7:43 p.m. The Senate stands adjourned until 10:00 a.m. on Thursday May 14th 2026. Follow Leader Remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business.

At 1:45 p.m. The Senate is will vote on the motion to invoke cloture on S.Res.690 – An executive resolution authorizing the en bloc consideration in Executive Session of certain nominations on the Executive Calendar.

During wrap up, Senator Moreno announced that Senators should expect a vote at noon on Thursday in relation to S.Res.526 – A resolution withholding the pay of Senators if a Government shutdown occurs.

7:15 p.m. Senator Kennedy spoke about welfare fraud.

7:09 p.m. Senator Moreno started wrap up:

• Agreed to by unanimous consent: S. Res. 728
• Agreed to by unanimous consent: S. Res. 711, Making May National Beef Month.

6:59 p.m. By a voice vote, the Senate did not agree to the motion to proceed to S.J.Res.135 – A 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”.

6:57 p.m. Senator Welch spoke in support of S.J.Res.135 – A 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”.

6:57 p.m. By a voice vote, the Senate did not agree to the motion to proceed to S.J.Res.134 – A 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”.

6:54 p.m. Senator Welch spoke in support of S.J.Res.134 – A 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”.

6:54 pm. By a voice vote, the Senate did not agree to the motion to proceed to S.J.Res.147 – A 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”.

6:51 p.m. Senator Durbin spoke in support of S.J.Res.147 – A 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”.

6:51 p.m. By a voice vote, the Senate did not agree to the motion to proceed to S.J.Res.129 – A 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”.

6:49 p.m. Senator Cortez Masto spoke in support of S.J.Res.129 – A 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”.

6:48 p.m. By a voice vote, the Senate did not agree to the motion to proceed to S.J.Res.128 – A 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”

6:46 p.m. Senator Cortez Masto spoke in support of S.J.Res.128 – A 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”

6:45 p.m. By voice vote, the Senate did not agree to the motion to proceed to S.J.Res.154 – A 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”.

6:43 p.m. Senator Booker spoke in support of S.J.Res.154 – A 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”.

6:42 p.m. By voice vote, the Senate did not agree to the motion to proceed to S.J.Res.156 – A 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”.

6:40 p.m. Senator Merkley spoke in support of S.J.Res.156 – A 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”.

6:40 p.m. By voice vote, the Senate did not agree to the motion to proceed to S.J.Res.131 – A 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”.

6:38 p.m. Senator Gallego spoke in support of S.J.Res.131 – A 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”.

6:38 p.m. By voice vote, the Senate did not agree to the motion to proceed to S.J.Res.125 – A 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”.

6:36 p.m. Senator Alsobrooks spoke in support of S.J.Res.125 – A 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”.

6:35 p.m. By a voice vote, the Senate did not agree on the motion to proceed to S.J.Res.126 – A 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”.

6:34 p.m. Senator Kim spoke in support of S.J.Res.126 – A 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”.

6:33 p.m. By a voice vote, the Senate did not agree on the motion to proceed to S.J.Res.155 – A 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 “Fair Credit Reporting Act; Preemption of State Laws”.

6:32 p.m. Senator Whitehouse spoke in support of S.J.Res.155 – A 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 “Fair Credit Reporting Act; Preemption of State Laws”.

6:31 p.m. By voice vote, the Senate did not agree to the motion to proceed to S.J.Res.127 – A 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”.

6:29 p.m. Senator Kim spoke in support of S.J.Res.127 – A 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”.

6:28 p.m. By voice vote, the Senate did not agree to the motion to proceed to S.J.Res.150 – A 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”.

6:26 p.m. Senator Blumenthal spoke in support of S.J.Res.150 – A 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”.

6:25 p.m. By voice vote, the Senate did not agree to the motion to proceed to S.J.Res.140 – A 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”.

6:24 p.m. Senator Warnock spoke in support of S.J.Res.140 – A 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”.

6:24 p.m. By voice vote, the Senate did not agree to the motion to proceed to S.J.Res.149 – A 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”.

6:21 p.m. Minority Leader Schumer spoke in support of S.J.Res.149 – A 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”.

6:20 p.m. By voice vote, the Senate did not agree to the motion to proceed to S.J.Res.145 – A 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”.119th Congress (2025-2026)

6:18 p.m. Senator Wyden spoke in support of S.J.Res.145 – A 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”.119th Congress (2025-2026)

6:18 p.m. By voice vote, the Senate did not agree to the motion to proceed to S.J.Res.133 – A 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”.

6:15 p.m. Senator Blunt Rochester spoke in support of S.J.Res.133 – A 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”.

6:14 p.m. By a vote of 47-53, the Senate did not agree on the motion to proceed to S.J.Res.130 – A 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 withdrawal of the rule relating to “Consumer Financial Protection Circular 2024-05: Improper Overdraft Opt-In Practices”.

