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This week in Congress

Jul 13 – Jul 19, 2026

23 roll-call votes · 4 bills moved · 0 new Missouri filings

At a glance

Roll-call votes, with every Missouri position

House · 2026-07-16Passed 418–0

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass

A fast track for bills with broad support: debate is limited, no amendments are allowed, and passage needs a two-thirds majority.

To name the Department of Veterans Affairs multispecialty clinic in Marietta, Georgia, as the "Colonel Michael H. Boyce Department of Veterans Affairs Multispecialty Clinic".

Official record

House · 2026-07-15Failed 136–291

On Agreeing to the Amendment

Decides whether this amendment changes the bill.

Missouri · crossed party lines

Official record

House · 2026-07-15Failed 6–421

On Agreeing to the Amendment

Decides whether this amendment changes the bill.

Missouri · crossed party lines

Yea (1)
Burlison

Official record

House · 2026-07-15Failed 104–314

On Agreeing to the Amendment

Decides whether this amendment changes the bill.

Official record

House · 2026-07-15Failed 178–247

On Agreeing to the Amendment

Decides whether this amendment changes the bill.

Missouri · crossed party lines

Official record

House · 2026-07-15Failed 79–348

On Agreeing to the Amendment

Decides whether this amendment changes the bill.

Missouri · crossed party lines

Official record

Senate · 2026-07-15Confirmed 51–46

On the Nomination

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

Official record

House · 2026-07-14Passed 221–201

On Passage

The final vote on whether the bill passes this chamber.

Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act

Missouri · split by party

Official record

House · 2026-07-14Passed 308–117

On Passage

The final vote on whether the bill passes this chamber.

Sunshine Protection Act of 2025

Official record

Senate · 2026-07-14Confirmed 50–45

On the Nomination

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

Official record

House · 2026-07-13Passed 398–12

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended

A fast track for bills with broad support: debate is limited, no amendments are allowed, and passage needs a two-thirds majority.

Improving Travel for American Families Act

Missouri · crossed party lines

Nay (1)
Burlison
Not voting (1)
Graves

Official record

House · 2026-07-13Passed 400–7

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass

A fast track for bills with broad support: debate is limited, no amendments are allowed, and passage needs a two-thirds majority.

Weatherizing Infrastructure in the North and Terrorism Emergency Readiness Act of 2025

Missouri · crossed party lines

Nay (1)
Burlison
Not voting (1)
Graves

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 (9)

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 RecommitMissouri split by party
Rejected 46–50On the Motion to Proceed
Agreed to 49–48On the Cloture Motion
Failed 209–216On Motion to RecommitMissouri split by party
Agreed to 51–46On the Cloture Motion
Failed 208–217On Motion to RecommitMissouri split by party
Passed 215–211On Agreeing to the ResolutionMissouri split by party
Passed 217–210On Ordering the Previous QuestionMissouri split by party

Bills that moved

Out of committee (2)

  • 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.

  • HR 3514: Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act of 2025

    This bill sets new rules for how Medicare Advantage plans use prior authorization for medical services and items.AI summary · as of 2026-10-13 · report an error

    2026-07-15: Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 42 - 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.

Other action (1)

  • HR 3194: LOCOMOTIVES Act

    This bill prohibits states from creating their own emission standards for existing locomotives and their engines.AI summary · as of 2026-10-13 · report an error

    2026-07-14: Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.

New money filings — Missouri delegation

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

Sources: Congress.gov, U.S. Senate roll-call records, House Clerk, Federal Election Commission. Compiled 2026-10-20. Something look wrong? Report an error.