Congress in August 2025

Edward J. MarkeyDemocrat, Massachusetts

Unanimous Consent Request: S. 1593 (Executive Session)

As if in legislative session and notwithstanding rule XXII, I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Finance be discharged from further consideration of S. 1593 and the Senate proceed to its immediate consideration; that the bill be considered read a third time and passed; and that the motion to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table with no intervening action or debate.

Bernie MorenoRepublican, Ohio

Unanimous Consent Request: S. 1593 (Executive Session)

Reserving the right to object, this is a conversation that we had only about a month ago about tariffs.

Chris Van HollenDemocrat, Maryland

Unanimous Consent Request (Executive Calendar)

I thank the Senator from California and the Senator from Rhode Island. They have well described, I think, all the inappropriate actions that have been taken by the Justice Department, including recently with respect to the Deputy Attorney General, who had been Donald Trump's personal lawyer, conducting the secret interview with the Epstein associate Maxwell.

Marsha BlackburnRepublican, Tennessee

Nomination of Jeanine Pirro (Executive Calendar)

Today marks day 212 of this new Congress under Republican leadership. I would offer to my colleagues this has been the most successful--the most successful--beginning of a Congress.

Charles E. SchumerDemocrat, New York

Tariffs (Executive Session)

This morning, we got some more troublesome news about the economy under Donald Trump. Today, we learned the economy added only 73,000 jobs last month, far below expectations.

Jerry MoranRepublican, Kansas

Tribute to Mark Crowley (Executive Calendar)

I want to highlight one of my members, a former member of my staff, Mark Crowley.

Jeff MerkleyDemocrat, Oregon

Unanimous Consent Agreement: Executive Calendar (Executive Calendar)

We will soon be voting on bipartisan appropriations bills. These represent the spending strategy that has been worked out between Democrats and Republicans on the committee.

Cynthia M. LummisRepublican, Wyoming

Unanimous Consent Request: S. 1627 (Executive Calendar)

I rise to support commonsense legislation that will bring transparency and accountability to the Federal Reserve Board and Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.

Maria CantwellDemocrat, Washington

Remembering Bill Neukom (Executive Calendar)

I rise today to acknowledge the passing of a friend, a great Washingtonian, Bill Neukom--one of the most thoughtful and caring human beings I have had the pleasure of working with and knowing.

Mitch McConnellRepublican, Kentucky

Hemp (Executive Calendar)

I rise today to discuss the original intent of the 2018 farm bill's Federal hemp legislation and the need to restore it.

Richard J. DurbinDemocrat, Illinois

Remembering Ryne "Ryno" Sandberg

Outside Wrigley Field in Chicago, there are statues of Chicago Cubs Hall of Famers and legends. Cast in bronze, these five men--including Fergie Jenkins, Ernie Banks, Billy Williams, and Ron Santo--each made a historic impact on the team, the city of Chicago, and Major League Baseball. The newest statue is one of Ryne Sandberg.

Rick ScottRepublican, Florida

Unanimous Consent Request: S. 1627 (Executive Calendar)

I rise today to talk about an issue of great national importance that affects every family in America.