Jul 27 – Aug 2, 2026
8 roll-call votes · 2 bills moved · 0 new Alabama filings
- Closest vote (49-50) — On the Motion to Discharge Roll call
- Broadest support (86-12) — The Senate agreed to proceed with debate on a bill that would allow early childhood educators to take the educator expense tax deduction. The vote was 86 yea to 12 nay. Roll call
- Furthest along — S 3720: Bay Area Ridge National Scenic Trail Feasibility Study Act
Roll-call votes, with every Alabama position
The Senate confirmed a nomination. The vote was 51 yea, 47 nay. This action approves a specific person for a government position.
Y = Approve the nominee N = Reject the nominee
On the Nomination · AI summary · as of 2026-08-03 · report an error
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.
Bills that moved
Out of committee (1)
S 3720: Bay Area Ridge National Scenic Trail Feasibility Study Act
2026-07-29: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
The committee approved the bill and sent it to the full chamber.
In committee (1)
HR 9958: Head Start Expansion and Improvement Act of 2026
2026-07-27: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Assigned to a committee for review — the first step for most bills.
New money filings — Alabama delegation
No new FEC filings were received from Alabama delegation committees this week.