• Party-line vote

5:34 p.m. The Senate began a roll call vote on the motion to proceed to S.J.Res.130 – A 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 withdrawal of the rule relating to “Consumer Financial Protection Circular 2024-05: Improper Overdraft Opt-In Practices”.

5:32 p.m. Senator Van Hollen spoke on banking fees.

5:31 p.m. By a vote of 50-50, the Senate did not agree on the motion to proceed to S.J.Res.141 – A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by 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”.

• Republican Senators Cassidy, Collins, and Hawley voted in favor

4:54 p.m. The Senate is now voting on the motion to proceed to S.J.Res.141 – A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by 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”.

4:52 p.m. Senator Warnock spoke in support of his resolution, S.J.Res.141 – A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by 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”.

4:51 p.m. By a vote of 48-52, the Senate did not agree to the motion to proceed to S.J.Res.132 – A 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”.

• Republican Senator Collins voted in favor.

3:59 p.m. The Senate is now voting on the the motion to proceed to S.J.Res.132 – A 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”.

3:55 p.m. Senator Reed called up and spoke in support of S.J.Res.132 – A 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”.

3:49 p.m. Senator Baldwin spoke in support of upcoming CRA votes.

3:46 p.m. Senator Warren spoke on the Trump Administration.

3:21 p.m. Senator Hickenlooper spoke about the Iran war.

3:16 p.m. Senator Scott of South Carolina spoke about the upcoming CRA votes.

3:02 p.m. Senator Cassidy spoke on flood insurance.

2:49 p.m. Senator Rosen spoke on National Police Week and the White House ballroom.

2:47 p.m. By a vote of 54-45, the Senate confirmed Executive Calendar #727, Kevin Warsh to be Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System for a term of four years.

• Democratic Senator Fetterman voted in favor.
• Senator Gillibrand did not vote.

1:58 p.m. The Senate began a roll call vote on the confirmation of Kevin Warsh, of Florida, to be Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System for a term of four years.

1:47 p.m. Senator Grassley spoke on the House Democratic Judiciary Committee.

1:34 p.m. Senator Van Hollen spoke against the Warsh nomination.

1:26 p.m. Senator Warren spoke against the Warsh nomination to the Federal Reserve.

1:18 p.m. Senator Blackburn spoke on National Police Week.

1:17 p.m. By a vote of 99-0, the Senate invoked cloture on the motion to proceed to to S.Res.526 – A resolution withholding the pay of Senators if a Government shutdown occurs. Senator Ricketts did not vote.

12:29 p.m. The Senate is now voting on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to S.Res.526 – A resolution withholding the pay of Senators if a Government shutdown occurs.

12:28 p.m. By a vote of 49-50, the Senate did not agree to discharge from Foreign Relations Committee 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.

• Democrat Senator Fetterman voted no.
• Republican Senators Collins, Murkowski and Paul voted in favor.
• Senator Ricketts did not vote.

11:28 a.m. The Senate began a roll call vote on the motion to discharge from Foreign Relations Committee, 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.

11:17 a.m. Senator Kennedy spoke on S. Res. 526, his resolution to pause pay for Senators’ during a government shutdown.

11:09 a.m. Senator Cornyn spoke on a water treaty with Mexico. He then discussed his proposed Water for Farmers Act.

11:00 a.m. Senator Durbin spoke on flavored E-cigarettes.

10:48 a.m. Senator Schumer spoke about inflation, the White House Ballroom, Iran, gas prices, the War Powers Resolution, China, the Warsh nomination, and CRAs.

10:40 a.m. Senator Barrasso spoke about the War Powers Resolution.

10:28 a.m. Senator Merkley spoke about his Iran War Powers Resolution and made a motion to discharge from Foreign Relations Committee, S.J.Res.163, Merkley War Powers Resolution (Iran).

10:20 a.m. Senator Thune withdrew the cloture motion to S. 4344-A bill to extend section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 for 3 years. He also spoke in favor of the Warsh nomination.

10:03 a.m. Senator Grassley spoke about USMCA and China.

10:00 a.m. The Senate convened.

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The Senate will convene at 10:00am.
At 11:30am, the Senate is expected to proceed to two roll call votes on the following:

1. Motion to discharge from Foreign Relations Committee, S.J.Res.163, Merkley War Powers Resolution (Iran).
2. Motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to S.Res.526, Kennedy Member Pay Resolution.

At 2:00pm, the Senate will proceed to a roll call 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.

At approximately 3:45pm, the Senate is expected to proceed to three roll call votes on the following:

1. Motion to proceed to Cal. #388, S.J.Res.132, Reed Examinations for Risks to Active-Duty Servicemembers and Their Covered Dependents CRA
2. Motion to proceed to Cal. #393, S.J.Res.141, Warnock Deceptive and Unfair Collection of Medical Debt CRA.
3. Motion to proceed to Cal. #386, S.J.Res.130, Van Hollen Improper Overdraft Opt-In Practices CRA.
   Please also note, Senator Lummis filed cloture on the en bloc nominations provided for under the provisions of S.Res.690.