Open America · weekly digest
Congress, Jul 24 to 31, 2026: 6 close votes · 10 new bills
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The biggest vote this week: S. Res. 817 (50–47, Agreed To).
Close votes this week
- Senate vote #217 on S. Res. 817 An executive resolution authorizing the en bloc consideration in Executive Session of certain nominations on the Executive Calendar. 50–47 · Agreed To
- Senate vote #216 on S.J. Res. 181 A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic … 49–50 · Other
- Senate vote #215 on S.J. Res. 199 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted … 47–52 · Rejected
- Senate vote #214 on S. Res. 817 An executive resolution authorizing the en bloc consideration in Executive Session of certain nominations on the Executive Calendar. 50–45 · Agreed To
- Senate vote #211 on the Nomination PN1092 51–47 · Confirmed
- Senate vote #210 on the Cloture Motion PN1092 51–43 · Agreed To
New bills this week
- S. 5190: A bill to prohibit forced arbitration in work disputes, and for other purposes. sponsor: Patty Murray (D-WA)
- S. 5182: A bill to establish a Federal working group for recycled plastic content traceability, and for other purposes. sponsor: Adam B. Schiff (D-CA)
- S. 5195: A bill to establish a Green New Deal for public schools. sponsor: Edward J. Markey (D-MA)
- S. 5192: A bill to assist trafficking survivors who lack government issued identification in accessing air travel, and for other purposes. sponsor: Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV)
- S. 5191: A bill to provide for the acquisition of United States citizenship for certain individuals who were internationally adopted, and for other purposes. sponsor: Mike Lee (R-UT)
- S. 5193: A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to expand the capacity to improve health outcomes and increase access to specialized care. sponsor: Brian Schatz (D-HI)
- S. 5178: A bill to amend chapter 6 of title 5, United States Code (commonly known as the "Regulatory Flexibility Act"), to ensure complete analysis of potential … sponsor: Rick Scott (R-FL)
- S. 5180: A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure stability for provider payments under the Medicare program. sponsor: John Boozman (R-AR)
- S. 5185: A bill to provide for auditing of the Pentagon. sponsor: Bernard Sanders (I-VT)
- S. 5194: A bill to amend title 28, United States Code, to improve the maintenance, alteration, and construction of United States courthouses, and for other purposes. sponsor: Richard J. Durbin (D-IL)
See the full floor activity feed on the site.