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Arizona Congressional Votes for the Week ending 2026-01-16
by Arne Christensen
WASHINGTON, Jan. 25 -- Here's a look at how Arizona members of Congress voted over the previous week.HOUSE VOTES:
House Vote 1:
ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND MANUFACTURED HOMES: The House has passed the Affordable Housing Over Mandating Efficiency Standards Act (H.R. 5184), sponsored by Rep. Erin Houchin, R-Ind., to cancel a May 2022 Energy Department rule setting out energy efficiency standards for manufactured homes. Houchin said the rule duplicated existing home regulations from the Department of Housing and Urban Development and "raised costs by $5,000 to $10,000 per door, with little to no environmental ... Show Full Article WASHINGTON, Jan. 25 -- Here's a look at how Arizona members of Congress voted over the previous week. HOUSE VOTES: House Vote 1: ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND MANUFACTURED HOMES: The House has passed the Affordable Housing Over Mandating Efficiency Standards Act (H.R. 5184), sponsored by Rep. Erin Houchin, R-Ind., to cancel a May 2022 Energy Department rule setting out energy efficiency standards for manufactured homes. Houchin said the rule duplicated existing home regulations from the Department of Housing and Urban Development and "raised costs by $5,000 to $10,000 per door, with little to no environmentalbenefit." A bill opponent, Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-N.J., said: "Given the recent trends in energy costs, it is more important now than ever that we maintain the Department of Energy's standard to protect these residents from even higher energy bills." The vote, on Jan. 9, was 263 yeas to 147 nays.
YEAS: Stanton D-AZ (4th), Schweikert R-AZ (1st), Biggs (AZ) R-AZ (5th), Gosar R-AZ (9th), Hamadeh (AZ) R-AZ (8th), Crane R-AZ (2nd), Ciscomani R-AZ (6th)
NAYS: Ansari D-AZ (3rd), Grijalva D-AZ (7th)
House Vote 2:
TRADE IN REMOTE ACCESS PRODUCTS: The House has passed the Remote Access Security Act (H.R. 2683), sponsored by Rep. Mike Lawler, R-N.Y., to establish that exports of products that enable remote access to objects located in the U.S. are subject to federal controls. Lawler said: "It is imperative that we as a Congress act with urgency to update our laws and ensure that China, Russia, Iran, and others do not have access to sensitive technology remotely." The vote, on Jan. 12, was 369 yeas to 22 nays.
YEAS: Stanton D-AZ (4th), Schweikert R-AZ (1st), Ansari D-AZ (3rd), Hamadeh (AZ) R-AZ (8th), Ciscomani R-AZ (6th), Grijalva D-AZ (7th)
NAYS: Biggs (AZ) R-AZ (5th), Gosar R-AZ (9th), Crane R-AZ (2nd)
House Vote 3:
TRADE WITH AFRICA: The House has passed the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) Extension Act (H.R. 6500), sponsored by Rep. Jason Smith, R-Mo., to extend through 2028 duty-free treatment of most exports from an array of countries in sub-Saharan Africa. Smith said U.S. "economic, strategic, and national security interests are front and center in AGOA. Think about it: This program strengthens our critical supply chains and helps us counter the harmful global influence of nations like China and Russia." The vote, on Jan. 12, was 340 yeas to 54 nays.
YEAS: Stanton D-AZ (4th), Schweikert R-AZ (1st), Ansari D-AZ (3rd), Hamadeh (AZ) R-AZ (8th), Ciscomani R-AZ (6th), Grijalva D-AZ (7th)
NAYS: Biggs (AZ) R-AZ (5th), Gosar R-AZ (9th), Crane R-AZ (2nd)
House Vote 4:
CLOTHES FROM HAITI: The House has passed the Haiti Economic Lift Program Extension Act (H.R. 6504), sponsored by Rep. Gregory F. Murphy, R-N.C., to extend through 2028 duty-free status for apparel imports from Haiti. A supporter, Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-N.Y., said: "We simply cannot afford to abandon the thousands of Haitian families who depend on this program, nor the economic lift to our region that it will provide." The vote, on Jan. 12, was 345 yeas to 45 nays.
YEAS: Stanton D-AZ (4th), Schweikert R-AZ (1st), Ansari D-AZ (3rd), Hamadeh (AZ) R-AZ (8th), Ciscomani R-AZ (6th), Grijalva D-AZ (7th)
NAYS: Biggs (AZ) R-AZ (5th), Gosar R-AZ (9th), Crane R-AZ (2nd)
House Vote 5:
FEDERAL LABOR STANDARDS: The House has rejected the Flexibility for Workers Education Act (H.R. 2262), sponsored by Rep. Ashley Hinson, R-Iowa. The bill would have excluded some types of voluntary employee training, done outside of working hours, from a federal definition of hours worked. The vote, on Jan. 13, was 209 yeas to 215 nays.
