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Senate Schedule: May 22 – June 1, 2026
Original title: ORDERS FOR FRIDAY, MAY 22, 2026, THROUGH MONDAY, JUNE 1, 2026
May 21, 2026
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What this does
This schedule dictates when the Senate is officially in session to conduct legislative business and when specific s will be voted upon.
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What changed
Last recorded activity May 21, 2026.
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Summary
The U.S. Senate has set its schedule for late May 2026, including a series of s and a return to regular business on June 1.
Key Facts
- The Senate will hold pro forma sessions on Friday, May 22 (8:30 a.m.), Tuesday, May 26 (8:00 a.m.), and Thursday, May 28 (3:30 p.m.).
- No legislative business will be conducted during the scheduled pro forma sessions.
- The Senate will reconvene for regular business on Monday, June 1, at 3:00 p.m.
- On June 1, the Senate will enter a period of morning business where Senators may speak for up to 10 minutes each.
- Cloture motions filed on May 21 are scheduled to ripen (come up for a vote) at 5:30 p.m. on June 1.
Why It Matters
This schedule dictates when the Senate is officially in session to conduct legislative business and when specific s will be voted upon.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a pro forma session?
A is a brief meeting of the Senate where no legislative business is conducted, often used to satisfy constitutional requirements that the Senate not adjourn for more than three days without the other chamber's consent.
When will the Senate return to normal work?
The Senate is scheduled to return for regular business on Monday, June 1, 2026, at 3:00 p.m.
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personJohn Thune“Senate member who requested the unanimous consent agreement for the schedule.”Map →
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