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Capitol Hill Briefing: May 13, 2026

Today on Capitol Hill: 6 Senate floor votes. Full breakdown below.


🗳 Senate Floor Votes

Failed — 47 Yeas, 53 Nays
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code…

Failed — 50 Yeas, 50 Nays
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code…

Failed — 48 Yeas, 52 Nays
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code…

Passed — 54 Yeas, 45 Nays
Kevin Warsh, of Florida, to be Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System for a term of four years

Passed — 99 Yeas, 0 Nays
A resolution withholding the pay of Senators if a Government shutdown occurs.

Failed — 49 Yeas, 50 Nays
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.


📰 In the News

US House members defy leadership, to force vote on Ukraine aid – Reuters

House set to launch bipartisan push to combat sexual misconduct in Congress – The Washington Post

Senate rejects bill to halt Iran war despite lawmakers’ growing frustrations – The Washington Post

Johnson, Jeffries launch bipartisan effort to combat sexual misconduct in Congress – Axios

‘Screw this, I’m out’: Why members of Congress are retiring – Roll Call

The Race for Congress: Latest 2026 Polls – The New York Times


📊 See how every member voted on ThePolitibase. Data from Congress.gov, senate.gov, clerk.house.gov, and the FEC.

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