, the threshold for cloture on the en bloc consideration of nominations pursuant to an Executive resolution with a calendar number on the Executive Calendar , other than those on Level 1 of the Executive Schedule under 5 U.S.C. 5312 , or Article 3 judges, is a simple majority raised in Senate.

-- Upon reconsideration, cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 47. Record Vote Number: 525

-- Considered by Senate pursuant S. Res. 377, 119th Congress.

-- By unanimous consent agreement, debate pursuant to S. Res. 377, 119th Congress on 9/18/2025.

PN60-3: Donald Bergin III, of Virginia, to be an Assistant Secretary of Veterans Affairs (Congressional and Legislative Affairs)

-- By unanimous consent agreement, mandatory quorum required under Rule XXII waived.

-- Cloture not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 48. Record Vote Number: 522

-- Point of order made by Senator Thune that consistent with the precedents of the Senate established on November 21, 2013, and September 11, 2025, the threshold for cloture on the en bloc consideration of nominations pursuant to an Executive resolution with a calendar number on the Executive Calendar , other than those on Level 1 of the Executive Schedule under 5 U.S.C. 5312 , or Article 3 judges, is a simple majority raised in Senate.

-- Upon reconsideration, cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 47. Record Vote Number: 525

-- Considered by Senate pursuant S. Res. 377, 119th Congress.

-- By unanimous consent agreement, debate pursuant to S. Res. 377, 119th Congress on 9/18/2025.

PN60-9: William Gillis, of Virginia, to be an Assistant Secretary of the Army

-- By unanimous consent agreement, mandatory quorum required under Rule XXII waived.

-- Cloture not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 48. Record Vote Number: 522

-- Point of order made by Senator Thune that consistent with the precedents of the Senate established on November 21, 2013, and September 11, 2025, the threshold for cloture on the en bloc consideration of nominations pursuant to an Executive resolution with a calendar number on the Executive Calendar , other than those on Level 1 of the Executive Schedule under 5 U.S.C. 5312 , or Article 3 judges, is a simple majority raised in Senate.

-- Upon reconsideration, cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 47. Record Vote Number: 525

-- Considered by Senate pursuant S. Res. 377, 119th Congress.

-- By unanimous consent agreement, debate pursuant to S. Res. 377, 119th Congress on 9/18/2025.

PN60-10: Jules Hurst III, of Virginia, to be an Assistant Secretary of the Army

-- By unanimous consent agreement, mandatory quorum required under Rule XXII waived.

-- Cloture not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 48. Record Vote Number: 522

-- Point of order made by Senator Thune that consistent with the precedents of the Senate established on November 21, 2013, and September 11, 2025, the threshold for cloture on the en bloc consideration of nominations pursuant to an Executive resolution with a calendar number on the Executive Calendar , other than those on Level 1 of the Executive Schedule under 5 U.S.C. 5312 , or Article 3 judges, is a simple majority raised in Senate.

-- Upon reconsideration, cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 47. Record Vote Number: 525

-- Considered by Senate pursuant S. Res. 377, 119th Congress.

-- By unanimous consent agreement, debate pursuant to S. Res. 377, 119th Congress on 9/18/2025.

PN129-8: Brent Ingraham, of Virginia, to be an Assistant Secretary of the Army

-- By unanimous consent agreement, mandatory quorum required under Rule XXII waived.

-- Cloture not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 48. Record Vote Number: 522

-- Point of order made by Senator Thune that consistent with the precedents of the Senate established on November 21, 2013, and September 11, 2025, the threshold for cloture on the en bloc consideration of nominations pursuant to an Executive resolution with a calendar number on the Executive Calendar , other than those on Level 1 of the Executive Schedule under 5 U.S.C. 5312 , or Article 3 judges, is a simple majority raised in Senate.

-- Upon reconsideration, cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 47. Record Vote Number: 525

-- Considered by Senate pursuant S. Res. 377, 119th Congress.

-- By unanimous consent agreement, debate pursuant to S. Res. 377, 119th Congress on 9/18/2025.

PN141-7: Jeffrey Bartos, of Pennsylvania, to be Representative of the United States of America to the United Nations for U .N. Management and Reform, with the Rank of Ambassador, and to serve concurrently and without additional compensation as an Alternate Representative of the United States of America to the Sessions of the General Assembly of the United Nations

-- By unanimous consent agreement, mandatory quorum required under Rule XXII waived.

-- Cloture not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 48. Record Vote Number: 522

-- Point of order made by Senator Thune that consistent with the precedents of the Senate established on November 21, 2013, and September 11, 2025, the threshold for cloture on the en bloc consideration of nominations pursuant to an Executive resolution with a calendar number on the Executive Calendar , other than those on Level 1 of the Executive Schedule under 5 U.S.C. 5312 , or Article 3 judges, is a simple majority raised in Senate.

-- Upon reconsideration, cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 47. Record Vote Number: 525

-- Considered by Senate pursuant S. Res. 377, 119th Congress.

