May 11 – May 17, 2026
11 roll-call votes · 7 bills moved · 0 new Oklahoma filings
- Closest vote (50-50) — The Senate rejected a joint resolution that would have stopped a rule from the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection about collecting medical debt. The vote was 50 yeas to 50 nays. Roll call
- Broadest support (99-0) — The Senate agreed to end debate on a resolution that would withhold Senators' pay if a Government shutdown happens. The vote was 99 yeas to 0 nays. Roll call
- Furthest along — HR 8738: FEC Administrative Improvements Act
Roll-call votes, with every Oklahoma position
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
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
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
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
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Procedural votes (7)
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
Out of committee (3)
HR 8738: FEC Administrative Improvements Act
2026-05-14: Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 11 - 0.
The committee approved the bill and sent it to the full chamber.
HR 3535: Stop Foreign Funds in Elections Act
2026-05-14: Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 11 - 0.
The committee approved the bill and sent it to the full chamber.
HR 6444: Blast Overpressure Research and Mitigation Task Force Act
2026-05-14: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
The committee approved the bill and sent it to the full chamber.
On calendar (1)
HR 7529: Fresh Starts for Foster Youth Act
2026-05-11: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 557.
Now eligible for a floor vote. Scheduling is up to chamber leadership.
In committee (3)
HR 8819: Federal Artificial Intelligence Risk Management Act of 2026
2026-05-14: Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
Assigned to a committee for review — the first step for most bills.
HR 8840: Fair Care Act of 2026
2026-05-14: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, Education and Workforce, the Judiciary, Oversight and Government Reform, Rules, the Budget, Armed Services, and House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Assigned to a committee for review — the first step for most bills.
2026-05-14: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Assigned to a committee for review — the first step for most bills.
New money filings — Oklahoma delegation
No new FEC filings were received from Oklahoma delegation committees this week.