NAYS: Stanton D-AZ (4th), Ansari D-AZ (3rd), Grijalva D-AZ (7th)
YEAS: Schweikert R-AZ (1st), Biggs (AZ) R-AZ (5th), Gosar R-AZ (9th), Hamadeh (AZ) R-AZ (8th), Crane R-AZ (2nd), Ciscomani R-AZ (6th)
House Vote 6:
REGULATING SHOWERHEADS: The House has passed the Saving Homeowners from Overregulation With Exceptional Rinsing Act (H.R. 4593), sponsored by Rep. Russell Fry, R-S.C. The bill would use the definition of a showerhead from the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) to make federal water efficiency regulations. Fry said: "Congress set the efficiency standards in 1975, and if Congress wants to address those, that is Congress' prerogative, not some unelected, unaccountable bureaucrat in Washington, D.C." An opponent, Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-N.J., said reverting to the ASME standard would "increase utility bills." The vote, on Jan. 13, was 226 yeas to 197 nays.
NAYS: Stanton D-AZ (4th), Ansari D-AZ (3rd), Grijalva D-AZ (7th)
YEAS: Schweikert R-AZ (1st), Biggs (AZ) R-AZ (5th), Gosar R-AZ (9th), Hamadeh (AZ) R-AZ (8th), Crane R-AZ (2nd), Ciscomani R-AZ (6th)
House Vote 7:
ENDOWMENT FOR DEMOCRACY: The House has rejected an amendment sponsored by Rep. Elijah Crane, R-Ariz., to the Financial Services and General Government and National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act (H.R. 7006) that would have eliminated funding for the National Endowment for Democracy from the bill. Crane said "this organization has engaged in global censorship, domestic propaganda, and regime-change politics. It has worked to crush populous movements, fuel color revolutions, and run off-the-books operations with plausible deniability." An amendment opponent, Rep. Lois Frankel, D-Fla., said: "For decades, these programs have supported free and fair elections, independent journalism, civic participation, and access to truthful information." The vote, on Jan. 14, was 127 yeas to 291 nays.
NAYS: Stanton D-AZ (4th), Ansari D-AZ (3rd), Ciscomani R-AZ (6th), Grijalva D-AZ (7th)
YEAS: Schweikert R-AZ (1st), Biggs (AZ) R-AZ (5th), Gosar R-AZ (9th), Hamadeh (AZ) R-AZ (8th), Crane R-AZ (2nd)
House Vote 8:
STATE, TREASURY BUDGETS: The House has passed the Financial Services and General Government and National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act (H.R. 7006), sponsored by Rep. Tom Cole, R-Okla. The bill would provide $90 billion of fiscal 2026 funding for the State and Treasury Departments, the judiciary branch, and various security and foreign affairs agencies. Cole said: "Just as this package strengthens economic security and accountability, it also reinforces America's security and leadership at home and abroad. The National Security-Department of State measures champion an America-first policy agenda." The vote, on Jan. 14, was 341 yeas to 79 nays.
YEAS: Stanton D-AZ (4th), Schweikert R-AZ (1st), Hamadeh (AZ) R-AZ (8th), Ciscomani R-AZ (6th)
NAYS: Biggs (AZ) R-AZ (5th), Gosar R-AZ (9th), Ansari D-AZ (3rd), Crane R-AZ (2nd), Grijalva D-AZ (7th)
House Vote 9:
EMPLOYER RETIREMENT PLANS: The House has passed the Protecting Prudent Investment of Retirement Savings Act (H.R. 2988), sponsored by Rep. Rick W. Allen, R-Ga., to change federal regulation of fiduciaries for employer-sponsored retirement investment plans. Changes include anti-discrimination measures, and requiring fiduciaries to use only financial concerns to shape investment actions. Allen said the bill would help ensure fiduciaries fulfill their "duty to prioritize financial returns, ensuring Americans' hard-earned savings are invested in a sensible manner." A bill opponent, Rep. Sean Casten, D-Ill., said: "It simply assumes that a handful of paternalistic legislators know more about the interests of America's businessowners than they do." The vote, on Jan. 15, was 213 yeas to 205 nays.
NAYS: Stanton D-AZ (4th), Ansari D-AZ (3rd), Grijalva D-AZ (7th)
YEAS: Schweikert R-AZ (1st), Biggs (AZ) R-AZ (5th), Gosar R-AZ (9th), Hamadeh (AZ) R-AZ (8th), Crane R-AZ (2nd), Ciscomani R-AZ (6th)
SENATE VOTES:
Senate Vote 1:
HEALTH INSURANCE EXCHANGES: The Senate has rejected a motion to proceed to a bill (S.J. Res. 84), sponsored by Sen. Mark Warner, D-Va., that would have canceled a Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services rule issued last June governing enrollment on individual health insurance exchanges, including by requiring verification of eligibility to buy insurance on the exchanges. The vote, on Jan. 13, was 47 yeas to 52 nays.
