2:54 a.m. The Senate stands adjourned until 3:00 p.m. on Monday April 7th 2025. Following Leader Remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business.

At 5:30 p.m. the Senate will vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the nomination of Elbridge Colby, of the District of Columbia, to be Under Secretary of Defense for Policy.

2:46 a.m. Majority Leader Thune started wrap up:

• Majority Leader Thune received consent for the Senate to pass the following nominations En Bloc – Executive Calendar #57, and all nominations on the Secretary’s Desk in the Air Force, Army, Marine Corps, and Navy.

• Cloture was filed on the following nominations:
  • Elbridge Colby, of the District of Columbia, to be Under Secretary of Defense for Policy.
  • George Glass, of Oregon, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to Japan.
  • Mike Huckabee, of Arkansas, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the State of Israel.
  • Peter Hoekstra, of Michigan, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to Canada.
  • Ronald Johnson, of Florida, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the United Mexican States.
  • Kevin Cabrera, of Florida, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Panama.
  • Paul Atkins, of Virginia, to be a Member of the Securities and Exchange Commission for the remainder of the term expiring June 5, 2026, vice Gary Gensler, resigned.
• Agreed to by unanimous consent en bloc:
  • S. Res. 155
  • S. Res. 156
  • S. Res. 157

2:37 a.m. Democrat Leader Schumer is speaking about the budget.

2:37 a.m. By a vote of 51-48 , the Senate adopted H. Con. Res. 14, FY 2025 Budget Resolution, as amended.
GOP Senators Collins and Paul voted against
Senator Murray did not vote

2:26 a.m. The Senate is now voting on Adoption of H. Con. Res. 14, FY 2025 Budget Resolution, as amended.

2:25 a.m. By a vote of 47-52, the Senate did not agree to the Rosen Amendment #2152 to provide tax relief for the middle class.

GOP Senator Collins voted in favor.

2:18 a.m. The Senate is now voting on the Rosen Amendment #2152 to provide tax relief for the middle class.

2:16 a.m. By a vote of 49-50, the Senate did not agree to Wyden amendment #1989, to trike section (2001(b)(4) relating to reconciliation instructions to the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives to cut $880,000,000,000 from Medicaid.

2:07 a.m. The Senate is now voting on the Wyden Amendment #1989 to strike section (2001(b)(4) relating to reconciliation instructions to the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives to cut $880,000,000,000 from Medicaid.

2:05 a.m. The Senate did not agree to the Shaheen Amendment 1602, to establish a deficit-neutral reserve fund relating to extending vital enhanced premium tax credits.

2:04 a.m. By a vote of 48-51, the #Senate did not adopt the Warnock amdt to establish a deficit-neutral reserve fund relating to access to health care. GOP in favor: Collins & Hawley.

1:55 a.m. The Senate began voting on the Warnock amendment to establish a deficit-neutral reserve fund relating to access to health care, which may include legislation preventing reductions in funding for Medicaid that could lead to benefit cuts, coverage loss, or slashed provider payments. (2177)

1:52 a.m. By a vote of 48-51, the Senate did not adopt the Markey amendment. Republicans in favor: Murkowski and Sullivan.

1:40 a.m. The Senate began voting on the Markey amendment #1529 regarding Social Security phone service.

1:36 a.m. By voice vote, the Senate did not agree to the Welch amendment to create a point of order against legislation that defunds essential services for children, families, and seniors, including programs that feed hungry seniors like Meals on Wheels, Head Start and other child care assistance that allows parents to work and pay their bills, and programs that keep children safe from abuse and neglect, to give massive tax cuts to billionaires. (1661)

1:35 a.m. Majority Leader Thune entered a unanimous consent agreement that following the Welch and Markey amendments, the Senate proceed to the following:
1. Warnock #2177
2. Shaheen #1602
3. Wyden #1989
4. Rosen #2152
5. Adoption of Cal. #38, H.Con.Res.14, FY25 Budget Resolution, as amended.

