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This week in Congress

May 11 – May 17, 2026

31 roll-call votes · 8 bills moved · 0 new Northern Mariana Islands filings

At a glance

Roll-call votes, with every Northern Mariana Islands position

House · 2026-05-15Failed 80333

On Agreeing to the Amendment

Decides whether this amendment changes the bill.

Northern Mariana Islands

Nay (1)
King-Hinds

Official record

House · 2026-05-14Passed 219204

On Passage

The final vote on whether the bill passes this chamber.

Monitor Accountability Act

Official record

House · 2026-05-14Passed 308116

On Passage

The final vote on whether the bill passes this chamber.

Cashless Bail Reporting Act

Official record

House · 2026-05-14Passed 243179

On Passage

The final vote on whether the bill passes this chamber.

Keeping Violent Offenders Off Our Streets Act of 2025

Official record

House · 2026-05-13Passed 4190

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree

A fast track for measures with broad support: debate is limited, no amendments are allowed, and passage needs a two-thirds majority.

Calling on elected officials and civil society leaders to counter antisemitism and educate the public on the contributions of the Jewish-American community.

Official record

House · 2026-05-13Passed 218203

On Passage

The final vote on whether the bill passes this chamber.

Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025

Official record

House · 2026-05-13Passed 4182

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree

A fast track for measures with broad support: debate is limited, no amendments are allowed, and passage needs a two-thirds majority.

Resolution memorializing law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty.

Official record

Senate · 2026-05-13Confirmed 5445

The Senate confirmed the nomination by a vote of 54 yeas to 45 nays. This vote approves a specific person for a government position.

Y = Approve the nominee N = Reject the nominee

On the Nomination · AI summary · as of 2026-07-08 · report an error

Official record

Senate · 2026-05-13Rejected 4950

The Senate rejected a joint resolution that would have directed the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities in or against Iran unless Congress authorized the action. The vote was 49 yeas to 50 nays.

Y = Remove U.S. forces from Iran without Congressional authorization N = Allow U.S. forces to remain in hostilities in Iran without Congressional authorization

On the Motion to Discharge · AI summary · as of 2026-07-08 · report an error

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.

Official record

House · 2026-05-12Passed 34860

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended

A fast track for bills with broad support: debate is limited, no amendments are allowed, and passage needs a two-thirds majority.

Combating Organized Retail Crime Act of 2025

Official record

House · 2026-05-12Passed 39118

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended

A fast track for bills with broad support: debate is limited, no amendments are allowed, and passage needs a two-thirds majority.

Save Our Shrimpers Act

Official record

Senate · 2026-05-12Confirmed 5145

The Senate confirmed a nomination. The vote was 51 yea and 45 nay. This action approves a specific person for a federal position.

Y = Approve the nominee N = Reject the nominee

On the Nomination · AI summary · as of 2026-07-08 · report an error

Official record

Senate · 2026-05-11Agreed to 4645

The Senate agreed to an executive resolution that allows for the consideration of certain nominations in Executive Session. The vote was 46 yeas to 45 nays.

Y = Allow consideration of nominations N = Do not allow consideration of nominations

On the Resolution · AI summary · as of 2026-07-08 · report an error

An executive resolution authorizing the en bloc consideration in Executive Session of certain nominations on the Executive Calendar.

Official record

Procedural votes (16)

Votes that move the process along — setting debate terms, ending debate, approving the record. Positions here often follow party strategy rather than the underlying issue.

Bills that moved

Passed chamber (1)

  • HR 2071: Save Our Shrimpers Act

    2026-05-13: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

    Passed the House and is now before the Senate.

Out of committee (3)

On calendar (1)

In committee (3)

New money filings — Northern Mariana Islands delegation

No new FEC filings were received from Northern Mariana Islands delegation committees this week.

Sources: Congress.gov, U.S. Senate roll-call records, House Clerk, Federal Election Commission. Compiled 2026-07-08. Something look wrong? Report an error.