May 11, 2026

Routine Proceedings, pages S2189-S2206 Measures Introduced

Eight bills and two resolutions were introduced, as follows: S. 4480-4487, and S. Res. 723-724.

Measures Reported

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Recognizing the roles and contributions of teachers in the United 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.

A motion was entered to close further debate on the motion to proceed 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.

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.

During consideration of this nomination today, Senate also took the following action

By 49 yeas to 44 nays (Vote No. EX. 115), Senate agreed to the motion to close further debate on the nomination.

A unanimous-consent agreement was reached providing for further 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.

Nominations Received

Senate received the following nominations: Nicole Saphier, of New Jersey, to be Medical Director in the Regular 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. David Cummins, of Virginia, to be Administrator of the Transportation Security Administration for a term of five years. Cameron Hamilton, of Virginia, to be Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security. Heidi Semann, of Missouri, to be Inspector General, Department of Education. Brendan Hanrahan, of New York, to be an Assistant Secretary of State (European and Eurasian Affairs). John Crews, of Virginia, to be a Member of the National Credit Union Administration Board for a term expiring August 2, 2031. Karen Jean Hedlund, of New York, to be a Member of the Surface Transportation Board for a term expiring December 31, 2030. Kari Lake, of Arizona, to be Ambassador to Jamaica. Douglas Mastriano, of Pennsylvania, to be Ambassador to the Slovak Republic. Brett Matsumoto, of Maryland, to be Commissioner of Labor Statistics, Department of Labor, for a term of four years. Douglas Ralph, of Kentucky, to be a Member of the National Mediation Board for a term expiring July 1, 2028. Barbera Thornhill, of North Carolina, to be Director of the Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking, with the rank of Ambassador at Large. 2 Air Force nominations in the rank of general. Routine lists in the Air Force.

Nomination Withdrawn

Senate received notification of withdrawal of the following nomination: Casey Means, of California, to be Medical Director in the Regular 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

Statements on Introduced Bills/Resolutions:

Record Votes

Two record votes were taken today. (Total--115)

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.)