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Congressional Votes for Connecticut for the Week of Aug. 1-7, 2025
By Arne Christensen
WASHINGTON, Aug. 9 -- Here's a look at how members of Congress in Connecticut voted for the week of Aug. 1-7, 2025.The House and Senate have begun their traditional August recess.
Along with roll call votes this week, the Senate also passed a resolution (S. Res. 363), solemnly marking the one-year anniversary of the attempted assassination of Donald Trump, condemning the multiple attempts against Trump's life, condemning those who incite violence against political officials, and honoring the victims of the shooting.
There were no key votes in the House this week.
SENATE VOTES:
Senate Vote ... Show Full Article WASHINGTON, Aug. 9 -- Here's a look at how members of Congress in Connecticut voted for the week of Aug. 1-7, 2025. The House and Senate have begun their traditional August recess. Along with roll call votes this week, the Senate also passed a resolution (S. Res. 363), solemnly marking the one-year anniversary of the attempted assassination of Donald Trump, condemning the multiple attempts against Trump's life, condemning those who incite violence against political officials, and honoring the victims of the shooting. There were no key votes in the House this week. SENATE VOTES: Senate Vote1:
SMALL BUSINESSES ADVOCATE: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Casey Mulligan to be Chief Counsel for Advocacy at the Small Business Administration. A professor at the University of Chicago for three decades, Mulligan was chief economist for the White House Council of Economic Advisors for part of the first Trump administration. A supporter, Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, said his "unique mix of academic success and real-world experience makes him an ideal candidate for this job." An opponent, Sen. Ed Markey, D-Mass., said Mulligan "rejects regulations that protect the environment, safeguard fair treatment of workers, and keeps products from injuring consumers." The vote, on Aug. 1, was 52 yeas to 44 nays.
NAYS: Murphy D-CT, Blumenthal D-CT
Senate Vote 2:
FISH AND WILDLIFE: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Brian Nesvik to direct the Fish and Wildlife Service. Nesvik directed the Wyoming Game and Fish Department for five years before retiring last September; he had been at the agency since 1995, and was also an officer in the Wyoming Army National Guard for more than three decades. The vote, on Aug. 1, was 54 yeas to 43 nays.
NAYS: Murphy D-CT, Blumenthal D-CT
Senate Vote 3:
REORGANIZING AGRICULTURE: The Senate has rejected an amendment sponsored by Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., to the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (H.R. 3944), that would have barred funding to reorganize the Agriculture Department (USDA) under a plan released in late July, and require a public review of the plan. Van Hollen said Agriculture should "take a step back and provide a transparent, informed, carefully considered plan for any such reorganization before implementing it." An amendment opponent, Sen. John Hoeven, R-N.D., said Congress had "a good process" for review, and "we do not need to overly handcuff the USDA as they work to make this transition, which is a transition that we should make." The vote, on Aug. 1, was 42 yeas to 53 nays.
YEAS: Murphy D-CT, Blumenthal D-CT
Senate Vote 4:
VA REORGANIZATION: The Senate has rejected an amendment sponsored by Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Ga., to the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (H.R. 3944), that would have required the Veterans Affairs (VA) Department to provide Congress with a report on its planned workforce cuts. Ossoff cited possible large-scale firings in fiscal 2026 at the VA, and said "if there are going to be significant reductions in force at the VA, we should know how it affects veterans' benefits." An amendment opponent, Sen. John Boozman, R-Ark., said no such firings were planned, and that another amendment regarding VA staffing procedures provided sufficient oversight. The vote, on Aug. 1, was 45 yeas to 50 nays.
YEAS: Murphy D-CT, Blumenthal D-CT
Senate Vote 5:
VA, AGRICULTURE, FDA SPENDING: The Senate has passed the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (H.R. 3944), sponsored by Rep. John R. Carter, R-Texas, to provide $435 billion to fund the Veterans Affairs (VA) Department, and $18 billion for military construction programs, in fiscal 2026. The bill would also fund the Agriculture Department, and Food and Drug Administration, in fiscal 2026. A supporter, Susan Collins, R-Maine, said the military provisions would address housing and other key infrastructure needs, and help "ensure that veterans receive the care and benefits they have earned through their service to our country." Collins added that the non-military provisions support "our farmers and rural communities; the safety of our food supply; critical federal nutrition programs like the WIC Program; and medical research and advancements." The vote, on Aug. 1, was 87 yeas to 9 nays.
NAYS: Murphy D-CT
YEAS: Blumenthal D-CT
Senate Vote 6:
SPENDING ON CONGRESS: The Senate has approved an amendment sponsored by Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., to the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (H.R. 3944), that would provide fiscal 2026 funding for the federal government's legislative branch. Mullin said it "meets the needs of Congress and supports our agencies, especially the Sergeant at Arms and the Capitol Police, in a very fiscally responsible manner." An opponent, Sen. John Kennedy, R-La., said the amendment's 6 percent spending increase, higher than the increase for other areas of government, was excessive. The vote, on Aug. 1, was 81 yeas to 15 nays.
NAYS: Murphy D-CT
YEAS: Blumenthal D-CT
Senate Vote 7:
URUGUAY AMBASSADOR: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Luigi Rinaldi to be Ambassador to Uruguay. Rinaldi has operated his own building and road construction company in the New York City area since 1990; he attended a Uruguayan university in the early 1970s. The vote, on Aug. 1, was 51 yeas to 44 nays.
NAYS: Murphy D-CT, Blumenthal D-CT
Senate Vote 8:
HUD GENERAL COUNSEL: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of David Woll to be the general counsel for the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Woll has been a lawyer in the Justice Department, HUD, and then Treasury Department for 25 years, including a year as deputy general counsel at HUD. The vote, on Aug. 1, was 51 yeas to 43 nays.
NAYS: Murphy D-CT, Blumenthal D-CT
Senate Vote 9:
EDUCATION DEPARTMENT: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Nicholas Kent to be the Education Department's Under Secretary. Most recently Virginia's Deputy Education Secretary, Kent had been an official at two different education trade and accreditation groups. The vote, on Aug. 1, was 50 yeas to 45 nays.
NAYS: Murphy D-CT, Blumenthal D-CT
Senate Vote 10:
DIPLOMACY WITH EUROPEAN UNION: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Andrew Puzder to be U.S. Representative to the European Union (EU). Puzder was the CEO of CKE Restaurants, which includes the Hardee's and Carl's Jr. chains, for nearly two decades, after time as a lawyer in Missouri. The vote, on Aug. 2, was 53 yeas to 44 nays.
NAYS: Murphy D-CT, Blumenthal D-CT
Senate Vote 11:
U.S. ATTORNEY IN FLORIDA: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Jason Quinones to be U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Florida for a four-year term. Quinones had been an Air Force lawyer, Justice Department lawyer, including six years in the Southern District; and, since early 2024, a state trial judge for Miami-Dade County, specializing in domestic violence cases. The vote, on Aug. 2, was 52 yeas to 44 nays.
NAYS: Murphy D-CT, Blumenthal D-CT
Senate Vote 12:
U.S. ATTORNEY FOR D.C.: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Jeanine Pirro to be U.S. Attorney for Washington, D.C., for a four-year term. Pirro was a lawyer, district attorney, and then judge for Westchester County, N.Y., for three decades. A supporter, Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, said: "Her job in the interim role where she is stationed now has been heralded. She boosted morale. She has the support of the D.C. Police Union and the National Fraternal Order of Police." An opponent, Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., said: "Pirro has proven to be a willing accomplice in weaponizing the justice system to protect President Trump's allies and go after his enemies." The vote, on Aug. 2, was 50 yeas to 45 nays.
NAYS: Murphy D-CT, Blumenthal D-CT
Senate Vote 13:
EPA FINANCES: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Paige Hanson to be Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). A financial manager at the EPA for most of the first Trump administration, Hanson was CFO at Common Sense Society, a nonprofit civics and education group, from 2021 to 2024. The vote, on Aug. 2, was 50 yeas to 45 nays.
