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 214–208On Agreeing to the Resolution

Passed 216–214On Agreeing to the Resolution

Failed 211–218On Motion to Recommit

Agreed to 51–46On the Cloture Motion

Agreed to 54–44On the Cloture Motion

Agreed to 60–35On the Cloture Motion

Agreed to 43–40On the Cloture Motion

Bills that moved

Out of committee (4)

HR 5267: American Franchise Act
This bill clarifies the conditions under which a franchisor can be considered a joint employer of a franchisee's employees, focusing on substantial direct and immediate control over essential employment terms.AI summary · as of 2026-08-19 · report an error
2026-07-21: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 18 - 15.
The committee approved the bill and sent it to the full chamber.
HR 6529: Protecting Families from AI Data Center Energy Costs Act
2026-07-21: Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 44 - 0.
The committee approved the bill and sent it to the full chamber.
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.
HR 6610: Pharmacists Fight Back [in Federal Employee Health Benefit Plans Act]
This bill sets new rules for how pharmacy benefit managers reimburse pharmacies for prescription drugs within Federal Employee Health Benefit Plans.AI summary · as of 2026-08-21 · report an error
2026-07-22: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 40 - 2.
The committee approved the bill and sent it to the full chamber.

In committee (8)

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 9923: Biotechnology Diplomacy and Expertise Enhancement Act of 2026
2026-07-23: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Assigned to a committee for review — the first step for most bills.
HR 9797: RESILIENCE Act of 2026
2026-07-22: Referred to the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection.
Assigned to a committee for review — the first step for most bills.
HR 9915: Stealth Bot Prohibition Act
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 9870: Affordable Housing Incentives Act
2026-07-22: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Assigned to a committee for review — the first step for most bills.
HR 9901: To provide that the final rule of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration titled "Rescinding the Definition of 'Harm' Under the Endangered Species Act" shall have no force or effect.
2026-07-23: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Assigned to a committee for review — the first step for most bills.
S 5127: Harley Jacobsen Clinical Trial Participant Income Exemption Act of 2026
This bill creates an exemption for certain payments received by clinical trial participants from being counted as income for tax purposes and for determining eligibility for federal assistance programs.AI summary · as of 2026-08-19 · report an error
2026-07-23: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Assigned to a committee for review — the first step for most bills.
HR 9921: American Shipyard Investment Act of 2026
This bill creates a tax credit to encourage the construction and improvement of shipyards in the United States.AI summary · as of 2026-08-19 · 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 — North Dakota delegation

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