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This week in Congress

Apr 27 – May 3, 2026

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

At a glance

Roll-call votes, with every Tennessee position

House · 2026-04-30Passed 261111

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.

A bill to amend the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 to extend the authorities of title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978, and for other purposes.

Tennessee · crossed party lines

Not voting (1)
Rose

Official record

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

House · 2026-04-30Passed 224200

On Passage

The final vote on whether the bill passes this chamber.

Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026

Official record

House · 2026-04-30Agreed to 215213

On Agreeing to the Amendment

Decides whether this amendment changes the bill.

Official record

House · 2026-04-30Failed 186238

On Agreeing to the Amendment

Decides whether this amendment changes the bill.

Tennessee · crossed party lines

Official record

House · 2026-04-30Agreed to 233194

On Agreeing to the Amendment, as Modified

Decides whether this amendment changes the bill.

Official record

House · 2026-04-30Failed 187239

On Agreeing to the Amendment

Decides whether this amendment changes the bill.

Tennessee · crossed party lines

Not voting (1)
DesJarlais

Official record

House · 2026-04-30Agreed to 280142

On Agreeing to the Amendment

Decides whether this amendment changes the bill.

Tennessee · crossed party lines

Official record

House · 2026-04-30Failed 69355

On Agreeing to the Amendment

Decides whether this amendment changes the bill.

Tennessee · crossed party lines

Official record

House · 2026-04-30Agreed to 4168

On Agreeing to the Amendment

Decides whether this amendment changes the bill.

Official record

House · 2026-04-30Agreed to 38435

On Agreeing to the Amendment

Decides whether this amendment changes the bill.

Tennessee · crossed party lines

Official record

House · 2026-04-30Failed 210216

On Agreeing to the Amendment

Decides whether this amendment changes the bill.

Tennessee · crossed party lines

Official record

House · 2026-04-29Passed 235191

On Passage

The final vote on whether the bill passes this chamber.

Fallen Servicemembers Religious Heritage Restoration Act

Tennessee · crossed party lines

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

Tennessee · crossed party lines

Nay (1)
Burchett
Not voting (1)
Ogles

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 RecommitTennessee split by party
Passed 215211On Agreeing to the ResolutionTennessee split by party
Rejected 4750On the Motion to Proceed
Rejected 4652On the Motion to Proceed
Passed 216210On Agreeing to the ResolutionTennessee split by party
Passed 215210On Ordering the Previous QuestionTennessee split by party
Agreed to 5247On the Motion to Proceed
Agreed to 5437On the Cloture Motion

Bills that moved

Hearings (1)

New money filings — Tennessee delegation

No new FEC filings were received from Tennessee 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.