Congressional Record — October 20, 2025

Overview of the day

The Senate conducted business including passing two bills, introducing new legislation, and considering judicial nominations. Much of the day was marked by debate regarding a government shutdown and the impact of expiring healthcare tax credits. The House was not in session.

Summary of the House proceedings

There was no House activity on this date.

Summary of Senate proceedings

(Public Law 118-225) H.R. 998 was passed to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require additional information on math and clerical error notices.
S. 284 was passed to reauthorize the Congressional Award Act.
H.R. 5371 was mentioned as the Senate considered a motion to proceed to the bill, which makes continuing appropriations and extensions for fiscal year 2026.
H.R. 5371 was the subject of a vote (Vote No. 576) where the Senate rejected the motion to close further debate on the motion to proceed.
S. 3017 was introduced to require updates to the threshold amounts applicable to certain currency transaction reports.
S. 3018 was introduced to permit visiting dignitaries and service members from Taiwan to display the flag of the Republic of China.
S. Res. 457 was introduced to designate the week beginning on October 19, 2025, as "Coal Week".
S. 3012 had 1 amendment proposed to it.
S. 582 was reported to provide for the authorized use of Federal vehicle transportation by certain astronauts.