The Senate convened at 3:00pm.
Leader Thune filed cloture on the motion to proceed to S. Res. 526, A resolution withholding the pay of Senators if a Government shutdown occurs.
Adopted, 46-45: Adoption of Executive Calendar #5, S.Res.690, En Bloc Nominations.
Invoked, 49-44: Motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #728, Kevin Warsh to be a Member of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System for a term of fourteen years from February 1, 2026.
The Senate will convene at 10:00am on Tuesday, May 12, 2026.
At 11:30am, the Senate will proceed to two roll calls votes:
1. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #728, Kevin Warsh 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 to be Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System for a term of four years.
The Senate will recess from 12:30pm until 2:15pm for the weekly party caucus lunches.
Additional votes are possible during Tuesday’s session of the Senate.
On Monday, May 11, Leader Thune filed cloture on the motion to proceed to S. Res. 526, A resolution withholding the pay of Senators if a Government shutdown occurs.
The Senate adjourned at 7:22pm.
