Warsh Confirmed as Chair of Federal Reserve; Votes in the House
By Amy West, GovTrack.us, May 15, 2026
Federal Reserve Board
On Wednesday, May 15, the Senate confirmed Kevin Warsh to be the next chair of the Federal Reserve board 54-45. Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) was the lone Democrat who voted for him. Not only was the nearly party-line vote unusual, but everything around this move from the now former chair, Jerome Powell, to Warsh has been unusual as noted by CNN. Warsh become the new chair today, May 15, 2026.
War on Iran
Both chambers held votes on ending the war on Iran. Both votes failed, but in interesting ways.
In the Senate, the vote was 49-50 with three Republicans voting for the resolution and one Democrat (Fetterman again) for it. This is a shift for Republicans. In previous votes, first it was only Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) voting to end it. Then Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME) also starting voting against. But we’re well past the 60 day limit for military action without Congressional approval and that’s beginning to change some minds apparently.
In the House, their resolution against the war failed in a tie of 212-212. Had either of the two Democrats who did not cast a vote done so and none of the Republicans who failed to cast a vote shown up, it would have passed. But Rep. Frederica Wilson (D-FL24) has missed votes for a month with no explanation. The other Democrat to not cast a vote, Rep. Teresa Leger Fernandez (D-NM3) does not appear to be on an extended absence.
The tiny majority that the Republicans hold in the House is extremely tricky to manage on contentious issues, but Democratic absences certainly make it easier for the Republicans.
You can see our current list of legislators with notable absences at the Missing Legislators page. If we know why someone is out, we try to add that information so expect a few updates to that page soon. For example, Rep. Kean may have some unspecified health issue. Sen. Mark Warner was out recently due to the death of his daughter.
House Votes
None of these bills is near to becoming law. They have only passed the House so far and will need to pass the Senate next.
H.R. 2071: Save Our Shrimpers Act, which would direct US representatives at international financial institutions like the World Bank to oppose financial assistance to shrimpers in other countries, passed 391-18.
H.R. 2853: Combating Organized Retail Crime Act of 2025 , which the Congressional Budget Office says would would establish a center within Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to coordinate federal law enforcement activities related to the organized theft of cargo, shipments, and goods, or the transport of counterfeit goods, passed 348-60. This is unusual for recent legislation in that it focuses on the other part of ICE: customs enforcement.
H.R. 5625: Cashless Bail Reporting Act, which would direct the Attorney General to make publicly available a list of each State and unit of local government that permits cashless bail, passed 308-116.
H.R. 6260: Keeping Violent Offenders Off Our Streets Act of 2025, which would extend federal insurance fraud statutes to cover charitable bail funds that post bond for violent offenders, passed 243-179.
H.R. 8365: Monitor Accountability Act, which would impose term limits on federally appointed court monitor, passed 219-204.
H.R. 1346: Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025, which would permit year round sales of E15 ethanol gas among other provisions, passed 218-203.
Weekly Updates
May 12, 2026 — Introduced
H.Res. 1278: Reaffirming congressional support for the Taiwan Relations Act and longstanding bipartisan Taiwan policy.
Sponsor: Rep. Jill Tokuda [D-HI2]
This resolution was referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs which will consider it before sending it to the House floor for consideration.
5 cosponsors are on that committee.
Trackers: Rep. Jill Tokuda [D-HI2].
May 13, 2026, 11:29 a.m. — Vote
On the Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 163
Motion to Discharge Rejected 49/50
Sen. Hirono [D-HI]: Yea
Sen. Schatz [D-HI]: Yea
Trackers: Sen. Brian Schatz [D-HI], Sen. Mazie Hirono [D-HI].
May 13, 2026, 12:28 p.m. — Vote
Motion to Invoke Cloture on the Motion to Proceed to S. Res. 526
Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Agreed to 99/0
Sen. Hirono [D-HI]: Yea
Sen. Schatz [D-HI]: Yea
Trackers: Sen. Brian Schatz [D-HI], Sen. Mazie Hirono [D-HI].
May 13, 2026, 1:59 p.m. — Vote
On the Nomination PN855-1: Kevin Warsh, of Florida, to be Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System for a term of four years
Nomination Confirmed 54/45
Sen. Hirono [D-HI]: Nay
Sen. Schatz [D-HI]: Nay
Trackers: Sen. Brian Schatz [D-HI], Sen. Mazie Hirono [D-HI].
May 13, 2026, 3:20 p.m. — Vote
On Ordering the Previous Question: H.Res. 1275: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5625) to direct the Attorney General …
Passed 211/208
Rep. Case [D-HI1]: Nay
Rep. Tokuda [D-HI2]: Nay
Trackers: Rep. Jill Tokuda [D-HI2], Rep. Ed Case [D-HI1].