YEAS: Gallego D-AZ, Kelly D-AZ
Senate Vote 2:
VENEZUELA: The Senate has sustained a point of order brought by Sen. James Risch, R-Idaho, objecting to the privileged status of a bill (S.J. Res. 98) that would require the ending of U.S. military force against Venezuela in the absence of authorization from Congress. Risch said the bill was unnecessary because "the recent actions in Venezuela were limited in scope, short in duration, and done to protect U.S. interests and citizens. What President Trump has done in Venezuela is the definition of the president's article II Constitutional authorities as commander in chief." The bill sponsor, Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., said Congressional oversight was necessary because the U.S. was still taking hostile action against Venezuela, and could seize more Venezuela government officials, as it recently seized Nicolas Maduro. The vote, on Jan. 14, was 50 yeas to 50 nays, with Vice President Vance casting a 51st yea vote.
NAYS: Gallego D-AZ, Kelly D-AZ
Senate Vote 3:
FUNDING VARIOUS AGENCIES: The Senate has passed the Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act (H.R. 6938), sponsored by Tom Cole, R-Okla. The bill would provide $215 billion of fiscal 2026 funding for many federal agencies, including the Energy, Interior, Commerce, and Justice Departments. A supporter, Sen. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, said it "would actually reduce discretionary spending while better focusing funding on key priorities of the American people." The vote, on Jan. 15, was 82 yeas to 15 nays.
YEAS: Gallego D-AZ, Kelly D-AZ
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Arizona Congressional Votes for the Week ending 2026-01-09
by Arne Christensen
WASHINGTON, Jan. 25 -- Here's a look at how Arizona members of Congress voted over the previous week.HOUSE VOTES:
House Vote 1:
FUNDING VARIOUS AGENCIES: The House has passed the Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act (H.R. 6938), sponsored by Tom Cole, R-Okla. The bill would provide $215 billion of fiscal 2026 funding for many federal agencies, including the Energy, Interior, Commerce, and Justice Departments. Cole said it reduced wasteful spending, maintained environmental and energy standards, and supported law enforcement ... Show Full Article WASHINGTON, Jan. 25 -- Here's a look at how Arizona members of Congress voted over the previous week. HOUSE VOTES: House Vote 1: FUNDING VARIOUS AGENCIES: The House has passed the Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act (H.R. 6938), sponsored by Tom Cole, R-Okla. The bill would provide $215 billion of fiscal 2026 funding for many federal agencies, including the Energy, Interior, Commerce, and Justice Departments. Cole said it reduced wasteful spending, maintained environmental and energy standards, and supported law enforcementand the effort against fentanyl. The vote, on Jan. 8, was 397 yeas to 28 nays.
YEAS: Stanton D-AZ (4th), Schweikert R-AZ (1st), Ansari D-AZ (3rd), Hamadeh (AZ) R-AZ (8th), Ciscomani R-AZ (6th), Grijalva D-AZ (7th)
NAYS: Biggs (AZ) R-AZ (5th), Gosar R-AZ (9th), Crane R-AZ (2nd)
House Vote 2:
FLORIDA INDIAN RESERVATION: The House has failed to override the veto by President Trump of the Miccosukee Reserved Area Amendments Act (H.R. 504), sponsored by Rep. Carlos A. Gimenez, R-Fla. The bill would have expanded the Miccosukee tribal reservation to include land in the Everglades National Park. Gimenez said: "Including this land in the reserved area will empower the tribe to protect their community, manage water flow into the Everglades National Park, and raise structures within the camp to prevent catastrophic flooding." The vote to override, on Jan. 8, was 236 yeas to 188 nays, with a two-thirds majority required.
YEAS: Stanton D-AZ (4th), Schweikert R-AZ (1st), Ansari D-AZ (3rd), Grijalva D-AZ (7th)
NAYS: Biggs (AZ) R-AZ (5th), Gosar R-AZ (9th), Hamadeh (AZ) R-AZ (8th), Crane R-AZ (2nd), Ciscomani R-AZ (6th)
House Vote 3:
COLORADO WATER PIPELINE: The House has failed to override the veto by President Trump of the Finish the Arkansas Valley Conduit Act (H.R. 131), sponsored by Rep. Lauren Boebert, R-Colo. The bill would have expanded federal subsidies for a water pipeline in southeast Colorado to be built by the Bureau of Reclamation, including by reducing interest payments on a loan to communities that would be served by the pipeline. Boebert said: "Rural communities in southeastern Colorado need and deserve access to clean, reliable, and affordable water they can utilize on a daily basis." The vote to override, on Jan. 8, was 248 yeas to 177 nays, with 1 voting present, and a two-thirds majority required.
