This week in Congress

Jul 27 – Aug 2, 2026

5 roll-call votes · 15 bills moved · 2 new California filings

At a glance

Closest vote (51-47) — The Senate confirmed a nomination. The vote was 51 yea, 47 nay. This action approves a specific person for a government position. Roll call
Broadest support (86-12) — The Senate agreed to proceed with debate on a bill that would allow early childhood educators to take the educator expense tax deduction. The vote was 86 yea to 12 nay. Roll call
Furthest along — HR 10011: No PREJUDICE Act

Roll-call votes, with every California position

Senate · 2026-07-28Confirmed 51–47

The Senate confirmed a nomination. The vote was 51 yea, 47 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 2026-08-03 · report an error

Official record

Procedural votes (4)

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 50–45On the Cloture Motion

Agreed to 84–12On the Motion to Proceed

Agreed to 86–12On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed

Agreed to 51–43On the Cloture Motion

Bills that moved

In committee (11)

HR 10011: No PREJUDICE Act
2026-07-30: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, 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 9986: Read for Reentry Act of 2026
2026-07-30: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Assigned to a committee for review — the first step for most bills.
HR 9957: Time for Completion Act
2026-07-27: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Assigned to a committee for review — the first step for most bills.
HR 9981: Foodborne Illness Rapid Response Act
2026-07-30: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Assigned to a committee for review — the first step for most bills.
HR 9978: Homeowners Premium Tax Reduction Act of 2026
2026-07-30: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Assigned to a committee for review — the first step for most bills.
HR 9985: AI Ads Act
2026-07-30: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Assigned to a committee for review — the first step for most bills.
SRES 826: A resolution honoring the contributions of small manufacturers of firearms to the economy, culture, and recreational heritage of the United States and recognizing the month of August 2026 as "National Shooting Sports Month".
2026-07-30: Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text: CR S4393)
Assigned to a committee for review — the first step for most bills.
S 5142: A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to improve the process for providing refunds to taxpayers.
2026-07-28: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Assigned to a committee for review — the first step for most bills.
SRES 827: A resolution recognizing the 100th anniversary of the creation of the Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers' Institute, Inc. (SAAMI) and commending its work establishing industry standards that ensure the safe interoperability of firearms and ammunition.
2026-07-30: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S4393)
Assigned to a committee for review — the first step for most bills.
SRES 820: A resolution designating August 7, 2026, as "National Lighthouse Day".
2026-07-30: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S4390-4391)
Assigned to a committee for review — the first step for most bills.
SRES 819: A resolution condemning the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran for its ongoing human rights abuses, including its use of politically motivated espionage claims to justify arbitrary detention and executions.
2026-07-30: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S4390)
Assigned to a committee for review — the first step for most bills.

Other action (4)

SRES 824: A resolution designating August 1, 2026, as "Gold Star Children's Day".
2026-07-30: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4365; text: CR S4392)
SRES 823: A resolution designating the week of August 2 through August 8, 2026, as "National Farmers Market Week".
2026-07-30: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4365; text: CR S4392)
SRES 821: A resolution designating July 30, 2026, as "National Whistleblower Appreciation Day".
2026-07-30: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4365; text: CR S4391)
SRES 818: A resolution recognizing the importance of trademarks in the economy and the role of trademarks in protecting consumer safety by designating the month of July as "National Anti-Counterfeiting and Consumer Education and Awareness Month".
2026-07-29: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4351; text: CR S4338-4339)

New money filings — California delegation

Doris Matsui(D)F2
Statement of Candidacy — declares a run for office and names the campaign's main committee.
Received 2026-07-31 · filing detail · FEC record
David Valadao(R)F2
Statement of Candidacy — declares a run for office and names the campaign's main committee.
Received 2026-07-28 · filing detail · FEC record