Congressional Record — December 8, 2025

Overview of the day

The Senate conducted business including the passage of S. 2950, the consideration of executive nominations, and the receipt of arms sales notifications for Canada and Denmark. The Senate also outlined a schedule for the upcoming week involving votes on judicial nominations and various committee hearings. The House has several committee hearings and markups scheduled for the coming week across agriculture, energy, financial services, foreign affairs, and other sectors.

Summary of the House proceedings

There was no House activity on this date.

Summary of Senate proceedings

S. 2950 was passed, which requires the Secretary of State and other agencies to address international scam compounds and hold transnational criminal organizations accountable.
S. 2950 had 1 amendment proposed to it.
The Senate considered the nomination of Arjun Mody to be Deputy Commissioner of the Social Security Administration.
The Senate received notification of a proposed arms sale to Canada for defense articles and services estimated at $2.68 billion.
The Senate received notification of a proposed arms sale to Denmark for defense articles and services estimated at $3.0 billion.
The Senate considered a motion to proceed regarding the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2026.
Discussions were held regarding a proposal to extend ACA premium tax credits for 3 years.
The Senate conducted a vote on the nomination of Robert P. Chamberlin to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of Mississippi.