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This week in Congress

Jul 20 – Jul 26, 2026

44 roll-call votes · 2 bills moved · 0 new Vermont filings

At a glance

Roll-call votes, with every Vermont position

House · 2026-07-23Passed 232–188

On Passage

The final vote on whether the bill passes this chamber.

Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act

Vermont

Nay (1)
Balint

Official record

Senate · 2026-07-23Confirmed 49–44

On the Nomination

Confirms or rejects the President's nominee. A simple majority decides.

Official record

Senate · 2026-07-23Confirmed 48–47

On the Nomination

Confirms or rejects the President's nominee. A simple majority decides.

Official record

House · 2026-07-22Passed 232–198

On Passage

The final vote on whether the bill passes this chamber.

Stop Insider Trading Act

Vermont

Nay (1)
Balint

Official record

House · 2026-07-22Passed 216–212

On Passage

The final vote on whether the bill passes this chamber.

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027

Vermont

Nay (1)
Balint

Official record

House · 2026-07-22Failed 175–254

On Agreeing to the Amendment

Decides whether this amendment changes the bill.

Vermont

Nay (1)
Balint

Official record

House · 2026-07-22Agreed to 232–199

On Agreeing to the Amendment

Decides whether this amendment changes the bill.

Vermont

Nay (1)
Balint

Official record

House · 2026-07-22Failed 207–224

On Agreeing to the Amendment

Decides whether this amendment changes the bill.

Vermont

Nay (1)
Balint

Official record

House · 2026-07-22Agreed to 221–210

On Agreeing to the Amendment

Decides whether this amendment changes the bill.

Vermont

Nay (1)
Balint

Official record

Senate · 2026-07-22Confirmed 62–36

On the Nomination

Confirms or rejects the President's nominee. A simple majority decides.

Official record

Senate · 2026-07-22Confirmed 49–46

On the Nomination

Confirms or rejects the President's nominee. A simple majority decides.

Official record

House · 2026-07-21Passed 220–205

On Passage

The final vote on whether the bill passes this chamber.

Continuing Appropriations Act, 2027

Vermont

Nay (1)
Balint

Official record

House · 2026-07-21Passed 270–155

On Passage

The final vote on whether the bill passes this chamber.

Main Street Capital Access Act

Vermont

Nay (1)
Balint

Official record

House · 2026-07-21Failed 214–216

On Agreeing to the Amendment

Decides whether this amendment changes the bill.

Vermont

Nay (1)
Balint

Official record

House · 2026-07-21Agreed to 221–203

On Agreeing to the Amendment

Decides whether this amendment changes the bill.

Vermont

Nay (1)
Balint

Official record

House · 2026-07-21Agreed to 219–208

On Agreeing to the Amendment

Decides whether this amendment changes the bill.

Vermont

Nay (1)
Balint

Official record

House · 2026-07-21Failed 212–217

On Agreeing to the Amendment

Decides whether this amendment changes the bill.

Vermont

Nay (1)
Balint

Official record

House · 2026-07-21Agreed to 215–214

On Agreeing to the Amendment

Decides whether this amendment changes the bill.

Vermont

Nay (1)
Balint

Official record

House · 2026-07-21Failed 76–350

On Agreeing to the Amendment

Decides whether this amendment changes the bill.

Vermont

Nay (1)
Balint

Official record

House · 2026-07-21Failed 61–365

On Agreeing to the Amendment

Decides whether this amendment changes the bill.

Vermont

Nay (1)
Balint

Official record

House · 2026-07-21Failed 201–224

On Agreeing to the Amendment

Decides whether this amendment changes the bill.

Vermont

Nay (1)
Balint

Official record

House · 2026-07-21Failed 212–216

On Agreeing to the Amendment

Decides whether this amendment changes the bill.

Vermont

Nay (1)
Balint

Official record

House · 2026-07-21Agreed to 215–214

On Agreeing to the Amendment

Decides whether this amendment changes the bill.

Vermont

Nay (1)
Balint

Official record

House · 2026-07-21Failed 208–219

On Agreeing to the Amendment

Decides whether this amendment changes the bill.

Vermont

Nay (1)
Balint

Official record

House · 2026-07-21Agreed to 265–161

On Agreeing to the Amendment

Decides whether this amendment changes the bill.

Vermont

Yea (1)
Balint

Official record

House · 2026-07-21Failed 65–359

On Agreeing to the Amendment

Decides whether this amendment changes the bill.

Vermont

Nay (1)
Balint

Official record

House · 2026-07-21Failed 61–360

On Agreeing to the Amendment

Decides whether this amendment changes the bill.

Vermont

Nay (1)
Balint

Official record

House · 2026-07-21Failed 65–361

On Agreeing to the Amendment

Decides whether this amendment changes the bill.

Vermont

Nay (1)
Balint

Official record

House · 2026-07-21Passed 421–1

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.

Value Over Cost Act of 2026

Vermont

Yea (1)
Balint

Official record

Senate · 2026-07-21Confirmed 50–48

On the Nomination

Confirms or rejects the President's nominee. A simple majority decides.

Official record

House · 2026-07-20Passed 396–0

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

Vermont

Yea (1)
Balint

Official record

House · 2026-07-20Passed 394–6

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.

To reauthorize the Young Women’s Breast Health Education and Awareness Requires Learning Young Act of 2009.

Vermont

Yea (1)
Balint

Official record

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.

Failed 211–218On Motion to Recommit
Failed 213–216On Motion to Recommit
Agreed to 51–46On the Cloture Motion
Agreed to 54–44On the Cloture Motion
Agreed to 60–35On the Cloture Motion
Failed 210–216On Motion to Recommit
Agreed to 43–40On the Cloture Motion

Bills that moved

In committee (2)

  • HR 9913: Safe Sips Act of 2026

    This bill requires a federal system for color-coding the packaging of certain intoxicating drinks.AI summary · as of 2026-09-22 · report an error

    2026-07-23: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Assigned to a committee for review — the first step for most bills.

  • HR 9936: PERFORM Act

    This bill limits bonuses for the Postmaster General based on the Postal Service's financial and performance results.AI summary · as of 2026-09-19 · report an error

    2026-07-23: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

    Assigned to a committee for review — the first step for most bills.

New money filings — Vermont delegation

No new FEC filings were received from Vermont delegation committees this week.

Sources: Congress.gov, U.S. Senate roll-call records, House Clerk, Federal Election Commission. Compiled 2026-10-08. Something look wrong? Report an error.