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Senate Confirmations, Senate Time Off and How Many Votes When?

By Amy West, GovTrack.us, (Aug. 1, 2025)

Legislative Recap

The Senate continues to grind through the thousands of Trump Administration nominees. We'll mention two notable now confirmed Administration appointees below, but first we want to say that we're taking two of the shorter questions we got from y'all because they relate directly to what's going on in the Senate right now.

The Senate was supposed to start its August Recess today, August 1st. But between public pressure from President Trump and Democrats insisting on voting on most nominees one by one, they'll be in session at least through the weekend.

It's possible to approve nominees in batches by unanimous consent, as has happened with military promotions. But doing that requires both a sense of trust and collegiality and for the chamber's minority to feel they gain politically from doing so.

Military promotions? Democrats feel those are worth getting done en masse. But other positions? Not so much.

So until both parties in the Senate can agree to some group unanimous consent confirmations, they'll stay in session.

One of the reasons that Democrats have insisted on one by one votes is because they often feel strongly that the nominees should not be confirmed. Here are two examples:

Senate Time Off

A couple of folks asked us why the Senate takes so much time off. Well, as noted above, they may not in fact take much time off. But also, Congress members use time out of session to campaign, to promote legislation they've passed (for example, the reconciliation bill has polled extremely poorly), hold meetings with constituents, go on Congressional Delegations (quasi-official trips covering topics relevant to Congress) and yes, even to take some vacation.

We also want to note that collegiality - mentioned above - plays a big role in how the Senate operates. Time off lets everyone get a break from each other and come back ready to maybe find points of compromise.

This might seem trivial, but the next big hurdle is keeping the government open. The government's fiscal year ends September 30. That gives both chambers 8 weeks to pass something that keeps the government operating in October. Negotiations will probably go better if the Senators don't start out sick of the sight of each other.

Lastly, while the Senate is often out Mondays and Fridays, they work when not in session and often hold all-night votes and rarely, committee meetings. It probably averages out to a less leisurely schedule than it seems on its face.

How Many Votes Does it Take in the Senate?

Mostly it takes 50, 100 or 60:

  • 50 (or a simple majority) for passage of bills and votes related to administration nominations including judicial nominations; these are the most partisan votes
  • 100 for unanimous consent; or more accurately, no one who dislikes a bill or nomination enough to object; obviously, least partisan votes
  • 60 because senators agreed behind the scenes to skip the step below and go straight to passing the bill, but with a higher winning threshold; less partisan votes
  • 60 to end debate (and some other similar procedural steps) so you can get to the vote on the bill; less partisan votes.
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    • This is the modern filibuster. While both parties have been flipping back and forth with just over 50 votes for several years now, 1977 was the last year either party had 60 or more seats. The next closest year was 2009 with 57 Democrats, two Independents and 41 Republicans. Otherwise, the Senate tends to stay pretty closely split. Because getting 60 votes to end debate has meant getting at least a few members of the opposing party on board since 1977, the votes to end debate give the minority party considerable power if they choose to use it.

The common thread here is that except for votes requiring only 50 votes / a simple majority, senators have to work together to get a bill through the chamber. So, again, collegiality is a crucial factor to actually getting anything done. Yet another argument for at least a little bit of an August Recess.

There are many, many, many exceptions to the vote numbers I listed above. But those are the most common situations in the Senate over the last several years. If you really want to keep up with procedural minutia, @ringwiss.bsky.social (and probably other social media) is a good follow. The Senate also publishes lots of information on their rules and procedures.

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Hawaii Congressional Delegation

July 28, 2025 — Introduced

S. 2488: A bill to promote transparency and accountability in covered digital labor platform work, and for other purposes.

Sponsor: Sen. Brian Schatz [D-HI]

This bill was referred to the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions which will consider it before sending it to the Senate floor for consideration.

2 cosponsors are on that committee.

Trackers: Sen. Brian Schatz [D-HI].

 

July 28, 2025, 5:31 p.m. — Vote

Motion to Invoke Cloture: David Wright to be a Member of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission: David Wright, of South Carolina, to be a Member of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission for the term of five years expiring June 30, 2030

Cloture Motion Agreed to 51/45

Sen. Hirono [D-HI]: Nay

Sen. Schatz [D-HI]: Nay

Trackers: Sen. Brian Schatz [D-HI]Sen. Mazie Hirono [D-HI].

