Tuesday, May 19, 2026
The President pro tempore called the Senate to order at 10 a.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 yesterday, the Journal of the proceedings of the Senate was deemed approved to date.
Certain Procedures Dispensed With
Pursuant to the order of yesterday, 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 (Tuesday, May 19)
S.Res. 738 (Sen. Scott, of FL):
A resolution recognizing the significance of Jewish American Heritage Month and calling on elected officials and civil society leaders to counter antisemitism.
-- Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 739 (Sen. Padilla):
A resolution honoring the life and legacy of John Seymour, the late Senator for the State of California.
-- Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 740 (Sen. Peters):
A resolution expressing support for the designation of May 2026 as "Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month".
-- Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Executive Business (Tuesday, May 19)
PN851-1:
Sheria Akins Clarke, of South Carolina, to be United States District Judge for the District of South Carolina
-- Considered by Senate.
-- By unanimous consent agreement, mandatory quorum required under Rule XXII waived.
-- Cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 57 - 38. Record Vote Number:
126
-- Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 38. Record Vote Number:
127
PN851-6:
Evan Rikhye, of the Virgin Islands, to be Judge for the District Court of the Virgin Islands for a term of ten years
-- By unanimous consent agreement, mandatory quorum required under Rule XXII waived.
-- Cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 47. Record Vote Number:
128
-- Considered by Senate.
-- By unanimous consent agreement, vote 5/20/2026.
PN907-4:
Rear Adm. Douglas L. Williams, in the Navy, to be Vice Admiral
-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.
Adjournment
By unanimous consent, on the request of Ms. Lummis, at 7:03 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until 10 a.m. tomorrow.
