Their recorded votes in Congress, including what was decided and how they voted.
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Sanders Amendment 4290 concerned rescinding certain amounts appropriated for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and making certain changes to Medicaid. The Senate rejected the amendment; this vote was on the amendment, not on passage of the underlying appropriations bill.
Context: The supplied amendment purpose is not the full amendment text.
Lee Amendment 4286 proposed eliminating funding for the United States African Development Foundation from H.R. 7148. The Senate agreed to table the amendment, setting it aside rather than adopting it. This vote did not decide passage of the underlying appropriations bill.
Context: The supplied amendment purpose is not the full amendment text.
Lee Amendment 4234 proposed striking the earmark for the Community and Training Center by New Immigrant Community Empowerment from H.R. 7148. The Senate agreed to table the amendment, setting it aside rather than adopting it. This vote did not decide passage of the underlying appropriations bill.
Context: The supplied amendment purpose is not the full amendment text.
The amendment proposed striking all earmarks from H.R. 7148. The Senate agreed to a motion to table it, which set the amendment aside; this vote did not approve the amendment or decide whether the underlying bill should pass.
Context: The supplied record gives the amendment's purpose, not its full text.
The amendment proposed eliminating funding for refugee and entrant assistance. The Senate rejected the amendment, so this vote did not adopt that proposed change or decide whether H.R. 7148 should pass.
Context: The supplied record gives the amendment's purpose, not its full text.
H.R. 7148 would provide fiscal year 2026 appropriations for several departments and agencies, including Defense, Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and extend various programs and authorities. The Senate rejected a proposal to limit debate on beginning consideration of the bill. This vote did not pass or reject the bill itself.
Context: The background describes the bill as introduced in the House; the record does not establish that this was the exact text before the Senate.
S. 3627 would require colleges that participate in federal student aid programs to share information with students about pregnancy-related rights, accommodations, and resources. The Senate vote was on whether to limit remaining debate on a motion to begin considering the bill—not on passing the bill itself. The vote failed, 47–45, short of the three-fifths majority required, so the Senate did not limit debate on that motion.
Context: The background describes the bill as introduced on January 13, 2026; it does not establish that this was the exact text associated with the vote.
The bill provides fiscal year 2026 funding for federal departments and programs involving commerce, law enforcement, science, energy and water development, public lands, and the environment. It includes three regular appropriations measures and sets requirements and restrictions on the use of funds. The Senate passed the bill; this was a vote on passage, not simply on beginning consideration.
Context: The background summarizes the version introduced in the House on January 6, 2026; the supplied record does not establish whether that text changed before the Senate vote.
The bill combines fiscal year 2026 funding for commerce, justice, science, energy and water development, and interior and environmental programs, along with rules for using the funds. The Senate agreed to limit debate on the bill, with the required three-fifths majority. This vote did not pass the bill; it allowed the Senate to move toward further consideration.
Context: The available background describes the version introduced January 6, 2026; it may not reflect the exact bill text at this vote.
S.J.Res. 98 would direct the President to end the use of U.S. forces in hostilities within or against Venezuela unless Congress authorized them, while preserving the right to defend against an armed attack or imminent threat. The Senate ruled the point of order well taken, a procedural decision about the resolution’s privilege status—not a vote to pass or reject its policy. The result was 50-50, with the Vice President voting yea.
Context: The background describes the version introduced on December 3, 2025; the supplied record does not establish whether that was the exact text before the Senate on the vote date.
The resolution would disapprove a Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services rule changing health insurance exchange enrollment requirements and limiting certain insurance coverage. The Senate rejected a motion to begin considering the resolution, 47–52; this vote did not decide whether to approve or reject the resolution itself.
Context: The dated background summarizes the resolution as introduced; it does not establish that this was the exact text before the Senate at this vote. Its rule title also differs slightly from the title in the roll-call document.
H.R. 6938 is a package of fiscal year 2026 appropriations for commerce, justice, science, energy and water development, and interior and environmental programs. The Senate voted to limit debate on whether to begin considering the bill. Cloture limits the remaining debate; it does not instantly end all debate, and this vote did not pass the appropriations bill.
Context: The supplied background summarizes the bill as introduced in the House on January 6, 2026; the Senate’s exact version at this vote is not supplied.
The Senate confirmed Alexander C. Van Hook, of Louisiana, to be a United States District Judge for the Western District of Louisiana. This vote completed the confirmation decision on his nomination; it was not merely a vote to limit debate. The nomination was confirmed, 53–40.
Context: Official Senate roll call held on January 8, 2026. The member’s recorded choice and the chamber’s overall result are separate.
The resolution would direct the President to end the use of U.S. forces in hostilities within or against Venezuela unless Congress authorized them, while preserving the ability to defend against an armed attack or imminent threat. The Senate agreed to discharge the resolution, meaning it could be brought out of committee for further consideration. This 52–47 vote did not pass the resolution or make it law.
Context: The background describes the version introduced on December 3, 2025; this vote concerned discharging the resolution, not approving its text.
The resolution would overturn an EPA rule approving South Dakota’s plan for reducing regional haze, which is intended to improve visibility in national parks and wilderness areas. The Senate rejected a motion to begin considering the resolution, 43–50. That vote did not decide whether to approve or reject the resolution itself.
Context: The background describes the resolution as introduced on October 1, 2025; it does not establish the exact text that would have been considered on the vote date.
The Senate confirmed Sara Bailey, of Texas, to be Director of National Drug Control Policy. This vote completed the confirmation decision on her nomination, rather than merely limiting debate on it. The nomination was confirmed, 52–48.
Context: Official Senate roll call held on January 6, 2026. The member’s recorded choice and the chamber’s overall result are separate.
The nomination concerned Joshua Simmons, of Virginia, to serve as General Counsel of the Central Intelligence Agency. The Senate confirmed him, voting 53-47. This vote completed the confirmation decision; it was not a vote merely to limit debate.
Context: Official Senate roll call held on January 6, 2026. The member’s recorded choice and the chamber’s overall result are separate.
The nomination concerned Keith Bass, of Texas, to serve as an Assistant Secretary of Defense. The Senate confirmed him, voting 50-35. This was the confirmation decision, not simply a vote to limit debate on the nomination.
Context: Official Senate roll call held on January 5, 2026. The member’s recorded choice and the chamber’s overall result are separate.
The nomination concerned Sara Bailey, of Texas, to be Director of National Drug Control Policy. The Senate voted 51-42 to limit further debate on her nomination. This did not confirm Bailey; it allowed the Senate to move toward a later confirmation vote.
Context: Official Senate roll call held on December 18, 2025. The member’s recorded choice and the chamber’s overall result are separate.
The nomination concerned Alexander C. Van Hook, of Louisiana, to serve as a United States District Judge for the Western District of Louisiana. The Senate voted 60-35 to limit further debate on his nomination. This vote did not confirm him; confirmation required a separate vote.
Context: Official Senate roll call held on December 18, 2025. The member’s recorded choice and the chamber’s overall result are separate.