 

July 28, 2025, 7:01 p.m. — Vote

On the Nomination PN345-20: David Wright, of South Carolina, to be a Member of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission for the term of five years expiring June 30, 2030

Nomination Confirmed 50/39

Sen. Hirono [D-HI]: Nay

Sen. Schatz [D-HI]: Nay

Trackers: Sen. Brian Schatz [D-HI]Sen. Mazie Hirono [D-HI].

 

July 28, 2025, 7:42 p.m. — Vote

Motion to Invoke Cloture: Earl Matthews to be General Counsel of the Department of Defense: Earl Matthews, of Virginia, to be General Counsel of the Department of Defense

Cloture Motion Agreed to 50/45

Sen. Hirono [D-HI]: Nay

Sen. Schatz [D-HI]: Nay

Trackers: Sen. Brian Schatz [D-HI]Sen. Mazie Hirono [D-HI].

 

July 29, 2025, 11:30 a.m. — Vote

On the Nomination PN22-17: Earl Matthews, of Virginia, to be General Counsel of the Department of Defense

Nomination Confirmed 50/47

Sen. Hirono [D-HI]: Nay

Sen. Schatz [D-HI]: Nay

Trackers: Sen. Brian Schatz [D-HI]Sen. Mazie Hirono [D-HI].

 

July 29, 2025, 12:13 p.m. — Vote

Motion to Invoke Cloture: William Kimmitt to be Under Secretary of Commerce for International Trade: William Kimmitt, of Virginia, to be Under Secretary of Commerce for International Trade

Cloture Motion Agreed to 51/47

Sen. Hirono [D-HI]: Nay

Sen. Schatz [D-HI]: Nay

Trackers: Sen. Brian Schatz [D-HI]Sen. Mazie Hirono [D-HI].

 

July 29, 2025, 2:15 p.m. — Vote

On the Nomination PN22-13: William Kimmitt, of Virginia, to be Under Secretary of Commerce for International Trade

Nomination Confirmed 51/47

Sen. Hirono [D-HI]: Nay

Sen. Schatz [D-HI]: Nay

Trackers: Sen. Brian Schatz [D-HI]Sen. Mazie Hirono [D-HI].

 

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July 29, 2025, 2:48 p.m. — Vote

Motion to Invoke Cloture: Susan Monarez to be Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Susan Monarez, of Wisconsin, to be Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Cloture Motion Agreed to 52/47

Sen. Hirono [D-HI]: Nay

Sen. Schatz [D-HI]: Nay

Trackers: Sen. Brian Schatz [D-HI]Sen. Mazie Hirono [D-HI].

 

July 29, 2025, 5:41 p.m. — Vote

On the Nomination PN60-14: Susan Monarez, of Wisconsin, to be Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Nomination Confirmed 51/47

Sen. Hirono [D-HI]: Nay

Sen. Schatz [D-HI]: Nay

Trackers: Sen. Brian Schatz [D-HI]Sen. Mazie Hirono [D-HI].

 

July 29, 2025, 6:21 p.m. — Vote

Motion to Invoke Cloture: Samuel Brown to be Under Secretary of Veterans Affairs for Memorial Affairs: Samuel Brown, of Nevada, to be Under Secretary of Veterans Affairs for Memorial Affairs

Cloture Motion Agreed to 53/45

Sen. Hirono [D-HI]: Nay

Sen. Schatz [D-HI]: Nay

Trackers: Sen. Brian Schatz [D-HI]Sen. Mazie Hirono [D-HI].

 

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July 29, 2025, 8:02 p.m. — Vote

On the Nomination PN12-7: Samuel Brown, of Nevada, to be Under Secretary of Veterans Affairs for Memorial Affairs

Nomination Confirmed 54/44

Sen. Hirono [D-HI]: Nay

Sen. Schatz [D-HI]: Nay

Trackers: Sen. Brian Schatz [D-HI]Sen. Mazie Hirono [D-HI].

 

July 29, 2025, 8:39 p.m. — Vote

On the Nomination PN346-2: Emil J. Bove III, of Pennsylvania, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Third Circuit

Nomination Confirmed 50/49

Sen. Hirono [D-HI]: Nay

Sen. Schatz [D-HI]: Nay

Trackers: Sen. Brian Schatz [D-HI]Sen. Mazie Hirono [D-HI].

 

July 30, 2025 — Introduced

S. 2549: A bill to provide employees with a minimum of 2 consecutive hours of paid leave in order to vote in Federal elections.