1:34 a.m. By a vote of 49-50, the Senate did not adopt the Baldwin amendment. Republicans voting in favor: Collins, Hawley and Sullivan.

1:17 a.m. The Senate is now voting on the Baldwin Amendment #1693 to establish a deficit-neutral reserve fund relating to preventing a reduction in Medicaid funding that could lead to rural hospital closures, cost increase for individuals with other kinds of insurance, or higher rates of uncompensated care

1:15 a.m. By a vote of 49-50, the Senate did not agree to waive the Budget Act with respect to Cortez Masto amendment #1690.

• GOP Senators Collins, Hawley, and Sullivan voted in favor.
• Senator Murray did not vote

1:03 a.m. The Senate is now voting on the motion to waive the Budget Act with respect to Cortez Masto amendment #1690, in relation to H.Con.Res.14, FY25 Budget Resolution.

1:00 a.m. By a vote of 47-52, the Senate did not agree to the Sanders amendment #2126.

12:44 a.m. The Senate is now voting on the Sanders amendment #2126 to make sure the Senate can increase the Federal minimum wage to $17 an hour by a simple majority vote.

12:39 a.m. By a vote of 49-50, the Senate did not agree to Kim Amendment #1644. to establish a deficit-neutral reserve fund to prevent increased barriers to American caregivers, including individuals caring for seniors, children, home care workers, and individuals engaged in the care economy.

12:28 a.m. The Senate is now voting on the Kim Amendment #1644. to establish a deficit-neutral reserve fund to prevent increased barriers to American caregivers, including individuals caring for seniors, children, home care workers, and individuals engaged in the care economy

12:25 a.m. The Senate did not adopt the Hirono amendment (2180) regarding closure of social security offices, 48-51. GOP in favor: Collins & Sullivan

12:07 a.m. The Senate began voting on the Hirono amendment regarding the closure of Social Security offices.

12:02 a.m. By voice vote, the Senate rejected the Booker amendment to establish a deficit-neutral reserve fund relating to stopping the Department of Agriculture from not honoring contracts made with farmers and farm-serving organizations. (1441)

12:00 a.m. By a vote of 48-51, the Senate did not adopt the Hickenlooper amendment. Republicans in favor: Daines and Sheehy. Not voting: Murray.

11:46 p.m. The Senate is now voting on the Hickenlooper Amendment #2107, to establish a deficit-neutral reserve fund relating to preventing the use of proceeds from public land sales to reduce the Federal deficit

11:44 p.m. The Senate did not agree to the Ossoff amendment, 49-50. Republicans in favor: Collins, Murkowski and Sullivan.

11:24 p.m. The Senate began voting on the Ossoff amendment #2186 to establish a deficit-neutral reserve fund relating to reversing cuts to the Social Security Administration, which may include cuts ordered by the Department of Government Efficiency or any other cuts to seniors’ services.

11:23 p.m. The Senate did not adopt the Paul amendment, 5-94. Senators voting in favor: Curtis, Lee, Paul, Sanders and Van Hollen.

11:10 p.m. The Senate is now voting on the Paul Amendment #1760, modify the debt limit instruction for the House of Representatives and the Senate.

11:08 p.m. The Senate 48-51, the Senate did not agree to #1646, in relation to Cal. #38, H.Con.Res.14, FY25 Budget Resolution.

GOP Senators Collins and Murkowski voted in favor.
Senator Murray did not vote.

10:54 p.m. The Senate is now voting on the Bennet amendment #1646, in relation to Cal. #38, H.Con.Res.14, FY25 Budget Resolution.

10:52 p.m. By a vote of 48-51, the Senate did not agree to the Padilla amendment.

10:39 p.m. The Senate began a roll call vote on the Padilla amendment, #1774, reiterating the importance of the Federal Emergency Management Agency and its continued role in providing nonpartisan and long-term disaster relief to disaster survivors.

