The President pro tempore called the Senate to order at 3 p.m., the Chaplain offered a prayer, and the President pro tempore led the
Senate in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United
States of America.
The Journal
Pursuant to the order of Thursday, May 7, 2026, the Journal of
the proceedings of the Senate was deemed approved to date.
Certain Procedures Dispensed With
Pursuant to the order of Thursday, May 7, 2026,
the morning hour being deemed expired, and the times for the recognition
of the two leaders being reserved.
Transaction of Morning Business
The following transactions of morning business occurred on today.
Legislative Business (Monday, May 11)
H.R. 3497 (Rep. Mast):
A bill to establish a medal of service for law
enforcement officers and first responders.
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Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs discharged
by Unanimous Consent.
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Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
S. 71 (Sen. Welch):
A bill to require Amtrak to install baby changing
tables in bathrooms on passenger rail cars.
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Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
S. 3199 (Sen. Barrasso):
A bill to instruct the Federal Communications
Commission to initiate a notice of inquiry and instruct the Government
Accountability Office to complete a study and report providing detailed
recommendations to address challenges to transmitting geolocation
information with calls to the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, and for
other purposes.
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Passed Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title by Unanimous
Consent.
S.Res. 526 (Sen. Kennedy):
A resolution withholding the pay of Senators if a
Government shutdown occurs.
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Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate.
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Cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure presented in Senate.
S.Res. 690 (Sen. Thune):
An executive resolution authorizing the en bloc
consideration in Executive Session of certain nominations on the Executive
Calendar.
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Considered by Senate.
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Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 46 - 45.
Record Vote Number:
114
S.Res. 723 (Sen. Crapo):
A resolution honoring the life of Dirk Arthur
Kempthorne, former United States Senator for the State of Idaho.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 724 (Sen. Collins):
A resolution recognizing the roles and
contributions of the teachers of the United States in building and
enhancing the civic, cultural, and economic well-being of the United States.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Executive Business (Monday, May 11)
PN855-2:
Kevin Warsh, of Florida, to be a Member of the
Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System for a term of fourteen
years from February 1, 2026
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By unanimous consent agreement, mandatory quorum required under Rule XXII
waived.
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Cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 49 - 44. Record Vote Number:
115
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Considered by Senate.
Adjournment
By unanimous consent, on the request of Mr. Tillis, at
7:23 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until
10 a.m. tomorrow.
