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May 11, 2026
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Routine Proceedings, pages S2189-S2206 Measures Introduced: Eight bills and two resolutions were introduced, as follows: S. 4480-4487, and S. Res. 723-724.
S. 2126, to reauthorize the Integrated Coastal and Ocean Observation System Act of 2009, with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. (S. Rept. No. 119-120)
S. 2585, to modernize and improve the Broadband Funding Map in order to promote the most efficient use of Federal funds for broadband deployment, with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. (S. Rept. No. 119-121)
S. 1572, to amend title 18, United States Code, to improve the Federal carjacking statute, with an amendment in the nature of a substitute.
S. 3062, to require artificial intelligence chatbots to implement age verification measures and make certain disclosures, with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Page S2200 Measures Passed:
En Bloc Consideration of Certain Nominations: By 46 yeas to 45 nays (Vote No. EX. 114), Senate agreed to S. Res. 690, authorizing the en bloc consideration in Executive Session of certain nominations on the Executive Calendar.
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Medal of Sacrifice Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs was discharged from further consideration of H.R. 3497, to establish a medal of service for law enforcement officers and first responders, and the bill was then passed.
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Baby Changing on Board Act: Senate passed S. 71, to require Amtrak to install baby changing tables in bathrooms on passenger rail cars, after agreeing to the committee amendment in the nature of a substitute.
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988 Lifeline Location Improvement Act: Senate passed S. 3199, 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, after agreeing to the committee amendment in the nature of a substitute, and an amendment to the tile.
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Honoring the life of former Senator Dirk Arthur Kempthorne: Senate agreed to S. Res. 723, honoring the life of Dirk Arthur Kempthorne, former United States Senator for the State of Idaho.
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States: Senate agreed to S. Res. 724, 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.
Measures Considered: Withholding Pay of Senators During a Shutdown—Cloture: Senate began consideration of the motion to proceed to consideration of S. Res. 526, withholding the pay of Senators if a Government shutdown occurs.
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to consideration of the resolution, and, in accordance with the provisions of Rule XXII of the Standing Rules of the Senate, a vote on cloture will occur on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. Page S2190 Warsh Nomination—Agreement: Senate resumed consideration of the nomination of 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 49 yeas to 44 nays (Vote No. EX. 115), Senate agreed to the motion to close further debate on the nomination. Page S2194
consideration of the nomination, post-cloture, at approximately 10 a.m., on Tuesday, May 12, 2026; provided further that notwithstanding Rule XXII, Senate vote on confirmation of the nomination at 11:30 a.m., and that if cloture is invoked on the nomination of Kevin Warsh, of Florida, to be Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System for a term of four years, all time during Tuesday's lunch recess count post-cloture. Page S2205 Nominations Received: Senate received the following nominations:
Corps of the Public Health Service, subject to qualifications therefor as provided by law and regulations, and to be Surgeon General of the Public Health Service for a term of four years.
Francis Brooke, of Virginia, to be Deputy Secretary of the Treasury.
Kari Lake, of Arizona, to be Ambassador to Jamaica.
2 Air Force nominations in the rank of general.
Routine lists in the Air Force. Pages S2205-06 Nomination Withdrawn: Senate received notification of withdrawal of the following nomination:
Corps of the Public Health Service, subject to qualifications therefor as provided by law and regulations, and to be Surgeon General of the Public Health Service for a term of four years, which was sent to the Senate on January 13, 2026 Page S2206 Messages from the House:
Statements on Introduced Bills/Resolutions:
Adjournment: Senate convened at 3 p.m. and adjourned, as a further mark of respect to the memory of the late Dirk Arthur Kempthorne, former United States Senator for the State of Idaho, in accordance with S. Res. 723, at 7:23 p.m., until 10 a.m. on Tuesday, May 12, 2026. (For Senate's program, see the remarks of the Majority Leader in today's Record on S2205.)