Friday, May 22^nd at 8:30am

            Tuesday, May 26^th at 8:00am

            Thursday, May 28^th at 3:30pm

When the Senate adjourns on Thursday May 28^th, it will next convene at 3:00pm on Monday June 1, 2026.

Following Leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of Morning Business with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to ten minutes each.

During Thursday’s session Senator Thune filed cloture on the following nominations:

1. Executive Calendar #736 Kathleen S. Lane, of Montana, to be United States District Judge for the District of Montana
2. Executive Calendar #743 Jeffrey M. Kuhlman, of Kansas, to be United States District Judge for the District of Kansas

At approximately 5:30pm on Monday, June 1 the Senate will vote on the motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #736 Kathleen S. Lane, of Montana, to be United States District Judge for the District of Montana

Monday, June 1, 2026 at approx. 5:30pm – 1 roll call vote:

1. Motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #736 - Kathleen S. Lane, of Montana, to be United States District Judge for the District of Montana

Legislative Business

Passed the following bills:

S.4631 - Expanding Whistleblower Protections For Contractors Act of 2026

Adopted the following resolutions:

S.Res.747 – Renewable Fuels Month

S.Res.749 - Older Americans Month

S.Res.750 - Public Works Week

Began the Rule 14 process to place the following bill on the Legislative Calendar of Business:

• S.4632 - To provide for a period of continuing appropriations in the event of a lapse in appropriations under the normal appropriations process, to establish procedures and consequences in the event of a failure to enact appropriations, and for other purposes (Lankford/Hassan)

No additional Executive Business

Following Leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business with senators permitted to speak therein for up to ten minutes each.

Conversations continue on the path forward for Cal.#417, S.2, the Republican reconciliation bill.  Senators will be notified when votes are scheduled.

1. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #737 Evan Rikhye, of the Virgin Islands, to be Judge for the District Court of the Virgin Islands for a term of ten years; confirmed: 52-47.

Legislative Business

By voice vote, did not agree to a motion to proceed to S.J.Res.182, disapproving the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to "William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program". 

Passed the following bills:

S.603, to designate the General George C. Marshall House in the Commonwealth of Virginia, as an affiliated area of the National Park System

S.790, to redesignate the National Historic Trails Interpretive Center in Casper, Wyoming, as the "Barbara L. Cubin National Historic Trails Interpretive Center"

Cal. #413, S.3966, TREY’s Law

H.R.3490, Gerald E. Connolly Esophageal Cancer Awareness Act

Cal. #345, S.3023, Safe Cloud Storage Act w/Blackburn sub amdt

S.4460, Rural Community Hospital Demonstration Program Reauthorization

S.1473, Stop Stealing Our Chips Act w/Rounds sub amdt

Adopted the following resolutions:

S.Res.745, Senate Legal Counsel

S.Res.746, National Brain Tumor Awareness Month

No additional Executive Business

The Senate stands adjourned as a mark of further respect to the memory of the late Senator John Seymour until 10:00am on Wednesday, May 20, 2026.

Following Leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of Morning Business with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each.

At approximately 11:15am, the Senate will vote on confirmation of Executive Calendar #737 Evan Rikhye, of the Virgin Islands, to be Judge for the District Court of the Virgin Islands for a term of ten years.

During Wednesday’s session the Senate could consider S.J.Res.182 - A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to "William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program".  Another message will be sent when more information is available.

Conversations continue on the path forward for the Republican reconciliation bill.  Senators will be notified when votes are scheduled.

Wednesday, May 20^th at approx. 11:15am – roll call vote:

1. Confirm Executive Calendar #737 Evan Rikhye, of the Virgin Islands, to be Judge for the District Court of the Virgin Islands for a term of ten years

1. Motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #735 Sheria Akins Clarke, of South Carolina, to be United States District Judge for the District of South Carolina; invoked: 57-38.
2. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #735 Sheria Akins Clarke, of South Carolina, to be United States District Judge for the District of South Carolina; confirmed: 52-38.
3. Motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #737 Evan Rikhye, of the Virgin Islands, to be Judge for the District Court of the Virgin Islands for a term of ten years; invoked: 50-47.
4. Motion to discharge S.J.Res.185, directing the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress (Kaine); discharged 50-47.

