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This week in Congress

May 11 – May 17, 2026

11 roll-call votes · 7 bills moved · 0 new Oklahoma filings

At a glance
  • 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

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

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 (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.

Agreed to 5146On the Cloture Motion
Rejected 4753On the Motion to Proceed
Rejected 5050On the Motion to Proceed
Rejected 4852On the Motion to Proceed
Agreed to 5145On the Cloture Motion
Agreed to 4944On the Cloture Motion

Bills that moved

Out of committee (3)

On calendar (1)

In committee (3)

New money filings — Oklahoma delegation

No new FEC filings were received from Oklahoma 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.