Sponsor: Sen. Mazie Hirono [D-HI]

This bill was referred to the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions which will consider it before sending it to the Senate floor for consideration.

2 cosponsors are on that committee.

Trackers: Sen. Mazie Hirono [D-HI].

 

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July 30, 2025, 11:31 a.m. — Vote

Motion to Invoke Cloture: Thomas Gaiser to be an Assistant Attorney General: Thomas Gaiser, of Ohio, to be an Assistant Attorney General

Cloture Motion Agreed to 53/47

Sen. Hirono [D-HI]: Nay

Sen. Schatz [D-HI]: Nay

Trackers: Sen. Brian Schatz [D-HI]Sen. Mazie Hirono [D-HI].

 

July 30, 2025, 1:54 p.m. — Vote

On the Nomination PN129-4: Thomas Gaiser, of Ohio, to be an Assistant Attorney General

Nomination Confirmed 53/45

Sen. Hirono [D-HI]: Nay

Sen. Schatz [D-HI]: Nay

Trackers: Sen. Brian Schatz [D-HI]Sen. Mazie Hirono [D-HI].

 

July 30, 2025, 2:33 p.m. — Vote

Motion to Invoke Cloture: Jospeh Kent to be Director of the National Counterterrorism Center, Office of the Director of National Intelligence: Joseph Kent, of Washington, to be Director of the National Counterterrorism Center, Office of the Director of National Intelligence

Cloture Motion Agreed to 53/44

Sen. Hirono [D-HI]: Nay

Sen. Schatz [D-HI]: Nay

Trackers: Sen. Brian Schatz [D-HI]Sen. Mazie Hirono [D-HI].

 

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July 30, 2025, 5:19 p.m. — Vote

On the Nomination PN25-27: Joseph Kent, of Washington, to be Director of the National Counterterrorism Center, Office of the Director of National Intelligence

Nomination Confirmed 52/44

Sen. Hirono [D-HI]: Nay

Sen. Schatz [D-HI]: Nay

Trackers: Sen. Brian Schatz [D-HI]Sen. Mazie Hirono [D-HI].

 

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July 30, 2025, 6 p.m. — Vote

Motion to Invoke Cloture: Tyler Clarkson to be General Counsel of the Department of Agriculture: Tyler Clarkson, of Virginia, to be General Counsel of the Department of Agriculture

Cloture Motion Agreed to 53/44

Sen. Hirono [D-HI]: Nay

Sen. Schatz [D-HI]: Nay

Trackers: Sen. Brian Schatz [D-HI]Sen. Mazie Hirono [D-HI].

 

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July 30, 2025, 9:12 p.m. — Vote

On the Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 41

Motion to Discharge Rejected 27/70

Sen. Hirono [D-HI]: Yea

Sen. Schatz [D-HI]: Yea

Trackers: Sen. Brian Schatz [D-HI]Sen. Mazie Hirono [D-HI].

 

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July 30, 2025, 9:42 p.m. — Vote

On the Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 34

Motion to Discharge Rejected 24/73

Sen. Hirono [D-HI]: Yea

Sen. Schatz [D-HI]: Yea

Trackers: Sen. Brian Schatz [D-HI]Sen. Mazie Hirono [D-HI].

 

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July 30, 2025, 9:57 p.m. — Vote

Motion to Invoke Cloture: Gadyaces Serralta to be Director of the United States Marshals Service: Gadyaces Serralta, of Florida, to be Director of the United States Marshals Service

Cloture Motion Agreed to 59/38

Sen. Hirono [D-HI]: Nay

Sen. Schatz [D-HI]: Nay

Trackers: Sen. Brian Schatz [D-HI]Sen. Mazie Hirono [D-HI].

 

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July 30, 2025, 10:12 p.m. — Vote

Motion to Invoke Cloture: Matthew Kozma to be Under Secretary for Intelligence and Analysis, Department of Homeland Security: Matthew Kozma, of Virginia, to be Under Secretary for Intelligence and Analysis, Department of Homeland Security

Cloture Motion Agreed to 53/44

Sen. Hirono [D-HI]: Nay

Sen. Schatz [D-HI]: Nay

Trackers: Sen. Brian Schatz [D-HI]Sen. Mazie Hirono [D-HI].

 

July 31, 2025 — Introduced

S. 2630: A bill to institute a reduction in force moratorium at the National Science Foundation, and for other purposes.

Sponsor: Sen. Mazie Hirono [D-HI]

This bill was referred to the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation which will consider it before sending it to the Senate floor for consideration.

