Jul 27 – Aug 2, 2026
8 roll-call votes · 3 bills moved · 0 new Washington 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 — HR 9978: Homeowners Premium Tax Reduction Act of 2026
Roll-call votes, with every Washington 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
In committee (3)
HR 9978: Homeowners Premium Tax Reduction Act of 2026
This bill creates a new tax deduction for homeowners insurance premiums paid for a principal residence, up to $10,000 annually.AI summary · as of 2026-08-20 · report an error
2026-07-30: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Assigned to a committee for review — the first step for most bills.
This bill changes how Medicare pays for ambulance services by updating payment rates based on current costs and data.AI summary · as of 2026-08-21 · report an error
2026-07-27: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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 9959: Green New Deal for Public Schools Act
This bill establishes grant programs to make public schools healthier, safer, and more energy-efficient.AI summary · as of 2026-08-20 · report an error
2026-07-27: Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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.
New money filings — Washington delegation
No new FEC filings were received from Washington delegation committees this week.