NAYS: Murphy D-CT, Blumenthal D-CT
Senate Vote 14:
PORTUGAL AMBASSADOR: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of John Arrigo to be Ambassador to Portugal. Arrigo has run a group of Stellantis (Chrysler, Jeep, and other brands) car dealerships in South Florida for three decades. The vote, on Aug. 2, was 52 yeas to 42 nays.
NOT VOTING: Murphy D-CT
NAYS: Blumenthal D-CT
Senate Vote 15:
CYBERSECURITY: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Sean Cairncross to be National Cyber Director, a post that involves advising the president on strategies and policies for cybersecurity. Cairncross had been the CEO of Millennium Challenge Corporation, a senior advisor to the White House, chief operating officer of the Republican National Committee for the 2016 campaigns, and a lawyer in Washington, D.C. The vote, on Aug. 2, was 59 yeas to 35 nays.
NAYS: Murphy D-CT, Blumenthal D-CT
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Congressional Votes for Colorado for the Week of Aug. 1-7, 2025
By Arne Christensen
WASHINGTON, Aug. 9 -- Here's a look at how members of Congress in Colorado voted for the week of Aug. 1-7, 2025.The House and Senate have begun their traditional August recess.
Along with roll call votes this week, the Senate also passed a resolution (S. Res. 363), solemnly marking the one-year anniversary of the attempted assassination of Donald Trump, condemning the multiple attempts against Trump's life, condemning those who incite violence against political officials, and honoring the victims of the shooting.
There were no key votes in the House this week.
SENATE VOTES:
Senate Vote 1:
SMALL ... Show Full Article WASHINGTON, Aug. 9 -- Here's a look at how members of Congress in Colorado voted for the week of Aug. 1-7, 2025. The House and Senate have begun their traditional August recess. Along with roll call votes this week, the Senate also passed a resolution (S. Res. 363), solemnly marking the one-year anniversary of the attempted assassination of Donald Trump, condemning the multiple attempts against Trump's life, condemning those who incite violence against political officials, and honoring the victims of the shooting. There were no key votes in the House this week. SENATE VOTES: Senate Vote 1: SMALLBUSINESSES ADVOCATE: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Casey Mulligan to be Chief Counsel for Advocacy at the Small Business Administration. A professor at the University of Chicago for three decades, Mulligan was chief economist for the White House Council of Economic Advisors for part of the first Trump administration. A supporter, Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, said his "unique mix of academic success and real-world experience makes him an ideal candidate for this job." An opponent, Sen. Ed Markey, D-Mass., said Mulligan "rejects regulations that protect the environment, safeguard fair treatment of workers, and keeps products from injuring consumers." The vote, on Aug. 1, was 52 yeas to 44 nays.
NAYS: Bennet D-CO, Hickenlooper D-CO
Senate Vote 2:
FISH AND WILDLIFE: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Brian Nesvik to direct the Fish and Wildlife Service. Nesvik directed the Wyoming Game and Fish Department for five years before retiring last September; he had been at the agency since 1995, and was also an officer in the Wyoming Army National Guard for more than three decades. The vote, on Aug. 1, was 54 yeas to 43 nays.
NAYS: Bennet D-CO, Hickenlooper D-CO
Senate Vote 3:
REORGANIZING AGRICULTURE: The Senate has rejected an amendment sponsored by Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., to the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (H.R. 3944), that would have barred funding to reorganize the Agriculture Department (USDA) under a plan released in late July, and require a public review of the plan. Van Hollen said Agriculture should "take a step back and provide a transparent, informed, carefully considered plan for any such reorganization before implementing it." An amendment opponent, Sen. John Hoeven, R-N.D., said Congress had "a good process" for review, and "we do not need to overly handcuff the USDA as they work to make this transition, which is a transition that we should make." The vote, on Aug. 1, was 42 yeas to 53 nays.
NAYS: Bennet D-CO, Hickenlooper D-CO
Senate Vote 4:
VA REORGANIZATION: The Senate has rejected an amendment sponsored by Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Ga., to the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (H.R. 3944), that would have required the Veterans Affairs (VA) Department to provide Congress with a report on its planned workforce cuts. Ossoff cited possible large-scale firings in fiscal 2026 at the VA, and said "if there are going to be significant reductions in force at the VA, we should know how it affects veterans' benefits." An amendment opponent, Sen. John Boozman, R-Ark., said no such firings were planned, and that another amendment regarding VA staffing procedures provided sufficient oversight. The vote, on Aug. 1, was 45 yeas to 50 nays.
YEAS: Bennet D-CO, Hickenlooper D-CO
Senate Vote 5:
VA, AGRICULTURE, FDA SPENDING: The Senate has passed the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (H.R. 3944), sponsored by Rep. John R. Carter, R-Texas, to provide $435 billion to fund the Veterans Affairs (VA) Department, and $18 billion for military construction programs, in fiscal 2026. The bill would also fund the Agriculture Department, and Food and Drug Administration, in fiscal 2026. A supporter, Susan Collins, R-Maine, said the military provisions would address housing and other key infrastructure needs, and help "ensure that veterans receive the care and benefits they have earned through their service to our country." Collins added that the non-military provisions support "our farmers and rural communities; the safety of our food supply; critical federal nutrition programs like the WIC Program; and medical research and advancements." The vote, on Aug. 1, was 87 yeas to 9 nays.
YEAS: Bennet D-CO, Hickenlooper D-CO
Senate Vote 6:
SPENDING ON CONGRESS: The Senate has approved an amendment sponsored by Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., to the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (H.R. 3944), that would provide fiscal 2026 funding for the federal government's legislative branch. Mullin said it "meets the needs of Congress and supports our agencies, especially the Sergeant at Arms and the Capitol Police, in a very fiscally responsible manner." An opponent, Sen. John Kennedy, R-La., said the amendment's 6 percent spending increase, higher than the increase for other areas of government, was excessive. The vote, on Aug. 1, was 81 yeas to 15 nays.
YEAS: Bennet D-CO, Hickenlooper D-CO
Senate Vote 7:
URUGUAY AMBASSADOR: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Luigi Rinaldi to be Ambassador to Uruguay. Rinaldi has operated his own building and road construction company in the New York City area since 1990; he attended a Uruguayan university in the early 1970s. The vote, on Aug. 1, was 51 yeas to 44 nays.
NAYS: Bennet D-CO, Hickenlooper D-CO
Senate Vote 8:
HUD GENERAL COUNSEL: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of David Woll to be the general counsel for the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Woll has been a lawyer in the Justice Department, HUD, and then Treasury Department for 25 years, including a year as deputy general counsel at HUD. The vote, on Aug. 1, was 51 yeas to 43 nays.
NAYS: Bennet D-CO, Hickenlooper D-CO
Senate Vote 9:
EDUCATION DEPARTMENT: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Nicholas Kent to be the Education Department's Under Secretary. Most recently Virginia's Deputy Education Secretary, Kent had been an official at two different education trade and accreditation groups. The vote, on Aug. 1, was 50 yeas to 45 nays.
NAYS: Bennet D-CO, Hickenlooper D-CO
Senate Vote 10:
DIPLOMACY WITH EUROPEAN UNION: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Andrew Puzder to be U.S. Representative to the European Union (EU). Puzder was the CEO of CKE Restaurants, which includes the Hardee's and Carl's Jr. chains, for nearly two decades, after time as a lawyer in Missouri. The vote, on Aug. 2, was 53 yeas to 44 nays.
NAYS: Bennet D-CO, Hickenlooper D-CO
Senate Vote 11:
U.S. ATTORNEY IN FLORIDA: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Jason Quinones to be U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Florida for a four-year term. Quinones had been an Air Force lawyer, Justice Department lawyer, including six years in the Southern District; and, since early 2024, a state trial judge for Miami-Dade County, specializing in domestic violence cases. The vote, on Aug. 2, was 52 yeas to 44 nays.