YEAS: Stanton D-AZ (4th), Schweikert R-AZ (1st), Gosar R-AZ (9th), Ansari D-AZ (3rd), Crane R-AZ (2nd), Ciscomani R-AZ (6th), Grijalva D-AZ (7th)
NAYS: Biggs (AZ) R-AZ (5th), Hamadeh (AZ) R-AZ (8th)
House Vote 4:
HEALTH INSURANCE SUBSIDIES: The House has passed the Breaking the Gridlock Act (H.R. 1834), sponsored by Rep. James P. McGovern, D-Mass. The bill would extend, through 2028, individual health insurance tax credits that were enacted in 2021 and 2022 and expired at the close of 2025. McGovern said: "It is unconscionable that anyone in the richest country in history should not have access to good, quality healthcare." An opponent, Rep. Jason Smith, R-Mo., called the bill "subsidizing insurance plans for wealthy people," given that families making up to $600,000 a year would benefit. The vote, on Jan. 8, was 230 yeas to 196 nays.
YEAS: Stanton D-AZ (4th), Ansari D-AZ (3rd), Grijalva D-AZ (7th)
NAYS: Schweikert R-AZ (1st), Biggs (AZ) R-AZ (5th), Gosar R-AZ (9th), Hamadeh (AZ) R-AZ (8th), Crane R-AZ (2nd), Ciscomani R-AZ (6th)
SENATE VOTES:
Senate Vote 1:
MILITARY HEALTH OFFICIAL: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Keith Bass to be Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs. Bass was a Navy sailor and officer for two decades, then a medical director at the Central Intelligence Agency, private health care executive, and most recently a hospital administrator at the Veterans Affairs Department. The vote, on Jan. 5, was 50 yeas to 35 nays.
YEAS: Gallego D-AZ
NOT VOTING: Kelly D-AZ
Senate Vote 2:
CIA GENERAL COUNSEL: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Joshua Simmons to be general counsel at the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). A legal adviser at the State Department since May 2025, Simmons was formerly a private practice lawyer specializing in international litigation. The vote, on Jan. 6, was 53 yeas to 47 nays.
NAYS: Gallego D-AZ, Kelly D-AZ
Senate Vote 3:
DRUG CONTROL OFFICIAL: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Sara Carter Bailey to be the Director of National Drug Control Policy, a White House post with responsibility for coordinating anti-drug efforts at 16 different agencies. A former reporter and contributor to Fox News, Carter Bailey also hosted a podcast until last April. An opponent, Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., said she "lacks any serious qualifications for this role. She is not a physician or addiction specialist. She has never been a prosecutor or law enforcement official." The vote, on Jan. 6, was 52 yeas to 48 nays.
NAYS: Gallego D-AZ, Kelly D-AZ
Senate Vote 4:
SOUTH DAKOTA AIR QUALITY: The Senate has rejected a motion to proceed to consideration of a bill (S.J. Res. 86), sponsored by Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., that would have voided an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule issued last August that approved South Dakota's revision of its plan for implementing the EPA's rule governing regional haze levels and visibility at national parks such as Mount Rushmore. Whitehouse said the approval was part of a Trump administration effort "to tear down the protections of Americans' health and safety and our environment." An opponent, Sen. Mike Rounds, R-S.D., said: "Overturning EPA's approval would force the state to adopt unnecessary pollution control measures, despite clear evidence that they would not meaningfully improve visibility." The vote, on Jan. 7, was 43 yeas to 50 nays.
YEAS: Gallego D-AZ, Kelly D-AZ
Senate Vote 5:
VENEZUELA: The Senate has agreed to a motion to discharge from the Senate Foreign Relations Committee a bill (S.J. Res. 98), sponsored by Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., that would require the ending of U.S. military force against Venezuela in the absence of authorization from Congress. Kaine said Congressional oversight of military actions in Venezuela was necessary because of signs "that this will go on for a long period of time. The seizure of oil, the dictation of terms about elections and the politics of Venezuela will go on for years." A bill opponent, Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., cited various examples of past presidential use of military power overseas without prior authorization in saying President Trump has "constitutional authority" to act in Venezuela. The vote to discharge, on Jan. 8, was 52 yeas to 47 nays.
YEAS: Gallego D-AZ, Kelly D-AZ
Senate Vote 6:
LOUSIANA JUDGE: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Alexander Van Hook to be a judge on the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Louisiana. Van Hook had been an assistant U.S. attorney in the district since 1999, then was its acting U.S. attorney from January to September 2025. The vote, on Jan. 8, was 53 yeas to 40 nays.
NAYS: Gallego D-AZ, Kelly D-AZ
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Alaska Congressional Votes for the Week ending 2026-01-23
by Arne Christensen
WASHINGTON, Jan. 25 -- Here's a look at how Alaska members of Congress voted over the previous week.HOUSE VOTES:
House Vote 1:
LOANS TO SMALL BUSINESSES: The House has passed the Main Street Parity Act (H.R. 5763), sponsored by Rep. Roger Williams, R-Texas, to reduce the amount of equity required to be posted by a borrower seeking a loan from the Small Business Administration for a limited-purpose expansion, such as building a medical facility. Williams said: "It is time to bring parity to Main Street and remove the unnecessary lender barriers based on outdated assumptions." The vote, on Jan. ... Show Full Article WASHINGTON, Jan. 25 -- Here's a look at how Alaska members of Congress voted over the previous week. HOUSE VOTES: House Vote 1: LOANS TO SMALL BUSINESSES: The House has passed the Main Street Parity Act (H.R. 5763), sponsored by Rep. Roger Williams, R-Texas, to reduce the amount of equity required to be posted by a borrower seeking a loan from the Small Business Administration for a limited-purpose expansion, such as building a medical facility. Williams said: "It is time to bring parity to Main Street and remove the unnecessary lender barriers based on outdated assumptions." The vote, on Jan.20, was 383 yeas to 8 nays.
