11:59 p.m. Senator Merkley continued speaking about authoritarianism. 10:49 p.m. Senator Merkley resumed speaking about authoritarianism. 10:42 p.m. Senator Kim joined Senator Merkley and asked him a question. 10:00 p.m.

The Senate convened for a pro forma session at 11:30 a.m. Majority Leader Thune presided and no business was conducted. The Senate stands adjourned until 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October

6:27 p.m. The Senate stands in recess until 10:00 a.m. Wednesday September 17th 2025. Under regular order, at 11:00 a.m. the Senate can vote on the motion to invoke cloture