NAYS: Bennet D-CO, Hickenlooper D-CO
Senate Vote 12:
U.S. ATTORNEY FOR D.C.: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Jeanine Pirro to be U.S. Attorney for Washington, D.C., for a four-year term. Pirro was a lawyer, district attorney, and then judge for Westchester County, N.Y., for three decades. A supporter, Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, said: "Her job in the interim role where she is stationed now has been heralded. She boosted morale. She has the support of the D.C. Police Union and the National Fraternal Order of Police." An opponent, Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., said: "Pirro has proven to be a willing accomplice in weaponizing the justice system to protect President Trump's allies and go after his enemies." The vote, on Aug. 2, was 50 yeas to 45 nays.
NAYS: Bennet D-CO, Hickenlooper D-CO
Senate Vote 13:
EPA FINANCES: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Paige Hanson to be Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). A financial manager at the EPA for most of the first Trump administration, Hanson was CFO at Common Sense Society, a nonprofit civics and education group, from 2021 to 2024. The vote, on Aug. 2, was 50 yeas to 45 nays.
NAYS: Bennet D-CO, Hickenlooper D-CO
Senate Vote 14:
PORTUGAL AMBASSADOR: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of John Arrigo to be Ambassador to Portugal. Arrigo has run a group of Stellantis (Chrysler, Jeep, and other brands) car dealerships in South Florida for three decades. The vote, on Aug. 2, was 52 yeas to 42 nays.
NAYS: Bennet D-CO, Hickenlooper D-CO
Senate Vote 15:
CYBERSECURITY: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Sean Cairncross to be National Cyber Director, a post that involves advising the president on strategies and policies for cybersecurity. Cairncross had been the CEO of Millennium Challenge Corporation, a senior advisor to the White House, chief operating officer of the Republican National Committee for the 2016 campaigns, and a lawyer in Washington, D.C. The vote, on Aug. 2, was 59 yeas to 35 nays.
NOT VOTING: Bennet D-CO
NAYS: Hickenlooper D-CO
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Congressional Votes for California for the Week of Aug. 1-7, 2025
By Arne Christensen
WASHINGTON, Aug. 9 -- Here's a look at how members of Congress in California voted for the week of Aug. 1-7, 2025.The House and Senate have begun their traditional August recess.
Along with roll call votes this week, the Senate also passed a resolution (S. Res. 363), solemnly marking the one-year anniversary of the attempted assassination of Donald Trump, condemning the multiple attempts against Trump's life, condemning those who incite violence against political officials, and honoring the victims of the shooting.
There were no key votes in the House this week.
SENATE VOTES:
Senate Vote ... Show Full Article WASHINGTON, Aug. 9 -- Here's a look at how members of Congress in California voted for the week of Aug. 1-7, 2025. The House and Senate have begun their traditional August recess. Along with roll call votes this week, the Senate also passed a resolution (S. Res. 363), solemnly marking the one-year anniversary of the attempted assassination of Donald Trump, condemning the multiple attempts against Trump's life, condemning those who incite violence against political officials, and honoring the victims of the shooting. There were no key votes in the House this week. SENATE VOTES: Senate Vote1:
SMALL BUSINESSES ADVOCATE: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Casey Mulligan to be Chief Counsel for Advocacy at the Small Business Administration. A professor at the University of Chicago for three decades, Mulligan was chief economist for the White House Council of Economic Advisors for part of the first Trump administration. A supporter, Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, said his "unique mix of academic success and real-world experience makes him an ideal candidate for this job." An opponent, Sen. Ed Markey, D-Mass., said Mulligan "rejects regulations that protect the environment, safeguard fair treatment of workers, and keeps products from injuring consumers." The vote, on Aug. 1, was 52 yeas to 44 nays.
NAYS: Padilla D-CA, Schiff D-CA
Senate Vote 2:
FISH AND WILDLIFE: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Brian Nesvik to direct the Fish and Wildlife Service. Nesvik directed the Wyoming Game and Fish Department for five years before retiring last September; he had been at the agency since 1995, and was also an officer in the Wyoming Army National Guard for more than three decades. The vote, on Aug. 1, was 54 yeas to 43 nays.
NAYS: Padilla D-CA, Schiff D-CA
Senate Vote 3:
REORGANIZING AGRICULTURE: The Senate has rejected an amendment sponsored by Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., to the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (H.R. 3944), that would have barred funding to reorganize the Agriculture Department (USDA) under a plan released in late July, and require a public review of the plan. Van Hollen said Agriculture should "take a step back and provide a transparent, informed, carefully considered plan for any such reorganization before implementing it." An amendment opponent, Sen. John Hoeven, R-N.D., said Congress had "a good process" for review, and "we do not need to overly handcuff the USDA as they work to make this transition, which is a transition that we should make." The vote, on Aug. 1, was 42 yeas to 53 nays.
YEAS: Padilla D-CA, Schiff D-CA
Senate Vote 4:
VA REORGANIZATION: The Senate has rejected an amendment sponsored by Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Ga., to the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (H.R. 3944), that would have required the Veterans Affairs (VA) Department to provide Congress with a report on its planned workforce cuts. Ossoff cited possible large-scale firings in fiscal 2026 at the VA, and said "if there are going to be significant reductions in force at the VA, we should know how it affects veterans' benefits." An amendment opponent, Sen. John Boozman, R-Ark., said no such firings were planned, and that another amendment regarding VA staffing procedures provided sufficient oversight. The vote, on Aug. 1, was 45 yeas to 50 nays.
YEAS: Padilla D-CA, Schiff D-CA
Senate Vote 5:
VA, AGRICULTURE, FDA SPENDING: The Senate has passed the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (H.R. 3944), sponsored by Rep. John R. Carter, R-Texas, to provide $435 billion to fund the Veterans Affairs (VA) Department, and $18 billion for military construction programs, in fiscal 2026. The bill would also fund the Agriculture Department, and Food and Drug Administration, in fiscal 2026. A supporter, Susan Collins, R-Maine, said the military provisions would address housing and other key infrastructure needs, and help "ensure that veterans receive the care and benefits they have earned through their service to our country." Collins added that the non-military provisions support "our farmers and rural communities; the safety of our food supply; critical federal nutrition programs like the WIC Program; and medical research and advancements." The vote, on Aug. 1, was 87 yeas to 9 nays.
NAYS: Padilla D-CA, Schiff D-CA
Senate Vote 6:
SPENDING ON CONGRESS: The Senate has approved an amendment sponsored by Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., to the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (H.R. 3944), that would provide fiscal 2026 funding for the federal government's legislative branch. Mullin said it "meets the needs of Congress and supports our agencies, especially the Sergeant at Arms and the Capitol Police, in a very fiscally responsible manner." An opponent, Sen. John Kennedy, R-La., said the amendment's 6 percent spending increase, higher than the increase for other areas of government, was excessive. The vote, on Aug. 1, was 81 yeas to 15 nays.
NAYS: Padilla D-CA, Schiff D-CA
Senate Vote 7:
URUGUAY AMBASSADOR: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Luigi Rinaldi to be Ambassador to Uruguay. Rinaldi has operated his own building and road construction company in the New York City area since 1990; he attended a Uruguayan university in the early 1970s. The vote, on Aug. 1, was 51 yeas to 44 nays.
NAYS: Padilla D-CA, Schiff D-CA
Senate Vote 8:
HUD GENERAL COUNSEL: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of David Woll to be the general counsel for the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Woll has been a lawyer in the Justice Department, HUD, and then Treasury Department for 25 years, including a year as deputy general counsel at HUD. The vote, on Aug. 1, was 51 yeas to 43 nays.
