2:34 p.m. The Senate adjourned and will reconvene on the following days for pro forma session:
- Friday, May 22 at 8:30 a.m.
- Tuesday, May 26 at 8:00 a.m.
- Thursday, May 28 at 3:30 p.m.
When the Senate adjourns on the 28th it will stand adjourned until 3:00 p.m. on Monday, June 1. At 5:30, the Senate will vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the nomination of Kathleen Lane to be US District Judge for the District of Montana.
During wrap-up:
- 1st reading-S.4631-Prevent Government Shut Downs Act
- Agreed to-S. Res. 676 Recognizing National Mushroom Day
- Agreed to-S. Res. 749-Older Americans Month
- Agreed to-S. Res. 750-Public Works Week
- Passed-S. 4631-Expanding Whistleblower Protections for Contractors Act of 2026
2:28 p.m. Senator Thune filed cloture on the following nominations:
- #736-Kathleen Lane to be US District Judge for the District of Montana
- #743-Jeffrey Kuhlman to be US District Judge for Kansas
2:08 p.m. Senator Britt paid tribute to Lulu Griffin.
1:32 p.m. Senator Tuberville paid tribute to Alabama military members killed in action.
12:03 p.m. Senator Padilla spoke about January 6 pardons. He sought unanimous consent to proceed to and pass S. 3582 -oversight of payouts. Senator Tuberville objected.
12:00 p.m. The Senate reconvened.
11:04 a.m. The Senate recessed until 12:00 p.m.
11:03 a.m. Senator Ricketts got unanimous consent to proceed to and agree to S. Res. 747-Renewable Fuels Month.
10:47 a.m. Senator Schumer spoke about the reconciliation bill.
10:33 a.m. Senator Grassley spoke about political bias in law enforcement.
10:15 a.m. Senator Thune spoke about the reconciliation bill.
10:03 a.m. Senator Grassley spoke about healthcare in Iowa.
10:00 a.m. The Senate convened.
The Senate will convene at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 21, 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.
Roll call votes are not yet scheduled but are expected.