10:37 p.m. Senator Lee spoke against the Padilla amendment.

10:36 p.m. Senator Padilla spoke in favor of his amendment on FEMA.

10:35 p.m. By a vote of 46-53, the Senate did not agree to the Schumer amendment, party line. Senator Murray did not vote.

10:25 p.m. The Senate is currently voting on the Schumer amendment, #1884, to establish a deficit-neutral reserve fund relating to preventing Trump’s tariffs from increasing the cost of groceries and everyday goods for families.

10:20 p.m. The Senate defeated by voice vote the Warren amendment, #1647 to establish a deficit-neutral reserve fund relating to legislation that does not increase tax breaks for wealthy corporations.

10:17 p.m. The Senate defeated by voice vote the King amendment, #1773, to establish a deficit-neutral reserve fund relating to legislation that does not increase tax breaks for the wealthy

10:13 p.m. The Senate defeated by voice vote the Murphy amendment, # 1977, to establish a deficit-neutral reserve fund relating to legislation that does not increase tax breaks for the wealthy.

10:11 p.m. The Senate defeated by voice vote the Kelly Amendment, #1737, to establish a deficit-neutral reserve fund relating to legislation that does not increase tax breaks for the wealthy.

10:07 p.m. By a vote of 48-51, the Senate did not pass the Alsobrooks amendment.

• Republican Senators Collins and Murkowski voted aye.
• Senator Murray did not vote.

9:55 p.m. The Senate is currently voting on the Alsobrooks amendment, #1466, to establish a deficit-neutral reserve fund relating to prohibiting attacks on Federal employees by protecting legally binding collective bargaining agreements and the right to organize.

9:50 p.m. By a vote of 46-53, the Senate did not pass the Warner amendment.

9:40 p.m. The Senate began a roll call vote on the Warner amendment, #1310, to establish a deficit-neutral reserve fund relating to strengthening protections for members of the Armed Forces by prohibiting the use of any commercial messaging application to transmit information revealing the timing, sequencing, or weapons to be used during impending United States military operations in foreign countries that may endanger the lives of members of the Armed Forces.

9:37 p.m. Senator Cotton spoke against the Warner amendment.

9:36 p.m. Senator Warner spoke in favor of his amendment.

9:36 p.m. By a vote of 47-51, the Senate did not agree to the Lujan amendment.

• Republican Senators Collins and Murkowski voted aye.
• Senator Murray did not vote.

9:20 p.m. The Senate began a roll call vote on the Lujan amendment #1726, to strike the provision relating to the instructions to the Committee on Agriculture.

9:19 p.m. Senator Boozman spoke against the Lujan amendment.

9:18 p.m. Senator Lujan spoke in favor of his amendment.

9:17 p.m. By a vote of 48-51, the Senate did not agree to the Reed amendment to H.Con.Res.14.

• Republican Senators Collins and Hawley voted aye.
• Senator Murray did not vote.

9:01 p.m. The Senate began a roll call vote on the Reed amendment #1645 to H.Con.Res. 14, to establish a deficit-neutral reserve fund relating to preventing reduction in enrollment or benefits for individuals enrolled in Medicaid, including seniors, children, families, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and military families.

9:01 p.m. Senator Crapo spoke on the Reed amendment #1645.

9:00 p.m. Senator Reed spoke on his amendment #1645.

8:59 p.m. By a vote of 46-53, the Senate did not agree to the Merkley amendment #1758 to H.Con.Res. 14. Party line vote. Senator Murray did not vote.

8:46 p.m. The Senate is now voting on the Merkley amendment, #1758, to create a point of order against legislation that would create more debt over a 30-year period than has accumulated over the past 249 years.

8:45 p.m. Senator Graham spoke on taxes.

8:44 p.m. Senator Merkley spoke against H. Con. Res. 14.

8:43 p.m. The Senate agreed to the Sullivan amendment #2035 by a vote of 51-48.

