Sep 14 – Sep 20, 2026
26 roll-call votes · 10 bills moved · 0 new New York 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 (424-0) — The House passed the Whistleblower Protection Act of 2025. The vote was 424 yeas to 0 nays. This bill protects employees who report waste, fraud, or abuse related to Department of Housing and Urban Development contracts from retaliation. Roll call
- Furthest along — HR 2004: Tyler’s Law
Roll-call votes, with every New York 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
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The House passed a bill that clarifies how retirement plans can value certain company stock. The vote was 401 yeas to 14 nays.
Y = Allow the bill's changes to retirement plan stock valuation N = Reject the bill's changes to retirement plan stock valuation
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass · AI summary · as of 2026-09-21 · report an error
New York · unanimous
The House passed the Water Resources Development Act of 2026. The vote was 415 yeas to 9 nays. This bill allows the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to work on water infrastructure projects and programs.
Y = Support water infrastructure projects N = Oppose water infrastructure projects
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · AI summary · as of 2026-09-21 · report an error
Water Resources Development Act of 2026
New York · unanimous
The House passed the Ratepayer Protection Act by a vote of 417 to 3. This bill sets a national rule that large electricity users must pay for any new infrastructure needed to power them.
Y = Require large electricity users to pay for infrastructure upgrades N = Do not require large electricity users to pay for infrastructure upgrades
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · AI summary · as of 2026-09-21 · report an error
New York · unanimous
The House passed a joint resolution (214 yea, 208 nay) that would cancel a rule from the Environmental Protection Agency about pollution standards for commercial boats in California's harbors.
Y = Cancel the EPA rule on California harbor craft pollution N = Allow the EPA rule on California harbor craft pollution to stand
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New York · split by party
The House passed a bill that requires states to share information with the Department of Justice to help investigate fraud in federal programs. The vote was 217 to 207.
Y = Require states to share fraud information with the Justice Department N = Do not require states to share fraud information with the Justice Department
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New York · split by party
The House passed the National Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026. The vote was 352 yeas to 72 nays. This bill creates a new National Fraud Enforcement Division within the Department of Justice.
Y = Create a National Fraud Enforcement Division N = Do not create a National Fraud Enforcement Division
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National Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026
New York · crossed party lines
The House passed a bill that imposes sanctions and restrictions on Russia and its entities, and extends sanctions related to Iran. The vote was 262 yeas to 159 nays.
Y = Impose sanctions on Russia and Iran N = Do not impose sanctions on Russia and Iran
On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendments · AI summary · as of 2026-09-21 · report an error
Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026
New York · crossed party lines
The House passed (216-211) a joint resolution that would cancel an EPA rule about pollution standards for ships in California.
Y = Cancel the EPA rule on ship pollution standards N = Keep the EPA rule on ship pollution standards
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New York · split by party
The House passed (408-17) a bill that changes tax rules for personal casualty and theft losses.
Y = Change tax rules for casualty and theft losses N = Do not change tax rules for casualty and theft losses
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · AI summary · as of 2026-09-21 · report an error
Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act
New York · unanimous
The House passed a bill to extend a program that reduces diesel emissions. The vote was 343 yeas to 79 nays.
Y = Extend the diesel emissions reduction program N = Do not extend the diesel emissions reduction program
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass · AI summary · as of 2026-09-21 · report an error
Diesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2025
New York · unanimous
The House passed the Whistleblower Protection Act of 2025. The vote was 424 yeas to 0 nays. This bill protects employees who report waste, fraud, or abuse related to Department of Housing and Urban Development contracts from retaliation.
Y = Protect employees reporting waste, fraud, or abuse N = Do not protect employees reporting waste, fraud, or abuse
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · AI summary · as of 2026-09-21 · report an error
Whistleblower Protection Act of 2025
New York · unanimous
The House passed a bill that requires certain financial agencies to review their technology and how they purchase it, and then report on their findings. The vote was 417 yeas to 7 nays.
Y = Require agencies to assess and report on technology use N = Oppose requiring agencies to assess and report on technology use
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · AI summary · as of 2026-09-21 · report an error
Fostering the Use of Technology to Uphold Regulatory Effectiveness in Supervision Act
New York · unanimous
The House passed the GUARD Act bill (414 yea, 7 nay). This bill lets law enforcement use federal grant money to look into certain kinds of money fraud and makes clear how the government can help use tools to track digital money.
Y = Allow federal funds for fraud investigations and digital asset tracing N = Block federal funds for fraud investigations and digital asset tracing
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · AI summary · as of 2026-09-21 · report an error
New York · unanimous
The House voted to table (232-147) a resolution to impeach the President for high crimes and misdemeanors. Tabling the resolution means the House will not consider impeaching the President at this time.
Y = Table the impeachment resolution N = Consider impeaching the President
On Motion to Table · AI summary · as of 2026-09-21 · report an error
Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors.
New York · crossed party lines
The Senate confirmed a nomination. The vote was 52 yea and 45 nay.
Y = Approve the nominee N = Reject the nominee
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The House passed a bill to create a program that helps protect birds and their homes in cities. The vote was 345 in favor and 60 against.
Y = Create a program to protect city bird habitats N = Do not create the program
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · AI summary · as of 2026-09-21 · report an error
Local Communities & Bird Habitat Stewardship Act of 2026
New York · unanimous
The House passed the National Wildlife Refuge System Invasive Species Strike Team Act of 2025. The vote was 371 yeas to 33 nays. This bill creates a formal program for teams that fight invasive species in and around national wildlife refuges.
Y = Create the Invasive Species Strike Team program N = Do not create the Invasive Species Strike Team program
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · AI summary · as of 2026-09-21 · report an error
National Wildlife Refuge System Invasive Species Strike Team Act of 2025
New York · unanimous
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.
Bills that moved
Passed chamber (3)
2026-09-16: Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 625.
Passed the House and is now before the Senate.
HR 5517: Northern Border Security Enhancement and Review Act
This bill requires updated analyses and strategies for northern border security and mandates classified briefings for Congress.AI summary · as of 2026-09-19 · report an error
2026-09-16: Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 628.
Passed the House and is now before the Senate.
HR 8658: Indian Health Service Emergency Claims Parity Act
2026-09-15: Received in the Senate.
Passed the House and is now before the Senate.
Out of committee (3)
HR 2592: Aviation Medication Transparency Act of 2025
2026-09-15: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
The committee approved the bill and sent it to the full chamber.
2026-09-16: Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 25 - 0.
The committee approved the bill and sent it to the full chamber.
2026-09-16: Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 40 - 0.
The committee approved the bill and sent it to the full chamber.
On calendar (4)
S 2753: Urban Canal Modernization Act
2026-09-17: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 640.
Now eligible for a floor vote. Scheduling is up to chamber leadership.
S 3792: Water Project Navigators Act
This bill establishes a Water Project Navigators Program to help eligible entities plan and implement multi-benefit water projects.AI summary · as of 2026-09-18 · report an error
2026-09-17: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 654.
Now eligible for a floor vote. Scheduling is up to chamber leadership.
S 2498: National Park System Long-Term Lease Investment Act
2026-09-17: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 638.
Now eligible for a floor vote. Scheduling is up to chamber leadership.
HR 5631: Geothermal Energy Advancement Act
2026-09-17: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 663.
Now eligible for a floor vote. Scheduling is up to chamber leadership.
New money filings — New York delegation
No new FEC filings were received from New York delegation committees this week.