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, December
3)
S.J.Res. 91 (Sen. Murkowski):
A joint resolution providing for congressional
disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule
submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to "Coastal Plain Oil
and Gas Leasing Program Record of Decision".
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Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by
Yea-Nay Vote. 49 - 47. Record Vote Number:
630
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Measure laid before Senate by motion.
S.Res. 516 (Sen. Husted):
A resolution ensuring that the adoption and foster
care system in the United States is child-centered and compassionate and
that young people aging out of foster care are provided with adequate
support and resources to transition successfully to independent adulthood.
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Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by
Unanimous Consent.
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Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by
Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 518 (Sen. Smith):
A resolution designating October 2025 as "National
Principals Month".
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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. 527 (Sen. Blumenthal):
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of a
National Move Over Law Day.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 528 (Sen. Smith):
A resolution supporting after-school programs and
Lights On Afterschool, a national celebration of after-school programs held
on October 23, 2025.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Executive Business (Wednesday, December
3)
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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Considered by Senate.
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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. 56 - 40. Record Vote Number:
628
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 57 - 41. Record Vote Number:
629
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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By unanimous consent agreement, mandatory quorum required under Rule XXII
waived.
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Considered by Senate.
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Cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 63 - 34. Record Vote Number:
631
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By unanimous consent agreement, vote 12/4/2025.
Adjournment
Under the authority of the order of today, at 6:43 p.m,
the Presiding Officer (Mr. Justice in the chair) declared the
Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until 10 a.m. tomorrow.
