20 May Bills That Passed in the Last 48 Hours

Past 48 hours, 2026-05-20. Source: Congress.gov roll-call records.

What just passed

1. PN851-1 — senate on 2026-05-19: 56 Yea, 37 Nay. Cloture Motion Agreed to (57-38).
2. PN851-6 — senate on 2026-05-19: 49 Yea, 46 Nay. Cloture Motion Agreed to (50-47).
3. SJRes185: A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or ag… — senate on 2026-05-19: 49 Yea, 46 Nay. Motion to Discharge Agreed to (50-47). Sponsor: Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA] (D-VA).
4. PN726-1 — senate on 2026-05-18: 45 Yea, 42 Nay. Nomination Confirmed (46-43).

What “passed” means

A bill passing one chamber is a milestone but not the final step. Most legislation requires both House and Senate passage, plus presidential signature, to become law. Click any bill above to see the full vote breakdown by member, plus the bill’s broader status.

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