May 13, 2026, 3:27 p.m. — Vote
H.Res. 1275: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5625) to direct the Attorney General to make publicly available a list of each State and unit of local government that permits cashless bail, and for other purposes; providing for consideration o
Passed 214/208
Rep. Case [D-HI1]: No
Rep. Tokuda [D-HI2]: No
Trackers: Rep. Jill Tokuda [D-HI2], Rep. Ed Case [D-HI1].
May 13, 2026, 3:34 p.m. — Vote
On Ordering the Previous Question: H.Res. 1274: Providing that section 11 of House Resolution 1224 shall have no force or …
Passed 211/206
Rep. Case [D-HI1]: Nay
Rep. Tokuda [D-HI2]: Nay
Trackers: Rep. Jill Tokuda [D-HI2], Rep. Ed Case [D-HI1].
May 13, 2026, 3:41 p.m. — Vote
H.Res. 1274: Providing that section 11 of House Resolution 1224 shall have no force or effect.
Passed 213/208
Rep. Case [D-HI1]: No
Rep. Tokuda [D-HI2]: No
Trackers: Rep. Jill Tokuda [D-HI2], Rep. Ed Case [D-HI1].
May 13, 2026, 3:56 p.m. — Vote
H.Res. 1252: Resolution memorializing law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty.
Passed 418/2
Rep. Case [D-HI1]: Yea
Rep. Tokuda [D-HI2]: Yea
Trackers: Rep. Jill Tokuda [D-HI2], Rep. Ed Case [D-HI1].
May 13, 2026, 4 p.m. — Vote
Motion to Proceed on S.J.Res. 132: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to the withdrawal of the rule relating to “Examinations
Motion to Proceed Rejected 48/52
Sen. Hirono [D-HI]: Yea
Sen. Schatz [D-HI]: Yea
Trackers: Sen. Brian Schatz [D-HI], Sen. Mazie Hirono [D-HI].
May 13, 2026, 4:54 p.m. — Vote
Motion to Proceed on S.J.Res. 141: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to the withdrawal of the rule relating to “Debt Collection
Motion to Proceed Rejected 50/50
Sen. Hirono [D-HI]: Yea
Sen. Schatz [D-HI]: Yea
Trackers: Sen. Brian Schatz [D-HI], Sen. Mazie Hirono [D-HI].
May 13, 2026, 5:35 p.m. — Vote
Motion to Proceed on S.J.Res. 130: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to withdrawal of the rule relating to “Consumer Financi
Motion to Proceed Rejected 47/53
Sen. Hirono [D-HI]: Yea
Sen. Schatz [D-HI]: Yea
Trackers: Sen. Brian Schatz [D-HI], Sen. Mazie Hirono [D-HI].
May 13, 2026, 6:18 p.m. — Vote
On Motion to Recommit: H.R. 1346: Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025
Failed 112/309
Rep. Case [D-HI1]: Nay
Rep. Tokuda [D-HI2]: Nay
Trackers: Rep. Jill Tokuda [D-HI2], Rep. Ed Case [D-HI1].
May 13, 2026, 6:26 p.m. — Vote
H.R. 1346: Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025
Passed 218/203
Rep. Case [D-HI1]: Nay
Rep. Tokuda [D-HI2]: Nay
Trackers: Rep. Jill Tokuda [D-HI2], Rep. Ed Case [D-HI1].
May 13, 2026, 6:33 p.m. — Vote
H.Con.Res. 96: Expressing support for law enforcement officers.
Passed 243/173
Rep. Case [D-HI1]: Yea
Rep. Tokuda [D-HI2]: Nay
Trackers: Rep. Jill Tokuda [D-HI2], Rep. Ed Case [D-HI1].
May 13, 2026, 6:40 p.m. — Vote
H.Res. 1251: Calling on elected officials and civil society leaders to counter antisemitism and educate the public on the contributions of the Jewish-American community.
Passed 419/0
Rep. Case [D-HI1]: Yea
Rep. Tokuda [D-HI2]: Yea
Trackers: Rep. Jill Tokuda [D-HI2], Rep. Ed Case [D-HI1].
May 13, 2026, 6:46 p.m. — Vote
H.Res. 1259: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the President should prioritize securing the release of Pastor Jin Mingri, Pastor Gao Quanfu and his wife Pang Yu, Dr. Gulshan Abbas, and Jimmy Lai detained by the People’s Republic o
Passed 414/0
Rep. Case [D-HI1]: Yea
Rep. Tokuda [D-HI2]: Yea
Trackers: Rep. Jill Tokuda [D-HI2], Rep. Ed Case [D-HI1].
May 14, 2026 — Introduced
H.Res. 1284: Congratulating the University of Hawaii men’s volleyball team for winning the 2026 National Collegiate Athletic Association Men’s Volleyball Championship.