Legislative Business

Adopted the following resolutions:

S.Res.738 – Jewish American Heritage Month

S.Res.739 - Former Senator John Seymour

S.Res.740 - Motorcycle Awareness Month

Executive Business

Confirmed the following nomination:

NAVY

Executive Calendar #741 - Rear Adm. Douglas L. Williams to be Vice Admiral

Following Leader remarks, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session and resume consideration of Executive Calendar #735 Sheria Akins Clarke, of South Carolina, to be United States District Judge for the District of South Carolina.

At approximately 11:45am, the Senate will vote on cloture on the Clarke nomination.

Following the cloture vote, the Senate will recess until 2:00pm to allow for the weekly caucus meetings.

If cloture is invoked, at approximately 2:15pm, the Senate will vote on confirmation of the Clarke nomination. Following disposition of the nomination, the Senate will vote on the motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #737 Evan Rikhye, of the Virgin Islands, to be Judge for the District Court of the Virgin Islands for a term of ten years. If cloture is invoked, a vote on confirmation of the nomination is possible during Tuesday’s session. Another message will be sent when more information is available.

During Tuesday’s session, we expect a vote on a motion to discharge S.J.Res.185, directing the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress (Kaine).

Tuesday, May 19^th at approx. 11:45am – roll call vote:

1. Motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #735 Sheria Akins Clarke, of South Carolina, to be United States District Judge for the District of South Carolina

Tuesday, May 19^th at approx. 2:15pm – 2 roll call votes expected:

1. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #735 Sheria Akins Clarke, of South Carolina, to be United States District Judge for the District of South Carolina
2. Motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #737 Evan Rikhye, of the Virgin Islands, to be Judge for the District Court of the Virgin Islands for a term of ten years

Tuesday, May 19^th at TBD afternoon – expected roll call vote:

1. Motion to discharge S.J.Res.185, directing the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress (Kaine)

1. Confirmation of the en bloc consideration of 49 nominations on the Executive Calendar pursuant to the provisions of S.Res.690; confirmed: 46-43.

No Legislative Business

No additional Executive Business

Following Leader remarks, the Senate will proceed to Executive session and resume the en bloc consideration of 49 nominations on the Executive Calendar pursuant to the provisions of S.Res.690.

At approximately 5:30pm, the Senate will vote on confirmation of those nominations en bloc.

Senator Thune has filed cloture on the following nominations:

1. Executive Calendar #735 Sheria Akins Clarke, of South Carolina, to be United States District Judge for the District of South Carolina
2. Executive Calendar #737 Evan Rikhye, of the Virgin Islands, to be Judge for the District Court of the Virgin Islands for a term of ten years

Monday, May 18^th at approx. 5:30pm – roll call vote:

1. Confirmation of the en bloc consideration of 49 nominations on the Executive Calendar pursuant to the provisions of S.Res.690

1. Motion to invoke cloture on the en bloc consideration of 49 nominations on the Executive Calendar pursuant to the provisions of S.Res.690; invoked: 51-46.

Legislative Business

Passed the following bill:

S.4350 - 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

Adopted the following resolutions:

By voice vote, Cal. #296 S.Res.526, withholding the pay of Senators if a Government shutdown occurs

S.Res.680 – Columbine Day of Service Anniversary

S.Res.706 – Child Abuse Prevention Month

S.Res.729 - Lewis & Clark 222nd Anniversary

S.Res.730 - University of Hawaii Men’s Volleyball Champions

S.Res.733 - Public Service Recognition Week

S.Res.734 - Kids to Parks Day

S.Res.735 - National Police Week

S.Res.736 - Hospital Week

S.Res.737 - National Foster Care Month

No additional Executive Business

Following Leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of Morning Business with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each.

At approximately 12:00pm the Senate is expected to vote relative to Cal. #296 S.Res.526, withholding the pay of Senators if a Government shutdown occurs. 

At approximately 1:45pm the Senate will vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the en bloc consideration of 49 nominations on the Executive Calendar pursuant to the provisions of S.Res.690.

Thursday, May 14^th at approx. 12:00pm – 1 roll call vote expected:

1. In relation to Cal. #296 S.Res.526, withholding the pay of Senators if a Government shutdown occurs

Thursday, May 14^th at approx. 1:45pm – 1 roll call vote:

1. Motion to invoke cloture on the en bloc consideration of 49 nominations on the Executive Calendar pursuant to the provisions of S.Res.690.

