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This week in Congress

Aug 3 – Aug 9, 2026

14 roll-call votes · 14 bills moved · 0 new New Hampshire filings

At a glance
  • Closest vote (50-49) The Senate confirmed the nomination by a vote of 50 yea to 49 nay. This vote was on whether to approve a specific individual for a government position. Roll call
  • Broadest support (89-4) The Senate agreed to proceed with debate on a bill that extends trade benefits for certain African countries and extends customs user fees. The vote was 89 yeas to 4 nays. Roll call
  • Furthest along HR 10014: Restoring Accountability in Appropriations Act

Roll-call votes, with every New Hampshire position

Senate · 2026-08-08Confirmed 5049

The Senate confirmed the nomination by a vote of 50 yea to 49 nay. This vote was on whether to approve a specific individual for a government position.

Y = Approve the nominee N = Reject the nominee

On the Nomination · AI summary · as of 2026-08-10 · report an error

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Senate · 2026-08-08Passed 906

The Senate passed a bill that extends trade benefits for certain African countries and extends customs user fees. The vote was 90 yeas to 6 nays.

Y = Extend trade benefits and customs fees N = Do not extend trade benefits and customs fees

On Passage of the Bill · AI summary · as of 2026-08-10 · report an error

An act making continuing appropriations and extensions for fiscal year 2027, and for other purposes.

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Senate · 2026-08-07Confirmed 5147

The Senate confirmed the 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 2026-08-10 · report an error

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Senate · 2026-08-07Passed 8611

The Senate passed a bill that allows early childhood educators to claim the same tax deduction for work-related expenses as K-12 teachers. The vote was 86 yeas to 11 nays.

Y = Allow early childhood educators the same tax deduction as K-12 teachers N = Do not allow early childhood educators the same tax deduction as K-12 teachers

On Passage of the Bill · AI summary · as of 2026-08-10 · report an error

An act to impose sanctions and other measures with respect to the Russian Federation, as championed by the late Senator Lindsey O. Graham, and for other purposes.

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Senate · 2026-08-07Rejected 3264

The Senate rejected Amendment S.Amdt. 6715 (32 yea, 64 nay). This amendment would have removed a provision related to duties on countries that buy Russian oil or gas or help avoid sanctions.

Y = Remove the provision on duties for countries buying Russian oil or gas N = Keep the provision on duties for countries buying Russian oil or gas

On the Amendment <measure>S.Amdt. 6715</measure> · AI summary · as of 2026-08-10 · report an error

To strike the provision relating to duties on countries that purchase Russian-origin crude oil or natural gas or facilitate sanctions evasion.

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Senate · 2026-08-05Confirmed 5144

The Senate confirmed a nomination. The vote was 51 yea and 44 nay. This action approves a person for a government position.

Y = Approve the nominee N = Reject the nominee

On the Nomination · AI summary · as of 2026-08-10 · report an error

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Procedural votes (8)

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

In committee (14)

  • HR 10014: Restoring Accountability in Appropriations Act

    2026-08-03: Referred to the Committee on the Budget, 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 10040: No TSA Data for ICE Act

    This bill would prohibit the Secretary of Homeland Security from using certain Transportation Security Administration and private sector data for Customs and Immigration enforcement and would protect Trusted Traveler program enrollments from being affected by First Amendment activities.AI summary · as of 2026-08-27 · report an error

    2026-08-04: Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security.

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

  • S 5359: Pennington County Land Conveyance Act

    This bill directs the Secretary of Agriculture to transfer federal land in South Dakota to Pennington County.AI summary · as of 2026-08-19 · report an error

    2026-08-07: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (text: CR S4567)

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

  • S 5378: Outer Continental Shelf Lease Restoration Act of 2026

    2026-08-07: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

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

  • S 5360: Rural and Municipal Utility Cybersecurity Act

    This bill reauthorizes the Rural and Municipal Utility Advanced Cybersecurity Grant and Technical Assistance Program to help electric utilities protect against cyber threats.AI summary · as of 2026-08-20 · report an error

    2026-08-07: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

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

  • S 5374: A bill to facilitate the conveyance of certain land in Bonners Ferry, Idaho, platted under section 2387 of the Revised Statutes, and for other purposes.

    This bill requires the Secretary of the Interior to disclaim U.S. interest in specific land in Bonners Ferry, Idaho, to help convey it.AI summary · as of 2026-08-19 · report an error

    2026-08-07: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

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

  • S 5306: Affordable Electricity Rates Act of 2026

    This bill requires the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to consider electricity affordability for consumers when setting electricity rates.AI summary · as of 2026-08-19 · report an error

    2026-08-06: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

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

  • S 5282: Chama Basin Watershed Protection Act

    This bill withdraws certain federal land in the Rio Chama Watershed area of New Mexico from mineral entry.AI summary · as of 2026-08-21 · report an error

    2026-08-06: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

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

  • S 5353: No Bonuses for Utility Executives Act

    This bill sets limits on bonuses for executives at certain electric utilities based on customer rate increases and non-executive employee compensation.AI summary · as of 2026-08-13 · report an error

    2026-08-06: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

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

  • S 5352: Desalination Reauthorization Act

    2026-08-06: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S4521)

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

  • S 5313: Quantum-GUARD Act of 2026

    2026-08-06: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

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

  • S 5220: Clean Transportation Jobs and Development Act of 2026

    2026-08-03: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

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

  • S 5293: PREPARE Act

    2026-08-06: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

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

  • S 5338: Energy Efficiency Reform Act of 2026

    This bill amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to change how the Secretary of Energy creates and revises energy conservation standards for products.AI summary · as of 2026-08-19 · report an error

    2026-08-06: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

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

New money filings — New Hampshire delegation

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

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