Congress comes back to a long post-Memorial Day to-do list

Published June 1, 2026 5:00am ET | Updated June 1, 2026 7:38am ET



The House and Senate reconvene this week after a weeklong Memorial Day recess with a lot on their plate as the November election looms.

Immediately upon returning, the Senate will take up a postponed vote on a $70 billion party-line immigration bill after an uproar from Republicans over the Trump administration’s “anti-weaponization” fund and money for White House security upgrades.

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