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This week in Congress

Jul 20 – Jul 26, 2026

44 roll-call votes · 15 bills moved · 0 new Idaho filings

At a glance

Roll-call votes, with every Idaho position

House · 2026-07-23Passed 232188

On Passage

The final vote on whether the bill passes this chamber.

Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act

Idaho · unanimous

Official record

Senate · 2026-07-23Confirmed 4944

On the Nomination

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

Official record

Senate · 2026-07-23Confirmed 4847

On the Nomination

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

Official record

House · 2026-07-22Passed 232198

On Passage

The final vote on whether the bill passes this chamber.

HR 7008

Idaho · unanimous

Official record

House · 2026-07-22Passed 216212

On Passage

The final vote on whether the bill passes this chamber.

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027

Idaho · unanimous

Official record

House · 2026-07-22Failed 175254

On Agreeing to the Amendment

Decides whether this amendment changes the bill.

Idaho · crossed party lines

Yea (1)
Fulcher
Nay (1)
Simpson

Official record

House · 2026-07-22Agreed to 232199

On Agreeing to the Amendment

Decides whether this amendment changes the bill.

Idaho · unanimous

Official record

House · 2026-07-22Failed 207224

On Agreeing to the Amendment

Decides whether this amendment changes the bill.

Idaho · unanimous

Official record

House · 2026-07-22Agreed to 221210

On Agreeing to the Amendment

Decides whether this amendment changes the bill.

Idaho · unanimous

Official record

Senate · 2026-07-22Confirmed 6236

On the Nomination

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

Official record

Senate · 2026-07-22Confirmed 4946

On the Nomination

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

Official record

House · 2026-07-21Passed 220205

On Passage

The final vote on whether the bill passes this chamber.

Continuing Appropriations Act, 2027

Idaho · unanimous

Official record

House · 2026-07-21Passed 270155

On Passage

The final vote on whether the bill passes this chamber.

HR 6955

Idaho · unanimous

Official record

House · 2026-07-21Failed 214216

On Agreeing to the Amendment

Decides whether this amendment changes the bill.

Idaho · unanimous

Official record

House · 2026-07-21Agreed to 221203

On Agreeing to the Amendment

Decides whether this amendment changes the bill.

Idaho · unanimous

Official record

House · 2026-07-21Agreed to 219208

On Agreeing to the Amendment

Decides whether this amendment changes the bill.

Idaho · unanimous

Official record

House · 2026-07-21Failed 212217

On Agreeing to the Amendment

Decides whether this amendment changes the bill.

Idaho · unanimous

Official record

House · 2026-07-21Agreed to 215214

On Agreeing to the Amendment

Decides whether this amendment changes the bill.

Idaho · unanimous

Official record

House · 2026-07-21Failed 76350

On Agreeing to the Amendment

Decides whether this amendment changes the bill.

Idaho · crossed party lines

Yea (1)
Fulcher
Nay (1)
Simpson

Official record

House · 2026-07-21Failed 61365

On Agreeing to the Amendment

Decides whether this amendment changes the bill.

Idaho · crossed party lines

Yea (1)
Fulcher
Nay (1)
Simpson

Official record

House · 2026-07-21Failed 201224

On Agreeing to the Amendment

Decides whether this amendment changes the bill.

Idaho · crossed party lines

Yea (1)
Simpson
Nay (1)
Fulcher

Official record

House · 2026-07-21Failed 212216

On Agreeing to the Amendment

Decides whether this amendment changes the bill.

Idaho · unanimous

Official record

House · 2026-07-21Agreed to 215214

On Agreeing to the Amendment

Decides whether this amendment changes the bill.

Idaho · unanimous

Official record

House · 2026-07-21Failed 208219

On Agreeing to the Amendment

Decides whether this amendment changes the bill.

Idaho · unanimous

Official record

House · 2026-07-21Agreed to 265161

On Agreeing to the Amendment

Decides whether this amendment changes the bill.

Idaho · crossed party lines

Yea (1)
Fulcher
Nay (1)
Simpson

Official record

House · 2026-07-21Failed 65359

On Agreeing to the Amendment

Decides whether this amendment changes the bill.

Idaho · unanimous

Official record

House · 2026-07-21Failed 61360

On Agreeing to the Amendment

Decides whether this amendment changes the bill.

Idaho · crossed party lines

Yea (1)
Fulcher
Nay (1)
Simpson

Official record

House · 2026-07-21Failed 65361

On Agreeing to the Amendment

Decides whether this amendment changes the bill.

