Congressional Record — November 3, 2025

Overview of the day

The legislative activity for November 3, 2025, focused on the ongoing government shutdown and its impacts on federal services, specifically regarding the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and healthcare costs. The Senate considered motions to proceed with funding legislation and addressed the administration's handling of food security and immigration enforcement.

Summary of the House proceedings

There was no House activity on this date.

Summary of Senate proceedings

H.R. 5371 was mentioned in a motion to proceed as a bill making continuing appropriations and extensions for fiscal year 2026.

A resolution was proposed by Senator Merkley to express the sense of the Senate that the administration is obligated to fund SNAP through the use of the contingency fund and interchange authority.

The Senate received executive nominations for officers in the Air Force, Army, and Marine Corps.

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Overview of the day

Summary of the House proceedings

There was no House activity on this date.

Summary of Senate proceedings

H.R. 5371 was mentioned in a motion to proceed as a bill making continuing appropriations and extensions for fiscal year 2026.

A resolution was proposed by Senator Merkley to express the sense of the Senate that the administration is obligated to fund SNAP through the use of the contingency fund and interchange authority.

The Senate received executive nominations for officers in the Air Force, Army, and Marine Corps.