NAYS: Padilla D-CA, Schiff D-CA
Senate Vote 9:
EDUCATION DEPARTMENT: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Nicholas Kent to be the Education Department's Under Secretary. Most recently Virginia's Deputy Education Secretary, Kent had been an official at two different education trade and accreditation groups. The vote, on Aug. 1, was 50 yeas to 45 nays.
NAYS: Padilla D-CA, Schiff D-CA
Senate Vote 10:
DIPLOMACY WITH EUROPEAN UNION: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Andrew Puzder to be U.S. Representative to the European Union (EU). Puzder was the CEO of CKE Restaurants, which includes the Hardee's and Carl's Jr. chains, for nearly two decades, after time as a lawyer in Missouri. The vote, on Aug. 2, was 53 yeas to 44 nays.
NAYS: Padilla D-CA, Schiff D-CA
Senate Vote 11:
U.S. ATTORNEY IN FLORIDA: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Jason Quinones to be U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Florida for a four-year term. Quinones had been an Air Force lawyer, Justice Department lawyer, including six years in the Southern District; and, since early 2024, a state trial judge for Miami-Dade County, specializing in domestic violence cases. The vote, on Aug. 2, was 52 yeas to 44 nays.
NAYS: Padilla D-CA, Schiff D-CA
Senate Vote 12:
U.S. ATTORNEY FOR D.C.: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Jeanine Pirro to be U.S. Attorney for Washington, D.C., for a four-year term. Pirro was a lawyer, district attorney, and then judge for Westchester County, N.Y., for three decades. A supporter, Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, said: "Her job in the interim role where she is stationed now has been heralded. She boosted morale. She has the support of the D.C. Police Union and the National Fraternal Order of Police." An opponent, Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., said: "Pirro has proven to be a willing accomplice in weaponizing the justice system to protect President Trump's allies and go after his enemies." The vote, on Aug. 2, was 50 yeas to 45 nays.
NAYS: Padilla D-CA, Schiff D-CA
Senate Vote 13:
EPA FINANCES: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Paige Hanson to be Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). A financial manager at the EPA for most of the first Trump administration, Hanson was CFO at Common Sense Society, a nonprofit civics and education group, from 2021 to 2024. The vote, on Aug. 2, was 50 yeas to 45 nays.
NAYS: Padilla D-CA, Schiff D-CA
Senate Vote 14:
PORTUGAL AMBASSADOR: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of John Arrigo to be Ambassador to Portugal. Arrigo has run a group of Stellantis (Chrysler, Jeep, and other brands) car dealerships in South Florida for three decades. The vote, on Aug. 2, was 52 yeas to 42 nays.
NAYS: Padilla D-CA, Schiff D-CA
Senate Vote 15:
CYBERSECURITY: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Sean Cairncross to be National Cyber Director, a post that involves advising the president on strategies and policies for cybersecurity. Cairncross had been the CEO of Millennium Challenge Corporation, a senior advisor to the White House, chief operating officer of the Republican National Committee for the 2016 campaigns, and a lawyer in Washington, D.C. The vote, on Aug. 2, was 59 yeas to 35 nays.
NAYS: Padilla D-CA, Schiff D-CA
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Congressional Votes for Arkansas for the Week of Aug. 1-7, 2025
By Arne Christensen
WASHINGTON, Aug. 9 -- Here's a look at how members of Congress in Arkansas voted for the week of Aug. 1-7, 2025.The House and Senate have begun their traditional August recess.
Along with roll call votes this week, the Senate also passed a resolution (S. Res. 363), solemnly marking the one-year anniversary of the attempted assassination of Donald Trump, condemning the multiple attempts against Trump's life, condemning those who incite violence against political officials, and honoring the victims of the shooting.
There were no key votes in the House this week.
SENATE VOTES:
Senate Vote 1:
SMALL ... Show Full Article WASHINGTON, Aug. 9 -- Here's a look at how members of Congress in Arkansas voted for the week of Aug. 1-7, 2025. The House and Senate have begun their traditional August recess. Along with roll call votes this week, the Senate also passed a resolution (S. Res. 363), solemnly marking the one-year anniversary of the attempted assassination of Donald Trump, condemning the multiple attempts against Trump's life, condemning those who incite violence against political officials, and honoring the victims of the shooting. There were no key votes in the House this week. SENATE VOTES: Senate Vote 1: SMALLBUSINESSES ADVOCATE: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Casey Mulligan to be Chief Counsel for Advocacy at the Small Business Administration. A professor at the University of Chicago for three decades, Mulligan was chief economist for the White House Council of Economic Advisors for part of the first Trump administration. A supporter, Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, said his "unique mix of academic success and real-world experience makes him an ideal candidate for this job." An opponent, Sen. Ed Markey, D-Mass., said Mulligan "rejects regulations that protect the environment, safeguard fair treatment of workers, and keeps products from injuring consumers." The vote, on Aug. 1, was 52 yeas to 44 nays.
YEAS: Cotton R-AR, Boozman R-AR
Senate Vote 2:
FISH AND WILDLIFE: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Brian Nesvik to direct the Fish and Wildlife Service. Nesvik directed the Wyoming Game and Fish Department for five years before retiring last September; he had been at the agency since 1995, and was also an officer in the Wyoming Army National Guard for more than three decades. The vote, on Aug. 1, was 54 yeas to 43 nays.
YEAS: Cotton R-AR, Boozman R-AR
Senate Vote 3:
REORGANIZING AGRICULTURE: The Senate has rejected an amendment sponsored by Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., to the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (H.R. 3944), that would have barred funding to reorganize the Agriculture Department (USDA) under a plan released in late July, and require a public review of the plan. Van Hollen said Agriculture should "take a step back and provide a transparent, informed, carefully considered plan for any such reorganization before implementing it." An amendment opponent, Sen. John Hoeven, R-N.D., said Congress had "a good process" for review, and "we do not need to overly handcuff the USDA as they work to make this transition, which is a transition that we should make." The vote, on Aug. 1, was 42 yeas to 53 nays.
NAYS: Cotton R-AR, Boozman R-AR
Senate Vote 4:
VA REORGANIZATION: The Senate has rejected an amendment sponsored by Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Ga., to the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (H.R. 3944), that would have required the Veterans Affairs (VA) Department to provide Congress with a report on its planned workforce cuts. Ossoff cited possible large-scale firings in fiscal 2026 at the VA, and said "if there are going to be significant reductions in force at the VA, we should know how it affects veterans' benefits." An amendment opponent, Sen. John Boozman, R-Ark., said no such firings were planned, and that another amendment regarding VA staffing procedures provided sufficient oversight. The vote, on Aug. 1, was 45 yeas to 50 nays.
NAYS: Cotton R-AR, Boozman R-AR
Senate Vote 5:
VA, AGRICULTURE, FDA SPENDING: The Senate has passed the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (H.R. 3944), sponsored by Rep. John R. Carter, R-Texas, to provide $435 billion to fund the Veterans Affairs (VA) Department, and $18 billion for military construction programs, in fiscal 2026. The bill would also fund the Agriculture Department, and Food and Drug Administration, in fiscal 2026. A supporter, Susan Collins, R-Maine, said the military provisions would address housing and other key infrastructure needs, and help "ensure that veterans receive the care and benefits they have earned through their service to our country." Collins added that the non-military provisions support "our farmers and rural communities; the safety of our food supply; critical federal nutrition programs like the WIC Program; and medical research and advancements." The vote, on Aug. 1, was 87 yeas to 9 nays.
YEAS: Cotton R-AR, Boozman R-AR
Senate Vote 6:
SPENDING ON CONGRESS: The Senate has approved an amendment sponsored by Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., to the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (H.R. 3944), that would provide fiscal 2026 funding for the federal government's legislative branch. Mullin said it "meets the needs of Congress and supports our agencies, especially the Sergeant at Arms and the Capitol Police, in a very fiscally responsible manner." An opponent, Sen. John Kennedy, R-La., said the amendment's 6 percent spending increase, higher than the increase for other areas of government, was excessive. The vote, on Aug. 1, was 81 yeas to 15 nays.