Sen. Brian Schatz [D-HI] is a member of the committee.

Trackers: Sen. Mazie Hirono [D-HI].

 

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July 31, 2025 — Introduced

S. 2632: A bill to institute a reduction in force moratorium at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, and for other purposes.

Sponsor: Sen. Mazie Hirono [D-HI]

This bill was referred to the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation which will consider it before sending it to the Senate floor for consideration.

Sen. Brian Schatz [D-HI] is a member of the committee.

Trackers: Sen. Mazie Hirono [D-HI].

 

July 31, 2025 — Introduced

S. 2633: A bill to institute a reduction in force moratorium at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and for other purposes.

Sponsor: Sen. Mazie Hirono [D-HI]

This bill was referred to the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation which will consider it before sending it to the Senate floor for consideration.

Sen. Brian Schatz [D-HI] is a member of the committee.

Trackers: Sen. Mazie Hirono [D-HI].

 

July 31, 2025 — Introduced

S. 2631: A bill to institute a reduction in force moratorium at the National Institute of Standards and Technology, and for other purposes.

Sponsor: Sen. Mazie Hirono [D-HI]

This bill was referred to the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation which will consider it before sending it to the Senate floor for consideration.

Sen. Brian Schatz [D-HI] is a member of the committee.

Trackers: Sen. Mazie Hirono [D-HI].

 

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July 31, 2025 — Introduced

S. 2614: A bill to amend title II of the Social Security Act and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make improvements in the old-age, survivors, and disability insurance program.

Sponsor: Sen. Mazie Hirono [D-HI]

This bill was referred to the Senate Committee on Finance which will consider it before sending it to the Senate floor for consideration.

1 cosponsor is on that committee.

Trackers: Sen. Mazie Hirono [D-HI].

 

July 31, 2025, 10:56 a.m. — Vote

Motion to Invoke Cloture: Cheryl Mason to be Inspector General, Department of Veterans Affairs: Cheryl Mason, of North Carolina, to be Inspector General, Department of Veterans Affairs

Cloture Motion Agreed to 53/41

Sen. Hirono [D-HI]: Nay

Sen. Schatz [D-HI]: Nay

Trackers: Sen. Brian Schatz [D-HI]Sen. Mazie Hirono [D-HI].

 

July 31, 2025, 11:34 a.m. — Vote

On the Nomination PN25-8: Tyler Clarkson, of Virginia, to be General Counsel of the Department of Agriculture

Nomination Confirmed 52/45

Sen. Hirono [D-HI]: Nay

Sen. Schatz [D-HI]: Nay

Trackers: Sen. Brian Schatz [D-HI]Sen. Mazie Hirono [D-HI].

 

July 31, 2025, 2:11 p.m. — Vote

On the Nomination PN26-42: Gadyaces Serralta, of Florida, to be Director of the United States Marshals Service

Nomination Confirmed 59/39

Sen. Hirono [D-HI]: Nay

Sen. Schatz [D-HI]: Nay

Trackers: Sen. Brian Schatz [D-HI]Sen. Mazie Hirono [D-HI].

 

July 31, 2025, 2:43 p.m. — Vote

On the Nomination PN141-30: Cheryl Mason, of North Carolina, to be Inspector General, Department of Veterans Affairs

Nomination Confirmed 53/45

Sen. Hirono [D-HI]: Nay

Sen. Schatz [D-HI]: Nay

Trackers: Sen. Brian Schatz [D-HI]Sen. Mazie Hirono [D-HI].

 

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July 31, 2025, 3:18 p.m. — Vote

Motion to Invoke Cloture: Andrea Lucas to be a Member of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission : Andrea Lucas, of Virginia, to be a Member of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission for a term expiring July 1, 2030

Cloture Motion Agreed to 53/44

Sen. Hirono [D-HI]: Nay

Sen. Schatz [D-HI]: Nay

Trackers: Sen. Brian Schatz [D-HI]Sen. Mazie Hirono [D-HI].

 

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July 31, 2025, 3:47 p.m. — Vote

On the Nomination PN26-25: Matthew Kozma, of Virginia, to be Under Secretary for Intelligence and Analysis, Department of Homeland Security

Nomination Confirmed 53/44

Sen. Hirono [D-HI]: Nay

Sen. Schatz [D-HI]: Nay

Trackers: Sen. Brian Schatz [D-HI]Sen. Mazie Hirono [D-HI].

