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This Week in Congress

Aug 27 - Sep 3, 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.

12
Votes Taken
20
Bills Moving
415
Floor Speeches
96
Bipartisan Moments
1
Partisan Attacks

Votes This Week

House2026-09-03PassedParty-Line

On Passage

Yes: 237No: 169D: 33Y/167NR: 203Y/2NI: 1Y/0N
House2026-09-02PassedParty-Line

On Passage

Yes: 218No: 201D: 7Y/201NR: 210Y/0NI: 1Y/0N
House2026-09-02FailedParty-Line

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass

Yes: 212No: 206D: 1Y/205NR: 211Y/0NI: 0Y/1N
House2026-09-01Passed

On Agreeing to the Resolution

Yes: 413No: 2D: 205Y/0NR: 207Y/2NI: 1Y/0N
House2026-09-01FailedParty-Line

On Motion to Recommit

Yes: 202No: 212D: 202Y/2NR: 0Y/209NI: 0Y/1N
House2026-09-01PassedParty-Line

On Passage

Yes: 219No: 196D: 10Y/193NR: 209Y/2NI: 0Y/1N
House2026-09-01PassedParty-Line

On Ordering the Previous Question

Yes: 212No: 205D: 0Y/205NR: 211Y/0NI: 1Y/0N
House2026-09-01PassedParty-Line

On Agreeing to the Resolution

Yes: 220No: 192D: 8Y/192NR: 211Y/0NI: 1Y/0N
House2026-09-01Passed

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Concur in the Senate Amendments

Yes: 370No: 48D: 176Y/29NR: 193Y/19NI: 1Y/0N
House2026-09-01PassedParty-Line

On Agreeing to the Resolution

Yes: 210No: 208D: 2Y/203NR: 207Y/5NI: 1Y/0N

Bills With Action

HR10222referred2026-09-02

No HUD Funding for Sanctuary Cities Act

Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

HR10228referred2026-09-02

Strengthening Protections for Children with Food Allergies Act

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

HR9269referred2026-09-02

Renewing the African American Civil Rights Network Act

Subcommittee Hearings Held

HRES1507referred2026-09-02

Honoring the life and legacy of Dolly Parton, a daughter of Tennessee whose extraordinary contributions to music, philanthropy, literacy, education, health, conservation, and culture enriched the lives of countless Americans.

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

HR10220referred2026-09-02

SIMPLE Act

Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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.

HR10221referred2026-09-02

Flock-Off Act

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

HR10136referred2026-09-02

Crossett Experimental Forest Act of 2026

Subcommittee Hearings Held

HR4586referred2026-09-02

AIDA

ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Mr. Jackson (IL) asked unanimous consent that he may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 4586, a bill originally introduced by Representative Cherfilus-McCormick for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection.

HRES1508referred2026-09-02

Supporting the goals and ideals of "National Clinical Nurse Specialist Week".

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

HR642referred2026-09-02

Myakka Wild and Scenic River Act of 2025

Subcommittee Hearings Held

Most Active This Week

Brittany PettersenDCO
20 speeches + 7 releases
Jamie RaskinDMD
17 speeches
J. Luis CorreaDCA
7 speeches + 8 releases
Tammy DuckworthDIL
13 releases
H. Morgan GriffithRVA
12 releases
Beth Van DuyneRTX
11 speeches
Cleo FieldsDLA
11 speeches
Kimberlyn King-HindsRMP
1 speech + 10 releases
Kirsten E. GillibrandDNY
10 releases
Jeff MerkleyDOR
10 releases

Bipartisan This Week

Votes where members of both parties voted together.

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Concur in the Senate Amendments

HouseD: 176YR: 193YPassed

On Agreeing to the Resolution

HouseD: 205YR: 207YPassed

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass

HouseD: 189YR: 187YPassed

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass

HouseD: 191YR: 186YPassed

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