What Happened in Congress on Wednesday?
Wednesday, October 15, 2025 — Full breakdown of congressional activity.
9 bills active
3 advancing
1 votes recorded
1 D-sponsored
8 R-sponsored
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Advancing — Reported Out of Committee (3)
![Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE]](/proxy_image?name=Christopher+A.+Coons&state=Delaware&role=senate)
S.Res. 449
A resolution designating the week beginning on October 12, 2025, as "National Wildlife Refuge Week".
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7141)
A resolution designating the week beginning on October 12, 2025, as "National Wildlife Refuge Week".
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7141)
Sponsor
Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE]
(D-DE)
Introduced
Oct 09, 2025
Congress
119th Congress
Policy Areas
Birds, Commemorative events and holidays, Community life and organization, Endangered and threatened species, Environmental education, Federal-Indian relations, Hunting and fishing, Outdoor recreation, Wilderness and natural areas, wildlife refuges, wild rivers, habitats, Wildlife conservation and habitat protection
14 cosponsors
— including John Kennedy, Chris Van Hollen, Jack Reed and 11 more
![Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA]](/proxy_image?name=Chuck+Grassley&state=Iowa&role=senate)
S.Res. 452
A resolution designating the week beginning October 19, 2025, as "National Character Counts Week".
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7141; text: CR S7140-7141)
A resolution designating the week beginning October 19, 2025, as "National Character Counts Week".
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7141; text: CR S7140-7141)
Sponsor
Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA]
(R-IA)
Introduced
Oct 15, 2025
Congress
119th Congress
Policy Areas
Child care and development, Commemorative events and holidays
6 cosponsors
— including Amy Klobuchar, Joni Ernst, Marsha Blackburn and 3 more
![Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME]](/proxy_image?name=Susan+M.+Collins&state=Maine&role=senate)
S.Res. 453
A resolution designating the week beginning September 7, 2025, as "National Direct Support Professionals Week".
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7141; text: CR S7141)
A resolution designating the week beginning September 7, 2025, as "National Direct Support Professionals Week".
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7141; text: CR S7141)
Sponsor
Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME]
(R-ME)
Introduced
Oct 15, 2025
Congress
119th Congress
Policy Areas
Commemorative events and holidays, Congressional tributes, Disability and paralysis, Health personnel
1 cosponsor
— including Chris Van Hollen
Roll-Call Votes Recorded (1)
![Sen. Johnson, Ron [R-WI]](/proxy_image?name=Ron+Johnson&state=Wisconsin&role=senate)
S. 3012
Shutdown Fairness Act
Upon reconsideration, cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 53 - 43. Record Vote Number: 609.
Shutdown Fairness Act
Upon reconsideration, cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 53 - 43. Record Vote Number: 609.
Sponsor
Sen. Johnson, Ron [R-WI]
(R-WI)
Introduced
Oct 15, 2025
Congress
119th Congress
Policy Areas
Appropriations, Congressional operations and organization, Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management, Military personnel and dependents, Public contracts and procurement
13 cosponsors
— including Ted Budd, Bill Cassidy, Mike Crapo and 10 more
Committee Activity (5)
![Sen. Tuberville, Tommy [R-AL]](/proxy_image?name=Tommy+Tuberville&state=Alabama&role=senate)
S. 3008
No Shari’a Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
No Shari’a Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
1 cosponsor
— including John Cornyn
S. 3009
Preserving a Sharia-Free America Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Preserving a Sharia-Free America Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
![Sen. Cassidy, Bill [R-LA]](/proxy_image?name=Bill+Cassidy&state=Louisiana&role=senate)
S. 3010
21st Century Dyslexia Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
21st Century Dyslexia Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
5 cosponsors
— including John W. Hickenlooper, Jack Reed, Lisa Murkowski and 2 more
![Sen. Hawley, Josh [R-MO]](/proxy_image?name=Josh+Hawley&state=Missouri&role=senate)
S. 3011
Prohibiting Abortion & Transgender Procedures on the Exchanges Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Prohibiting Abortion & Transgender Procedures on the Exchanges Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
![Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL]](/proxy_image?name=Rick+Scott&state=Florida&role=senate)
S.Res. 451
A resolution condemning attacks on Federal law enforcement in the State of Illinois.
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S7140)
A resolution condemning attacks on Federal law enforcement in the State of Illinois.
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S7140)
3 cosponsors
— including Marsha Blackburn, Mike Lee, Ashley Moody
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