Senate Joins House on Recess

What’s happening in Congress?

• Senators departed the Capitol after votes Friday to begin their Memorial Day recess. They join their House colleagues, who began a three-week break from floor work at the end of last week.
• No committee hearings (virtual or in-person) are scheduled in either chamber during the week of Memorial Day.

SENATE SCHEDULE

• The Senate will return from its recess on Monday, June 7th, when it will resume consideration of the U.S. Innovation and Competition Act ― a package aimed at enhancing economic and geopolitical competitiveness with China.
• That workweek will likely include votes on the first judicial nominees put forward by President Joe Biden, including a pair of district court nominees. 
• Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) also took steps to set up a potential procedural vote on the Paycheck Fairness Act, although it’s unlikely to receive the 60 votes needed to overcome the legislative filibuster. He also indicated that the For the People Act is expected to get a vote in the last week of June, which also isn’t likely to overcome a filibuster.

HOUSE SCHEDULE 

• The House’s recess will end when it reconvenes on Monday, June 14th. Information on that week’s schedule will be made available the week beforehand.
• No committees are scheduled to meet this week, although several virtual hearings are on the agenda for the week of June 7th.

Schedule subject to change. All times Eastern.

HOUSE

• No votes are expected.

SENATE

• No votes are expected.

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