Idaho · crossed party lines

Yea (1)
Fulcher
Nay (1)
Simpson

Official record

House · 2026-07-21Passed 4211

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

Idaho · unanimous

Official record

Senate · 2026-07-21Confirmed 5048

On the Nomination

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

Official record

House · 2026-07-20Passed 3960

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

Idaho · unanimous

Official record

House · 2026-07-20Passed 3946

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.

HR 4541

Idaho · unanimous

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.

Passed 214208On Agreeing to the ResolutionIdaho unanimous
Passed 216214On Agreeing to the ResolutionIdaho unanimous
Failed 211218On Motion to RecommitIdaho unanimous
Failed 213216On Motion to RecommitIdaho unanimous
Agreed to 5146On the Cloture Motion
Agreed to 5444On the Cloture Motion
Agreed to 6035On the Cloture Motion
Failed 210216On Motion to RecommitIdaho unanimous
Passed 214211On Agreeing to the ResolutionIdaho unanimous
Passed 213209On Ordering the Previous QuestionIdaho unanimous
Agreed to 4340On the Cloture Motion

Bills that moved

Out of committee (1)

  • HR 9340: Ratepayer Protection Act

    2026-07-21: Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 52 - 0.

    The committee approved the bill and sent it to the full chamber.

Hearings (1)

In committee (13)

  • HR 9788: FORMULA Act of 2026

    This bill requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish maximum permissible levels for contaminants in infant formula and requires manufacturers to test for and report on these contaminants.AI summary · as of 2026-08-20 · report an error

    2026-07-20: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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

  • HR 9874: Get Foreign Money Out of United States Elections Act

    2026-07-22: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

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

  • HR 9809: Disabled Access Credit Modernization Act

    This bill modifies the disabled access credit to clarify eligible expenses and the definition of reasonable accommodation for small businesses.AI summary · as of 2026-08-10 · report an error

    2026-07-21: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

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

  • HR 9868: Preventing Forced Abortions Act of 2026

    2026-07-22: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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

  • HR 9818: Women’s Business Centers Improvement Act of 2026

    2026-07-21: Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.

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

  • HR 9915: Stealth Bot Prohibition Act

    This bill prohibits the use of stealth bots that harm online services or misrepresent themselves as humans for AI.AI summary · as of 2026-08-30 · report an error

    2026-07-23: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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

  • HR 9944: TPS Review Act

    This bill allows for judicial review of decisions to terminate Temporary Protected Status (TPS) and sets standards for such reviews.AI summary · as of 2026-08-21 · report an error

    2026-07-23: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, 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 9800: Protection Against Mass Surveillance Act

    This bill stops federal agencies from buying or using automated surveillance systems that identify, track, or record individuals.AI summary · as of 2026-08-21 · report an error

    2026-07-21: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

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

  • HR 9826: Glenwood Hot Springs Protection Act

    This bill prohibits the Secretary of the Interior from approving any expansion of the Mid-Continent Limestone Quarry near Glenwood Springs, Colorado.AI summary · as of 2026-08-20 · report an error

    2026-07-22: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

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

  • HR 9892: Stop EU Overreach Act

    This bill requires the U.S. Trade Representative to investigate certain European Union regulations that affect U.S. companies and to consider taking action if they are found to burden U.S. commerce.AI summary · as of 2026-08-21 · report an error

    2026-07-23: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

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

  • HR 9795: Never Forget the Victims of Terrorism: Joseph D. Mistrulli and Alan Kleinberg USVSST Fund Solvency Act

    This bill expands the temporary borrowing authority and mandatory distribution for the U.S. Victims of State Sponsored Terrorism Fund.AI summary · as of 2026-08-20 · report an error

    2026-07-21: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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

  • HR 9937: No Leniency for Fentanyl Dealers Act

    This bill modifies penalties for fentanyl offenses and directs the Postal Service to increase efforts to interdict illegal fentanyl imports.AI summary · as of 2026-08-19 · report an error

    2026-07-23: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and Oversight and Government Reform, 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 9845: Public Safety Officers’ Benefits Enhancement Act of 2026

    This bill makes it easier for beneficiaries of public safety officers to get payments if the officer dies from a heart attack or stroke.AI summary · as of 2026-08-20 · report an error

    2026-07-22: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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

New money filings — Idaho delegation

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

Sources: Congress.gov, U.S. Senate roll-call records, House Clerk, Federal Election Commission. Compiled 2026-09-02. Something look wrong? Report an error.