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This week in Congress

Jul 13 – Jul 19, 2026

21 roll-call votes · 3 bills moved · 0 new Florida filings

At a glance

Roll-call votes, with every Florida position

Senate · 2026-07-15Confirmed 51–46

On the Nomination

Confirms or rejects the President's nominee. A simple majority decides.

Official record

Senate · 2026-07-14Confirmed 50–45

On the Nomination

Confirms or rejects the President's nominee. A simple majority decides.

Official record

Senate · 2026-07-13Confirmed 46–44

On the Nomination

Confirms or rejects the President's nominee. A simple majority decides.

Official record

Procedural votes (8)

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.

Failed 210–211On Motion to RecommitFlorida crossed party lines
Rejected 46–50On the Motion to Proceed
Agreed to 49–48On the Cloture Motion
Failed 209–216On Motion to RecommitFlorida split by party
Agreed to 51–46On the Cloture Motion
Failed 208–217On Motion to RecommitFlorida split by party
Passed 217–210On Ordering the Previous QuestionFlorida split by party

Bills that moved

Out of committee (2)

  • HR 9609: Less Bureaucracy, Better Student Aid Act

    2026-07-15: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 19 - 16.

    The committee approved the bill and sent it to the full chamber.

  • HR 9641: Essential Caregivers Act of 2026

    This bill requires certain healthcare facilities to allow residents to have essential caregivers visit them, even during periods when regular visitation is suspended.AI summary · as of 2026-09-24 · report an error

    2026-07-15: Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 38 - 0.

    The committee approved the bill and sent it to the full chamber.

In committee (1)

  • HR 9712: Mamas First Act

    This bill expands Medicaid coverage to include services provided by doulas, midwives, and lactation support providers.AI summary · as of 2026-10-10 · report an error

    2026-07-15: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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

New money filings — Florida delegation

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

Sources: Congress.gov, U.S. Senate roll-call records, House Clerk, Federal Election Commission. Compiled 2026-10-21. Something look wrong? Report an error.