Recaps — Congressional Feed

During the week of June 15, 2026, the Senate confirmed several nominees, including Justin D. Smith, Michelle Steel, and George Holding. Lawmakers also approved H.R. 6644, the Housing for the 21st Century Act, with a final Senate vote of 54-41. However, the Senate rejected several measures, including S.J.Res. 190 regarding immigration appellate procedures, S.J.Res. 172 concerning the removal of forces from hostilities against Iran, and S.Res. 616 regarding human rights in Honduras. Committees held extensive hearings on the state of U.S. Territories, Army force modernization, and the impact of artificial intelligence on K-12 education. Additionally, the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations advanced a large slate of legislation addressing global security, including bills related to the AUKUS partnership, stability in Sudan, and human rights in China.

In the coming week, the House Committee on Rules is scheduled to consider several appropriations and policy bills, including H.R. 8595 for National Security and State Department programs, H.R. 9022 for Energy and Water Development, H.R. 9237 for veterans, and H.R. 1181 regarding privacy in purchases. Senate committees will hold confirmation hearings for various positions, including the Director of the Indian Health Service and the Assistant Secretary for Fish and Wildlife. Other scheduled oversight hearings will examine the F-35 aircraft program, the U.S. Postal Service's business model, and safety within the National Airspace System. The House Agriculture Committee will also review the implementation of disaster and conservation programs.

Key votes

Justin D. SmithJustin D. SmithAGREED48-43

S.J.Res. 190A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Executive Office for Immigration Review relating to "Appellate Procedures for the Board of Immigration Appeals".REJECTED46-48

S.J.Res. 172A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.REJECTED47-48

H.R. 6644Housing for the 21st Century ActAGREED87-8

AGREEDAGREED54-41

Michelle SteelMichelle SteelAGREED55-39

AGREEDAGREED54-41

S.Res. 616A resolution requesting information on Honduras's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.REJECTED44-50

H.R. 6644Housing for the 21st Century ActAGREED84-8

George HoldingGeorge HoldingAGREED48-39

10 votes · 15 hearings · 45 hearings scheduled

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Congress not in session — no scheduled activity.

35 nominations

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Fri, Jun 19, 2026

Congressional recess in effect.

12 nominations

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Thu, Jun 18, 2026

Today in Congress: 2 votes.

Today in Congress: 1 bills on the floor, 4 hearings scheduled, 12 nominations in motion.

Key votes

H.R. 6644Housing for the 21st Century ActAGREED84-8

George HoldingGeorge HoldingAGREED48-39

On the floor

H.R. 6644Housing for the 21st Century Act

2 votes · 1 on the floor · 4 hearings scheduled · 12 nominations

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Wed, Jun 17, 2026

Congress today: 4 votes.

Congress today: 8 hearings scheduled, 12 nominations in motion.

Key votes

AGREEDAGREED54-41

Michelle SteelMichelle SteelAGREED55-39

AGREEDAGREED54-41

S.Res. 616A resolution requesting information on Honduras's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.REJECTED44-50

4 votes · 8 hearings scheduled · 12 nominations

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Tue, Jun 16, 2026

On the schedule today: 3 votes.

On the schedule today: 2 bills on the floor, 4 hearings scheduled, 11 nominations in motion.

Key votes

S.J.Res. 190A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Executive Office for Immigration Review relating to "Appellate Procedures for the Board of Immigration Appeals".REJECTED46-48

S.J.Res. 172A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.REJECTED47-48

H.R. 6644Housing for the 21st Century ActAGREED87-8

On the floor

S.J.Res. 190S.J.Res.190 S.J.Res. 172S.J.Res.172

3 votes · 2 on the floor · 4 hearings scheduled · 11 nominations

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Mon, Jun 15, 2026

Today in Congress: 1 votes.

Today in Congress: 11 nominations in motion.

Key votes

Justin D. SmithJustin D. SmithAGREED48-43

1 votes · 11 nominations

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Weekly Recap & Week Ahead — Jun 13, 2026

Congress recorded 22 votes, 46 hearings held this week.

On the agenda for next week: 13 hearings scheduled.

