On the Floor → Floor Sessions Congress in March 2025 25 session days with 1,225 floor speeches, plus 5 pro forma sessions, from the Congressional Record.
The Month in Numbers House 14 Session Days
643 Speeches
263 Members Spoke
20 Roll Calls on Bills
Senate 16 Session Days
582 Speeches
80 Members Spoke
18 Roll Calls on Bills
Notable Speeches The longest speeches of the month, taking turns between the parties.
Senate
One of those other programs that is now in crisis is what I want to switch to. I think my colleague was joking with me because we have--for anybody who is watching--we have a whole list of things we wanted to get to. A Real Math Problem
Have you ever had the time here where you basically are having to take on two things that push against each other, that create a real math problem, and that telling the truth about it--how do you say it?--oh, yeah, gets the crap kicked out of you? Let's have at it, though. Trump Administration (Executive Calendar)
In the last couple of weeks, I have had the opportunity to travel in many parts of our country, and I have been able to talk to folks in Nebraska, in Iowa, Wisconsin, Michigan, Nevada, Colorado, and Arizona. Senate
Senator Booker, I am going to pose to you a pretty simple question here, but, first, let me lay down a little bit of a predicate. Work Highlights of Western Caucus
I appreciate the opportunity to speak here as we conclude the week. And Still I Rise: Censured but Not Silenced
Proudly I stand here today proudly to say: And still I rise. Alaska (Executive Session)
Like all of us, last week, I was back home in my great State--the great State of Alaska. And, actually, I try to be home every weekend, even when we are in session. But this trip back home was particularly important because I was in Juneau, AK, our State's capital, to deliver my annual address to our legislature. Trump Administration (Executive Calendar)
I want to ask you questions about veterans in this country, but before I do, you talk a lot about courage. Senate
Senator, I have been listening to many of your hours of speech. You are talking about immigration now, and I have another question about the immigration policy. Protecting Medicaid for Californians
I rise today to inform folks throughout California and the entire country of one of the biggest scandals in our State's history, which is that Governor Newsom is literally bankrupting Medicaid in our State. Government Funding (Executive Calendar)
Let me be perfectly clear for my colleagues: Democrats want to immediately pass a clean 4-week CR. No one wants a shutdown. We should get this done immediately. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (Executive Calendar)
I come to the floor today to talk about how my delusional Democratic colleagues have tried to poison our country's young people with what I call a woke mind virus. Who Spoke Most 1 Cory A. Booker Democrat , New Jersey74,158 words in 3 speeches, Senate 2 Richard J. Durbin Democrat , Illinois20,297 words in 78 speeches, Senate 3 David Schweikert Republican , Arizona17,956 words in 4 speeches, House 4 Patty Murray Democrat , Washington15,012 words in 11 speeches, Senate 5 John Cornyn Republican , Texas14,235 words in 16 speeches, Senate 6 Richard Blumenthal Democrat , Connecticut13,948 words in 9 speeches, Senate 7 Doug LaMalfa Republican , California13,525 words in 17 speeches, House 8 Peter Welch Democrat , Vermont12,113 words in 11 speeches, Senate 9 Charles E. Schumer Democrat , New York10,752 words in 32 speeches, Senate 10 John Thune Republican , South Dakota9,498 words in 74 speeches, Senate Session Days House ▶ Video March 31, 2025 66 speeches by 54 members H.R. 1155 Recovery of Stolen Checks Act H.R. 1491 Disaster Related Extension of Deadlines Act H.R. 517 Filing Relief for Natural Disasters Act Senate March 31, 2025 76 speeches by 43 members S.Res. 153 National Women in Agriculture Day House ▶ Video March 27, 2025 68 speeches by 60 members Providing for Congressional Disapproval of the Rule Submitted by the Department of Energy Relating to "Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Walk-In Coolers and Walk-In... Defending Education Transparency and Ending Rogue Regimes Engaging in Nefarious Transactions Act H.J.Res. 75 Providing for Congressional Disapproval of the Rule Submitted by the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Department of Energy Relating to "Energy Conservation Program: Energy... Senate March 27, 2025 26 speeches by 19 members S.Res. 148 Honoring the Life of the Honorable Alan K. Simpson, Former Senator for the State of Wyoming House ▶ Video March 26, 2025 39 speeches by 36 members Providing for Congressional Disapproval of the Rule Submitted by the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Department of Energy Relating to "Energy Conservation Program: Energy... Senate ▶ Video March 26, 2025 58 speeches by 25 members H.J.Res. 25 Providing for Congressional Disapproval Under Chapter 8 of Title 5, United States Code, of the Rule Submitted by the Internal Revenue Service Relating to "Gross Proceeds Reporting by Brokers That... S.J.Res. 37 Disapproving the Rule Submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection Relating to "Overdraft