What Happened in Congress on Wednesday?

Wednesday, October 08, 2025 — Full breakdown of congressional activity.

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16 bills active 2 votes recorded 7 D-sponsored 9 R-sponsored

Roll-Call Votes Recorded (2)

Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA]
S.J.Res. 71
A joint resolution terminating the national emergency declared with respect to energy.
Failed of passage in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 51. Record Vote Number: 554.
Sponsor Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA] (D-VA) Introduced Jul 31, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Administrative law and regulatory procedures, Alternative and renewable resources, Building construction, Coal, Energy storage, supplies, demand, Licensing and registrations, Mining, Oil and gas
8 cosponsors — including Martin Heinrich, Sheldon Whitehouse, Cory A. Booker and 5 more
Bill Details Congress.gov Sponsor Profile
Sen. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA]
S.J.Res. 83
A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities that have not been authorized by Congress.
Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations rejected by Yea-Nay Vote. 48 - 51. Record Vote Number: 555.
Sponsor Sen. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA] (D-CA) Introduced Sep 18, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
8 cosponsors — including Tim Kaine, Ron Wyden, Bernard Sanders and 5 more
Bill Details Congress.gov Sponsor Profile

Committee Activity (12)

Rep. Roy, Chip [R-TX-21]
H.R. 5722
Preserving a Sharia-Free America Act
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsor Rep. Roy, Chip [R-TX-21] (R-TX) Introduced Oct 08, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
25 cosponsors — including Randy Fine, Tim Burchett, Keith Self and 22 more
Bill Details Congress.gov Sponsor Profile
Sen. Scott, Tim [R-SC]
S. 2984
Employee Rights Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Sponsor Sen. Scott, Tim [R-SC] (R-SC) Introduced Oct 08, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
10 cosponsors — including Tommy Tuberville, Kevin Cramer, John Barrasso and 7 more
Bill Details Congress.gov Sponsor Profile
Sen. Cotton, Tom [R-AR]
S. 2985
Preventing Violence Against Female Inmates Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsor Sen. Cotton, Tom [R-AR] (R-AR) Introduced Oct 08, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor — including Shelley Moore Capito
Bill Details Congress.gov Sponsor Profile
Sen. Cotton, Tom [R-AR]
S. 2986
American Medicine Safety and Security Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Sponsor Sen. Cotton, Tom [R-AR] (R-AR) Introduced Oct 08, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
Bill Details Congress.gov Sponsor Profile
Sen. Cotton, Tom [R-AR]
S. 2987
American Workforce Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Sponsor Sen. Cotton, Tom [R-AR] (R-AR) Introduced Oct 08, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
Bill Details Congress.gov Sponsor Profile
Sen. Moran, Jerry [R-KS]
S. 2988
VITAL Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Sponsor Sen. Moran, Jerry [R-KS] (R-KS) Introduced Oct 08, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
3 cosponsors — including Jim Banks, Marsha Blackburn, Richard Blumenthal
Bill Details Congress.gov Sponsor Profile
Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA]
S. 2989
Stop MPT Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Sponsor Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA] (D-MA) Introduced Oct 08, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
2 cosponsors — including Richard Blumenthal, Bernard Sanders
Bill Details Congress.gov Sponsor Profile
Sen. Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY]
S. 2990
Campus Accountability and Safety Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Sponsor Sen. Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY] (D-NY) Introduced Oct 08, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor — including Chuck Grassley
Bill Details Congress.gov Sponsor Profile
Sen. Lummis, Cynthia M. [R-WY]
S. 2991
Connor’s Law
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Sponsor Sen. Lummis, Cynthia M. [R-WY] (R-WY) Introduced Oct 08, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
2 cosponsors — including John Barrasso, Bernie Moreno
Bill Details Congress.gov Sponsor Profile
Sen. Banks, Jim [R-IN]
S. 2992
Gas Can Freedom Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Sponsor Sen. Banks, Jim [R-IN] (R-IN) Introduced Oct 08, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
Bill Details Congress.gov Sponsor Profile
Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL]
S.Res. 442
A resolution condemning Russian incursions into NATO territory and reaffirming Article 5 of the North Atlantic Treaty.
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Sponsor Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL] (D-IL) Introduced Oct 08, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
16 cosponsors — including John Barrasso, Roger F. Wicker, Charles E. Schumer and 13 more
Bill Details Congress.gov Sponsor Profile
Sen. Schatz, Brian [D-HI]
S.Res. 443
A resolution expressing concern about the growing problem of book banning, and the proliferation of threats to freedom of expression in the United States.
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsor Sen. Schatz, Brian [D-HI] (D-HI) Introduced Oct 08, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
19 cosponsors — including Richard Blumenthal, Jeff Merkley, Mazie K. Hirono and 16 more
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Newly Introduced (2)

Sen. Mullin, Markwayne [R-OK]
S. 2898
Dennis John Benigno Traumatic Brain Injury Program Reauthorization Act of 2025
Star Print ordered on the bill.
Sponsor Sen. Mullin, Markwayne [R-OK] (R-OK) Introduced Sep 18, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Congressional oversight, Government information and archives, Government studies and investigations, Health programs administration and funding, Health promotion and preventive care, Neurological disorders, State and local government operations
4 cosponsors — including Andy Kim, John Cornyn, Alex Padilla and 1 more
Bill Details Congress.gov Sponsor Profile
Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI]
S. 2983
Extending Expired Cybersecurity Authorities Act
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 182.
Sponsor Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI] (D-MI) Introduced Oct 07, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
15 cosponsors — including Mike Rounds, Angus S., Jr. King, Tom Cotton and 12 more
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