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This week in Congress

Jul 20 – Jul 26, 2026

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

At a glance

Roll-call votes, with every Montana 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

Montana · 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.

Stop Insider Trading Act

Montana · 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

Montana · unanimous

Official record

House · 2026-07-22Failed 175254

On Agreeing to the Amendment

Decides whether this amendment changes the bill.

Montana · unanimous

Official record

House · 2026-07-22Agreed to 232199

On Agreeing to the Amendment

Decides whether this amendment changes the bill.

Montana · unanimous

Official record

House · 2026-07-22Failed 207224

On Agreeing to the Amendment

Decides whether this amendment changes the bill.

Montana · unanimous

Official record

House · 2026-07-22Agreed to 221210

On Agreeing to the Amendment

Decides whether this amendment changes the bill.

Montana · 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

Montana · unanimous

Official record

House · 2026-07-21Passed 270155

On Passage

The final vote on whether the bill passes this chamber.

Main Street Capital Access Act

Montana · unanimous

Official record

House · 2026-07-21Failed 214216

On Agreeing to the Amendment

Decides whether this amendment changes the bill.

Montana · unanimous

Official record

House · 2026-07-21Agreed to 221203

On Agreeing to the Amendment

Decides whether this amendment changes the bill.

Montana · unanimous

Official record

House · 2026-07-21Agreed to 219208

On Agreeing to the Amendment

Decides whether this amendment changes the bill.

Montana · unanimous

Official record

House · 2026-07-21Failed 212217

On Agreeing to the Amendment

Decides whether this amendment changes the bill.

Montana · unanimous

Official record

House · 2026-07-21Agreed to 215214

On Agreeing to the Amendment

Decides whether this amendment changes the bill.

Montana · unanimous

Official record

House · 2026-07-21Failed 76350

On Agreeing to the Amendment

Decides whether this amendment changes the bill.

Montana · unanimous

Official record

House · 2026-07-21Failed 61365

On Agreeing to the Amendment

Decides whether this amendment changes the bill.

Montana · crossed party lines

Yea (1)
Downing
Nay (1)
Zinke

Official record

House · 2026-07-21Failed 201224

On Agreeing to the Amendment

Decides whether this amendment changes the bill.

Montana · unanimous

Official record

House · 2026-07-21Failed 212216

On Agreeing to the Amendment

Decides whether this amendment changes the bill.

Montana · unanimous

Official record

House · 2026-07-21Agreed to 215214

On Agreeing to the Amendment

Decides whether this amendment changes the bill.

Montana · unanimous

Official record

House · 2026-07-21Failed 208219

On Agreeing to the Amendment

Decides whether this amendment changes the bill.

Montana · unanimous

Official record

House · 2026-07-21Agreed to 265161

On Agreeing to the Amendment

Decides whether this amendment changes the bill.

Montana · crossed party lines

Yea (1)
Zinke
Nay (1)
Downing

Official record

House · 2026-07-21Failed 65359

On Agreeing to the Amendment

Decides whether this amendment changes the bill.

Montana · crossed party lines

Yea (1)
Downing
Nay (1)
Zinke

Official record

House · 2026-07-21Failed 61360

On Agreeing to the Amendment

Decides whether this amendment changes the bill.

Montana · crossed party lines

Yea (1)
Downing
Nay (1)
Zinke

Official record

House · 2026-07-21Failed 65361

On Agreeing to the Amendment

Decides whether this amendment changes the bill.

Montana

Nay (1)
Downing
Not voting (1)
Zinke

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

Montana · 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

Montana

Yea (1)
Zinke
Not voting (1)
Downing

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.

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

Montana

Yea (1)
Zinke
Not voting (1)
Downing

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 ResolutionMontana unanimous
Passed 216214On Agreeing to the ResolutionMontana unanimous
Failed 211218On Motion to RecommitMontana unanimous
Failed 213216On Motion to RecommitMontana unanimous
Agreed to 5146On the Cloture Motion
Agreed to 5444On the Cloture Motion
Agreed to 6035On the Cloture Motion
Failed 210216On Motion to RecommitMontana unanimous
Passed 214211On Agreeing to the ResolutionMontana unanimous
Passed 213209On Ordering the Previous QuestionMontana unanimous
Agreed to 4340On the Cloture Motion

Bills that moved

Passed chamber (1)

Out of committee (9)

  • HR 9773: Permanent Trump Secure Border Act

    This bill changes the rules for asylum eligibility, employment authorization for asylum seekers, and how 'firm resettlement' is determined.AI summary · as of 2026-08-20 · report an error

    2026-07-21: Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 16 - 14.

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

  • HR 9643: Comment Integrity and Management Act

    2026-07-22: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 24 - 19.

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

  • HR 8437: Geo POWER Act

    2026-07-21: Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.

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

  • HR 9723: Fit Future Act

    This bill establishes a new council to advise the President and the Secretary of Health and Human Services on sports, fitness, and nutrition.AI summary · as of 2026-08-22 · report an error

    2026-07-21: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 33 - 0.

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

  • HR 8981: SCALE Biology Act

    2026-07-21: Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.

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

  • S 4691: Disaster Communications Coordination and Preparedness Act

    2026-07-22: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

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

  • S 4448: Accelerating Broadband Permits Act of 2026

    2026-07-22: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. 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.

  • HR 9725: Restoring Integrity and Efficiency to Inspector General Oversight Act of 2026

    This bill abolishes the Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency and reassigns some of its duties.AI summary · as of 2026-07-29 · report an error

    2026-07-22: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 20.

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

  • HR 1266: Combating Illicit Xylazine Act

    2026-07-21: Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 48 - 0.

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

On calendar (1)

Hearings (2)

In committee (2)

  • HR 9857: Protecting Americans from Doxing and Political Violence 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 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.

New money filings — Montana delegation

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

Sources: Congress.gov, U.S. Senate roll-call records, House Clerk, Federal Election Commission. Compiled 2026-08-27. Something look wrong? Report an error.