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, December
2)
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. 512 (Sen. Warnock):
A resolution designating November 30, 2025, as
"Drive Safer Sunday".
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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. 520 (Sen. Thune):
An executive resolution authorizing the en bloc
consideration in Executive Session of certain nominations on the Executive
Calendar.
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Motion to proceed to executive session to consideration of measure agreed
to in Senate by Voice Vote.
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Measure laid before Senate by motion.
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Cloture motion on the measure presented in Senate.
Executive Business (Tuesday, December 2)
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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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 53 - 45. Record Vote Number:
625
PN520-2:
Lindsey Ann Freeman, 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. 61 - 36. Record Vote Number:
626
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 60 - 39. Record Vote Number:
627
Adjournment
By unanimous consent, on the request of Mr. Lee, at 5:30
p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until 10 a.m. tomorrow.
