This Senate session, held on Saturday, November 8, 2025, was dominated by an intense and highly partisan debate over the ongoing 38-day government shutdown and the future of ObamaCare subsidies. Republican Senators vehemently blamed Democrats for the shutdown, accusing them of holding government fun...

This House session on Friday, November 7, 2025, was primarily administrative and procedural, commencing with traditional opening rituals including a prayer from the Chaplain and the Pledge of Allegiance. Key activities involved the approval of the previous day's Journal, the receipt and referral of ...

This Senate session, held on November 7, 2025, primarily focused on the ongoing government shutdown, which, at 38 days, was declared the longest in U.S. history. The debate was heavily dominated by partisan accusations regarding who was responsible for the shutdown and its impact on federal workers,...

The Senate convened for a session dominated by contentious debates over the ongoing government shutdown, the President's use of military force without congressional authorization, and the future of healthcare affordability. Senators from both parties engaged in vigorous exchanges, frequently accusin...

This Congressional Record session primarily documents a Senate session on November 5, 2025, marked by intense partisan debate over a historic government shutdown, contentious judicial and executive nominations, and routine legislative procedures. While the Senate grappled with critical funding issue...

This House session, held on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, was primarily a procedural gathering focused on administrative tasks rather than substantive debate or voting. Presided over by Speaker Pro Tempore Mr. Moore of North Carolina, the session began with a prayer from Chaplain Reverend Margaret Grun...

This Senate session was dominated by intense partisan debate surrounding an ongoing government shutdown, entering its sixth week. Key discussions revolved around the failure to pass a continuing appropriations bill (H.R. 5371), with both Republican and Democratic leaders engaging in significant blam...

The Senate convened amidst a protracted government shutdown, with the primary focus quickly devolving into a highly partisan debate over federal funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and rising healthcare costs. Key leaders engaged in extensive blame-shifting, accusing the...

This transcript details a largely procedural session of the U.S. House of Representatives on Friday, October 31, 2025. The session, presided over by Speaker pro tempore Mr. Smith of Nebraska, primarily involved administrative tasks such as approving the Journal, receiving communications, and announc...

This press conference, held on the 31st day of a government shutdown, featured Speaker Johnson and the Agriculture Secretary, who vehemently blamed Senate Democrats for the impending cessation of SNAP benefits for millions of Americans. The speakers painted a dire picture of families facing hunger a...

This Senate session on October 30, 2025, was dominated by an intense partisan debate over the ongoing government shutdown, the expiring Affordable Care Act (ACA) tax credits, and various legislative proposals. Leaders from both parties engaged in extensive blame-shifting, with Republicans accusing D...

This Senate session, presided over by various Republican senators, was largely dominated by intense partisan debate and blame-shifting, particularly concerning an ongoing government shutdown, rising healthcare costs, and the economic impact of tariffs. While several legislative motions were introduc...

This House session on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, was a largely procedural affair, focusing on the formal introduction and referral of a significant number of public bills and resolutions. The session commenced with a prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by the approval of the previous day's...

This Senate session was dominated by highly partisan debates over the ongoing government shutdown, the escalating healthcare crisis, and the extent of executive power. Republican leaders, including Majority Leader Thune, repeatedly blamed Democrats for the shutdown and rising healthcare costs, advoc...

This Senate session, held on Monday, October 27, 2025, was dominated by heated exchanges over an ongoing government shutdown, with leaders from both parties engaging in significant blame-shifting. While key judicial nominations were confirmed and several resolutions passed, the core of the debate re...

On Friday, October 24, 2025, the U.S. House of Representatives held a brief, largely procedural session, called to order by Speaker pro tempore Adrian Smith (R-NE). The session included routine formalities such as an opening prayer, approval of the Journal, and the Pledge of Allegiance. Notably, the...

The Senate convened for a session dominated by an ongoing government shutdown, with leaders and members engaging in heated debate and blame-shifting over appropriations and policy priorities. The session highlighted deep partisan divisions, particularly concerning the shutdown's impact on federal em...

A brief, highly procedural Senate session on October 22, 2025, saw the appointment of an acting president pro tempore and the quick handling of routine matters. Crucially, three bills addressing potential government shutdowns and drone-related authorities were introduced but immediately placed on th...

The House of Representatives convened for a session primarily dedicated to administrative proceedings, including the designation of a Speaker pro tempore, approval of the previous day's Journal, and the customary opening prayer and Pledge of Allegiance. The bulk of the session's record consisted of ...

