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 (Tuesday, October 21)
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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Seventh cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure not invoked
in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 54 - 46. Record Vote Number:
581
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Motion by Senator Thune to reconsider the vote by which the seventh cloture
on the motion to proceed to H.R. 5371 was not invoked (Record Vote No. 581)
entered in Senate.
S. 3012 (Sen. Johnson):
A bill to appropriate funds for pay and allowances
of excepted Federal employees for periods of work performed during a lapse
in appropriations, and for other purposes.
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Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate.
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Cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure presented in Senate.
Legislative Business (Wednesday, October
22)
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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Seventh cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure not invoked
in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 54 - 46. Record Vote Number:
581
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Motion by Senator Thune to reconsider the vote by which the seventh cloture
on the motion to proceed to H.R. 5371 was not invoked (Record Vote No. 581)
entered in Senate.
Executive Business (Tuesday, October 21)
PN346-5:
Anne-Leigh Gaylord Moe, of Florida, to be United
States District Judge for the Middle 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:
578
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 53 - 46. Record Vote Number:
580
PN400-2:
William W. Mercer, of Montana, to be United States
District Judge for the District of Montana
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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:
579
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Considered by Senate.
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By unanimous consent agreement, vote 10/22/2025.
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 45. Record Vote Number:
584
PN466-6:
Harold D. Mooty III, of Alabama, to be United
States District Judge for the Northern District of
Alabama
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 66 - 32. Record Vote Number:
577
PN520-5:
Rebecca L. Taibleson, of Wisconsin, to be United
States Circuit Judge for the Seventh Circuit
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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.
Executive Business (Wednesday, October 22)
PN368:
Stephen Chad Meredith, of Kentucky, to be United
States District Judge for the Eastern District of
Kentucky
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By unanimous consent agreement, mandatory quorum required under Rule XXII
waived.
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By unanimous consent agreement, vote 10/22/2025.
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Cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 45. Record Vote Number:
583
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Considered by Senate.
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By unanimous consent agreement, vote 10/23/2025.
PN400-2:
William W. Mercer, of Montana, to be United States
District Judge for the District of Montana
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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:
579
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Considered by Senate.
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By unanimous consent agreement, vote 10/22/2025.
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 45. Record Vote Number:
584
PN466-3:
Bill Lewis, of Alabama, to be United States
District Judge for the Middle District of Alabama
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By unanimous consent agreement, mandatory quorum required under Rule XXII
waived.
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By unanimous consent agreement, vote 10/22/2025.
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Cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 60 - 39. Record Vote Number:
582
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Considered by Senate.
Adjournment
By unanimous consent, on the request of Mr. Thune, at
7:05 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until
10 a.m. on Thursday, October 23, 2025.
