Sep 14 – Sep 20, 2026
7 roll-call votes · 15 bills moved · 0 new Mississippi filings
- Closest vote (49-50) — The Senate rejected the motion to proceed to a bill that would create rules for digital commodities and restrict certain actions related to central bank digital currency. The vote was 49 yeas to 50 nays. Roll call
- Broadest support (77-22) — The Senate agreed to proceed with a bill that sets national standards for college sports, focusing on athlete rights, fair competition, and broadcasting. The vote was 77 yeas to 22 nays. Roll call
- Furthest along — HR 5109: Transportation Worker Identification Credential Efficiency Act
Roll-call votes, with every Mississippi position
The Senate confirmed the nomination. The vote was 49 yea and 45 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 2026-09-21 · report an error
The Senate confirmed a nomination. The vote was 52 yea and 45 nay.
Y = Approve the nominee N = Reject the nominee
On the Nomination · AI summary · as of 2026-09-21 · report an error
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.
Bills that moved
Passed chamber (10)
HR 5109: Transportation Worker Identification Credential Efficiency Act
2026-09-16: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Passed the House and is now before the Senate.
2026-09-16: Received in the Senate.
Passed the House and is now before the Senate.
2026-09-16: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Passed the House and is now before the Senate.
HR 9394: Civil Preparedness for Agroterrorism Exercise Act of 2026
2026-09-16: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Passed the House and is now before the Senate.
HR 9499: Protecting Taxpayers from Ghost Preparers Act
2026-09-16: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Passed the House and is now before the Senate.
HR 4931: National Park System Long-Term Lease Investment Act
This law lets the Secretary of the Interior extend certain existing leases in national parks without requiring new bids.AI summary · as of 2026-10-12 · report an error
2026-09-15: Received in the Senate.
Passed the House and is now before the Senate.
HR 1266: Combating Illicit Xylazine Act
2026-09-16: Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 623.
Passed the House and is now before the Senate.
HR 9616: EMRTAI Authorization Act of 2026
2026-09-16: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Passed the House and is now before the Senate.
HR 9339: Affordable Innovation for the Grid Act
2026-09-16: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Passed the House and is now before the Senate.
HR 7834: Safe Cloud Storage Act
2026-09-17: Received in the Senate.
Passed the House and is now before the Senate.
Out of committee (1)
S 3929: Air Traffic Situational Awareness Enhancement Act
This bill requires the FAA to install specific equipment at certain air traffic control towers to improve how controllers see aircraft.AI summary · as of 2026-10-10 · report an error
2026-09-16: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
The committee approved the bill and sent it to the full chamber.
On calendar (3)
S 3700: FAA SMS Compliance Review Act of 2026
This bill establishes an independent expert panel to review the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) safety management system and provide recommendations for improvement.AI summary · as of 2026-10-10 · report an error
2026-09-14: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 562.
Now eligible for a floor vote. Scheduling is up to chamber leadership.
S 3618: No Fentanyl on Social Media Act of 2026
2026-09-14: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 561.
Now eligible for a floor vote. Scheduling is up to chamber leadership.
S 3791: Regional Ocean Partnerships Reauthorization Act
2026-09-14: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 563.
Now eligible for a floor vote. Scheduling is up to chamber leadership.
In committee (1)
S 5399: No New Fencing At the White House Act
2026-09-15: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Assigned to a committee for review — the first step for most bills.
New money filings — Mississippi delegation
No new FEC filings were received from Mississippi delegation committees this week.