Sep 14 – Sep 20, 2026
26 roll-call votes · 10 bills moved · 0 new Vermont filings
- Closest vote (49-50) — The Senate rejected the motion to proceed to a bill that would create rules for digital commodities and restrict certain actions related to central bank digital currency. The vote was 49 yeas to 50 nays. Roll call
- Broadest support (424-0) — The House passed the Whistleblower Protection Act of 2025. The vote was 424 yeas to 0 nays. This bill protects employees who report waste, fraud, or abuse related to Department of Housing and Urban Development contracts from retaliation. Roll call
- Furthest along — HR 5334: Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026
Roll-call votes, with every Vermont position
The Senate confirmed the nomination. The vote was 49 yea and 45 nay. This action approves a specific person for a government position.
Y = Approve the nominee N = Reject the nominee
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The House passed a bill that clarifies how retirement plans can value certain company stock. The vote was 401 yeas to 14 nays.
Y = Allow the bill's changes to retirement plan stock valuation N = Reject the bill's changes to retirement plan stock valuation
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass · AI summary · as of 2026-09-21 · report an error
Vermont
- Yea (1)
- Balint
The House passed the Water Resources Development Act of 2026. The vote was 415 yeas to 9 nays. This bill allows the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to work on water infrastructure projects and programs.
Y = Support water infrastructure projects N = Oppose water infrastructure projects
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Water Resources Development Act of 2026
Vermont
- Yea (1)
- Balint
The House passed the Ratepayer Protection Act by a vote of 417 to 3. This bill sets a national rule that large electricity users must pay for any new infrastructure needed to power them.
Y = Require large electricity users to pay for infrastructure upgrades N = Do not require large electricity users to pay for infrastructure upgrades
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · AI summary · as of 2026-09-21 · report an error
Vermont
- Yea (1)
- Balint
The House passed a joint resolution (214 yea, 208 nay) that would cancel a rule from the Environmental Protection Agency about pollution standards for commercial boats in California's harbors.
Y = Cancel the EPA rule on California harbor craft pollution N = Allow the EPA rule on California harbor craft pollution to stand
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Vermont
- Nay (1)
- Balint
The House passed a bill that requires states to share information with the Department of Justice to help investigate fraud in federal programs. The vote was 217 to 207.
Y = Require states to share fraud information with the Justice Department N = Do not require states to share fraud information with the Justice Department
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Vermont
- Nay (1)
- Balint
The House passed the National Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026. The vote was 352 yeas to 72 nays. This bill creates a new National Fraud Enforcement Division within the Department of Justice.
Y = Create a National Fraud Enforcement Division N = Do not create a National Fraud Enforcement Division
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National Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026
Vermont
- Yea (1)
- Balint
The House passed a bill that imposes sanctions and restrictions on Russia and its entities, and extends sanctions related to Iran. The vote was 262 yeas to 159 nays.
Y = Impose sanctions on Russia and Iran N = Do not impose sanctions on Russia and Iran
On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendments · AI summary · as of 2026-09-21 · report an error
Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026
Vermont
- Nay (1)
- Balint
The House passed (216-211) a joint resolution that would cancel an EPA rule about pollution standards for ships in California.
Y = Cancel the EPA rule on ship pollution standards N = Keep the EPA rule on ship pollution standards
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Vermont
- Nay (1)
- Balint
The House passed (408-17) a bill that changes tax rules for personal casualty and theft losses.
Y = Change tax rules for casualty and theft losses N = Do not change tax rules for casualty and theft losses
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Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act
Vermont
- Yea (1)
- Balint
The House passed a bill to extend a program that reduces diesel emissions. The vote was 343 yeas to 79 nays.
Y = Extend the diesel emissions reduction program N = Do not extend the diesel emissions reduction program
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Diesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2025
Vermont
- Yea (1)
- Balint
The House passed the Whistleblower Protection Act of 2025. The vote was 424 yeas to 0 nays. This bill protects employees who report waste, fraud, or abuse related to Department of Housing and Urban Development contracts from retaliation.