YEAS: Cotton R-AR, Boozman R-AR
Senate Vote 7:
URUGUAY AMBASSADOR: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Luigi Rinaldi to be Ambassador to Uruguay. Rinaldi has operated his own building and road construction company in the New York City area since 1990; he attended a Uruguayan university in the early 1970s. The vote, on Aug. 1, was 51 yeas to 44 nays.
YEAS: Cotton R-AR, Boozman R-AR
Senate Vote 8:
HUD GENERAL COUNSEL: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of David Woll to be the general counsel for the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Woll has been a lawyer in the Justice Department, HUD, and then Treasury Department for 25 years, including a year as deputy general counsel at HUD. The vote, on Aug. 1, was 51 yeas to 43 nays.
YEAS: Cotton R-AR, Boozman R-AR
Senate Vote 9:
EDUCATION DEPARTMENT: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Nicholas Kent to be the Education Department's Under Secretary. Most recently Virginia's Deputy Education Secretary, Kent had been an official at two different education trade and accreditation groups. The vote, on Aug. 1, was 50 yeas to 45 nays.
YEAS: Cotton R-AR, Boozman R-AR
Senate Vote 10:
DIPLOMACY WITH EUROPEAN UNION: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Andrew Puzder to be U.S. Representative to the European Union (EU). Puzder was the CEO of CKE Restaurants, which includes the Hardee's and Carl's Jr. chains, for nearly two decades, after time as a lawyer in Missouri. The vote, on Aug. 2, was 53 yeas to 44 nays.
YEAS: Cotton R-AR, Boozman R-AR
Senate Vote 11:
U.S. ATTORNEY IN FLORIDA: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Jason Quinones to be U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Florida for a four-year term. Quinones had been an Air Force lawyer, Justice Department lawyer, including six years in the Southern District; and, since early 2024, a state trial judge for Miami-Dade County, specializing in domestic violence cases. The vote, on Aug. 2, was 52 yeas to 44 nays.
YEAS: Cotton R-AR, Boozman R-AR
Senate Vote 12:
U.S. ATTORNEY FOR D.C.: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Jeanine Pirro to be U.S. Attorney for Washington, D.C., for a four-year term. Pirro was a lawyer, district attorney, and then judge for Westchester County, N.Y., for three decades. A supporter, Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, said: "Her job in the interim role where she is stationed now has been heralded. She boosted morale. She has the support of the D.C. Police Union and the National Fraternal Order of Police." An opponent, Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., said: "Pirro has proven to be a willing accomplice in weaponizing the justice system to protect President Trump's allies and go after his enemies." The vote, on Aug. 2, was 50 yeas to 45 nays.
YEAS: Cotton R-AR, Boozman R-AR
Senate Vote 13:
EPA FINANCES: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Paige Hanson to be Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). A financial manager at the EPA for most of the first Trump administration, Hanson was CFO at Common Sense Society, a nonprofit civics and education group, from 2021 to 2024. The vote, on Aug. 2, was 50 yeas to 45 nays.
YEAS: Cotton R-AR, Boozman R-AR
Senate Vote 14:
PORTUGAL AMBASSADOR: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of John Arrigo to be Ambassador to Portugal. Arrigo has run a group of Stellantis (Chrysler, Jeep, and other brands) car dealerships in South Florida for three decades. The vote, on Aug. 2, was 52 yeas to 42 nays.
YEAS: Cotton R-AR, Boozman R-AR
Senate Vote 15:
CYBERSECURITY: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Sean Cairncross to be National Cyber Director, a post that involves advising the president on strategies and policies for cybersecurity. Cairncross had been the CEO of Millennium Challenge Corporation, a senior advisor to the White House, chief operating officer of the Republican National Committee for the 2016 campaigns, and a lawyer in Washington, D.C. The vote, on Aug. 2, was 59 yeas to 35 nays.
YEAS: Cotton R-AR, Boozman R-AR
For more information about Targeted News Service, please contact Myron Struck, editor, 703/304-1897, editor@targetednews.com; for technical questions about transmission or for retransmissions, please contact Kevin Meek, kevin@targetednews.com.
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Congressional Votes for Arizona for the Week of Aug. 1-7, 2025
By Arne Christensen
WASHINGTON, Aug. 9 -- Here's a look at how members of Congress in Arizona voted for the week of Aug. 1-7, 2025.The House and Senate have begun their traditional August recess.
Along with roll call votes this week, the Senate also passed a resolution (S. Res. 363), solemnly marking the one-year anniversary of the attempted assassination of Donald Trump, condemning the multiple attempts against Trump's life, condemning those who incite violence against political officials, and honoring the victims of the shooting.
There were no key votes in the House this week.
SENATE VOTES:
Senate Vote 1:
SMALL ... Show Full Article WASHINGTON, Aug. 9 -- Here's a look at how members of Congress in Arizona voted for the week of Aug. 1-7, 2025. The House and Senate have begun their traditional August recess. Along with roll call votes this week, the Senate also passed a resolution (S. Res. 363), solemnly marking the one-year anniversary of the attempted assassination of Donald Trump, condemning the multiple attempts against Trump's life, condemning those who incite violence against political officials, and honoring the victims of the shooting. There were no key votes in the House this week. SENATE VOTES: Senate Vote 1: SMALLBUSINESSES ADVOCATE: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Casey Mulligan to be Chief Counsel for Advocacy at the Small Business Administration. A professor at the University of Chicago for three decades, Mulligan was chief economist for the White House Council of Economic Advisors for part of the first Trump administration. A supporter, Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, said his "unique mix of academic success and real-world experience makes him an ideal candidate for this job." An opponent, Sen. Ed Markey, D-Mass., said Mulligan "rejects regulations that protect the environment, safeguard fair treatment of workers, and keeps products from injuring consumers." The vote, on Aug. 1, was 52 yeas to 44 nays.
NOT VOTING: Gallego D-AZ
NAYS: Kelly D-AZ
Senate Vote 2:
FISH AND WILDLIFE: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Brian Nesvik to direct the Fish and Wildlife Service. Nesvik directed the Wyoming Game and Fish Department for five years before retiring last September; he had been at the agency since 1995, and was also an officer in the Wyoming Army National Guard for more than three decades. The vote, on Aug. 1, was 54 yeas to 43 nays.
NOT VOTING: Gallego D-AZ
NAYS: Kelly D-AZ
Senate Vote 3:
REORGANIZING AGRICULTURE: The Senate has rejected an amendment sponsored by Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., to the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (H.R. 3944), that would have barred funding to reorganize the Agriculture Department (USDA) under a plan released in late July, and require a public review of the plan. Van Hollen said Agriculture should "take a step back and provide a transparent, informed, carefully considered plan for any such reorganization before implementing it." An amendment opponent, Sen. John Hoeven, R-N.D., said Congress had "a good process" for review, and "we do not need to overly handcuff the USDA as they work to make this transition, which is a transition that we should make." The vote, on Aug. 1, was 42 yeas to 53 nays.
NOT VOTING: Gallego D-AZ
YEAS: Kelly D-AZ
Senate Vote 4:
VA REORGANIZATION: The Senate has rejected an amendment sponsored by Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Ga., to the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (H.R. 3944), that would have required the Veterans Affairs (VA) Department to provide Congress with a report on its planned workforce cuts. Ossoff cited possible large-scale firings in fiscal 2026 at the VA, and said "if there are going to be significant reductions in force at the VA, we should know how it affects veterans' benefits." An amendment opponent, Sen. John Boozman, R-Ark., said no such firings were planned, and that another amendment regarding VA staffing procedures provided sufficient oversight. The vote, on Aug. 1, was 45 yeas to 50 nays.