YEAS: Begich R-AK (AL)
House Vote 2:
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND SMALL BUSINESSES: The House has passed the AI for Main Street Act (H.R. 5764), sponsored by Rep. Mark Alford, R-Mo., to require the Small Business Administration's Small Business Development Centers to offer guidance and best practices for ways to use artificial intelligence (AI). Alford said the requirement "ensures that AI support is consistent, accessible, and nationwide. It is not just in major metro areas but in rural towns, manufacturing hubs, and agricultural communities." The vote, on Jan. 20, was 395 yeas to 14 nays.
YEAS: Begich R-AK (AL)
House Vote 3:
PREGNANCY CENTERS: The House has passed the Supporting Pregnant and Parenting Women and Families Act (H.R. 6945), sponsored by Rep. Michelle Fischbach, R-Minn., to authorize states to use funds from the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program to support pregnancy centers. Fischbach said the bill worked "to ensure this funding stream remains focused on its mission, helping needy families and children, rather than serving as a tool for ideological gatekeeping." An opponent, Rep. Judy Chu, D-Calif., said the pregnancy centers "have a proven track record of intentionally lying to, misleading, and endangering women." The vote, on Jan. 21, was 215 yeas to 209 nays.
YEAS: Begich R-AK (AL)
House Vote 4:
MINING IN MINNESOTA FORESTS: The House has passed a bill (H.J.Res.140), sponsored by Rep. Pete Stauber, R-Minn., that would nullify a public land order issued by the Bureau of Land Management in 2023 that barred mining for copper, nickel, and other minerals in a zone of national forests in northern Minnesota. Stauber said the order did not comply with a law requiring notification to Congress of public land orders, and that it "hinders access to American resources and is wholly detrimental to our nation's national and mineral security." A bill opponent, Rep. Betty McCollum, D-Minn., said that if "the mineral withdrawal is overturned, toxic sulfide-ore copper mining will contaminate the water and the habitat in this priceless wilderness." The vote, on Jan. 21, was 214 yeas to 208 nays.
YEAS: Begich R-AK (AL)
House Vote 5:
HOMELAND SECURITY BUDGET: The House has passed the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act (H.R. 7147), sponsored by Rep. Tom Cole, R-Okla., to provide $101 billion of fiscal 2026 funding for the Homeland Security Department. Cole said the bill "delivers the personnel, training, and technology needed to reinforce our defenses and confront those who wish us harm. It also prioritizes strong and resilient communities by bolstering disaster preparedness, response, and recovery efforts." An opponent, Rep. Rosa L. DeLauro, D-Conn., criticized the funding of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, "an agency that has shown itself to be lawless, vindictive, aggressive, cruel, and, thus far, unaccountable both to Congress and the American people." The vote, on Jan. 22, was 220 yeas to 207 nays.
YEAS: Begich R-AK (AL)
House Vote 6:
CONSOLIDATED APPROPRIATIONS: The House has passed the Consolidated Appropriations Act (H.R. 7148), sponsored by Rep. Tom Cole, R-Okla., to provide $1.29 trillion for fiscal 2026 spending at the Defense Department, Transportation, Labor, and Education Departments; and Health and Human Services and Housing and Urban Development Departments. Defense would receive $841 billion. Cole said: "This package reflects a nation that is strong, prepared, and ready for the future. These are real deliverables and real wins." The vote, on Jan. 22, was 341 yeas to 88 nays.
YEAS: Begich R-AK (AL)
House Vote 7:
PREGNANT COLLEGE STUDENTS: The House has passed the Pregnant Students' Rights Act (H.R. 6359), sponsored by Rep. Ashley Hinson, R-Iowa, to require colleges and universities that take part in federal student aid programs to inform students about rights and resources associated with being pregnant while enrolled. Hinson called the bill "a step in the right direction to creating a culture of life in our society." A bill opponent, Rep. Emily Randall, D-Wash., said it "claims to protect pregnant students but actually mandates that they get less, not more information about their rights." The vote, on Jan. 22, was 217 yeas to 211 nays.
YEAS: Begich R-AK (AL)
House Vote 8:
VENEZUELA: The House has rejected a bill (H. Con. Res. 68), sponsored by Rep. Jim McGovern, D-Mass., that would have required the cessation of U.S. military force against Venezuela in the absence of Congressional authorization or a declaration of war. McGovern said: "We can't be asleep at the switch. There is no oversight, no hearings, and no votes. It is just blind obedience to the executive." A bill opponent, Rep. Rick Crawford, R-Ark., claimed the bill was a political maneuver from Democrats who should be "celebrating President Trump's historic leadership on this issue and the unmatched operational excellence of the United States military, law enforcement officers, and the intelligence community." The vote, on Jan. 22, was 215 yeas to 215 nays.
