The Senate convened at 3:00pm.

Invoked, 54-45: Motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #425 Michael G. Waltz to be Representative of the United States of America to the Sessions of the General Assembly of the United Nations during his tenure of service as Representative of the United States of America to the United Nations.

Minority Leader Schumer filed cloture on the motion to proceed to Cal #167 S.2882, Continuing Appropriations and Extensions and Other Matters Act, 2026.

Majority Leader Thune filed cloture on the following: the motion to proceed to Cal. #168 H.R.5371, Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026; on Hung Cao to be Under Secretary of the United States Navy; and on S. Res. 412, An executive resolution authorizing the en bloc consideration in Executive Session of certain nominations on the Executive Calendar.

The Senate adjourned at 9:38pm.

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Floor Schedule

The Senate will convene at 10:00am on Thursday, December 18, 2025.

At approximately 12:00pm, the Senate will vote on passage of Cal. #203 S.J.Res.82, disapproving the rule submitted by the Office of the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services relating to “Policy on Adhering to the Text of the Administrative Procedure Act”. Following disposition of S.J.Res.82, the Senate will resume consideration of the en bloc nominations listed in S.Res.532, post-cloture.

Additional roll call votes are expected during Thursday’s session.