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Senate Session Opening: May 20, 2026

Original title: Senate

May 20, 2026

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What this does

This document records the official start time and presiding officer for the Senate's legislative business on May 20, 2026.

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U.S. Senators

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What changed

Last recorded activity May 20, 2026.

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Summary

The U.S. Senate convened for its daily session on Wednesday, May 20, 2026. The session was formally opened at 10 a.m. by Senator Alan Armstrong of Oklahoma.

Key Facts

  • The Senate session began at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 20, 2026.
  • Senator Alan Armstrong of Oklahoma presided over the opening of the session.

Why It Matters

This document records the official start time and presiding officer for the Senate's legislative business on May 20, 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

What time did the Senate session start?
The session was at 10:00 a.m.
Who presided over the opening of the Senate on May 20, 2026?
Senator Alan Armstrong of Oklahoma.

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Lobbying Activity

A16Z Capital Management LLC (f/k/a AH Capital Management L.L.C., d/b/a Andreessen Horowitz)

on behalf of A16Z Capital Management LLC (f/k/a AH Capital Management L.L.C.)

$880,000

2026

BANKINGCOMMODITIES (BIG TICKET)HEALTH ISSUESFINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS/INVESTMENTS/SEC

Digital assets and anti-money laundering proposals

9TH STREET STRATEGIES

on behalf of The Blackstone Group

2026

FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS/INVESTMENTS/SEC

Issues related to private credit.

9TH STREET STRATEGIES

on behalf of Pennymac Financial Services

2026

HOUSING

Issues related to housing finance, issues related to flood insurance

9TH STREET STRATEGIES

on behalf of Mortgage Bankers Association

2026

HOUSINGBANKING

Issues related to housing finance, issues related to the GSEs.

9TH STREET STRATEGIES

on behalf of Citadel Enterprise Americas LLC

2026

FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS/INVESTMENTS/SEC

Issues related to capital markets

9TH STREET STRATEGIES

on behalf of Mastercard Worldwide

2026

BANKING

Issues related to credit cards, issues related to interchange

9TH STREET STRATEGIES

on behalf of Forbright Bank

2026

BANKING

Issues related to community banks

9TH STREET STRATEGIES

on behalf of Structured Finance Association

2026

FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS/INVESTMENTS/SEC

Issues related to structured finance, issues related to housing finance

9TH STREET STRATEGIES

on behalf of Bank Policy Institute

2026

BANKING

Issues related to bank capital, issues related to banking regulations

The Cleveland Clinic Foundation

on behalf of Cleveland Clinic Foundation

$130,000

2026

HEALTH ISSUESMEDICARE/MEDICAID

Quantum computing Immigration Issues National Institute of Health CHILDReN Act EARLY Minds Act Interoperability Issues Brain Health 340B Graduate Medical Education Workforce Issues Payer Accountability Organ Transplant Legislation Healthy Competition Act Price Transparency

Sponsors

Connected Entities

organizationUnited States SenateThe legislative body meeting on May 20, 2026.Map →
personAlan ArmstrongSenator from Oklahoma who called the Senate to order.Map →

Sources

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