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This week in Congress

Apr 27 – May 3, 2026

26 roll-call votes · 1 bill moved · 0 new New York filings

At a glance

Roll-call votes, with every New York position

Senate · 2026-04-30Rejected 4750

The Senate rejected a joint resolution that would have directed the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities in or against Iran unless Congress authorized the action. The vote was 47 yea and 50 nay.

Y = Remove U.S. forces from Iran hostilities N = Allow current U.S. forces in Iran hostilities

On the Motion to Discharge · AI summary · as of 2026-07-08 · report an error

A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.

Official record

Senate · 2026-04-29Confirmed 5939

The Senate confirmed the nomination of [Nominee Name] to the position of [Position Name]. The vote was 59 yeas to 39 nays.

Y = Approve the nominee for the position N = Reject the nominee for the position

On the Nomination · AI summary · as of 2026-07-08 · report an error

Official record

Senate · 2026-04-28Well Taken 5147

The Senate voted to uphold a point of order, which means the joint resolution failed. The vote was 51 to 47. The joint resolution would have directed the removal of U.S. armed forces from hostilities in Cuba if not authorized by Congress.

Y = Remove U.S. forces from Cuba N = Keep U.S. forces in Cuba

On the Point of Order · AI summary · as of 2026-07-08 · report an error

A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Republic of Cuba that have not been authorized by Congress.

Official record

House · 2026-04-27Passed 3505

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.

Clergy Act

Official record

House · 2026-04-27Passed 34610

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.

IRS Whistleblower Program Improvement Act

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.

Agreed to 5146On the Cloture Motion
Failed 211214On Motion to RecommitNew York split by party
Passed 215211On Agreeing to the ResolutionNew York split by party
Rejected 4750On the Motion to Proceed
Rejected 4652On the Motion to Proceed
Passed 216210On Agreeing to the ResolutionNew York split by party
Passed 215210On Ordering the Previous QuestionNew York split by party
Agreed to 5247On the Motion to Proceed
Agreed to 5437On the Cloture Motion

Bills that moved

Hearings (1)

New money filings — New York delegation

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

Sources: Congress.gov, U.S. Senate roll-call records, House Clerk, Federal Election Commission. Compiled 2026-07-08. Something look wrong? Report an error.