July 24, 2025

Routine Proceedings, pages S4687-S4756 Measures Introduced

Forty-three bills and five resolutions were introduced, as follows: S. 2425-2467, S.J. Res. 69, and S. Res. 335- 338.

Measures Reported

S. 2431, making appropriations for the Department of the Interior, environment, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026. (S. Rept. No. 119-46) S. 2465, making appropriations for the Departments of Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026. (S. Rept. No. 119-47)

Bove III Nomination

Senate resumed consideration of the nomination of Emil J. Bove III, of Pennsylvania, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Third Circuit.

During consideration of this nomination today, Senate also took the following action

By 50 yeas to 48 nays (Vote No. EX. 437), Senate agreed to the motion to close further debate on the nomination.

Wright Nomination: Cloture

Senate began consideration of the nomination of David Wright, of South Carolina, to be a Member of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission for the term of five years expiring June 30, 2030.

A motion was entered to close further debate on the nomination, and, in accordance with the provisions of Rule XXII of the Standing Rules of the Senate, and pursuant to the unanimous-consent agreement of Thursday, July 24, 2025, a vote on cloture will occur at 5:30 p.m., on Monday, July 28, 2025.

Prior to the consideration of this nomination, Senate took the following action

Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to Legislative Session.

Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to Executive Session to consider the nomination.

Matthews Nomination: Cloture

Senate began consideration of the nomination of Earl Matthews, of Virginia, to be General Counsel of the Department of Defense.

A motion was entered to close further debate on the nomination, and, in accordance with the provisions of Rule XXII of the Standing Rules of the Senate, a vote on cloture will occur upon disposition of the nomination of David Wright, of South Carolina, to be a Member of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission for the term of five years expiring June 30, 2030.

Prior to the consideration of this nomination, Senate took the following action

Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to Legislative Session.

Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to Executive Session to consider the nomination.

Kimmitt Nomination: Cloture

Senate began consideration of the nomination of William Kimmitt, of Virginia, to be Under Secretary of Commerce for International Trade.

A motion was entered to close further debate on the nomination, and, in accordance with the provisions of Rule XXII of the Standing Rules of the Senate, a vote on cloture will occur upon disposition of the nomination of Earl Matthews, of Virginia, to be General Counsel of the Department of Defense.

Prior to the consideration of this nomination, Senate took the following action

Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to Legislative Session.

Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to Executive Session to consider the nomination.

Monarez Nomination: Cloture

Senate began consideration of the nomination of Susan Monarez, of Wisconsin, to be Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

A motion was entered to close further debate on the nomination, and, in accordance with the provisions of Rule XXII of the Standing Rules of the Senate, a vote on cloture will occur upon disposition of the nomination of William Kimmitt, of Virginia, to be Under Secretary of Commerce for International Trade.

Prior to the consideration of this nomination, Senate took the following action

Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to Legislative Session.

Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to Executive Session to consider the nomination.

Brown Nomination: Cloture

Senate began consideration of the nomination of Samuel Brown, of Nevada, to be Under Secretary of Veterans Affairs for Memorial Affairs.

A motion was entered to close further debate on the nomination, and, in accordance with the provisions of Rule XXII of the Standing Rules of the Senate, a vote on cloture will occur upon disposition of the nomination of Susan Monarez, of Wisconsin, to be Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Prior to the consideration of this nomination, Senate took the following action

Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to Legislative Session.

Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to Executive Session to consider the nomination.

A unanimous-consent agreement is reached providing that at approximately 3 p.m., on Monday, July 28, 2025, Senate resume consideration of the nomination; and that notwithstanding Rule XXII, the cloture motions filed on Thursday, July 24, 2025, ripen at 5:30 p.m., on Monday, July 28, 2025.

Nominations Confirmed

Senate confirmed the following nominations: By 52 yeas to 46 nays (Vote No. EX. 434), Matthew Lohmeier, of Arizona, to be Under Secretary of the Air Force.

By 51 yeas to 47 nays (Vote No. EX. 436), Richard Topping, of Ohio, to be Chief Financial Officer, Department of Veterans Affairs.

During consideration of this nomination today, Senate also took the following action

By 52 yeas to 46 nays (Vote No. EX. 435), Senate agreed to the motion to close further debate on the nomination.

Nomination Withdrawn

Senate received notification of withdrawal of the following nomination: Alina Habba, of New Jersey, to be United States Attorney for the District of New Jersey for the term of four years, which was sent to the Senate on June 30, 2025.

Statements on Introduced Bills/Resolutions:

Record Votes

Four record votes were taken today. (Total--437)

Adjournment

Senate convened at 10 a.m. and adjourned at 3:02 p.m., until 3 p.m. on Monday, July 28, 2025. (For Senate's program, see the remarks of the Majority Leader in today's Record on page S4756.)