Senate Convenes, Appoints Acting President Pro Tempore, and Places Three Bills on the Calendar

The Senate convened on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at 7:03 p.m. During the brief session, Senator Jim Justice was appointed as Acting President pro tempore. The Senate approved the Journal of proceedings, reserved leader time, and entered a period of morning business. Three bills, S. 3030, S. 3031, and S. 3032, were read for a second time and placed on the legislative calendar under Rule XIV. The Senate then adjourned at 7:05 p.m. until the following day.

This was a routine Senate session primarily focused on administrative tasks and setting the stage for future legislative action. No substantive debates or votes on measures occurred. The placement of three appropriations-related bills on the calendar indicates they are ready for future consideration, but no immediate action was taken. Orders were also set for cloture votes on a motion to proceed to S. 3012 and on two nominations for the next day's session.