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, October
15)
H.R. 5371 (Rep. Cole):
A bill making continuing appropriations and
extensions for fiscal year 2026, and for other purposes
.
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Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate.
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Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Voice
Vote.
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Motion by Senator Murkowski to reconsider the vote by which the third
cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure was not invoked (Record
Vote No. 558) agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
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Upon reconsideration, the third cloture on the motion to proceed to the
measure not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 44. Record Vote Number:
572
S.Res. 449 (Sen. Coons):
A resolution designating the week beginning on
October 12, 2025, as "National Wildlife Refuge Week".
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Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
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Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by
Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 452 (Sen. Grassley):
A resolution designating the week beginning
October 19, 2025, as "National Character Counts Week".
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 453 (Sen. Collins):
A resolution designating the week beginning
September 7, 2025, as "National Direct Support Professionals Week"
.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Adjournment
By unanimous consent, on the request of Mr. Thune, at
6:47 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until
10 a.m. tomorrow.