NAYS: Begich R-AK (AL)
There were no key votes in the Senate this week.
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Alaska Congressional Votes for the Week ending 2026-01-16
by Arne Christensen
WASHINGTON, Jan. 25 -- Here's a look at how Alaska members of Congress voted over the previous week.HOUSE VOTES:
House Vote 1:
ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND MANUFACTURED HOMES: The House has passed the Affordable Housing Over Mandating Efficiency Standards Act (H.R. 5184), sponsored by Rep. Erin Houchin, R-Ind., to cancel a May 2022 Energy Department rule setting out energy efficiency standards for manufactured homes. Houchin said the rule duplicated existing home regulations from the Department of Housing and Urban Development and "raised costs by $5,000 to $10,000 per door, with little to no environmental ... Show Full Article WASHINGTON, Jan. 25 -- Here's a look at how Alaska members of Congress voted over the previous week. HOUSE VOTES: House Vote 1: ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND MANUFACTURED HOMES: The House has passed the Affordable Housing Over Mandating Efficiency Standards Act (H.R. 5184), sponsored by Rep. Erin Houchin, R-Ind., to cancel a May 2022 Energy Department rule setting out energy efficiency standards for manufactured homes. Houchin said the rule duplicated existing home regulations from the Department of Housing and Urban Development and "raised costs by $5,000 to $10,000 per door, with little to no environmentalbenefit." A bill opponent, Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-N.J., said: "Given the recent trends in energy costs, it is more important now than ever that we maintain the Department of Energy's standard to protect these residents from even higher energy bills." The vote, on Jan. 9, was 263 yeas to 147 nays.
YEAS: Begich R-AK (AL)
House Vote 2:
TRADE IN REMOTE ACCESS PRODUCTS: The House has passed the Remote Access Security Act (H.R. 2683), sponsored by Rep. Mike Lawler, R-N.Y., to establish that exports of products that enable remote access to objects located in the U.S. are subject to federal controls. Lawler said: "It is imperative that we as a Congress act with urgency to update our laws and ensure that China, Russia, Iran, and others do not have access to sensitive technology remotely." The vote, on Jan. 12, was 369 yeas to 22 nays.
YEAS: Begich R-AK (AL)
House Vote 3:
TRADE WITH AFRICA: The House has passed the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) Extension Act (H.R. 6500), sponsored by Rep. Jason Smith, R-Mo., to extend through 2028 duty-free treatment of most exports from an array of countries in sub-Saharan Africa. Smith said U.S. "economic, strategic, and national security interests are front and center in AGOA. Think about it: This program strengthens our critical supply chains and helps us counter the harmful global influence of nations like China and Russia." The vote, on Jan. 12, was 340 yeas to 54 nays.
YEAS: Begich R-AK (AL)
House Vote 4:
CLOTHES FROM HAITI: The House has passed the Haiti Economic Lift Program Extension Act (H.R. 6504), sponsored by Rep. Gregory F. Murphy, R-N.C., to extend through 2028 duty-free status for apparel imports from Haiti. A supporter, Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-N.Y., said: "We simply cannot afford to abandon the thousands of Haitian families who depend on this program, nor the economic lift to our region that it will provide." The vote, on Jan. 12, was 345 yeas to 45 nays.
NAYS: Begich R-AK (AL)
House Vote 5:
FEDERAL LABOR STANDARDS: The House has rejected the Flexibility for Workers Education Act (H.R. 2262), sponsored by Rep. Ashley Hinson, R-Iowa. The bill would have excluded some types of voluntary employee training, done outside of working hours, from a federal definition of hours worked. The vote, on Jan. 13, was 209 yeas to 215 nays.
YEAS: Begich R-AK (AL)
House Vote 6:
REGULATING SHOWERHEADS: The House has passed the Saving Homeowners from Overregulation With Exceptional Rinsing Act (H.R. 4593), sponsored by Rep. Russell Fry, R-S.C. The bill would use the definition of a showerhead from the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) to make federal water efficiency regulations. Fry said: "Congress set the efficiency standards in 1975, and if Congress wants to address those, that is Congress' prerogative, not some unelected, unaccountable bureaucrat in Washington, D.C." An opponent, Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-N.J., said reverting to the ASME standard would "increase utility bills." The vote, on Jan. 13, was 226 yeas to 197 nays.
YEAS: Begich R-AK (AL)
House Vote 7:
ENDOWMENT FOR DEMOCRACY: The House has rejected an amendment sponsored by Rep. Elijah Crane, R-Ariz., to the Financial Services and General Government and National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act (H.R. 7006) that would have eliminated funding for the National Endowment for Democracy from the bill. Crane said "this organization has engaged in global censorship, domestic propaganda, and regime-change politics. It has worked to crush populous movements, fuel color revolutions, and run off-the-books operations with plausible deniability." An amendment opponent, Rep. Lois Frankel, D-Fla., said: "For decades, these programs have supported free and fair elections, independent journalism, civic participation, and access to truthful information." The vote, on Jan. 14, was 127 yeas to 291 nays.
