Jul 20 – Jul 26, 2026
44 roll-call votes · 15 bills moved · 0 new Rhode Island filings
- Closest vote (48-47) — On the Nomination Roll call
- Broadest support (396-0) — On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Roll call
- Furthest along — HCONRES 89: Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.
Roll-call votes, with every Rhode Island position
The final vote on whether the bill passes this chamber.
Confirms or rejects the President's nominee. A simple majority decides.
Confirms or rejects the President's nominee. A simple majority decides.
The final vote on whether the bill passes this chamber.
The final vote on whether the bill passes this chamber.
Decides whether this amendment changes the bill.
Decides whether this amendment changes the bill.
Decides whether this amendment changes the bill.
Decides whether this amendment changes the bill.
Confirms or rejects the President's nominee. A simple majority decides.
Confirms or rejects the President's nominee. A simple majority decides.
The final vote on whether the bill passes this chamber.
The final vote on whether the bill passes this chamber.
Decides whether this amendment changes the bill.
Decides whether this amendment changes the bill.
Decides whether this amendment changes the bill.
Decides whether this amendment changes the bill.
Decides whether this amendment changes the bill.
Decides whether this amendment changes the bill.
Decides whether this amendment changes the bill.
Decides whether this amendment changes the bill.
Decides whether this amendment changes the bill.
Decides whether this amendment changes the bill.
Decides whether this amendment changes the bill.
Decides whether this amendment changes the bill.
Decides whether this amendment changes the bill.
Decides whether this amendment changes the bill.
Decides whether this amendment changes the bill.
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.
Confirms or rejects the President's nominee. A simple majority decides.
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.
Putting Patients First by Strengthening Provider Accountability in FECA Act
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.
Procedural votes (11)
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 (2)
This resolution directs the President to remove U.S. armed forces from hostilities with Iran, with specific exceptions.AI summary · as of 2026-07-28 · report an error
2026-07-23: Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Passed the House and is now before the Senate.
HR 3747: Accelerating Access to Dementia and Alzheimer’s Provider Training Act
2026-07-21: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Passed the House and is now before the Senate.
Out of committee (7)
2026-07-21: Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.
The committee approved the bill and sent it to the full chamber.
This bill establishes a new council to advise the President and the Secretary of Health and Human Services on sports, fitness, and nutrition.AI summary · as of 2026-08-22 · report an error
2026-07-21: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 33 - 0.
The committee approved the bill and sent it to the full chamber.
2026-07-21: Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.
The committee approved the bill and sent it to the full chamber.
S 4691: Disaster Communications Coordination and Preparedness Act
2026-07-22: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
The committee approved the bill and sent it to the full chamber.
S 4448: Accelerating Broadband Permits Act of 2026
2026-07-22: 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.
HR 9725: Restoring Integrity and Efficiency to Inspector General Oversight Act of 2026
This bill abolishes the Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency and reassigns some of its duties.AI summary · as of 2026-07-29 · report an error
2026-07-22: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 20.
The committee approved the bill and sent it to the full chamber.
HR 1266: Combating Illicit Xylazine Act
2026-07-21: Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 48 - 0.
The committee approved the bill and sent it to the full chamber.
On calendar (1)
S 3493: Carson City Public Land Correction Act
2026-07-23: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 488.
Now eligible for a floor vote. Scheduling is up to chamber leadership.
Hearings (2)
HR 9646: Quantum-Enhanced Critical Minerals Mapping Act of 2026
2026-07-21: Subcommittee Hearings Held
A subcommittee heard testimony on the bill.
HR 9640: Earth MRI Reauthorization Act of 2026
2026-07-21: Subcommittee Hearings Held
A subcommittee heard testimony on the bill.
In committee (3)
HR 9857: Protecting Americans from Doxing and Political Violence Act
2026-07-22: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Assigned to a committee for review — the first step for most bills.
HR 9892: Stop EU Overreach Act
This bill requires the U.S. Trade Representative to investigate certain European Union regulations that affect U.S. companies and to consider taking action if they are found to burden U.S. commerce.AI summary · as of 2026-08-21 · report an error
2026-07-23: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Assigned to a committee for review — the first step for most bills.
S 5120: Increasing Mental Health Options Act of 2026
2026-07-23: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Assigned to a committee for review — the first step for most bills.
New money filings — Rhode Island delegation
No new FEC filings were received from Rhode Island delegation committees this week.