Key votes

AGREEDAGREED49-42

H.R. 8466TRUE Accountability ActPASSED384-0

H.R. 8428Federal Fraud Prevention Workforce Training ActPASSED393-0

H.Res. 1345Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8312) to establish fraud prevention and program integrity functions and data sharing authorities within the Department of Treasury and a permanent governmentwide Inspector General for Fraud, Accountability, and Recovery, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8464) to amend title 31, United States Code, to authorize pausing and segmenting payments, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1335) condemning actors seeking to defraud the United States Government, and expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that governmentwide fraud and improper payment prevention reforms will meaningfully improve the financial prosperity of the United States, and that Federal program eligibility should be verified before payment; and providing for consideration of the bill (S. 2) to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33.PASSED214-211

Anthony W. MattiviAnthony W. MattiviAGREED51-46

H.Res. 1345Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8312) to establish fraud prevention and program integrity functions and data sharing authorities within the Department of Treasury and a permanent governmentwide Inspector General for Fraud, Accountability, and Recovery, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8464) to amend title 31, United States Code, to authorize pausing and segmenting payments, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1335) condemning actors seeking to defraud the United States Government, and expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that governmentwide fraud and improper payment prevention reforms will meaningfully improve the financial prosperity of the United States, and that Federal program eligibility should be verified before payment; and providing for consideration of the bill (S. 2) to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33.PASSED213-211

H.Res. 1140Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5408) to accelerate workplace time-to-contract under the National Labor Relations Act.PASSED220-199

S. 2Secure America ActFAILED211-215

S. 2Secure America ActPASSED214-212

H.Res. 1140Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5408) to accelerate workplace time-to-contract under the National Labor Relations Act.PASSED221-201

H.R. 5408Faster Labor Contracts ActPASSED230-193

AGREEDAGREED48-45

Anthony J. PowellAnthony J. PowellAGREED50-44

AGREEDAGREED51-44

H.R. 7892No Aid for Ghost Students Act of 2026PASSED249-172

H.R. 8312Fraud Prevention and Accountability ActPASSED240-181

22 votes · 46 hearings · 13 hearings scheduled

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Fri, Jun 12, 2026

On Friday, June 12, 2026, the House of Representatives is scheduled to consider several foreign policy and domestic measures. Key legislation includes H.R. 2505 regarding technology in Iranian drones, H.R. 3429 on trilateral cooperation with Japan and South Korea, and H.R. 7668 concerning Chinese influence in the Caucasus. Other bills on the floor include H.R. 6338 to stop illegal fishing, H.R. 1744 for religious freedom commission reauthorization, and H.R. 6230 addressing incitement to violence in Tehran. The House will also review H.R. 6297 and H.R. 5248. Committee activity features a Senate Armed Services markup of the fiscal year 2027 National Defense Authorization Act and a House Natural Resources field hearing on the "Great American Outdoors Act 250." Other hearings focus on NCAA enforcement, the Federal Reserve's structure, and veterans' healthcare in Michigan. In the area of nominations, Justin D. Smith was reported for a seat on the Eighth Circuit, while several new candidates were introduced for the National Labor Relations Board and various U.S. District Courts.

On the floor

H.R. 2505Block the Use of Transatlantic Technology in Iranian Made Drones Act H.R. 3429US-Japan-ROK Trilateral Cooperation Act H.R. 6338Stop Illegal Fishing Act H.R. 1744United States Commission on International Religious Freedom Reauthorization Act of 2025 H.R. 6297PEACE Act H.R. 5248PROFIT Act of 2026 H.R. 6230Tehran Incitement to Violence Act H.R. 7668Countering China’s Control of the Caucasus Act

25 on the floor · 5 hearings scheduled · 11 nominations

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Thu, Jun 11, 2026

Congress today: 4 votes.

Congress today: 25 bills on the floor, 4 hearings scheduled, 24 nominations in motion.

Key votes

H.R. 9238To amend the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 to extend the authorities of title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978, and for other purposes.FAILED198-218

H.Res. 1335Condemning actors seeking to defraud the United States Government, and expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that governmentwide fraud and improper payment prevention reforms will meaningfully improve the financial prosperity of the United States, and that Federal program eligibility should be verified before payment.PASSED235-177

Brock DahlBrock DahlAGREED49-44

AGREEDAGREED47-43

On the floor

H.R. 2505Block the Use of Transatlantic Technology in Iranian Made Drones Act H.R. 3429US-Japan-ROK Trilateral Cooperation Act H.R. 6338Stop Illegal Fishing Act H.R. 1744United States Commission on International Religious Freedom Reauthorization Act of 2025 H.R. 6297PEACE Act H.R. 5248PROFIT Act of 2026 H.R. 6230Tehran Incitement to Violence Act H.R. 7668Countering China’s Control of the Caucasus Act

4 votes · 25 on the floor · 4 hearings scheduled · 24 nominations

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