Sponsor: Rep. Ed Case [D-HI1]
This resolution was referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce which will consider it before sending it to the House floor for consideration.
Trackers: Rep. Ed Case [D-HI1].
May 14, 2026 — Introduced
S. 4545: A bill to amend the America COMPETES Act to establish certain scientific integrity policies for Federal agencies that fund, conduct, or oversee scientific research, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Sen. Brian Schatz [D-HI]
This bill was referred to the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation which will consider it before sending it to the Senate floor for consideration.
Sen. Brian Schatz [D-HI] is a member of the committee.
Trackers: Sen. Brian Schatz [D-HI].
May 14, 2026 — Introduced
S.Res. 730: A resolution congratulating the University of Hawaii men’s volleyball team for winning the 2026 National Collegiate Athletic Association Men’s Volleyball Championship.
Sponsor: Sen. Brian Schatz [D-HI]
This resolution is in the first stage of the legislative process. It will typically be considered by committee next.
Trackers: Sen. Brian Schatz [D-HI].
May 14, 2026, 1:32 p.m. — Vote
Motion to Invoke Cloture: En Bloc Nominations Provided for under the provisions of S. Res. 690: Catherine Dillon, of Maryland, to be an Assistant Secretary of State (Educational and Cultural Affairs)
Cloture Motion Agreed to 51/46
Sen. Hirono [D-HI]: Nay
Sen. Schatz [D-HI]: Nay
Trackers: Sen. Brian Schatz [D-HI], Sen. Mazie Hirono [D-HI].
May 14, 2026, 4:34 p.m. — Vote
On Motion to Recommit: H.R. 6260: Keeping Violent Offenders Off Our Streets Act of 2025
Failed 210/213
Rep. Case [D-HI1]: Yea
Rep. Tokuda [D-HI2]: Yea
Trackers: Rep. Jill Tokuda [D-HI2], Rep. Ed Case [D-HI1].
May 14, 2026, 4:46 p.m. — Vote
H.R. 6260: Keeping Violent Offenders Off Our Streets Act of 2025
Passed 243/179
Rep. Case [D-HI1]: No
Rep. Tokuda [D-HI2]: No
Trackers: Rep. Jill Tokuda [D-HI2], Rep. Ed Case [D-HI1].
May 14, 2026, 4:52 p.m. — Vote
H.Con.Res. 75: Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove the United States Armed Forces from hostilities against the Islamic Republic of Iran.
Failed 212/212
Rep. Case [D-HI1]: Yea
Rep. Tokuda [D-HI2]: Yea
Trackers: Rep. Jill Tokuda [D-HI2], Rep. Ed Case [D-HI1].
May 14, 2026, 4:58 p.m. — Vote
H.R. 5625: Cashless Bail Reporting Act
Passed 308/116
Rep. Case [D-HI1]: Yea
Rep. Tokuda [D-HI2]: Nay
Trackers: Rep. Jill Tokuda [D-HI2], Rep. Ed Case [D-HI1].
May 14, 2026, 5:04 p.m. — Vote
On Motion to Recommit: H.R. 8365: Monitor Accountability Act
Failed 210/213
Rep. Case [D-HI1]: Yea
Rep. Tokuda [D-HI2]: Yea
Trackers: Rep. Jill Tokuda [D-HI2], Rep. Ed Case [D-HI1].
May 14, 2026, 5:10 p.m. — Vote
H.R. 8365: Monitor Accountability Act
Passed 219/204
Rep. Case [D-HI1]: No
Rep. Tokuda [D-HI2]: No
Trackers: Rep. Jill Tokuda [D-HI2], Rep. Ed Case [D-HI1].
May 15, 2026 — Introduced
H.Res. 1298: Supporting the goals and ideals of “National Charter Schools Week”, to be observed from May 10 through May 16, 2026.
Sponsor: Rep. Jill Tokuda [D-HI2]
This resolution was referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce which will consider it before sending it to the House floor for consideration.
Trackers: Rep. Jill Tokuda [D-HI2].
May 15, 2026, 10:08 a.m. — Vote
On Agreeing to the Amendment: Amendment 6 to H R 8469
Failed 80/333
Rep. Case [D-HI1]: No
Rep. Tokuda [D-HI2]: No
Trackers: Rep. Jill Tokuda [D-HI2], Rep. Ed Case [D-HI1].
May 15, 2026, 10:25 a.m. — Vote
H.R. 8469: Making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes.
Passed 400/15
Rep. Case [D-HI1]: Yea
Rep. Tokuda [D-HI2]: Yea
Trackers: Rep. Jill Tokuda [D-HI2], Rep. Ed Case [D-HI1].