Apr 20 – Apr 26, 2026
33 roll-call votes · 0 bills moved · 0 new New Jersey filings
- Closest vote (49-49) — The Senate rejected an amendment that would have created a reserve fund for FEMA's public assistance and hazard mitigation programs. The vote was 49 yeas to 49 nays. Roll call
- Broadest support (98-0) — The Senate agreed to an amendment that would create a fund for catching and removing adult illegal immigrants who committed rape, murder, or child sexual abuse after entering the U.S. The vote was 98 yeas to 0 nays. Roll call
Roll-call votes, with every New Jersey position
The final vote on whether the bill passes this chamber.
New Jersey · crossed party lines
- Yea (3)
- DrewSmithGottheimer
- Not voting (1)
- Kean
The Senate agreed to a concurrent resolution that sets the U.S. government's budget for fiscal year 2026 and outlines budget levels for fiscal years 2027 through 2035. The vote was 50 yea votes to 48 nay votes.
Y = Set the U.S. government budget for fiscal year 2026 and future years N = Reject the proposed U.S. government budget for fiscal year 2026 and future years
On the Concurrent Resolution · AI summary · as of 2026-07-08 · report an error
The Senate rejected an amendment that would have created a reserve fund for FEMA's public assistance and hazard mitigation programs. The vote was 49 yeas to 49 nays.
Y = Create a reserve fund for FEMA programs N = Do not create a reserve fund for FEMA programs
On the Amendment <measure>S.Amdt. 5333</measure> · AI summary · as of 2026-07-08 · report an error
The Senate rejected an amendment that would have created a fund for a study on the economic effects of secret drug pricing deals between the government and drug companies. The vote was 48 yeas to 50 nays.
Y = Require a study on secret drug pricing deals N = Do not require a study on secret drug pricing deals
On the Amendment <measure>S.Amdt. 5336</measure> · AI summary · as of 2026-07-08 · report an error
The Senate rejected (46 yea, 52 nay) an amendment that would have created a rule against passing budget bills that give money to federal agencies if those agencies already have unused money from past budget bills.
Y = Create a rule against funding agencies with unused money N = Allow funding for agencies with unused money
On the Motion <measure>S.Amdt. 4855</measure> · AI summary · as of 2026-07-08 · report an error
The Senate rejected a motion that would have lowered prescription drug prices by over 50 percent. The vote was 49 yeas to 49 nays. This would have set prices based on what people in Europe or Canada pay.
Y = Lower drug prices to European/Canadian levels N = Maintain current drug pricing
On the Motion <measure>S.Amdt. 5159</measure> · AI summary · as of 2026-07-08 · report an error
The Senate rejected (46 yea, 52 nay) an amendment that would create a reserve fund to address how hedge funds owning single-family homes affect rent prices.
Y = Create a reserve fund for housing impacts N = Do not create the reserve fund
On the Amendment <measure>S.Amdt. 5235</measure> · AI summary · as of 2026-07-08 · report an error
The Senate rejected an amendment that would have cut $70 billion in new spending. The cuts included $45 billion in foreign aid, $5 billion in refugee spending, $16 billion from the Department of Education, and $4 billion from the National Science Foundation.
Y = Cut spending as proposed N = Maintain current spending levels
On the Amendment <measure>S.Amdt. 5378</measure> · AI summary · as of 2026-07-08 · report an error
The Senate rejected a proposed amendment that would have created a rule. This rule would have stopped any legislation that did not promise to lower home electricity costs.
Y = Create a rule to lower electricity bills N = Do not create a rule to lower electricity bills
On the Motion <measure>S.Amdt. 5001</measure> · AI summary · as of 2026-07-08 · report an error
To create a point of order against legislation that would not decrease home electricity bills.
The Senate rejected a proposed change to a bill that would have created a fund for extending the ban on using Medicaid money to pay for abortions. The vote was 50 yeas to 48 nays.
Y = Extend the ban on Medicaid payments to abortion providers N = Do not extend the ban on Medicaid payments to abortion providers
On the Motion <measure>S.Amdt. 4794</measure> · AI summary · as of 2026-07-08 · report an error
The Senate rejected a proposed amendment that would have instructed committees to create rules for voter identification requirements and ballot counting in federal elections. The vote was 48 yeas to 50 nays.
Y = Create rules for voter ID and ballot counting N = Do not create rules for voter ID and ballot counting
On the Motion <measure>S.Amdt. 5414</measure> · AI summary · as of 2026-07-08 · report an error
The Senate rejected a proposed amendment that would have created a fund for increasing child care funding for families. The vote was 47 yeas to 51 nays.
Y = Create a fund to increase child care funding N = Do not create a fund to increase child care funding
On the Motion <measure>S.Amdt. 5294</measure> · AI summary · as of 2026-07-08 · report an error
The Senate rejected a proposed amendment that would have created a fund to protect consumers from price increases due to tariffs and the Iran war. The vote was 47 yeas to 51 nays.
Y = Protect consumers from price increases N = Do not create the fund
On the Motion <measure>S.Amdt. 4956</measure> · AI summary · as of 2026-07-08 · report an error
The Senate rejected a proposed amendment that would have created a rule against using a specific legislative process for bills that do not increase federal funding for or participation in school meal programs. The vote was 48 yeas to 50 nays.
Y = Create a rule against certain budget bills N = Do not create the rule
On the Motion <measure>S.Amdt. 4884</measure> · AI summary · as of 2026-07-08 · report an error
The Senate agreed to an amendment that would create a fund for catching and removing adult illegal immigrants who committed rape, murder, or child sexual abuse after entering the U.S. The vote was 98 yeas to 0 nays.
Y = Create a fund for apprehending and deporting certain illegal immigrants N = Do not create the fund
On the Amendment <measure>S.Amdt. 5281</measure> · AI summary · as of 2026-07-08 · report an error
The Senate rejected a proposed amendment that would have created a rule against reconciliation bills that do not address insurance companies interfering with patient care. The vote was 49 yeas to 49 nays.
Y = Create a rule against certain reconciliation bills N = Do not create a rule against certain reconciliation bills
On the Motion <measure>S.Amdt. 4897</measure> · AI summary · as of 2026-07-08 · report an error
On the Motion <measure>S.Amdt. 4798</measure>
To establish a deficit-neutral reserve fund relating to grocery costs.
The final vote on whether the bill passes this chamber.
New Jersey · split by party
- Not voting (1)
- Kean
The final vote on whether the bill passes this chamber.
Reliable Federal Infrastructure Act
New Jersey · split by party
- Not voting (1)
- Kean
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
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New Jersey · unanimous
- Not voting (1)
- Kean
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
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Improving Care in Rural America Reauthorization Act of 2025
New Jersey · unanimous
- Not voting (1)
- Kean
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
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New Jersey · unanimous
- Not voting (1)
- Kean
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.
New Jersey · unanimous
- Not voting (2)
- GottheimerKean
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.
New Jersey · unanimous
- Not voting (2)
- GottheimerKean
Confirms or rejects the President's nominee. A simple majority decides.
Procedural votes (6)
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
No bills had floor or committee action recorded this week.
New money filings — New Jersey delegation
No new FEC filings were received from New Jersey delegation committees this week.