December 4, 2025

Routine Proceedings, pages S8493-S8519 Measures Introduced

Thirty-nine bills and four resolutions were introduced, as follows: S. 3342-3380, and S. Res. 529-532.

Measures Passed

Coastal Plain Oil and Gas Leasing Program Record of Decision: By 49 yeas to 45 nays (Vote No. 632), Senate passed H.J. Res. 131, providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to ``Coastal Plain Oil and Gas Leasing Program Record of Decision''.

Authorizing the Use of Emancipation Hall

Senate agreed to H. Con. Res. 62, authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for an event to unveil the statue of Barbara Rose Johns.

Individuals with Disabilities Education Act 50th Anniversary

Senate agreed to S. Res. 531, celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act on November 29, 2025, and recognizing its transformative impact on the education of children with disabilities.

Measures Indefinitely Postponed

Coastal Plain Oil and Gas Leasing Program Record of Decision: Senate indefinitely postponed S.J. Res. 91, providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to ``Coastal Plain Oil and Gas Leasing Program Record of Decision''.

Measures Considered

En Bloc Consideration of Certain Nominations: By 43 yeas to 37 nays (Vote No. EX. 633), three-fifths of those Senators duly chosen and sworn, not having voted in the affirmative, Senate rejected the motion to close further debate on S. Res. 520, authorizing the en bloc consideration in Executive Session of certain nominations on the Executive Calendar.

Made In America Manufacturing Finance Act: Agreement

A unanimous- consent agreement was reached providing that the Senate action with respect to H.R. 3174, to increase loan limits for loans made to small manufacturers, be vitiated.

Message from the President

Senate received the following message from the President of the United States: Transmitting, pursuant to law, a report on the National Security Strategy of the United States of America; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (PM-42)

Chamberlin Nomination: Cloture

Senate began consideration of the nomination of Robert P. Chamberlin, of Mississippi, to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of Mississippi.

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, December 4, 2025, a vote on cloture will occur at 5:30 p.m., on Monday, December 8, 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.

A unanimous-consent agreement was reached providing that notwithstanding Rule XXII, the motion to invoke cloture with respect to the nomination ripen at 5:30 p.m., on Monday, December 8, 2025.

Crain Nomination: Cloture

Senate began consideration of the nomination of William J. Crain, of Louisiana, to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of Louisiana.

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 P. Chamberlin, of Mississippi, to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of Mississippi.

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.

Maxwell II Nomination: Cloture

Senate began consideration of the nomination of James D. Maxwell II, of Mississippi, to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of Mississippi.

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 J. Crain, of Louisiana, to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of Louisiana.

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.

Nomination Confirmed

Senate confirmed the following nomination: By 57 yeas to 32 nays (Vote No. EX. 634), Susan Courtwright Rodriguez, of North Carolina, to be United States District Judge for the Western District of North Carolina.

Nominations Received

Senate received the following nominations: 1 Army nomination in the rank of general. 1 Marine Corps nomination in the rank of general.

Statements on Introduced Bills/Resolutions:

Record Votes

Three record votes were taken today. (Total--634)

Recess

Senate convened at 10 a.m. and recessed at 3:50 p.m., until 3 p.m. on Monday, December 8, 2025. (For Senate's program, see the remarks of the Majority Leader in today's Record on pages S8517-18.)