1. Motion to discharge S.J.Res.163, directing the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress; not agreed to: 49-50.
2. Motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to Cal. #296 S.Res.526, withholding the pay of Senators if a Government shutdown occurs; invoked: 99-0.
3. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #727 Kevin Warsh, of Florida, to be Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System for a term of four years; confirmed: 54-45.
4. Motion to proceed to Cal. #388 S.J.Res.132, disapproval of the CFPB rule re: the withdrawal of the rule relating to ‘‘Examinations for Risks to Active-Duty Servicemembers and Their Covered Dependents’’ (Reed); not agreed to: 48-52.
5. Motion to proceed to Cal. #393 S.J.Res.141, disapproval of the CFPB rule re: the withdrawal of the rule relating to ‘‘Debt Collection Practices (Regulation F); Deceptive and Unfair Collection of Medical Debt’ (Warnock); not agreed to: 50-50.
6. Motion to proceed to Cal. #386 S.J.Res.130, disapproval of the CFPB rule re: the withdrawal of the rule relating to ‘‘Consumer Financial Protection Circular 2024–05: Improper Overdraft Opt-In Practices’’ (Van Hollen); not agreed to: 47-53.

Legislative Business

By voice votes, the Senate did not agree to the following motions:

1. Motion to proceed to Cal. #389 S.J.Res.133 – disapproval of the CFPB rule re: the withdrawal of the rule relating to ‘‘Fair Credit Reporting; Background Screening’’ (Blunt Rochester)
2. Motion to proceed to Cal. #394 S.J.Res.145 - disapproval of the CFPB rule re: the withdrawal of the rule relating to ‘‘Fair Credit Reporting; Permissible Purposes for Furnishing, Using, and Obtaining Consumer Reports’’ (Wyden)
3. Motion to proceed to Cal. #396 S.J.Res.149 - disapproval of the CFPB rule re: the withdrawal of the rule relating to ‘‘Truth in Lending (Regulation Z); Consumer Protections for Home Sales Financed Under Contracts for Deed’’ (Schumer)
4. Motion to proceed to Cal. #392 S.J.Res.140 - disapproval of the CFPB rule re: the withdrawal of the rule relating to ‘‘Fair Credit Reporting; Name-Only Matching Procedures’’ (Warnock)
5. Motion to proceed to Cal. #397 S.J.Res.150 - disapproval of the CFPB rule re: the withdrawal of the rule relating to ‘‘Limited Applicability of Consumer Financial Protection Act’s ‘Time or Space’ Exception With Respect to Digital Marketing Providers’’ (Blumenthal)
6. Motion to proceed to Cal. #383 S.J.Res.127 – disapproval of the CFPB rule re: the withdrawal of the rule relating to ‘‘Fair Credit Reporting; File Disclosure’’ (Kim)
7. Motion to proceed to Cal. #399 S.J.Res.155 - disapproval of the CFPB rule re: the withdrawal of the rule relating to ‘‘Fair Credit Reporting Act; Preemption of State Laws’’ (Whitehouse)
8. Motion to proceed to Cal. #382 S.J.Res.126 – disapproval of the CFPB rule re: the withdrawal of the rule relating to ‘‘Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (Regulation F); Time-Barred Debt’’ (Kim)
9. Motion to proceed to Cal. #381 S.J.Res.125 - disapproval of the CFPB rule re: the withdrawal of the rule relating to ‘‘Debt Collection Practices (Regulation F); Pay-to-Pay Fees’’ (Alsobrooks)
10. Motion to proceed to Cal. #387 S.J.Res.131 - disapproval of the CFPB rule re: the withdrawal of the rule relating to ‘‘Consumer Financial Protection Circular 2024–02: Deceptive Marketing Practices About the Speed or Cost of Sending a Remittance Transfer’’ (Gallego)
11. Motion to proceed to Cal. #400 S.J.Res.156 - disapproval of the CFPB rule re: the withdrawal of the rule relating to ‘‘Truth in Lending (Regulation Z); Consumer Credit Offered to Borrowers in Advance of Expected Receipt of Compensation for Work’’ (Merkley)
12. Motion to proceed to Cal. #398 S.J.Res.154 – disapproval of the CFPB rule re: the withdrawal of the rule relating to ‘‘Equal Credit Opportunity (Regulation B); Revocations or Unfavorable Changes to the Terms of Existing Credit Arrangements’’ (Booker)
13. Motion to proceed to Cal. #384 S.J.Res.128 – disapproval of the CFPB rule re: the withdrawal of the rule relating to ‘‘Consumer Financial Protection Circular 2024–03: Unlawful and Unenforceable Contract Terms and Conditions” (Cortez Masto)
14. Motion to proceed to Cal. #385 S.J.Res.129 – disapproval of the CFPB rule re: the withdrawal of the rule relating to ‘‘The Fair Credit Reporting Act’s Limited Preemption of State Laws’’ (Cortez Masto)
15. Motion to proceed to Cal. #395 S.J.Res.147 - disapproval of the CFPB rule re: the withdrawal of the rule relating to ‘‘Statement of Policy Regarding Prohibition on Abusive Acts or Practices’ (Durbin)
16. Motion to proceed to Cal. #390 S.J.Res.134 - disapproval of the CFPB rule re: the withdrawal of the rule relating to ‘‘Truth in Lending (Regulation Z); Use of Digital User Accounts To Access Buy Now, Pay Later Loans” (Reed)
17. Motion to proceed to Cal. #391 S.J.Res.135 - disapproval of the CFPB rule re: the withdrawal of the rule relating to ‘‘Consumer Financial Protection Circular 2024–04: Whistleblower Protections Under CFPA Section 1057’’ (Warner)

