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Capitol Hill Briefing: May 14, 2026

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


🗳 Senate Floor Votes

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


📝 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.


📰 In the News

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

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

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

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

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

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


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

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