This Congressional Record session captures a day of stark contrasts and deep partisan divisions across both chambers. The House of Representatives largely engaged in routine procedural matters and numerous local tributes, while the Senate was embroiled in contentious debates over a government shutdo...

This Senate session was largely consumed by a highly partisan debate over an ongoing government shutdown, with both the Republican Majority Leader and Democratic Minority Leader engaging in extensive blame-shifting. Key issues discussed included the expiring ACA tax credits, which Democrats framed a...

This transcript captures a routine and largely administrative session of the House of Representatives on Friday, October 17, 2025. Presided over by Speaker pro tempore Mr. Goldman of Texas, the session commenced with ceremonial elements including a prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance. Key administra...

This Senate session was dominated by intense partisan debate and procedural maneuvering amidst a government shutdown, marking day 16 of the impasse. Key participants engaged in blame-shifting over the shutdown, particularly concerning a 'clean' continuing resolution (CR) and the expiring Affordable ...

This Senate session, occurring on day 15 of a government shutdown, was dominated by partisan exchanges regarding the ongoing funding impasse, the expiring Affordable Care Act (ACA) tax credits, and various other legislative matters. Majority Leader Thune and Democratic Leader Schumer engaged in exte...

The House of Representatives convened on October 14, 2025, for a session characterized by routine procedural actions and an extensive slate of new legislative introductions. The day commenced with the designation of a Speaker pro tempore, a solemn prayer from the Chaplain, approval of the previous d...

The Senate convened for a session dominated by heated floor debates surrounding an ongoing government shutdown, a proposed $20 billion bailout for Argentina, and the escalating healthcare premium crisis. Republican leaders, including Senators Thune and Barrasso, vehemently blamed Democrats for the s...

This House session, held on the tenth day of a government shutdown, commenced with a prayer from the Senate Chaplain, the Pledge of Allegiance, and the approval of the previous day's Journal. The session was largely procedural, focusing on communications from the Clerk regarding Senate-passed legisl...

This Senate session was remarkably brief, lasting less than a minute, and dedicated almost entirely to administrative procedure rather than substantive legislative work. The primary purpose was the formal appointment of Senator John Thune of South Dakota as the Acting President pro tempore, a role d...

This Senate session convened amidst a 9-day government shutdown, dominated by intense partisan rhetoric regarding its causes and consequences. While the chamber managed to pass the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) with significant bipartisan support, core appropriations bills remained stall...

This Congressional Record details a routine House of Representatives session on October 8, 2025. The session began with procedural formalities, including the designation of a Speaker pro tempore, approval of the Journal, and an opening prayer. The bulk of the session was dedicated to the administrat...

This Senate session was dominated by intense partisan debates over an ongoing government shutdown, allegations of FBI weaponization, critical energy policy, and presidential war powers. Senators engaged in extensive blame-shifting regarding the shutdown, with Democrats accusing Republicans of intran...

The Senate convened for a session presided over by Senator Markwayne Mullin, R-OK, where the primary focus quickly devolved into an intense partisan debate over a government shutdown and the impending healthcare crisis. Senators engaged in extensive blame-shifting, with Republicans accusing Democrat...

This session of the House of Representatives on Monday, October 6, 2025, was primarily procedural and administrative. Presided over by Speaker Pro Tempore Rep. Virginia Foxx, the session involved the approval of the previous day's journal, the Pledge of Allegiance, a prayer, and the formal introduct...

This Senate session, marking the sixth day of a government shutdown, was characterized by intense partisan blame-shifting and procedural maneuvering rather than substantive legislative compromise. Key participants, including the Majority and Minority Leaders, engaged in a heated floor debate, each a...

This House session on October 3, 2025, was largely administrative, characterized by the formal processing of numerous executive communications, committee reports, and the introduction of a high volume of new public bills and resolutions. While Rep. Mike Haridopolos served as Speaker pro tempore, the...

This Senate session, held on the third day of a government shutdown, was characterized by intense partisan debate and blame-shifting regarding the inability to pass continuing resolutions (CRs) to reopen federal operations. Key participants engaged in heated exchanges over spending priorities, healt...

The Senate convened on October 2, 2025, amidst the second day of a government shutdown, with the session quickly devolving into a highly partisan debate. Republican leaders, including Majority Leader Senator John Thune and Senator Roger Marshall, vehemently blamed Democrats for the shutdown, accusin...

The Senate convened on October 1, 2025, for a session dominated by the commencement of a government shutdown. Leaders from both Republican and Democratic parties engaged in a highly partisan floor debate, primarily over the shutdown's cause, its impact on healthcare, and the passage of continuing re...