Adopted the following resolutions:

S.Res.711 – National Beef Month

S.Res.728 - Chinese Detainees

No additional Executive Business

Following Leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of Morning Business with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each.

At approximately 11:30am the Senate is expected to vote on a motion to discharge the Foreign Relations Committee of further consideration of S.J.Res.163  A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress (Merkley).

Following the motion to discharge the Senate will vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to Cal. #296 S.Res.526 A resolution withholding the pay of Senators if a Government shutdown occurs.  If cloture is invoked on the motion to proceed all psot-cloture time will be expired and the Senate will vote on adoption of the motion to proceed at a time to be determined by the Majority Leader in consultation with the Democratic Leader no earlier than Thursday, May 14^th.

At approximately 2:00pm the Senate is expected to vote on confirmation of Executive Calendar #727 Kevin Warsh, of Florida, to be Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System for a term of four years.

Wednesday afternoon at approx. 3:45pm the Senate is expected to consider a series of CFPB CRA’s.  Three roll call votes with respect to motions to proceed to Cal. #388 S.J.Res.132, ‘‘Examinations for Risks to Active-Duty Servicemembers and Their Covered Dependents’’ (Reed), Cal. #393 S.J.Res.141 ‘‘Debt Collection Practices (Regulation F); Deceptive and Unfair Collection of Medical Debt” (Warnock), and Cal. #386 S.J.Res.130 ‘‘Consumer Financial Protection Circular 2024–05: Improper Overdraft Opt-In Practices’’ (Van Hollen) are expected, followed by 17 voice votes with respect to the remaining CFPB CRA’s on the Calendar of Business (listed below).

Wednesday, May 13^th at approx. 11:30am – 2 roll call votes expected:

1. Motion to discharge S.J.Res.163 - A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress
2. Motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to Cal. #296 S.Res.526 A resolution withholding the pay of Senators if a Government shutdown occurs

Wednesday, May 13^th at approx. 2:00pm – 1 roll call vote expected:

1. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #727 Kevin Warsh, of Florida, to be Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System for a term of four years.

Wednesday, May 13^th at approx. 3:45pm – 3 roll call votes and 17 voice votes expected:

1. Motion to proceed to Cal. #388 S.J.Res.132 - Joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to the withdrawal of the rule relating to ‘‘Examinations for Risks to Active-Duty Servicemembers and Their Covered Dependents’’ (Reed)
2. Motion to proceed to Cal. #393 S.J.Res.141 - Joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to the withdrawal of the rule relating to ‘‘Debt Collection Practices (Regulation F); Deceptive and Unfair Collection of Medical Debt’ (Warnock)
3. Motion to proceed to Cal. #386 S.J.Res.130 - Joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to the withdrawal of the rule relating to ‘‘Consumer Financial Protection Circular 2024–05: Improper Overdraft Opt-In Practices’’ (Van Hollen)

Voice votes expected:

