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This week in Congress

Jun 15 – Jun 21, 2026

10 roll-call votes · 15 bills moved · 0 new Alaska filings

At a glance
  • Closest vote (47-48) The Senate rejected a joint resolution (47 yea, 48 nay) that would have directed the removal of U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities in or against Iran if not authorized by Congress. Roll call
  • Broadest support (87-8) The Senate agreed to proceed with a bill that would increase the supply of housing in America. The vote was 87 yea and 8 nay. Roll call
  • Furthest along HR 2715: Destruction of Hazardous Imports Act

Roll-call votes, with every Alaska position

Senate · 2026-06-18Confirmed 4839

The Senate confirmed a nomination. The vote was 48 yea and 39 nay. This action approves a specific person for a government position.

Y = Approve the nominee N = Reject the nominee

On the Nomination · AI summary · as of 2026-07-08 · report an error

Official record

Senate · 2026-06-17Rejected 4450

The Senate rejected a resolution that would ask for information about Honduras's human rights practices. The vote was 44 yea and 50 nay.

Y = Request information on Honduras's human rights N = Do not request information on Honduras's human rights

On the Motion to Discharge · AI summary · as of 2026-07-08 · report an error

A resolution requesting information on Honduras's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.

Official record

Senate · 2026-06-17Confirmed 5539

The Senate confirmed the nomination by a vote of 55 yeas to 39 nays. This vote approved a specific person to hold a government position.

Y = Approve the nominee N = Reject the nominee

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Official record

Senate · 2026-06-16Rejected 4748

The Senate rejected a joint resolution (47 yea, 48 nay) that would have directed the removal of U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities in or against Iran if not authorized by Congress.

Y = Remove U.S. forces from Iran hostilities N = Allow U.S. forces to continue in Iran hostilities

On the Motion to Discharge · AI summary · as of 2026-07-08 · report an error

A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.

Official record

Senate · 2026-06-15Confirmed 4843

The Senate confirmed a nomination. The vote was 48 yea and 43 nay. This action approves a specific person for a federal position.

Y = Approve the nominee N = Reject the nominee

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Official record

Procedural votes (5)

Votes that move the process along — setting debate terms, ending debate, approving the record. Positions here often follow party strategy rather than the underlying issue.

Agreed to 848On the Cloture Motion
Agreed to 5441On the Cloture Motion
Agreed to 5441On the Cloture Motion
Agreed to 878On the Motion to Proceed
Rejected 4648On the Motion to Proceed

Bills that moved

On calendar (3)

In committee (12)

  • S 4798: INVEST Act

    2026-06-16: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

    Assigned to a committee for review — the first step for most bills.

  • S 4782: ReportScams.gov Act

    2026-06-15: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

    Assigned to a committee for review — the first step for most bills.

  • S 4837: District of Columbia Courts Judicial Vacancy Reduction Act

    2026-06-18: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

    Assigned to a committee for review — the first step for most bills.

  • S 4844: PFAS Alternatives Act

    2026-06-18: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

    Assigned to a committee for review — the first step for most bills.

  • HR 9354: Fair Elections Now Act

    2026-06-18: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

    Assigned to a committee for review — the first step for most bills.

  • S 4839: Bank-Fintech Partnership Enhancement Act

    2026-06-18: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

    Assigned to a committee for review — the first step for most bills.

  • HR 9344: EDUCATE Act of 2026

    2026-06-18: Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

    Assigned to a committee for review — the first step for most bills.

  • S 4802: Hurricane Hunter Aircraft Recapitalization Act

    2026-06-17: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

    Assigned to a committee for review — the first step for most bills.

  • S 4816: Addressing SILO Act of 2026

    2026-06-17: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

    Assigned to a committee for review — the first step for most bills.

  • HR 9362: District of Columbia Courts Judicial Vacancy Reduction Act

    2026-06-18: Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, 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.

    Assigned to a committee for review — the first step for most bills.

  • HR 9352: AI-Related Job Impacts Clarity Act

    2026-06-18: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

    Assigned to a committee for review — the first step for most bills.

  • S 4810: CHIPS Training in America Act of 2026

    2026-06-17: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

    Assigned to a committee for review — the first step for most bills.

New money filings — Alaska delegation

No new FEC filings were received from Alaska delegation committees this week.

Sources: Congress.gov, U.S. Senate roll-call records, House Clerk, Federal Election Commission. Compiled 2026-07-08. Something look wrong? Report an error.