September 4, 2025

Routine Proceedings, pages S6043-S6390 Measures Introduced

Twenty-six bills and three resolutions were introduced, as follows: S. 2704-2729, S.J. Res. 76, and S. Res. 373- 374.

Measures Considered

National Defense Authorization Act: Senate began consideration of S. 2296, to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2026 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, after agreeing to the motion to proceed, and taking action on the following amendments proposed thereto:

Pending

Wicker/Reed Modified Amendment No. 3748, in the nature of a substitute.

Wicker (for Ernst) Amendment No. 3427 (to Amendment No. 3748), to require the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study on casualty assistance and long-term care programs.

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

By 83 yeas to 13 nays (Vote No. 503), Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to consideration of the bill.

Lanahan Nomination

Senate resumed consideration of the nomination of Maria A. Lanahan, of Missouri, to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of Missouri.

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

By 53 yeas to 45 nays (Vote No. EX. 501), Senate agreed to the motion to close further debate on the nomination.

Artau Nomination: Agreement

Senate resumed consideration of the nomination of Edward L. Artau, of Florida, to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of Florida.

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

By 53 yeas to 46 nays (Vote No. 502), Senate agreed to the motion to close further debate on the nomination.

A unanimous-consent agreement was reached providing that at approximately 3 p.m., on Monday, September 8, 2025, Senate resume consideration of the nomination, post-cloture, and at 5:30 p.m., Senate execute the order of Wednesday, September 3, 2025, with respect to the nomination.

Law Nomination: Cloture

Senate began consideration of the nomination of Robert Law, of the District of Columbia, to be Under Secretary for Strategy, Policy, and Plans, Department of Homeland Security.

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 on Tuesday, September 9, 2025.

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

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

Dudek Nomination: Cloture

Senate began consideration of the nomination of Kyle Christopher Dudek, of Florida, to be United States District Judge for the Middle District of Florida.

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 Robert Law, of the District of Columbia, to be Under Secretary for Strategy, Policy, and Plans, Department of Homeland Security.

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.

Nominations Received

Senate received the following nominations: Routine lists in the Air Force, Army, and Navy.

Statements on Introduced Bills/Resolutions:

Record Votes

Three record votes were taken today. (Total--503)

Adjournment

Senate convened at 10 a.m. and adjourned at 3:59 p.m., until 3 p.m. on Monday, September 8, 2025. (For Senate's program, see the remarks of the Acting Majority Leader in today's Record on page S6388.)