Markwayne Mullin, U.S. Senator from Oklahoma, posted a series of updates on July 16, 2025, regarding ongoing Senate proceedings related to a $9 billion rescissions package and activities taking place in the Capitol.
In a tweet posted at 18:00 UTC, Mullin announced the start of an extended voting session: ” VOTING NOW: Extended vote series (vote-a-rama) for rescissions is on. Once @SenateGOP beats down Dem protest amendments, we will pass @POTUS’ $9 billion rescissions package. Needs 51 votes.” The post refers to a legislative process known as “vote-a-rama,” during which senators consider multiple amendments in rapid succession.
Later that evening at 20:27 UTC, Mullin updated followers about the ongoing voting and his personal engagement with constituents: “We’ll be on-and-off the floor tonight in our ‘vote-a-rama’ series leading up to final passage on @DOGE cuts.
I don’t do well with idle time.
Told you guys to ask us anything over on my Instagram: @SenMullin. Got some Capitol tours coming, too.”
At 23:19 UTC, Mullin noted that public tours were resuming at the Capitol and mentioned collaboration with Senate Republican Whip John Thune: “‘Vote-a-rama’ is ON, and Capitol tours are back by popular demand.
@LeaderJohnThune is letting us show you behind the scenes in his office.
Check this out. https://t.co/xhzE3wJpfQ“
The Senate’s use of “vote-a-rama” typically occurs during consideration of budget resolutions or significant fiscal legislation. In these sessions, numerous amendments can be offered and voted upon consecutively without debate. The $9 billion rescissions package referenced by Mullin represents an effort by Congress to cancel previously approved but unspent federal funds as part of broader budget negotiations between Congress and the White House.
Capitol tours had been limited or suspended at various points due to security concerns or public health restrictions in recent years but have gradually resumed as conditions allowed.