1. Motion to proceed to Cal. #381 S.J.Res.125 - Joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to the withdrawal of the rule relating to ‘‘Debt Collection Practices (Regulation F); Pay-to-Pay Fees’’ (Alsobrooks)
2. Motion to proceed to Cal. #382 S.J.Res.126 - Joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to the withdrawal of the rule relating to ‘‘Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (Regulation F); Time-Barred Debt’’ (Kim)
3. Motion to proceed to Cal. #383 S.J.Res.127 - Joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to the withdrawal of the rule relating to ‘‘Fair Credit Reporting; File Disclosure’’ (Kim)
4. Motion to proceed to Cal. #384 S.J.Res.128 - Joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to the withdrawal of the rule relating to ‘‘Consumer Financial Protection Circular 2024–03: Unlawful and Unenforceable Contract Terms and Conditions” (Cortez Masto)
5. Motion to proceed to Cal. #385 S.J.Res.129 - Joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to the withdrawal of the rule relating to ‘‘The Fair Credit Reporting Act’s Limited Preemption of State Laws’’ (Cortez Masto)
6. Motion to proceed to Cal. #387 S.J.Res.131 - Joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to the withdrawal of the rule relating to ‘‘Consumer Financial Protection Circular 2024–02: Deceptive Marketing Practices About the Speed or Cost of Sending a Remittance Transfer’’ (Gallego)
7. Motion to proceed to Cal. #389 S.J.Res.133 - Joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to the withdrawal of the rule relating to ‘‘Fair Credit Reporting; Background Screening’’ (Blunt Rochester)
8. Motion to proceed to Cal. #390 S.J.Res.134 - Joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to the withdrawal of the rule relating to ‘‘Truth in Lending (Regulation Z); Use of Digital User Accounts To Access Buy Now, Pay Later Loans” (Reed)
9. Motion to proceed to Cal. #391 S.J.Res.135 - Joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to the withdrawal of the rule relating to ‘‘Consumer Financial Protection Circular 2024–04: Whistleblower Protections Under CFPA Section 1057’’ (Warner)
10. Motion to proceed to Cal. #392 S.J.Res.140 - Joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to the withdrawal of the rule relating to ‘‘Fair Credit Reporting; Name-Only Matching Procedures’’ (Warnock)
11. Motion to proceed to Cal. #394 S.J.Res.145 - Joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to the withdrawal of the rule relating to ‘‘Fair Credit Reporting; Permissible Purposes for Furnishing, Using, and Obtaining Consumer Reports’’ (Wyden)
12. Motion to proceed to Cal. #395 S.J.Res.147 - Joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to the withdrawal of the rule relating to ‘‘Statement of Policy Regarding Prohibition on Abusive Acts or Practices’ (Durbin)
13. Motion to proceed to Cal. #396 S.J.Res.149 - Joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to the withdrawal of the rule relating to ‘‘Truth in Lending (Regulation Z); Consumer Protections for Home Sales Financed Under Contracts for Deed’’ (Schumer)
14. Motion to proceed to Cal. #397 S.J.Res.150 - Joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to the withdrawal of the rule relating to ‘‘Limited Applicability of Consumer Financial Protection Act’s ‘Time or Space’ Exception With Respect to Digital Marketing Providers’’ (Blumenthal)
15. Motion to proceed to Cal. #398 S.J.Res.154 - Joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to the withdrawal of the rule relating to ‘‘Equal Credit Opportunity (Regulation B); Revocations or Unfavorable Changes to the Terms of Existing Credit Arrangements’’ (Booker)
16. Motion to proceed to Cal. #399 S.J.Res.155 - Joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to the withdrawal of the rule relating to ‘‘Fair Credit Reporting Act; Preemption of State Laws’’ (Whitehouse)
17. Motion to proceed to Cal. #400 S.J.Res.156 - Joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to the withdrawal of the rule relating to ‘‘Truth in Lending (Regulation Z); Consumer Credit Offered to Borrowers in Advance of Expected Receipt of Compensation for Work’’ (Merkley)

1.  Confirmation of Executive Calendar #728 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; confirmed 51-45.
2. Motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #727 Kevin Warsh, of Florida, to be Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System for a term of four years; invoked: 51-45.