-- By unanimous consent agreement, debate pursuant to S. Res. 377, 119th Congress on 9/18/2025.

PN141-18: Jason Evans, of Texas, to be an Under Secretary of State (Management)

-- By unanimous consent agreement, mandatory quorum required under Rule XXII waived.

-- Cloture not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 48. Record Vote Number: 522

-- Point of order made by Senator Thune that consistent with the precedents of the Senate established on November 21, 2013, and September 11, 2025, the threshold for cloture on the en bloc consideration of nominations pursuant to an Executive resolution with a calendar number on the Executive Calendar , other than those on Level 1 of the Executive Schedule under 5 U.S.C. 5312 , or Article 3 judges, is a simple majority raised in Senate.

-- Upon reconsideration, cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 47. Record Vote Number: 525

-- Considered by Senate pursuant S. Res. 377, 119th Congress.

-- By unanimous consent agreement, debate pursuant to S. Res. 377, 119th Congress on 9/18/2025.

PN141-28: Jennifer Locetta, of Florida, to be Alternate Representative of the United States of America for Special Political Affairs in the United Nations, with the rank of Ambassador, and to serve concurrently and without additional compensation as an Alternate Representative of the United States of America to the Sessions of the General Assembly of the United Nations

-- By unanimous consent agreement, mandatory quorum required under Rule XXII waived.

-- Cloture not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 48. Record Vote Number: 522

-- Point of order made by Senator Thune that consistent with the precedents of the Senate established on November 21, 2013, and September 11, 2025, the threshold for cloture on the en bloc consideration of nominations pursuant to an Executive resolution with a calendar number on the Executive Calendar , other than those on Level 1 of the Executive Schedule under 5 U.S.C. 5312 , or Article 3 judges, is a simple majority raised in Senate.

-- Upon reconsideration, cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 47. Record Vote Number: 525

-- Considered by Senate pursuant S. Res. 377, 119th Congress.

-- By unanimous consent agreement, debate pursuant to S. Res. 377, 119th Congress on 9/18/2025.

PN141-37: Peter Thomson, of Louisiana, to be Inspector General, Central Intelligence Agency

-- By unanimous consent agreement, mandatory quorum required under Rule XXII waived.

-- Cloture not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 48. Record Vote Number: 522

-- Point of order made by Senator Thune that consistent with the precedents of the Senate established on November 21, 2013, and September 11, 2025, the threshold for cloture on the en bloc consideration of nominations pursuant to an Executive resolution with a calendar number on the Executive Calendar , other than those on Level 1 of the Executive Schedule under 5 U.S.C. 5312 , or Article 3 judges, is a simple majority raised in Senate.

-- Upon reconsideration, cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 47. Record Vote Number: 525

-- Considered by Senate pursuant S. Res. 377, 119th Congress.

-- By unanimous consent agreement, debate pursuant to S. Res. 377, 119th Congress on 9/18/2025.

PN150-5: Edward Aloysius O'Connell, of the District of Columbia, to be an Associate Judge of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia for the term of fifteen years

-- By unanimous consent agreement, mandatory quorum required under Rule XXII waived.

-- Cloture not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 48. Record Vote Number: 522

-- Point of order made by Senator Thune that consistent with the precedents of the Senate established on November 21, 2013, and September 11, 2025, the threshold for cloture on the en bloc consideration of nominations pursuant to an Executive resolution with a calendar number on the Executive Calendar , other than those on Level 1 of the Executive Schedule under 5 U.S.C. 5312 , or Article 3 judges, is a simple majority raised in Senate.

-- Upon reconsideration, cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 47. Record Vote Number: 525

-- Considered by Senate pursuant S. Res. 377, 119th Congress.

-- By unanimous consent agreement, debate pursuant to S. Res. 377, 119th Congress on 9/18/2025.

PN345-16: Katherine Scarlett, of Ohio, to be a Member of the Council on Environmental Quality

-- By unanimous consent agreement, mandatory quorum required under Rule XXII waived.

-- Cloture not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 48. Record Vote Number: 522

-- Point of order made by Senator Thune that consistent with the precedents of the Senate established on November 21, 2013, and September 11, 2025, the threshold for cloture on the en bloc consideration of nominations pursuant to an Executive resolution with a calendar number on the Executive Calendar , other than those on Level 1 of the Executive Schedule under 5 U.S.C. 5312 , or Article 3 judges, is a simple majority raised in Senate.

-- Upon reconsideration, cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 47. Record Vote Number: 525

-- Considered by Senate pursuant S. Res. 377, 119th Congress.

-- By unanimous consent agreement, debate pursuant to S. Res. 377, 119th Congress on 9/18/2025.

Recess

Under the authority of the order of today, at 6:41 p.m, the Presiding Officer (Mr. Justice in the chair) declared the Senate recessed, under its order of today, until 10 a.m. tomorrow.