 

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July 31, 2025, 7:06 p.m. — Vote

On the Nomination PN55-28: Andrea Lucas, of Virginia, to be a Member of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission for a term expiring July 1, 2030

Nomination Confirmed 52/45

Sen. Hirono [D-HI]: Nay

Sen. Schatz [D-HI]: Nay

Trackers: Sen. Brian Schatz [D-HI]Sen. Mazie Hirono [D-HI].

 

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July 31, 2025, 7:42 p.m. — Vote

Motion to Invoke Cloture: Casey Mulligan to be Chief Counsel for Advocacy, Small Business Administration: Casey Mulligan, of Illinois, to be Chief Counsel for Advocacy, Small Business Administration

Cloture Motion Agreed to 52/44

Sen. Hirono [D-HI]: Nay

Sen. Schatz [D-HI]: Nay

Trackers: Sen. Brian Schatz [D-HI]Sen. Mazie Hirono [D-HI].

 

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July 31, 2025, 7:56 p.m. — Vote

Motion to Invoke Cloture: David Woll to be General Counsel of the Department of Housing and Urban Development: David Woll, of Virginia, to be General Counsel of the Department of Housing and Urban Development

Cloture Motion Agreed to 52/45

Sen. Hirono [D-HI]: Nay

Sen. Schatz [D-HI]: Nay

Trackers: Sen. Brian Schatz [D-HI]Sen. Mazie Hirono [D-HI].

 

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July 31, 2025, 8:10 p.m. — Vote

Motion to Invoke Cloture: Nicholas Kent to be Under Secretary of Education: Nicholas Kent, of Virginia, to be Under Secretary of Education

Cloture Motion Agreed to 52/45

Sen. Hirono [D-HI]: Nay

Sen. Schatz [D-HI]: Nay

Trackers: Sen. Brian Schatz [D-HI]Sen. Mazie Hirono [D-HI].

 

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Aug. 1, 2025 — Introduced

S. 2671: A bill to amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to require a section on reproductive rights in the Annual Country Reports on Human Rights Practices, and for other purposes.

Sponsor: Sen. Brian Schatz [D-HI]

This bill was referred to the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations which will consider it before sending it to the Senate floor for consideration.

Sen. Brian Schatz [D-HI] is a member of the committee.

Trackers: Sen. Brian Schatz [D-HI].

 

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Aug. 1, 2025 — Introduced

S. 2652: A bill to amend title 14, United States Code, to require an annual plan and budget display for Coast Guard operations in the Pacific, and for other purposes.

Sponsor: Sen. Brian Schatz [D-HI]

This bill was referred to the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation which will consider it before sending it to the Senate floor for consideration.

Sen. Brian Schatz [D-HI] is a member of the committee.

Trackers: Sen. Brian Schatz [D-HI].

 

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Aug. 1, 2025 — Introduced

S.Res. 366: A resolution commemorating the 69th anniversary of the continuous operations of the Mauna Loa Observatory.

Sponsor: Sen. Mazie Hirono [D-HI]

This resolution was referred to the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation which will consider it before sending it to the Senate floor for consideration.

Sen. Brian Schatz [D-HI] is a member of the committee.

Trackers: Sen. Mazie Hirono [D-HI].

 

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Aug. 1, 2025 — Introduced

H.R. 4839: To allow the Secretary of Transportation to authorize vessels documented in allied foreign countries, owned by nationals of allied foreign countries, or crewed by allied foreign countries to engage in certain coastwise trade, and for other pur

Sponsor: Rep. Ed Case [D-HI1]

This bill was referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and House Committee on Ways and Means which will consider it before sending it to the House floor for consideration.

Trackers: Rep. Ed Case [D-HI1].

 

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Aug. 1, 2025, 11:02 a.m. — Vote

Motion to Invoke Cloture: Brian Nesvik to be Director of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service: Casey Mulligan, of Illinois, to be Chief Counsel for Advocacy, Small Business Administration

Cloture Motion Agreed to 55/41

Sen. Hirono [D-HI]: Nay

Sen. Schatz [D-HI]: Nay

Trackers: Sen. Brian Schatz [D-HI]Sen. Mazie Hirono [D-HI].

 

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Aug. 1, 2025, 11:39 a.m. — Vote

On the Nomination PN13-11: Casey Mulligan, of Illinois, to be Chief Counsel for Advocacy, Small Business Administration

Nomination Confirmed 52/44

Sen. Hirono [D-HI]: Nay

Sen. Schatz [D-HI]: Nay

Trackers: Sen. Brian Schatz [D-HI]Sen. Mazie Hirono [D-HI].