Lending: Very Large Financial Institutions" S.Res. 120 Recognizing Girl Scouts of the United States of America on Its 113th Birthday and Celebrating Its Founder, Juliette Gordon Low, and the Legacy of Providing Girls With a Secure and Inclusive Space... House ▶ Video March 25, 2025 58 speeches by 53 members H.R. 1048 Defending Education Transparency and Ending Rogue Regimes Engaging in Nefarious Transactions Act H.J.Res. 24 Providing for Consideration of H.J. RES. 24, Providing for Congressional Disapproval of the Rule Submitted by the Department of Energy Relating to "Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation... Senate March 25, 2025 38 speeches by 16 members S.Res. 138 Supporting the Goals and Ideals of Deep Vein Thrombosis and Pulmonary Embolism Awareness Month House ▶ Video March 24, 2025 42 speeches by 25 members H.R. 1534 Innovative Mitigation Partnerships for Asphalt and Concrete Technologies Act H.R. 730 Mathematical and Statistical Modeling Education Act H.R. 1318 United States Research Protection Act Senate ▶ Video March 24, 2025 25 speeches by 11 members S.Res. 134 National Osceola Turkey Day Senate ▶ Video March 14, 2025 51 speeches by 22 members H.R. 1968 Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025 S. 1077 District of Columbia Local Funds Act, 2025 Senate ▶ Video March 13, 2025 39 speeches by 20 members H.R. 1968 Budgetary Revisions S. 331 Order of Business S.Res. 72 Affirming That Hamas Cannot Retain Any Political or Military Control in the Gaza Strip Senate ▶ Video March 12, 2025 49 speeches by 21 members House ▶ Video March 11, 2025 131 speeches by 107 members H.R. 1968 Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025 H.J.Res. 25 Providing for Consideration of H.J. RES. 25, Providing for Congressional Disapproval of the Rule Submitted by the Internal Revenue Service Relating to "Gross Proceeds Reporting by Brokers That... H.R. 1156 Pandemic Unemployment Fraud Enforcement Act Senate ▶ Video March 11, 2025 51 speeches by 22 members S. 960 Justice for Murder Victims Act S. 331 HALT ALL LETHAL TRAFFICKING OF FENTANYL ACT_Continued Mr. THUNE. Mr. President, what is the pending business? The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the pending business. House ▶ Video March 10, 2025 54 speeches by 34 members H.R. 1374 Securing the Cities Improvement Act H.R. 862 TSA Commuting Fairness Act H.R. 495 Subterranean Border Defense Act Senate ▶ Video March 10, 2025 19 speeches by 9 members House ▶ Video March 6, 2025 47 speeches by 45 members Providing for Congressional Disapproval of the Rule Submitted by the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management Relating to "Protection of Marine Archaeological Resources" H.Res. 189 Censuring Representative Al Green of Texas H.Res. 94 We Need the Department of Education Senate March 6, 2025 41 speeches by 16 members S.Res. 118 National Slam the Scam Day S.Res. 117 Providing for Members on the Part of the Senate of the Joint Committee on Printing and the Joint Committee of Congress on the Library House ▶ Video March 5, 2025 52 speeches by 43 members H.Res. 189 Raising a Question of the Privileges of the House Providing for Congressional Disapproval of the Rule Submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency Relating to "National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Rubber Tire Manufacturing" Providing for Congressional Disapproval of the Rule Submitted by the Department of Energy Relating to "Energy Conservation Program for Appliance Standards: Certification Requirements, Labeling... Senate March 5, 2025 43 speeches by 30 members Halt All Lethal Trafficking of Fentanyl Act S.J.Res. 28 S.J. Res. 28 (Executive Session) S. 524 Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025 House ▶ Video March 4, 2025 39 speeches by 33 members H.J.Res. 42 Providing for Consideration of H.J. RES. 42, Providing for Congressional Disapproval of the Rule Submitted by the Department of Energy Relating to "Energy Conservation Program for Appliance... H.R. 919 Chronic Disease Flexible Coverage Act H.R. 579 Recruiting Families Using Data Act of 2025 Senate March 4, 2025 45 speeches by 29 members S.J.Res. 3 Providing for Congressional Disapproval Under Chapter 8 of Title 5, United States Code, of the Rule Submitted by the Internal Revenue Service Relating to "Gross Proceeds Reporting by Brokers That... S.J.Res. 28 Disapproving the Rule Submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection Relating to "Defining Larger Participants of a Market for General-Use Digital Consumer Payment Applications": Motion... S. 331 Halt All Lethal Trafficking of Fentanyl Act House ▶ Video March 3, 2025 47 speeches by 37 members H.Res. 153 Expressing Condolences to the Families, Friends, and Loved Ones of the Victims of the Crash of American Eagle Flight 5342 and Pat 25 H.R. 872 Federal Contractor Cybersecurity Vulnerability Reduction Act of 2025 H.R. 1515 Guidance Out of Darkness Act Senate March 3, 2025 21 speeches by 10 members Pro Forma Sessions Brief sessions where the chamber opened and adjourned without business or speeches: March 21, 2025 (House ) ; March 20, 2025 (Senate ) ; March 18, 2025 (House and Senate ) ; March 14, 2025 (House ) .