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Capitol Hill Briefing: May 14, 2026

Today on Capitol Hill: 1 Senate floor votes; 1 amendments submitted. Full breakdown below.


πŸ—³ Senate Floor Votes

βœ… Passed β€” 51 Yeas, 46 Nays
Andrew Benson, of Maine, to be United States Attorney for the District of Maine for the term of four years…


πŸ“ Amendments Submitted Today

HAMDT 210
Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1224, the amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 119-28 is considered adopted.


πŸ“° In the News

β€’ House vote on Iran war powers resolution fails for third time – CBS News

β€’ Librarian should be chosen by Congress, House panel agrees – Roll Call

β€’ US House leaders announce bipartisan effort to combat sexual misconduct in Congress – The Guardian

β€’ Your Advocacy in Action: The Road to Increased Federal Research Funding – Pancreatic Cancer Action Network

β€’ Clarity Act clears U.S. Senate committee, on its way to a final test in Congress – CoinDesk

β€’ Warren, Rick Scott introduce bill to ban former members of Congress from lobbying – The Hill


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

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