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This week in Congress

Jun 15 – Jun 21, 2026

10 roll-call votes · 15 bills moved · 0 new Texas filings

At a glance
  • Closest vote (47-48) The Senate rejected a joint resolution (47 yea, 48 nay) that would have directed the removal of U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities in or against Iran if not authorized by Congress. Roll call
  • Broadest support (87-8) The Senate agreed to proceed with a bill that would increase the supply of housing in America. The vote was 87 yea and 8 nay. Roll call
  • Furthest along HR 2715: Destruction of Hazardous Imports Act

Roll-call votes, with every Texas position

Senate · 2026-06-18Confirmed 4839

The Senate confirmed a nomination. The vote was 48 yea and 39 nay. This action approves a specific person for a government position.

Y = Approve the nominee N = Reject the nominee

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Official record

Senate · 2026-06-17Rejected 4450

The Senate rejected a resolution that would ask for information about Honduras's human rights practices. The vote was 44 yea and 50 nay.

Y = Request information on Honduras's human rights N = Do not request information on Honduras's human rights

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

A resolution requesting information on Honduras's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.

Official record

Senate · 2026-06-17Confirmed 5539

The Senate confirmed the nomination by a vote of 55 yeas to 39 nays. This vote approved a specific person to hold a government position.

Y = Approve the nominee N = Reject the nominee

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Official record

Senate · 2026-06-16Rejected 4748

The Senate rejected a joint resolution (47 yea, 48 nay) that would have directed the removal of U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities in or against Iran if not authorized by Congress.

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

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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 · 2026-06-15Confirmed 4843

The Senate confirmed a nomination. The vote was 48 yea and 43 nay. This action approves a specific person for a federal position.

Y = Approve the nominee N = Reject the nominee

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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.

Agreed to 848On the Cloture Motion
Agreed to 5441On the Cloture Motion
Agreed to 5441On the Cloture Motion
Agreed to 878On the Motion to Proceed
Rejected 4648On the Motion to Proceed

Bills that moved

On calendar (3)

In committee (12)

New money filings — Texas delegation

No new FEC filings were received from Texas 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.