 

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Aug. 1, 2025, 2:15 p.m. — Vote

On the Nomination PN25-35: Brian Nesvik, of Wyoming, to be Director of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service

Nomination Confirmed 54/43

Sen. Hirono [D-HI]: Nay

Sen. Schatz [D-HI]: Nay

Trackers: Sen. Brian Schatz [D-HI]Sen. Mazie Hirono [D-HI].

 

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Aug. 1, 2025, 2:51 p.m. — Vote

Motion to Invoke Cloture: Luigi Rinaldi to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Oriental Republic of Uruguay: Luigi Rinaldi, of New York, to be Ambassador to the Oriental Republic of Uruguay

Cloture Motion Agreed to 52/45

Sen. Hirono [D-HI]: Nay

Sen. Schatz [D-HI]: Nay

Trackers: Sen. Brian Schatz [D-HI]Sen. Mazie Hirono [D-HI].

 

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Aug. 1, 2025, 4:28 p.m. — Vote

On the Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Points of Order Re: Merkley Amdt. No. 3114)

Motion Rejected 44/51

Sen. Hirono [D-HI]: Yea

Sen. Schatz [D-HI]: Yea

Trackers: Sen. Brian Schatz [D-HI]Sen. Mazie Hirono [D-HI].

 

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Aug. 1, 2025, 5:10 p.m. — Vote

S.Amdt. 3447 (Murphy) to H.R. 3944: To require a report on veterans who would have been reported to the national instant criminal background check system and who die by suicide with a firearm.

Amendment Rejected 44/51

Sen. Hirono [D-HI]: Yea

Sen. Schatz [D-HI]: Yea

Trackers: Sen. Brian Schatz [D-HI]Sen. Mazie Hirono [D-HI].

 

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Aug. 1, 2025, 5:34 p.m. — Vote

S.Amdt. 3115 (Van Hollen) to H.R. 3944: To prohibit funds from being used for reorganization of the Department of Agriculture and to require a benefit-cost analysis on that reorganization, a public comment period, and a report.

Amendment Rejected 42/53

Sen. Hirono [D-HI]: Yea

Sen. Schatz [D-HI]: Yea

Trackers: Sen. Brian Schatz [D-HI]Sen. Mazie Hirono [D-HI].

 

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Aug. 1, 2025, 5:53 p.m. — Vote

S.Amdt. 3466 (Duckworth) to H.R. 3944: To require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to submit to Congress a report on the plan of the Secretary for Department of Veterans Affairs workforce reduction in fiscal year 2026.

Amendment Rejected 45/50

Sen. Hirono [D-HI]: Yea

Sen. Schatz [D-HI]: Yea

Trackers: Sen. Brian Schatz [D-HI]Sen. Mazie Hirono [D-HI].

 

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Aug. 1, 2025, 6:13 p.m. — Vote

S.Amdt. 3414 (Kennedy) to H.R. 3944: To reduce the Agriculture discretionary appropriations by 2 percent across the board.

Amendment Rejected 14/81

Sen. Hirono [D-HI]: Nay

Sen. Schatz [D-HI]: Nay

Trackers: Sen. Brian Schatz [D-HI]Sen. Mazie Hirono [D-HI].

 

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Aug. 1, 2025, 6:31 p.m. — Vote

S.Amdt. 3113 (Scott) to H.R. 3944: To reduce funding for certain programs under the division making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies.

Amendment Rejected 15/81

Sen. Hirono [D-HI]: Nay

Sen. Schatz [D-HI]: Nay

Trackers: Sen. Brian Schatz [D-HI]Sen. Mazie Hirono [D-HI].

 

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Aug. 1, 2025, 6:52 p.m. — Vote

S.Amdt. 3428 (Johnson) to H.R. 3944: To limit disclosures regarding earmarks.

Amendment Rejected 21/75

Sen. Hirono [D-HI]: Nay

Sen. Schatz [D-HI]: Nay

Trackers: Sen. Brian Schatz [D-HI]Sen. Mazie Hirono [D-HI].

 

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Aug. 1, 2025, 7:10 p.m. — Vote

S.Amdt. 3411 (Collins) to H.R. 3944: In the nature of a substitute.