Legislative Business

Agreed to H.Con.Res.73 – Use of Capitol Grounds

Adopted the following resolutions:

S.Res.725 - OU Women’s Gymnastics

S.Res.726 - Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women

Completed the Rule 14 process to place the following bill on the Legislative Calendar of Business:

• S.4486, To amend title 3, United States Code, to prescribe a process to  authorize certain activities at the Executive Residence at the White House, and for other purposes (Paul)

Executive Business

Confirmed the following nominations:

ARMY

Cal #719 – the following to be Brigadier General:

Col. Stephanie A. Bagley

Col. Joseph D. Becker

Col. John D. Bishop

Col. Robert K. Bryant

Col. Jesse T. Curry

Col. Ethan J. Diven

Col. Brian M. Ducote

Col. Donald A. Fagnan

Col. Timothy D. Gatlin

Col. Jarrod J. Gillam

Col. Reginald R. Harper

Col. Raphael S. Heflin

Col. Daniel J. Herlihy

Col. Ryan A. Howell

Col. Ronald Iammartino, Jr.

Col. Joseph A. Katz

Col. Jim D. Keirsey

Col. Alexander C. Lovasz

Col. Edwin D. Matthaidess, III

Col. Robert S. McChrystal

Col. Stephen J. Miko

Col. Andrew R. Morgan

Col. Jennifer A. Mykins

Col. Peter A. Patterson

Col. Marc E. Pelini

Col. Kelly K. Steele

Col. Lucas S. VanAntwerp

Col. Patrick E. Workman

Col. Guy Yelverton, III

Cal. #720 – Col. Brian M. Gatti to be Brigadier General

MARINE CORPS

Cal. #721 – Col. Peter D. Houtz to be Brigadier General

Cal. #722 – the following to be Lieutenant General:

Lt. Gen. Roger B. Turner, Jr.

Maj. Gen. James B. Wellons

Maj. Gen. George B. Rowell, IV

Maj. Gen. Thomas B. Savage

Maj. Gen. Keith D. Reventlow

ARMY

Cal. #723 – Maj. Gen. Monte L. Rone to be Lieutenant General

NAVY

Cal. #724 – the following to be Vice Admiral:

Vice Adm. John F. Wade

AIR FORCE

Cal. #725 – Maj. Gen. Christopher J. Niemi to be Lieutenant General

Cal. #726 – the following to be Major General:

Brig. Gen. Robert K. Bogart

Brig. Gen. Leigh A. Swanson

And all nominations on the Secretary’s Desk in the Air Force, Army, Marine Corps, and Navy, with the exception of PN681-4 Vincent J. Noble, PN835-2 Thomas P. MacNeil, PN925 Jessica K. Sheffield, and PN919 Robert T. Bundy.

Following Leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of Executive Calendar #728 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, post-cloture.

At approximately 11:30am the Senate will vote on confirmation of Executive Calendar #728 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.  Upon disposition of the first Warsh nomination the Senate will vote on the motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #727 Kevin Warsh, of Florida, to be Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System for a term of four years.

The Senate will then recess until 2:15pm to allow for weekly caucus meetings.

As a reminder during Monday’s session cloture was filed on the motion to proceed to Cal. #296 S.Res.526 A resolution withholding the pay of Senators if a Government shutdown occurs.

The Senate could consider a motion to discharge S.J.Res.163 - A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress during Tuesday’s session.  Senators will be notified if votes are scheduled.

Tuesday, May 12^th at approx. 11:30am – 2 roll call votes expected:

1. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #728 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
2. Motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #727 Kevin Warsh, of Florida, to be Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System for a term of four years

1. Adoption of Calendar #5, S.Res.690, authorizing the en bloc consideration in Executive Session of (49) certain nominations on the Executive Calendar; adopted: 46-45.
2. Motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #728 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; agreed to:49-44.

Legislative Business

Passed the following bills:

Cal. #378, S.71 – Baby Changing on Board Act

Cal. #379, S.3199 – 988 Lifeline Location Improvement Act

H.R.3497 - Medal of Sacrifice Act

Adopted the following resolutions:

S.Res.723 - Sen. Dirk Kempthorne

S.Res.724 - Teacher Appreciation Week

Began the Rule 14 process to place the following bill on the Legislative Calendar of Business:

• S.4486, To amend title 3, United States Code, to prescribe a process to  authorize certain activities at the Executive Residence at the White House, and for other purposes (Paul)

No additional Executive Business

Monday, May 4th at 6:45am

Thursday, May 7th at 10:00am

When the Senate adjourns on Thursday, it will next convene at 3:00pm on Monday, May 11, 2026.

