Congressional Record — August 2, 2025

Overview of the day

The proceedings for August 2, 2025, centered on Senate activity involving debates over the Executive Calendar, nomination processes, and discussions regarding trade tariffs and the disclosure of Department of Justice files.

Summary of the House proceedings

There was no House activity on this date.

Summary of Senate proceedings

The Senate held debates regarding the Executive Calendar and the historical use of the filibuster for judicial and executive nominations.
Senators discussed the impact of trade tariffs on small businesses and the American manufacturing sector.
A request was made for the disclosure of Department of Justice files related to the investigation of Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell.
S. 1593 was considered via a unanimous consent request, which was met with an objection.
S. 2557 was the subject of a unanimous consent request regarding the disclosure of Department of Justice files.
S. 2296 had 5 amendments proposed to it.