Congress in November 2025

David SchweikertRepublican, Arizona

Facing Fiscal Reality

We are going to actually try something tonight, and some of what we are going to do this evening is a little bit complex. It is going to be a little bit thick, but we have double-checked and triple-checked the math, which means that a number of our brothers and sisters will turn their ears off almost immediately because, remember, Mr. Speaker, we all work in a math-free zone.

Al GreenDemocrat, Texas

No Mandate to Cut Medicaid

And still I rise, and still I rise, a proud, unbought, unbossed, liberated Democrat.

Bernard SandersIndependent, Vermont

Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026: Motion to Proceed

We are now in the 38th day of a government shutdown. That means that Federal employees all over this country who…

Chip RoyRepublican, Texas

Congress Is Back

I rise this evening to say to the American people: Well, Congress is back.

Gary C. PetersDemocrat, Michigan

Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026: Motion to Proceed

Reserving the right to object, I just want to first start off and say that I deeply appreciate that Senator Johnson has updated his proposal to pay all Federal employees during the shutdown, to include furloughed workers as well as DC employees. I appreciate all his efforts.

Ron JohnsonRepublican, Wisconsin

Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026: Motion to Proceed

2 weeks ago, I came to the floor in support of a bill that we were going to vote on, a motion to proceed called the Shutdown Fairness Act. It is a pretty simple bill. The name pretty well describes exactly what it is. It is trying to be fair during these dysfunctional shutdowns.

Ritchie TorresDemocrat, New York

Honoring the Life of Eric Andrew Farmer

I rise today to honor the life and legacy of a Bronx giant, Eric Andrew ``E Boogie'' Farmer. His passing on October 8 leaves a profound void in Forest Houses and in the heart of our borough.

John KennedyRepublican, Louisiana

Providing for Congressional Disapproval Under Chapter 8 of Title 5, United States Code, of the Rule Submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency Relating to "Extension of Deadlines In...

With me today is one of my colleagues from my office Mr. Nick Ayers.

Michael F. BennetDemocrat, Colorado

Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026: Motion to Proceed

I appreciate the opportunity to come to address my colleagues today in the Senate.

Kevin KileyRepublican, California

Highlighting the State of California

This last month, Nevada County, indeed the entire State of California, lost one of its finest, its truly great citizens.

Maxine WatersDemocrat, California

Denouncing the Horrors of Socialism

I wish we were here on the House floor this morning debating solutions that would reduce grocery bills, lower housing costs, end Trump's tariffs that are strangling American small businesses and manufacturers, solve the Republican healthcare crisis, or any legislation that allows Americans to afford to live through the catastrophic economic policies of Trump and the Republicans.

Rand PaulRepublican, Kentucky

Directing the Removal of United States Armed Forces from Hostilities Within or Against Venezuela That Have Not Been Authorized by Congress: Motion to Discharge

Reserving the right to object, I think it is time that instead of closing the government down further, we begin to open up government.