YEAS: Begich R-AK (AL)
House Vote 8:
STATE, TREASURY BUDGETS: The House has passed the Financial Services and General Government and National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act (H.R. 7006), sponsored by Rep. Tom Cole, R-Okla. The bill would provide $90 billion of fiscal 2026 funding for the State and Treasury Departments, the judiciary branch, and various security and foreign affairs agencies. Cole said: "Just as this package strengthens economic security and accountability, it also reinforces America's security and leadership at home and abroad. The National Security-Department of State measures champion an America-first policy agenda." The vote, on Jan. 14, was 341 yeas to 79 nays.
YEAS: Begich R-AK (AL)
House Vote 9:
EMPLOYER RETIREMENT PLANS: The House has passed the Protecting Prudent Investment of Retirement Savings Act (H.R. 2988), sponsored by Rep. Rick W. Allen, R-Ga., to change federal regulation of fiduciaries for employer-sponsored retirement investment plans. Changes include anti-discrimination measures, and requiring fiduciaries to use only financial concerns to shape investment actions. Allen said the bill would help ensure fiduciaries fulfill their "duty to prioritize financial returns, ensuring Americans' hard-earned savings are invested in a sensible manner." A bill opponent, Rep. Sean Casten, D-Ill., said: "It simply assumes that a handful of paternalistic legislators know more about the interests of America's businessowners than they do." The vote, on Jan. 15, was 213 yeas to 205 nays.
YEAS: Begich R-AK (AL)
SENATE VOTES:
Senate Vote 1:
HEALTH INSURANCE EXCHANGES: The Senate has rejected a motion to proceed to a bill (S.J. Res. 84), sponsored by Sen. Mark Warner, D-Va., that would have canceled a Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services rule issued last June governing enrollment on individual health insurance exchanges, including by requiring verification of eligibility to buy insurance on the exchanges. The vote, on Jan. 13, was 47 yeas to 52 nays.
NAYS: Murkowski R-AK, Sullivan R-AK
Senate Vote 2:
VENEZUELA: The Senate has sustained a point of order brought by Sen. James Risch, R-Idaho, objecting to the privileged status of a bill (S.J. Res. 98) that would require the ending of U.S. military force against Venezuela in the absence of authorization from Congress. Risch said the bill was unnecessary because "the recent actions in Venezuela were limited in scope, short in duration, and done to protect U.S. interests and citizens. What President Trump has done in Venezuela is the definition of the president's article II Constitutional authorities as commander in chief." The bill sponsor, Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., said Congressional oversight was necessary because the U.S. was still taking hostile action against Venezuela, and could seize more Venezuela government officials, as it recently seized Nicolas Maduro. The vote, on Jan. 14, was 50 yeas to 50 nays, with Vice President Vance casting a 51st yea vote.
NAYS: Murkowski R-AK
YEAS: Sullivan R-AK
Senate Vote 3:
FUNDING VARIOUS AGENCIES: The Senate has passed the Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act (H.R. 6938), sponsored by Tom Cole, R-Okla. The bill would provide $215 billion of fiscal 2026 funding for many federal agencies, including the Energy, Interior, Commerce, and Justice Departments. A supporter, Sen. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, said it "would actually reduce discretionary spending while better focusing funding on key priorities of the American people." The vote, on Jan. 15, was 82 yeas to 15 nays.
YEAS: Murkowski R-AK, Sullivan R-AK
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Alaska Congressional Votes for the Week ending 2026-01-09
by Arne Christensen
WASHINGTON, Jan. 25 -- Here's a look at how Alaska members of Congress voted over the previous week.HOUSE VOTES:
House Vote 1:
FUNDING VARIOUS AGENCIES: The House has passed the Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act (H.R. 6938), sponsored by Tom Cole, R-Okla. The bill would provide $215 billion of fiscal 2026 funding for many federal agencies, including the Energy, Interior, Commerce, and Justice Departments. Cole said it reduced wasteful spending, maintained environmental and energy standards, and supported law enforcement ... Show Full Article WASHINGTON, Jan. 25 -- Here's a look at how Alaska members of Congress voted over the previous week. HOUSE VOTES: House Vote 1: FUNDING VARIOUS AGENCIES: The House has passed the Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act (H.R. 6938), sponsored by Tom Cole, R-Okla. The bill would provide $215 billion of fiscal 2026 funding for many federal agencies, including the Energy, Interior, Commerce, and Justice Departments. Cole said it reduced wasteful spending, maintained environmental and energy standards, and supported law enforcementand the effort against fentanyl. The vote, on Jan. 8, was 397 yeas to 28 nays.