NOT VOTING: Gallego D-AZ
YEAS: Kelly D-AZ
Senate Vote 5:
VA, AGRICULTURE, FDA SPENDING: The Senate has passed the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (H.R. 3944), sponsored by Rep. John R. Carter, R-Texas, to provide $435 billion to fund the Veterans Affairs (VA) Department, and $18 billion for military construction programs, in fiscal 2026. The bill would also fund the Agriculture Department, and Food and Drug Administration, in fiscal 2026. A supporter, Susan Collins, R-Maine, said the military provisions would address housing and other key infrastructure needs, and help "ensure that veterans receive the care and benefits they have earned through their service to our country." Collins added that the non-military provisions support "our farmers and rural communities; the safety of our food supply; critical federal nutrition programs like the WIC Program; and medical research and advancements." The vote, on Aug. 1, was 87 yeas to 9 nays.
NOT VOTING: Gallego D-AZ
YEAS: Kelly D-AZ
Senate Vote 6:
SPENDING ON CONGRESS: The Senate has approved an amendment sponsored by Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., to the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (H.R. 3944), that would provide fiscal 2026 funding for the federal government's legislative branch. Mullin said it "meets the needs of Congress and supports our agencies, especially the Sergeant at Arms and the Capitol Police, in a very fiscally responsible manner." An opponent, Sen. John Kennedy, R-La., said the amendment's 6 percent spending increase, higher than the increase for other areas of government, was excessive. The vote, on Aug. 1, was 81 yeas to 15 nays.
NOT VOTING: Gallego D-AZ
YEAS: Kelly D-AZ
Senate Vote 7:
URUGUAY AMBASSADOR: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Luigi Rinaldi to be Ambassador to Uruguay. Rinaldi has operated his own building and road construction company in the New York City area since 1990; he attended a Uruguayan university in the early 1970s. The vote, on Aug. 1, was 51 yeas to 44 nays.
NOT VOTING: Gallego D-AZ
NAYS: Kelly D-AZ
Senate Vote 8:
HUD GENERAL COUNSEL: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of David Woll to be the general counsel for the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Woll has been a lawyer in the Justice Department, HUD, and then Treasury Department for 25 years, including a year as deputy general counsel at HUD. The vote, on Aug. 1, was 51 yeas to 43 nays.
NOT VOTING: Gallego D-AZ
NAYS: Kelly D-AZ
Senate Vote 9:
EDUCATION DEPARTMENT: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Nicholas Kent to be the Education Department's Under Secretary. Most recently Virginia's Deputy Education Secretary, Kent had been an official at two different education trade and accreditation groups. The vote, on Aug. 1, was 50 yeas to 45 nays.
NOT VOTING: Gallego D-AZ
NAYS: Kelly D-AZ
Senate Vote 10:
DIPLOMACY WITH EUROPEAN UNION: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Andrew Puzder to be U.S. Representative to the European Union (EU). Puzder was the CEO of CKE Restaurants, which includes the Hardee's and Carl's Jr. chains, for nearly two decades, after time as a lawyer in Missouri. The vote, on Aug. 2, was 53 yeas to 44 nays.
NOT VOTING: Gallego D-AZ
NAYS: Kelly D-AZ
Senate Vote 11:
U.S. ATTORNEY IN FLORIDA: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Jason Quinones to be U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Florida for a four-year term. Quinones had been an Air Force lawyer, Justice Department lawyer, including six years in the Southern District; and, since early 2024, a state trial judge for Miami-Dade County, specializing in domestic violence cases. The vote, on Aug. 2, was 52 yeas to 44 nays.
NOT VOTING: Gallego D-AZ
NAYS: Kelly D-AZ
Senate Vote 12:
U.S. ATTORNEY FOR D.C.: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Jeanine Pirro to be U.S. Attorney for Washington, D.C., for a four-year term. Pirro was a lawyer, district attorney, and then judge for Westchester County, N.Y., for three decades. A supporter, Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, said: "Her job in the interim role where she is stationed now has been heralded. She boosted morale. She has the support of the D.C. Police Union and the National Fraternal Order of Police." An opponent, Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., said: "Pirro has proven to be a willing accomplice in weaponizing the justice system to protect President Trump's allies and go after his enemies." The vote, on Aug. 2, was 50 yeas to 45 nays.
NOT VOTING: Gallego D-AZ
NAYS: Kelly D-AZ
Senate Vote 13:
EPA FINANCES: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Paige Hanson to be Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). A financial manager at the EPA for most of the first Trump administration, Hanson was CFO at Common Sense Society, a nonprofit civics and education group, from 2021 to 2024. The vote, on Aug. 2, was 50 yeas to 45 nays.
NOT VOTING: Gallego D-AZ
NAYS: Kelly D-AZ
Senate Vote 14:
PORTUGAL AMBASSADOR: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of John Arrigo to be Ambassador to Portugal. Arrigo has run a group of Stellantis (Chrysler, Jeep, and other brands) car dealerships in South Florida for three decades. The vote, on Aug. 2, was 52 yeas to 42 nays.
NOT VOTING: Gallego D-AZ
NAYS: Kelly D-AZ
Senate Vote 15:
CYBERSECURITY: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Sean Cairncross to be National Cyber Director, a post that involves advising the president on strategies and policies for cybersecurity. Cairncross had been the CEO of Millennium Challenge Corporation, a senior advisor to the White House, chief operating officer of the Republican National Committee for the 2016 campaigns, and a lawyer in Washington, D.C. The vote, on Aug. 2, was 59 yeas to 35 nays.
NOT VOTING: Gallego D-AZ
YEAS: Kelly D-AZ
For more information about Targeted News Service, please contact Myron Struck, editor, 703/304-1897, editor@targetednews.com; for technical questions about transmission or for retransmissions, please contact Kevin Meek, kevin@targetednews.com.
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Congressional Votes for Alaska for the Week of Aug. 1-7, 2025
By Arne Christensen
WASHINGTON, Aug. 9 -- Here's a look at how members of Congress in Alaska voted for the week of Aug. 1-7, 2025.The House and Senate have begun their traditional August recess.
Along with roll call votes this week, the Senate also passed a resolution (S. Res. 363), solemnly marking the one-year anniversary of the attempted assassination of Donald Trump, condemning the multiple attempts against Trump's life, condemning those who incite violence against political officials, and honoring the victims of the shooting.
There were no key votes in the House this week.
SENATE VOTES:
Senate Vote 1:
SMALL ... Show Full Article WASHINGTON, Aug. 9 -- Here's a look at how members of Congress in Alaska voted for the week of Aug. 1-7, 2025. The House and Senate have begun their traditional August recess. Along with roll call votes this week, the Senate also passed a resolution (S. Res. 363), solemnly marking the one-year anniversary of the attempted assassination of Donald Trump, condemning the multiple attempts against Trump's life, condemning those who incite violence against political officials, and honoring the victims of the shooting. There were no key votes in the House this week. SENATE VOTES: Senate Vote 1: SMALLBUSINESSES ADVOCATE: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Casey Mulligan to be Chief Counsel for Advocacy at the Small Business Administration. A professor at the University of Chicago for three decades, Mulligan was chief economist for the White House Council of Economic Advisors for part of the first Trump administration. A supporter, Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, said his "unique mix of academic success and real-world experience makes him an ideal candidate for this job." An opponent, Sen. Ed Markey, D-Mass., said Mulligan "rejects regulations that protect the environment, safeguard fair treatment of workers, and keeps products from injuring consumers." The vote, on Aug. 1, was 52 yeas to 44 nays.
YEAS: Murkowski R-AK, Sullivan R-AK
Senate Vote 2:
FISH AND WILDLIFE: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Brian Nesvik to direct the Fish and Wildlife Service. Nesvik directed the Wyoming Game and Fish Department for five years before retiring last September; he had been at the agency since 1995, and was also an officer in the Wyoming Army National Guard for more than three decades. The vote, on Aug. 1, was 54 yeas to 43 nays.
