The President pro tempore called the Senate to order at 3 p.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 Friday, November 28, 2025, the Journal
of the proceedings of the Senate was deemed approved to date.
Certain Procedures Dispensed With
Pursuant to the order of Friday, November 28, 2025,
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.
Executive Business (Monday, December 1)
PN520-1:
David A. Bragdon, of North Carolina, to be United
States District Judge for the Middle District of North
Carolina
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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. 50 - 41. Record Vote Number:
624
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Considered by Senate.
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By unanimous consent agreement, vote 12/2/2025.
PN520-3:
Matthew E. Orso, of North Carolina, to be United
States District Judge for the Western District of North
Carolina
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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.
PN520-4:
Susan Courtwright Rodriguez, of North Carolina, to
be United States District Judge for the Western District of North
Carolina
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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. Thune, at
7:01 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until
10 a.m. tomorrow.