Y = Protect employees reporting waste, fraud, or abuse N = Do not protect employees reporting waste, fraud, or abuse
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · AI summary · as of 2026-09-21 · report an error
Whistleblower Protection Act of 2025
Vermont
- Yea (1)
- Balint
The House passed a bill that requires certain financial agencies to review their technology and how they purchase it, and then report on their findings. The vote was 417 yeas to 7 nays.
Y = Require agencies to assess and report on technology use N = Oppose requiring agencies to assess and report on technology use
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · AI summary · as of 2026-09-21 · report an error
Fostering the Use of Technology to Uphold Regulatory Effectiveness in Supervision Act
Vermont
- Yea (1)
- Balint
The House passed the GUARD Act bill (414 yea, 7 nay). This bill lets law enforcement use federal grant money to look into certain kinds of money fraud and makes clear how the government can help use tools to track digital money.
Y = Allow federal funds for fraud investigations and digital asset tracing N = Block federal funds for fraud investigations and digital asset tracing
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Vermont
- Yea (1)
- Balint
The House voted to table (232-147) a resolution to impeach the President for high crimes and misdemeanors. Tabling the resolution means the House will not consider impeaching the President at this time.
Y = Table the impeachment resolution N = Consider impeaching the President
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Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors.
Vermont
- Nay (1)
- Balint
The Senate confirmed a nomination. The vote was 52 yea and 45 nay.
Y = Approve the nominee N = Reject the nominee
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The House passed a bill to create a program that helps protect birds and their homes in cities. The vote was 345 in favor and 60 against.
Y = Create a program to protect city bird habitats N = Do not create the program
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Local Communities & Bird Habitat Stewardship Act of 2026
Vermont
- Yea (1)
- Balint
The House passed the National Wildlife Refuge System Invasive Species Strike Team Act of 2025. The vote was 371 yeas to 33 nays. This bill creates a formal program for teams that fight invasive species in and around national wildlife refuges.
Y = Create the Invasive Species Strike Team program N = Do not create the Invasive Species Strike Team program
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National Wildlife Refuge System Invasive Species Strike Team Act of 2025
Vermont
- Yea (1)
- Balint
Procedural votes (8)
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
Became law (1)
HR 5334: Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026
This bill imposes sanctions and other measures on the Russian Federation and extends sanctions related to Iran.AI summary · as of 2026-10-17 · report an error
2026-09-18: Became Public Law No: 119-111.
Signed into law.
Passed chamber (1)
HR 9086: Foreign Service Modernization Act
2026-09-17: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Passed the House and is now before the Senate.
Out of committee (2)
HR 4464: Preventive Health Savings Act
2026-09-16: Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 29 - 0.
The committee approved the bill and sent it to the full chamber.
HR 6470: Increasing Baseline Updates Act
2026-09-16: Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 26 - 0.
The committee approved the bill and sent it to the full chamber.
On calendar (3)
S 3736: Dakota Mainstem Water Supply Project Feasibility Study Act
2026-09-17: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 651.
Now eligible for a floor vote. Scheduling is up to chamber leadership.
S 3723: Western South Dakota Water Supply Project Feasibility Study Act
This bill requires the Secretary of the Interior to study the feasibility of a project to supply water from the Missouri River to the Western Dakota Regional Water System.AI summary · as of 2026-10-07 · report an error
2026-09-17: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 648.
Now eligible for a floor vote. Scheduling is up to chamber leadership.
S 3725: Lewis and Clark Regional Water System Expansion Feasibility Study Act
2026-09-17: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 649.
Now eligible for a floor vote. Scheduling is up to chamber leadership.
In committee (3)
2026-09-17: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, and Agriculture, 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 10473: Justice for Ukrainian Children Act
This bill authorizes funds and imposes sanctions to address the unlawful transfer, deportation, indoctrination, and militarization of Ukrainian children by the Russian Federation.AI summary · as of 2026-10-12 · report an error
2026-09-16: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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 10280: 9–8–8 Implementation Act of 2026
This bill provides funding and expands coverage for mental health crisis response services and the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.AI summary · as of 2026-10-13 · report an error
2026-09-16: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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.