YEAS: Murkowski R-AK, Sullivan R-AK
Senate Vote 3:
REORGANIZING AGRICULTURE: The Senate has rejected an amendment sponsored by Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., to the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (H.R. 3944), that would have barred funding to reorganize the Agriculture Department (USDA) under a plan released in late July, and require a public review of the plan. Van Hollen said Agriculture should "take a step back and provide a transparent, informed, carefully considered plan for any such reorganization before implementing it." An amendment opponent, Sen. John Hoeven, R-N.D., said Congress had "a good process" for review, and "we do not need to overly handcuff the USDA as they work to make this transition, which is a transition that we should make." The vote, on Aug. 1, was 42 yeas to 53 nays.
NAYS: Murkowski R-AK, Sullivan R-AK
Senate Vote 4:
VA REORGANIZATION: The Senate has rejected an amendment sponsored by Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Ga., to the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (H.R. 3944), that would have required the Veterans Affairs (VA) Department to provide Congress with a report on its planned workforce cuts. Ossoff cited possible large-scale firings in fiscal 2026 at the VA, and said "if there are going to be significant reductions in force at the VA, we should know how it affects veterans' benefits." An amendment opponent, Sen. John Boozman, R-Ark., said no such firings were planned, and that another amendment regarding VA staffing procedures provided sufficient oversight. The vote, on Aug. 1, was 45 yeas to 50 nays.
NAYS: Murkowski R-AK
YEAS: Sullivan R-AK
Senate Vote 5:
VA, AGRICULTURE, FDA SPENDING: The Senate has passed the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (H.R. 3944), sponsored by Rep. John R. Carter, R-Texas, to provide $435 billion to fund the Veterans Affairs (VA) Department, and $18 billion for military construction programs, in fiscal 2026. The bill would also fund the Agriculture Department, and Food and Drug Administration, in fiscal 2026. A supporter, Susan Collins, R-Maine, said the military provisions would address housing and other key infrastructure needs, and help "ensure that veterans receive the care and benefits they have earned through their service to our country." Collins added that the non-military provisions support "our farmers and rural communities; the safety of our food supply; critical federal nutrition programs like the WIC Program; and medical research and advancements." The vote, on Aug. 1, was 87 yeas to 9 nays.
YEAS: Murkowski R-AK, Sullivan R-AK
Senate Vote 6:
SPENDING ON CONGRESS: The Senate has approved an amendment sponsored by Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., to the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (H.R. 3944), that would provide fiscal 2026 funding for the federal government's legislative branch. Mullin said it "meets the needs of Congress and supports our agencies, especially the Sergeant at Arms and the Capitol Police, in a very fiscally responsible manner." An opponent, Sen. John Kennedy, R-La., said the amendment's 6 percent spending increase, higher than the increase for other areas of government, was excessive. The vote, on Aug. 1, was 81 yeas to 15 nays.
YEAS: Murkowski R-AK, Sullivan R-AK
Senate Vote 7:
URUGUAY AMBASSADOR: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Luigi Rinaldi to be Ambassador to Uruguay. Rinaldi has operated his own building and road construction company in the New York City area since 1990; he attended a Uruguayan university in the early 1970s. The vote, on Aug. 1, was 51 yeas to 44 nays.
YEAS: Murkowski R-AK, Sullivan R-AK
Senate Vote 8:
HUD GENERAL COUNSEL: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of David Woll to be the general counsel for the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Woll has been a lawyer in the Justice Department, HUD, and then Treasury Department for 25 years, including a year as deputy general counsel at HUD. The vote, on Aug. 1, was 51 yeas to 43 nays.
YEAS: Murkowski R-AK, Sullivan R-AK
Senate Vote 9:
EDUCATION DEPARTMENT: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Nicholas Kent to be the Education Department's Under Secretary. Most recently Virginia's Deputy Education Secretary, Kent had been an official at two different education trade and accreditation groups. The vote, on Aug. 1, was 50 yeas to 45 nays.
YEAS: Murkowski R-AK, Sullivan R-AK
Senate Vote 10:
DIPLOMACY WITH EUROPEAN UNION: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Andrew Puzder to be U.S. Representative to the European Union (EU). Puzder was the CEO of CKE Restaurants, which includes the Hardee's and Carl's Jr. chains, for nearly two decades, after time as a lawyer in Missouri. The vote, on Aug. 2, was 53 yeas to 44 nays.
NAYS: Murkowski R-AK
YEAS: Sullivan R-AK
Senate Vote 11:
U.S. ATTORNEY IN FLORIDA: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Jason Quinones to be U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Florida for a four-year term. Quinones had been an Air Force lawyer, Justice Department lawyer, including six years in the Southern District; and, since early 2024, a state trial judge for Miami-Dade County, specializing in domestic violence cases. The vote, on Aug. 2, was 52 yeas to 44 nays.
YEAS: Murkowski R-AK, Sullivan R-AK
Senate Vote 12:
U.S. ATTORNEY FOR D.C.: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Jeanine Pirro to be U.S. Attorney for Washington, D.C., for a four-year term. Pirro was a lawyer, district attorney, and then judge for Westchester County, N.Y., for three decades. A supporter, Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, said: "Her job in the interim role where she is stationed now has been heralded. She boosted morale. She has the support of the D.C. Police Union and the National Fraternal Order of Police." An opponent, Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., said: "Pirro has proven to be a willing accomplice in weaponizing the justice system to protect President Trump's allies and go after his enemies." The vote, on Aug. 2, was 50 yeas to 45 nays.
YEAS: Murkowski R-AK, Sullivan R-AK
Senate Vote 13:
EPA FINANCES: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Paige Hanson to be Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). A financial manager at the EPA for most of the first Trump administration, Hanson was CFO at Common Sense Society, a nonprofit civics and education group, from 2021 to 2024. The vote, on Aug. 2, was 50 yeas to 45 nays.
YEAS: Murkowski R-AK, Sullivan R-AK
Senate Vote 14:
PORTUGAL AMBASSADOR: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of John Arrigo to be Ambassador to Portugal. Arrigo has run a group of Stellantis (Chrysler, Jeep, and other brands) car dealerships in South Florida for three decades. The vote, on Aug. 2, was 52 yeas to 42 nays.
YEAS: Murkowski R-AK, Sullivan R-AK
Senate Vote 15:
CYBERSECURITY: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Sean Cairncross to be National Cyber Director, a post that involves advising the president on strategies and policies for cybersecurity. Cairncross had been the CEO of Millennium Challenge Corporation, a senior advisor to the White House, chief operating officer of the Republican National Committee for the 2016 campaigns, and a lawyer in Washington, D.C. The vote, on Aug. 2, was 59 yeas to 35 nays.
YEAS: Murkowski R-AK, Sullivan R-AK
For more information about Targeted News Service, please contact Myron Struck, editor, 703/304-1897, editor@targetednews.com; for technical questions about transmission or for retransmissions, please contact Kevin Meek, kevin@targetednews.com.
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Congressional Votes for Alabama for the Week of Aug. 1-7, 2025
By Arne Christensen
WASHINGTON, Aug. 9 -- Here's a look at how members of Congress in Alabama voted for the week of Aug. 1-7, 2025.The House and Senate have begun their traditional August recess.
Along with roll call votes this week, the Senate also passed a resolution (S. Res. 363), solemnly marking the one-year anniversary of the attempted assassination of Donald Trump, condemning the multiple attempts against Trump's life, condemning those who incite violence against political officials, and honoring the victims of the shooting.
There were no key votes in the House this week.
