Mr. Jim Banks, from the State of Indiana, called the Senate
to order at 3 p.m., the Chaplain offered a prayer, and Mr. Banks 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, November
18)
H.R. 1512 (Rep. Wagner):
A bill to amend the Taiwan Assurance Act of 2020
to require periodic reviews and updated reports relating to the Department
of State's Taiwan Guidelines.
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Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.
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Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
H.R. 4016 (Rep. Calvert):
A bill making appropriations for the Department of
Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other
purposes.
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Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate.
S.Res. 501 (Sen. Murkowski):
A resolution recognizing National Native American
Heritage Month and celebrating the heritages and cultures of Native
Americans and the contributions of Native Americans to the United States.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 502 (Sen. Collins):
A resolution recognizing November 2025 as
"National Family Caregivers Month".
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Executive Business (Tuesday, November 18)
PN445-6:
Ho Nieh, of Alabama, to be a Member of the Nuclear
Regulatory Commission for the remainder of the term expiring June 30,
2029
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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. 65 - 32. Record Vote Number:
619
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Considered by Senate.
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By unanimous consent agreement, vote 11/19/2025.
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.