• Republican Senators Curtis and Lee voted no.
• Senator Murray did not vote.

8:15 p.m. The Senate began a roll call vote on the Sullivan amendment #2035, an amendment to establish a deficit-neutral reserve fund relating to protecting Medicare and Medicaid.

7:49 p.m. Majority Leader Thune spoke on H. Con. Res. 14, the Budget Resolution and its proposed amendments.

7:44 p.m. Democratic Leader Schumer spoke on tariffs.

7:28 p.m. Senator Graham spoke in favor of H. Con. Res. 14, the Budget Resolution.

7:20 p.m. Senator Merkley spoke on government programs.

7:14 p.m. Senator Smith spoke on the federal budget and social security.

7:09 p.m. Senator Schatz spoke on social security.

7:01 p.m. Senator Coons speaking on constituent concerns.

6:46 p.m. Senator Schiff spoke on taxes.

6:33 p.m. Senator Markey spoke on social security.

6:16 p.m. Senator Cassidy spoke on the budget resolution.

6:01 p.m. Senator Sanders spoke on the budget resolution.

5:43 p.m. Senator Schiff spoke on the budget resolution.

5:25 p.m. Senator Crapo spoke on America’s spending habits.

5:05 p.m. Senator Paul spoke on the budget resolution.

4:20 p.m. Senator Murphy joined Senator Whitehouse to discuss possible cuts to Medicaid.

4:02 p.m. Senator Whitehouse spoke on government funding cuts.

4:00 p.m. Democratic Leader Schumer spoke on veterans.

3:46 p.m. Senator Bennet spoke on national security.

3:34 p.m. Senator Kelly spoke on intelligence communications.

3:21 p.m. Senator Schiff spoke on the Russian invasion of Ukraine, and then on national security.

3:09 p.m. Senator Warner spoke on national security.

2:48 p.m. Senator Rosen spoke on the budget resolution.

2:40 p.m. Senator Klobuchar spoke on the budget resolution.

2:10 p.m. Senator Slotkin spoke on the budget resolution.

1:56 p.m. Senator Blumenthal spoke on the budget resolution.

1:55 p.m. Democratic Leader Schumer spoke on the budget resolution.

1:50 p.m. Senator Hickenlooper spoke on the budget resolution.

1:41 p.m. Senator Blunt Rochester spoke on the budget resolution.

1:18 p.m. Senator Lujan spoke on the budget resolution.

1:05 p.m. Senator Peters spoke on tariffs.

12:47 p.m. Senator Kaine spoke on tariffs.

12:29 p.m. Senator Schatz spoke about the budget resolution.

12:19 p.m. Senator Rosen spoke about the budget resolution.

12:05 p.m. Senator Klobuchar spoke about the budget resolution.

11:51 a.m. Senator Cantwell spoke about the budget resolution.

11:44 a.m. Democratic Leader Schumer spoke about the budget resolution.

11:33 a.m. Senator Wyden spoke about the budget resolution.

11:24 a.m. Senator Klobuchar spoke about the budget resolution.

10:49 a.m. Senator Van Hollen spoke about the budget resolution.

10:41 a.m. Senator Barrasso spoke about the Trump administration.

10:21 a.m. Senator Padilla spoke against the budget resolution.

9:59 a.m. Senator Bennet spoke against the budget resolution.

9:43 a.m. Senator Kelly spoke against the budget resolution.

8:57 a.m. Senator Warren spoke against the budget resolution.

8:44 a.m. Senator Merkley spoke against the budget resolution.

8:32 a.m. Democrat Leader Schumer spoke against the budget resolution.

8:30 a.m. The Senate convened.

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The Senate will convene today 8:30 a.m. They will resume consideration of H. Con. Res. 14, the Budget Resolution. No votes are currently scheduled but are expected with vote-a-rama to occur during today’s session.

FYI – Time during adjournment will be counted against the concurrent resolution