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Congressional Schedule for Thursday, May 14, 2026

Original title: Daily Digest/Next Meeting of the SENATE + Next Meeting of the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES + Other End Matter

May 13, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

The House will vote on a resolution to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities against Iran, while the Senate will vote on whether to withhold pay for Senators during a government shutdown.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

U.S. Senators

Senators are subject to a vote regarding the withholding of their pay during government shutdowns.

U.S. Armed Forces

The House is considering a resolution that would direct the removal of these forces from hostilities against Iran.

What changed

Last recorded activity May 13, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

This document outlines the upcoming legislative sessions for the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives, including scheduled votes on Senate pay during government shutdowns and a resolution regarding U.S. military involvement in Iran.

Key Facts

The Senate will convene at 10 a.m. on Thursday, May 14, 2026.
The House of Representatives will convene at 10 a.m. on Thursday, May 14, 2026.
The Senate is scheduled to vote on S. Res. 526, which concerns withholding Senator pay during a government shutdown, at 12 noon.
The Senate is scheduled to vote on a motion to invoke cloture on nominations at 1:45 p.m.
The House will complete consideration of H. Con. Res. 75, a War Powers Resolution directing the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities against Iran.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Senate voting on regarding their pay?

The Senate is scheduled to vote on S. Res. 526, which addresses the withholding of pay for Senators during a government shutdown.

What is the House of Representatives considering regarding Iran?

The House is completing consideration of H. Con. Res. 75, which directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities against the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Why It Matters

The House will vote on a resolution to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities against Iran, while the Senate will vote on whether to withhold pay for Senators during a government shutdown.

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Discoveries

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War Powers Invocation

The House is actively moving to use the War Powers Resolution to force a withdrawal of forces from Iran, indicating a significant legislative challenge to executive military action.

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Connected Entities

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locationIslamic Republic of Iran“Subject of the War Powers Resolution”Map →

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Sources

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