Following Leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business with senators permitted to speak therein for up to ten minutes each.

At approximately 5:30pm, the Senate will vote on adoption of Calendar #5, S.Res.690, authorizing the en bloc consideration in Executive Session of (49) certain nominations on the Executive Calendar.

Following disposition of the resolution, the Senate will vote on the motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #728 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.

Cloture has been filed on the following nominations:

1. Executive Calendar #728 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

2. Executive Calendar #727 Kevin Warsh, of Florida, to be Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System for a term of four years

Monday, May 11^th at approx. 5:30pm – 2 roll call votes expected:

1. Adoption of Calendar #5, S.Res.690, authorizing the en bloc consideration in Executive Session of (49) certain nominations on the Executive Calendar.
2. Motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #728 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.

1. Motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #5, S.Res.690, authorizing the en bloc consideration in Executive Session of (49) certain nominations on the Executive Calendar; invoked: 51-46.
2. Motion to discharge SFRC of further consideration of S.J.Res.184, directing the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress; not agreed to: 47-50.

Legislative Business

Passed the following bills:

By voice vote, S.4465, to amend the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 to extend the authorities of title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 (June 12^th)

Adopted the following resolutions:

S.Res.708, amending rule XXXVII of the Standing Rules of the Senate to prohibit Senators from trading on prediction markets, w/Padilla amdt

S.Res.718, UCLA Women’s Basketball Champions

S.Res.719, Arbor Day

S.Res.720, AANHPI Month

No additional Executive Business

1. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #670, Robert Cekada, of Florida, to be Director, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives; confirmed: 59-39.
2. Motion to proceed to Cal. #364, S.J.Res.139, disapproving the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Air Plan Disapproval; Colorado; Regional Haze Plan for the Second Implementation Period" (Bennet); not agreed to: 46-52.
3. Motion to proceed to Cal. #366, S.J.Res.99, disapproving the rule submitted by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services relating to "Removal of the Automatic Extension of Employment Authorization Documents" (Rosen); not agreed to: 47-50.

Legislative Business

Passed the following bills:

Cal. #134, S.1199 – SBA Fraud Enforcement Extension Act with an Ernst substitute amendment and a Markey amendment to the Ernst substitute

Cal. #135, S.2232 - A bill to expand the surety bond program under the Small Business Investment Act of 1958 w. a committee-reported substitute amendment

Calendar #289, S.874 - Expanding Whistleblower Protections for Contractors Act of 2025

Cal. #331, S.2975 – PIPELINE Safety Act of 2025

S.2280 - A bill to transfer administrative jurisdiction over certain parcels of Federal land in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, and for other purposes.

Adopted the following resolutions:

S.Res.701 - Dark Sky Week

S.Res.702 - American Chemical Society 150^th Anniversary

S.Res.703 - National Small Business Week

S.Res.704 - Fentanyl Awareness Day 2026

S.Res.705 - Donut Dollies

At a time to be determined by the Majority Leader in consultation with the Democratic Leader, no later than Friday, May 1, 2026, the Senate will vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to Cal. #373, S.4344 FISA 3 Year Extension.

No additional Executive Business

Following Leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of Morning Business with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to ten minutes each.

At approximately 11:30am the Senate will vote on the motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #5, S.Res.690, An executive resolution authorizing the en bloc consideration in Executive Session of (49) certain nominations on the Executive Calendar. If cloture is invoked on the resolution all post-cloture time will be considered expired and the Senate will vote on adoption of the resolution at a time to be determined by the Majority Leader in consultation with the Democratic Leader no earlier than Friday, May 1^st.

Thursday afternoon Senator Schiff is expected to make a motion to discharge SFRC of further consideration of S.J.Res.184, A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.

Thursday, April 30^th at approx. 11:30am – roll call vote:

1. Motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #5, S.Res.690 An executive resolution authorizing the en bloc consideration in Executive Session of (49) certain nominations on the Executive Calendar

Thursday, April 30^th at approx. 1:45pm – roll call vote expected:

1. Motion to discharge SFRC of further consideration of S.J.Res.184 A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress