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This week in Congress

Aug 31 – Sep 6, 2026

12 roll-call votes · 15 bills moved · 1 new Pennsylvania filing

At a glance

Roll-call votes, with every Pennsylvania position

House · 2026-09-03Passed 237169

On Passage

The final vote on whether the bill passes this chamber.

Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act of 2026

Official record

House · 2026-09-02Passed 218201

On Passage

The final vote on whether the bill passes this chamber.

Protecting Domestic Mining Act of 2025

Official record

House · 2026-09-01Passed 219196

On Passage

The final vote on whether the bill passes this chamber.

Northeast Lobsterman Protection Act of 2026

Official record

House · 2026-08-31Passed 37810

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.

LACA

Official record

House · 2026-08-31Passed 3768

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.

Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act

Official record

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.

Passed 4132On Agreeing to the ResolutionPennsylvania unanimous
Failed 202212On Motion to RecommitPennsylvania split by party
Passed 220192On Agreeing to the ResolutionPennsylvania split by party
Passed 210208On Agreeing to the ResolutionPennsylvania split by party
Passed 212205On Ordering the Previous QuestionPennsylvania split by party

Bills that moved

In committee (14)

Other action (1)

New money filings — Pennsylvania delegation

Sources: Congress.gov, U.S. Senate roll-call records, House Clerk, Federal Election Commission. Compiled 2026-09-07. Something look wrong? Report an error.