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 Thursday, December 4, 2025, the
Journal of the proceedings of the Senate was deemed approved to date.
Certain Procedures Dispensed With
Pursuant to the order of Thursday, December 4, 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.
Legislative Business (Monday, December 8)
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. 2950 (Sen. Cornyn):
A bill to require the Secretary of State and
relevant executive branch agencies to address international scam compounds
defrauding people in the United States, to hold significant transnational
criminal organizations accountable, and for other purposes.
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Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 532 (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 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.
S.Res. 535 (Sen. Cortez Masto):
A resolution commending and congratulating the Las
Vegas Aces professional basketball team on winning the 2025 Women's
National Basketball Association championship.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 536 (Sen. Risch):
A resolution designating December 2, 2025, as
"World Nuclear Energy Day".
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Executive Business (Monday, December 8)
PN466-1:
Robert P. Chamberlin, of Mississippi, to be United
States District Judge for the Northern District of
Mississippi
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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. 52 - 44. Record Vote Number:
635
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Considered by Senate.
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By unanimous consent agreement, debate and vote 12/9/2025.
Adjournment
By unanimous consent, on the request of Mr. Thune, at
6:50 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until
10 a.m. tomorrow.
