Home

Floor Log

Thursday, October 16, 2025

The Senate convened at 10:00am.

Not invoked, 51-45: Motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to Cal. #168, H.R.5371, Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026.

Leader Thune entered a motion to reconsider the failed cloture vote on the motion to proceed to Cal. #168, H.R.5371, Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026.

Invoked, 62-34: Motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #460 Harold D. Mooty III to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of Alabama.

Not invoked, 50-44: Motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to Cal. #136, H.R.4016, Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2026.

Leader Thune entered a motion to reconsider the failed cloture vote on the motion to proceed to Cal. #136, H.R.4016, Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2026.

Leader Thune filed cloture on the motion to proceed to Cal. #168, H.R.5371, Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026.

Leader Thune filed cloture on Executive Calendar #373 Stephen Chad Meredith to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of Kentucky.

The Senate adjourned at 2:32pm.

The Floor Log is for reference purposes only. For official information, please visit https://www.congress.gov/congressional-record

Floor Schedule

The Senate stands in recess until Monday, February 23, 2026, other than for pro forma sessions on the following dates, during which no business shall be conducted:

  • Friday, February 13th at 9:00am
  • Tuesday, February 17th at 6:30pm
  • Thursday, February 19th at 2:00pm

The Senate will next convene at 3:00pm on Monday, February 23rd. Following the prayer and pledge, Senator Kaine will be recognized to deliver Washington’s Farewell address. Following the Address, the Senate will be in a period of Morning Business with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each.

At approximately 5:30pm, the Senate will proceed to a roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to H.R.7147, an act making further consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes.

Senate Hearings & Meetings

Live on Senate Floor

Senator Press Contacts
Committee Press Contacts

Senate Hearings & Meetings

Senator Press Contacts
Committee Press Contacts

Follow Us @SenatePPG