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May 14, 2026
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Routine Proceedings, pages S2287-S2315 Measures Introduced: Twenty-five bills and nine resolutions were introduced, as follows: S. 4525-4549, and S. Res. 729-737.
USCP Retirement Age: Senate passed S. 4530, to amend chapters 83 and 84 of title 5, United States Code, to authorize an increase of the retirement age for members of the Capitol Police.
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Member pay during Government shutdown: Senate agreed to S. Res. 526, withholding the pay of Senators if a Government shutdown occurs.
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Lewis and Clark 222nd Anniversary: Senate agreed to S. Res. 729, recognizing and honoring Meriwether Lewis and William Clark, and the Corps of Discovery, for their expedition to explore the Louisiana Purchase.
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Columbine Day of Service 10th Anniversary: Committee on the Judiciary was discharged from further consideration of S. Res. 680, commemorating the 10th anniversary of the Columbine Day of Service and honoring the memories of the victims, survivors, and their families, and the resolution was then agreed to.
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National Child Abuse Prevention Month: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions was discharged from further consideration of S. Res. 706, expressing support for the designation of April 2026 as “National Child Abuse Prevention Month”, and the goals and ideals of National Child Abuse Prevention Month, and the resolution was then agreed to.
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Public Service Recognition Week: Senate agreed to S. Res. 733, expressing the sense of the Senate that public servants should be commended for their dedication and continued service to the United States during Public Service Recognition Week and throughout the year.
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National Hospital Week: Senate agreed to S. Res. 736, supporting the goals and ideals of National Hospital Week, to be observed from May 10 through May 16, 2026.
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National Foster Care Month: Senate agreed to S. Res. 737, recognizing National Foster Care Month as an opportunity to raise awareness about the challenges of children in the foster care system and to encourage Congress to implement policies to improve the lives of children in the foster care system.
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Congratulating University of Hawaii men's volleyball team: Senate agreed to S. Res. 730, congratulating the University of Hawaii men's volleyball team for winning the 2026 National Collegiate Athletic Association Men's Volleyball Championship.
Clarke Nomination—Cloture: Senate began consideration of the nomination of Sheria Akins Clarke, of South Carolina, to be United States District Judge for the District of South Carolina.
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in accordance with the provisions of Rule XXII of the Standing Rules of the Senate, a vote on cloture will occur on Tuesday, May 18, 2026.
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consider the nomination. Page S2295 Rikhye Nomination—Cloture: Senate began consideration of the nomination of Evan Rikhye, of the Virgin Islands, to be Judge for the District Court of the Virgin Islands for a term of ten years.
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in accordance with the provisions of Rule XXII of the Standing Rules of the Senate, a vote on cloture will occur upon disposition
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Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to Legislative Session.
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consider the nomination. Page S2295 En Bloc Consideration of Certain Nominations—Agreement: By 51 yeas to 46 nays (Vote No. EX. 124), Senate agreed to the motion to close further debate on the en bloc nominations, provided under the provisions of S. Res. 690 (119th Congress), and subsequently the nominations listed therein are pending.
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approximately 3 p.m., on Monday, May 18, 2026, Senate resume consideration of the nominations en bloc, pursuant to S. Res. 690 (119th Congress), post-cloture; and that at 5:30 p.m., all post-cloture time be expired and Senate vote on confirmation of the nominations en bloc. Page S2313 Messages from the House:
Statements on Introduced Bills/Resolutions:
Adjournment: Senate convened at 10 a.m. and adjourned at 2:45 p.m., until 3 p.m. on Monday, May 18, 2026. (For Senate's program, see the remarks of the Acting Majority Leader in today's Record on page S2313.)