Amendment Agreed to 87/9

Sen. Hirono [D-HI]: Yea

Sen. Schatz [D-HI]: Yea

Trackers: Sen. Brian Schatz [D-HI]Sen. Mazie Hirono [D-HI].

 

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Aug. 1, 2025, 7:26 p.m. — Vote

H.R. 3944: Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026

Bill Passed 87/9

Sen. Hirono [D-HI]: Yea

Sen. Schatz [D-HI]: Yea

Trackers: Sen. Brian Schatz [D-HI]Sen. Mazie Hirono [D-HI].

 

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Aug. 1, 2025, 7:47 p.m. — Vote

S.Amdt. 3412 (Mullin) to H.R. 3944: To improve the bill.

Amendment Agreed to 81/15

Sen. Hirono [D-HI]: Yea

Sen. Schatz [D-HI]: Yea

Trackers: Sen. Brian Schatz [D-HI]Sen. Mazie Hirono [D-HI].

 

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Aug. 1, 2025, 8:03 p.m. — Vote

On the Nomination PN55-36: Luigi Rinaldi, of New York, to be Ambassador to the Oriental Republic of Uruguay

Nomination Confirmed 51/44

Sen. Hirono [D-HI]: Nay

Sen. Schatz [D-HI]: Nay

Trackers: Sen. Brian Schatz [D-HI]Sen. Mazie Hirono [D-HI].

 

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Aug. 1, 2025, 8:19 p.m. — Vote

On the Nomination PN26-49: David Woll, of Virginia, to be General Counsel of the Department of Housing and Urban Development

Nomination Confirmed 51/43

Sen. Hirono [D-HI]: Nay

Sen. Schatz [D-HI]: Nay

Trackers: Sen. Brian Schatz [D-HI]Sen. Mazie Hirono [D-HI].

 

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Aug. 1, 2025, 8:34 p.m. — Vote

On the Nomination PN25-26: Nicholas Kent, of Virginia, to be Under Secretary of Education

Nomination Confirmed 50/45

Sen. Hirono [D-HI]: Nay

Sen. Schatz [D-HI]: Nay

Trackers: Sen. Brian Schatz [D-HI]Sen. Mazie Hirono [D-HI].

 

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Aug. 2, 2025, 10:04 a.m. — Vote

Motion to Invoke Cloture: Andrew Puzder to be Representative of the United States of America to the European Union with the rank of Ambassador: Andrew Puzder, of Tennessee, to be Representative of the United States of America to the European Union, with the rank of Ambassador

Cloture Motion Agreed to 52/41

Sen. Hirono [D-HI]: Nay

Sen. Schatz [D-HI]: Nay

Trackers: Sen. Brian Schatz [D-HI]Sen. Mazie Hirono [D-HI].

 

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Aug. 2, 2025, 12:37 p.m. — Vote

On the Nomination PN26-39: Andrew Puzder, of Tennessee, to be Representative of the United States of America to the European Union, with the rank of Ambassador

Nomination Confirmed 53/44

Sen. Hirono [D-HI]: Nay

Sen. Schatz [D-HI]: Nay

Trackers: Sen. Brian Schatz [D-HI]Sen. Mazie Hirono [D-HI].

 

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Aug. 2, 2025, 1:12 p.m. — Vote

Motion to Invoke Cloture: Brian Burch to be Ambassador of the United States of America to the Holy See: Brian Burch, of Illinois, to be Ambassador to the Holy See

Cloture Motion Agreed to 51/45

Sen. Hirono [D-HI]: Nay

Sen. Schatz [D-HI]: Nay

Trackers: Sen. Brian Schatz [D-HI]Sen. Mazie Hirono [D-HI].

 

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Aug. 2, 2025, 3:33 p.m. — Vote

On the Nomination PN26-5: Brian Burch, of Illinois, to be Ambassador to the Holy See

Nomination Confirmed 49/44

Sen. Hirono [D-HI]: Nay

Sen. Schatz [D-HI]: Nay

Trackers: Sen. Brian Schatz [D-HI]Sen. Mazie Hirono [D-HI].

 

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Aug. 2, 2025, 4:14 p.m. — Vote

Motion to Invoke Cloture: Jason Reding Quinones to be United States Attorney for the Southern District of Florida: Jason Reding Quinones, of Florida, to be United States Attorney for the Southern District of Florida for the term of four years

Cloture Motion Agreed to 49/45

Sen. Hirono [D-HI]: Nay

Sen. Schatz [D-HI]: Nay

Trackers: Sen. Brian Schatz [D-HI]Sen. Mazie Hirono [D-HI].

