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This Week in Congress

Sep 30 - Oct 7, 2026

A snapshot of what happened in Congress over the past 7 days — votes, legislation, floor activity, and accountability updates. Bookmark this page and check back weekly.

4
Votes Taken
20
Bills Moving
227
Floor Speeches
102
Bipartisan Moments
2
Partisan Attacks

Votes This Week

Senate2026-10-01ConfirmedParty-Line

On the Nomination PN1129

Yes: 0No: 0D: 0Y/39NR: 47Y/0NI: -47Y/-39N
Senate2026-09-30RejectedParty-Line

On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 9340

Yes: 0No: 0D: 4Y/41NR: 53Y/0NI: -57Y/-41N
Senate2026-09-30RejectedParty-Line

On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 7008

Yes: 0No: 0D: 0Y/45NR: 53Y/0NI: -53Y/-45N
Senate2026-09-30Agreed ToParty-Line

On the Cloture Motion PN1129

Yes: 0No: 0D: 0Y/45NR: 53Y/0NI: -53Y/-45N

Bills With Action

HRES1607referred2026-10-05

Expressing support for the designation of September 2026 as "National Workforce Development Month".

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

HRES1612referred2026-10-05

Honoring Captain Smit Machchhar and the crew and passengers of Flydubai Flight 1073, and condemning the attempted terrorist attack on that flight.

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

HR10729referred2026-10-05

To amend Public Law 119-21 to adjust limitations on State directed payments under the Medicaid program, and to repeal certain provisions related to provider taxes.

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

HR10731referred2026-10-05

To adjust the cost pass-through for certified registered nurse anesthetists under the Medicare program.

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

HR10747referred2026-10-05

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure appropriate geographic adjustments to Medicare Advantage benchmarks in Puerto Rico.

Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

HR10735referred2026-10-05

To amend the Federal Crop Insurance Act to require certain types of cattle to be included in a livestock pilot program, and for other purposes.

Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

HR10723referred2026-10-05

To provide for the establishment of a bilateral rapid response protocol for serious crimes committed against United States citizens in Mexico, and for other purposes.

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

HRES1608referred2026-10-05

Expressing support for the designation of October 5, 2026, as the "National Beyond the Milky Way Day" and celebrating a transformative achievement in American science.

Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.

HRES1614referred2026-10-05

Expressing support for the designation of October 4 through October 10, 2026, as "National 4-H Week".

Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

HRES1613referred2026-10-05

Expressing support for the recognition of October 5th as "National Peroxisomal Disorder Awareness Day".

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Most Active This Week

John ThuneRSD
24 speeches
John GaramendiDCA
20 speeches
Frederica S. WilsonDFL
20 speeches
Richard J. DurbinDIL
2 speeches + 16 releases
Cindy Hyde-SmithRMS
15 releases
Jeff MerkleyDOR
1 speech + 13 releases
Tammy DuckworthDIL
14 releases
Ron WydenDOR
3 speeches + 9 releases
Charles E. SchumerDNY
11 speeches
Jacky RosenDNV
2 speeches + 9 releases

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