SENATE VOTES:
Senate Vote 1:
SMALL ... Show Full Article WASHINGTON, Aug. 9 -- Here's a look at how members of Congress in Alabama voted for the week of Aug. 1-7, 2025. The House and Senate have begun their traditional August recess. Along with roll call votes this week, the Senate also passed a resolution (S. Res. 363), solemnly marking the one-year anniversary of the attempted assassination of Donald Trump, condemning the multiple attempts against Trump's life, condemning those who incite violence against political officials, and honoring the victims of the shooting. There were no key votes in the House this week. SENATE VOTES: Senate Vote 1: SMALLBUSINESSES ADVOCATE: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Casey Mulligan to be Chief Counsel for Advocacy at the Small Business Administration. A professor at the University of Chicago for three decades, Mulligan was chief economist for the White House Council of Economic Advisors for part of the first Trump administration. A supporter, Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, said his "unique mix of academic success and real-world experience makes him an ideal candidate for this job." An opponent, Sen. Ed Markey, D-Mass., said Mulligan "rejects regulations that protect the environment, safeguard fair treatment of workers, and keeps products from injuring consumers." The vote, on Aug. 1, was 52 yeas to 44 nays.
YEAS: Tuberville R-AL, Britt R-AL
Senate Vote 2:
FISH AND WILDLIFE: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Brian Nesvik to direct the Fish and Wildlife Service. Nesvik directed the Wyoming Game and Fish Department for five years before retiring last September; he had been at the agency since 1995, and was also an officer in the Wyoming Army National Guard for more than three decades. The vote, on Aug. 1, was 54 yeas to 43 nays.
YEAS: Tuberville R-AL, Britt R-AL
Senate Vote 3:
REORGANIZING AGRICULTURE: The Senate has rejected an amendment sponsored by Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., to the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (H.R. 3944), that would have barred funding to reorganize the Agriculture Department (USDA) under a plan released in late July, and require a public review of the plan. Van Hollen said Agriculture should "take a step back and provide a transparent, informed, carefully considered plan for any such reorganization before implementing it." An amendment opponent, Sen. John Hoeven, R-N.D., said Congress had "a good process" for review, and "we do not need to overly handcuff the USDA as they work to make this transition, which is a transition that we should make." The vote, on Aug. 1, was 42 yeas to 53 nays.
NAYS: Tuberville R-AL, Britt R-AL
Senate Vote 4:
VA REORGANIZATION: The Senate has rejected an amendment sponsored by Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Ga., to the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (H.R. 3944), that would have required the Veterans Affairs (VA) Department to provide Congress with a report on its planned workforce cuts. Ossoff cited possible large-scale firings in fiscal 2026 at the VA, and said "if there are going to be significant reductions in force at the VA, we should know how it affects veterans' benefits." An amendment opponent, Sen. John Boozman, R-Ark., said no such firings were planned, and that another amendment regarding VA staffing procedures provided sufficient oversight. The vote, on Aug. 1, was 45 yeas to 50 nays.
NAYS: Tuberville R-AL, Britt R-AL
Senate Vote 5:
VA, AGRICULTURE, FDA SPENDING: The Senate has passed the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (H.R. 3944), sponsored by Rep. John R. Carter, R-Texas, to provide $435 billion to fund the Veterans Affairs (VA) Department, and $18 billion for military construction programs, in fiscal 2026. The bill would also fund the Agriculture Department, and Food and Drug Administration, in fiscal 2026. A supporter, Susan Collins, R-Maine, said the military provisions would address housing and other key infrastructure needs, and help "ensure that veterans receive the care and benefits they have earned through their service to our country." Collins added that the non-military provisions support "our farmers and rural communities; the safety of our food supply; critical federal nutrition programs like the WIC Program; and medical research and advancements." The vote, on Aug. 1, was 87 yeas to 9 nays.
YEAS: Tuberville R-AL, Britt R-AL
Senate Vote 6:
SPENDING ON CONGRESS: The Senate has approved an amendment sponsored by Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., to the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (H.R. 3944), that would provide fiscal 2026 funding for the federal government's legislative branch. Mullin said it "meets the needs of Congress and supports our agencies, especially the Sergeant at Arms and the Capitol Police, in a very fiscally responsible manner." An opponent, Sen. John Kennedy, R-La., said the amendment's 6 percent spending increase, higher than the increase for other areas of government, was excessive. The vote, on Aug. 1, was 81 yeas to 15 nays.
YEAS: Tuberville R-AL, Britt R-AL
Senate Vote 7:
URUGUAY AMBASSADOR: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Luigi Rinaldi to be Ambassador to Uruguay. Rinaldi has operated his own building and road construction company in the New York City area since 1990; he attended a Uruguayan university in the early 1970s. The vote, on Aug. 1, was 51 yeas to 44 nays.
YEAS: Tuberville R-AL, Britt R-AL
Senate Vote 8:
HUD GENERAL COUNSEL: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of David Woll to be the general counsel for the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Woll has been a lawyer in the Justice Department, HUD, and then Treasury Department for 25 years, including a year as deputy general counsel at HUD. The vote, on Aug. 1, was 51 yeas to 43 nays.
YEAS: Tuberville R-AL, Britt R-AL
Senate Vote 9:
EDUCATION DEPARTMENT: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Nicholas Kent to be the Education Department's Under Secretary. Most recently Virginia's Deputy Education Secretary, Kent had been an official at two different education trade and accreditation groups. The vote, on Aug. 1, was 50 yeas to 45 nays.
YEAS: Tuberville R-AL, Britt R-AL
Senate Vote 10:
DIPLOMACY WITH EUROPEAN UNION: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Andrew Puzder to be U.S. Representative to the European Union (EU). Puzder was the CEO of CKE Restaurants, which includes the Hardee's and Carl's Jr. chains, for nearly two decades, after time as a lawyer in Missouri. The vote, on Aug. 2, was 53 yeas to 44 nays.
YEAS: Tuberville R-AL, Britt R-AL
Senate Vote 11:
U.S. ATTORNEY IN FLORIDA: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Jason Quinones to be U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Florida for a four-year term. Quinones had been an Air Force lawyer, Justice Department lawyer, including six years in the Southern District; and, since early 2024, a state trial judge for Miami-Dade County, specializing in domestic violence cases. The vote, on Aug. 2, was 52 yeas to 44 nays.
YEAS: Tuberville R-AL, Britt R-AL
Senate Vote 12:
U.S. ATTORNEY FOR D.C.: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Jeanine Pirro to be U.S. Attorney for Washington, D.C., for a four-year term. Pirro was a lawyer, district attorney, and then judge for Westchester County, N.Y., for three decades. A supporter, Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, said: "Her job in the interim role where she is stationed now has been heralded. She boosted morale. She has the support of the D.C. Police Union and the National Fraternal Order of Police." An opponent, Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., said: "Pirro has proven to be a willing accomplice in weaponizing the justice system to protect President Trump's allies and go after his enemies." The vote, on Aug. 2, was 50 yeas to 45 nays.
YEAS: Tuberville R-AL, Britt R-AL
Senate Vote 13:
EPA FINANCES: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Paige Hanson to be Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). A financial manager at the EPA for most of the first Trump administration, Hanson was CFO at Common Sense Society, a nonprofit civics and education group, from 2021 to 2024. The vote, on Aug. 2, was 50 yeas to 45 nays.
YEAS: Tuberville R-AL, Britt R-AL
Senate Vote 14:
PORTUGAL AMBASSADOR: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of John Arrigo to be Ambassador to Portugal. Arrigo has run a group of Stellantis (Chrysler, Jeep, and other brands) car dealerships in South Florida for three decades. The vote, on Aug. 2, was 52 yeas to 42 nays.
YEAS: Tuberville R-AL, Britt R-AL
Senate Vote 15:
CYBERSECURITY: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Sean Cairncross to be National Cyber Director, a post that involves advising the president on strategies and policies for cybersecurity. Cairncross had been the CEO of Millennium Challenge Corporation, a senior advisor to the White House, chief operating officer of the Republican National Committee for the 2016 campaigns, and a lawyer in Washington, D.C. The vote, on Aug. 2, was 59 yeas to 35 nays.
YEAS: Tuberville R-AL, Britt R-AL
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