 

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Aug. 2, 2025, 6:29 p.m. — Vote

On the Nomination PN26-40: Jason Reding Quinones, of Florida, to be United States Attorney for the Southern District of Florida for the term of four years

Nomination Confirmed 52/44

Sen. Hirono [D-HI]: Nay

Sen. Schatz [D-HI]: Nay

Trackers: Sen. Brian Schatz [D-HI]Sen. Mazie Hirono [D-HI].

 

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Aug. 2, 2025, 7:28 p.m. — Vote

Motion to Invoke Cloture: Jeanine Pirro to be United States Attorney for the District of Columbia: Jeanine Pirro, of New York, to be United States Attorney for the District of Columbia for the term of four years

Cloture Motion Agreed to 51/45

Sen. Hirono [D-HI]: Nay

Sen. Schatz [D-HI]: Nay

Trackers: Sen. Brian Schatz [D-HI]Sen. Mazie Hirono [D-HI].

 

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Aug. 2, 2025, 7:55 p.m. — Vote

On the Nomination PN345-15: Jeanine Pirro, of New York, to be United States Attorney for the District of Columbia for the term of four years

Nomination Confirmed 50/45

Sen. Hirono [D-HI]: Nay

Sen. Schatz [D-HI]: Nay

Trackers: Sen. Brian Schatz [D-HI]Sen. Mazie Hirono [D-HI].

 

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Aug. 2, 2025, 8:13 p.m. — Vote

Motion to Invoke Cloture: Luke Lindberg to be Under Secretary of Agriculture for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs: Luke Lindberg, of South Dakota, to be Under Secretary of Agriculture for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs

Cloture Motion Agreed to 76/19

Sen. Hirono [D-HI]: Nay

Sen. Schatz [D-HI]: Yea

Trackers: Sen. Brian Schatz [D-HI]Sen. Mazie Hirono [D-HI].

 

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Aug. 2, 2025, 8:25 p.m. — Vote

On the Nomination PN12-26: Luke Lindberg, of South Dakota, to be Under Secretary of Agriculture for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs

Nomination Confirmed 78/17

Sen. Hirono [D-HI]: Nay

Sen. Schatz [D-HI]: Yea

Trackers: Sen. Brian Schatz [D-HI]Sen. Mazie Hirono [D-HI].

 

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Aug. 2, 2025, 8:43 p.m. — Vote

On the Nomination PN25-16: Catherine Hanson, of South Carolina, to be Chief Financial Officer, Environmental Protection Agency

Nomination Confirmed 50/45

Sen. Hirono [D-HI]: Nay

Sen. Schatz [D-HI]: Nay

Trackers: Sen. Brian Schatz [D-HI]Sen. Mazie Hirono [D-HI].

 

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Aug. 2, 2025, 8:56 p.m. — Vote

On the Nomination PN26-2: John Arrigo, of Florida, to be Ambassador to the Portuguese Republic

Nomination Confirmed 52/42

Sen. Hirono [D-HI]: Nay

Sen. Schatz [D-HI]: Nay

Trackers: Sen. Brian Schatz [D-HI]Sen. Mazie Hirono [D-HI].

 

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Aug. 2, 2025, 9:09 p.m. — Vote

On the Nomination PN24-2: Sean Cairncross, of Minnesota, to be National Cyber Director

Nomination Confirmed 59/35

Sen. Hirono [D-HI]: Nay

Sen. Schatz [D-HI]: Nay

Trackers: Sen. Brian Schatz [D-HI]Sen. Mazie Hirono [D-HI].

 

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Aug. 2, 2025, 9:28 p.m. — Vote

On the Nomination PN55-43: Adam Telle, of Mississippi, to be an Assistant Secretary of the Army

Nomination Confirmed 72/22

Sen. Hirono [D-HI]: Nay

Sen. Schatz [D-HI]: Nay

Trackers: Sen. Brian Schatz [D-HI]Sen. Mazie Hirono [D-HI].

 

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Aug. 2, 2025, 9:40 p.m. — Vote

On the Nomination PN22-18: Marcus Molinaro, of New York, to be Federal Transit Administrator

Nomination Confirmed 71/23

Sen. Hirono [D-HI]: Yea

Sen. Schatz [D-HI]: Yea

Trackers: Sen. Brian Schatz [D-HI]Sen. Mazie Hirono [D-HI].

 

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