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.
Legislative Business (Tuesday, December
9)
S. 414 (Sen. Sullivan):
A bill to require covered digital advertising
platforms to report their public service advertisements.
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Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
S. 1437 (Sen. Hickenlooper):
A bill to require the Administrator of the
National Aeronautics and Space Administration to establish a program to
identify, evaluate, acquire, and disseminate commercial Earth remote
sensing data and imagery in order to satisfy the scientific, operational,
and educational requirements of the Administration, and for other purposes.
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Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
S. 3385 (Sen. Schumer):
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986
to extend the enhancement of the health care premium tax credit.
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Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate.
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Cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure presented in Senate.
S. 3386 (Sen. Crapo):
A bill to provide a health savings account
contribution to certain enrollees, to reduce health care costs, and for
other purposes.
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Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate.
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Cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure presented in Senate.
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Motion to proceed to consideration of measure withdrawn in Senate.
S.Res. 483 (Sen. Welch):
A resolution honoring the extraordinary life,
leadership, and legacy of Dr. Jane Goodall.
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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. 537 (Sen. Capito):
A resolution honoring the service and sacrifice of
United States Army Specialist Sarah Beckstrom and United States Air Force
Staff Sergeant Andrew Wolfe, who were tragically shot in Washington, D.C.,
in a targeted assault against United States service members on November 26,
2025.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 538 (Sen. Alsobrooks):
A resolution designating November 2025 as
"National Homeless Children and Youth Awareness Month".
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 539 (Sen. Gallego):
A resolution recognizing the 80th anniversary of
the commencement of continuous operations of Stars and Stripes in the
Pacific and the invaluable service of the Stars and Stripes as the
"hometown newspaper" for members of the Armed Forces, civilian employees,
and family members stationed around the world.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Executive Business (Tuesday, December 9)
PN466-1:
Robert P. Chamberlin, of Mississippi, to be United
States District Judge for the Northern District of
Mississippi
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 46. Record Vote Number:
636
PN466-5:
James D. Maxwell II, 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. 49 - 46. Record Vote Number:
639
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 46. Record Vote Number:
640
PN615-1:
William J. Crain, of Louisiana, to be United
States District Judge for the Eastern District of
Louisiana
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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. 51 - 46. Record Vote Number:
637
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 49 - 46. Record Vote Number:
638