YEAS: Begich R-AK (AL)
House Vote 2:
FLORIDA INDIAN RESERVATION: The House has failed to override the veto by President Trump of the Miccosukee Reserved Area Amendments Act (H.R. 504), sponsored by Rep. Carlos A. Gimenez, R-Fla. The bill would have expanded the Miccosukee tribal reservation to include land in the Everglades National Park. Gimenez said: "Including this land in the reserved area will empower the tribe to protect their community, manage water flow into the Everglades National Park, and raise structures within the camp to prevent catastrophic flooding." The vote to override, on Jan. 8, was 236 yeas to 188 nays, with a two-thirds majority required.
NAYS: Begich R-AK (AL)
House Vote 3:
COLORADO WATER PIPELINE: The House has failed to override the veto by President Trump of the Finish the Arkansas Valley Conduit Act (H.R. 131), sponsored by Rep. Lauren Boebert, R-Colo. The bill would have expanded federal subsidies for a water pipeline in southeast Colorado to be built by the Bureau of Reclamation, including by reducing interest payments on a loan to communities that would be served by the pipeline. Boebert said: "Rural communities in southeastern Colorado need and deserve access to clean, reliable, and affordable water they can utilize on a daily basis." The vote to override, on Jan. 8, was 248 yeas to 177 nays, with 1 voting present, and a two-thirds majority required.
NAYS: Begich R-AK (AL)
House Vote 4:
HEALTH INSURANCE SUBSIDIES: The House has passed the Breaking the Gridlock Act (H.R. 1834), sponsored by Rep. James P. McGovern, D-Mass. The bill would extend, through 2028, individual health insurance tax credits that were enacted in 2021 and 2022 and expired at the close of 2025. McGovern said: "It is unconscionable that anyone in the richest country in history should not have access to good, quality healthcare." An opponent, Rep. Jason Smith, R-Mo., called the bill "subsidizing insurance plans for wealthy people," given that families making up to $600,000 a year would benefit. The vote, on Jan. 8, was 230 yeas to 196 nays.
NAYS: Begich R-AK (AL)
SENATE VOTES:
Senate Vote 1:
MILITARY HEALTH OFFICIAL: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Keith Bass to be Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs. Bass was a Navy sailor and officer for two decades, then a medical director at the Central Intelligence Agency, private health care executive, and most recently a hospital administrator at the Veterans Affairs Department. The vote, on Jan. 5, was 50 yeas to 35 nays.
NOT VOTING: Murkowski R-AK
YEAS: Sullivan R-AK
Senate Vote 2:
CIA GENERAL COUNSEL: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Joshua Simmons to be general counsel at the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). A legal adviser at the State Department since May 2025, Simmons was formerly a private practice lawyer specializing in international litigation. The vote, on Jan. 6, was 53 yeas to 47 nays.
YEAS: Murkowski R-AK, Sullivan R-AK
Senate Vote 3:
DRUG CONTROL OFFICIAL: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Sara Carter Bailey to be the Director of National Drug Control Policy, a White House post with responsibility for coordinating anti-drug efforts at 16 different agencies. A former reporter and contributor to Fox News, Carter Bailey also hosted a podcast until last April. An opponent, Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., said she "lacks any serious qualifications for this role. She is not a physician or addiction specialist. She has never been a prosecutor or law enforcement official." The vote, on Jan. 6, was 52 yeas to 48 nays.
YEAS: Murkowski R-AK, Sullivan R-AK
Senate Vote 4:
SOUTH DAKOTA AIR QUALITY: The Senate has rejected a motion to proceed to consideration of a bill (S.J. Res. 86), sponsored by Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., that would have voided an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule issued last August that approved South Dakota's revision of its plan for implementing the EPA's rule governing regional haze levels and visibility at national parks such as Mount Rushmore. Whitehouse said the approval was part of a Trump administration effort "to tear down the protections of Americans' health and safety and our environment." An opponent, Sen. Mike Rounds, R-S.D., said: "Overturning EPA's approval would force the state to adopt unnecessary pollution control measures, despite clear evidence that they would not meaningfully improve visibility." The vote, on Jan. 7, was 43 yeas to 50 nays.
NAYS: Murkowski R-AK, Sullivan R-AK
Senate Vote 5:
VENEZUELA: The Senate has agreed to a motion to discharge from the Senate Foreign Relations Committee a bill (S.J. Res. 98), sponsored by Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., that would require the ending of U.S. military force against Venezuela in the absence of authorization from Congress. Kaine said Congressional oversight of military actions in Venezuela was necessary because of signs "that this will go on for a long period of time. The seizure of oil, the dictation of terms about elections and the politics of Venezuela will go on for years." A bill opponent, Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., cited various examples of past presidential use of military power overseas without prior authorization in saying President Trump has "constitutional authority" to act in Venezuela. The vote to discharge, on Jan. 8, was 52 yeas to 47 nays.
YEAS: Murkowski R-AK
NAYS: Sullivan R-AK
Senate Vote 6:
LOUSIANA JUDGE: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Alexander Van Hook to be a judge on the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Louisiana. Van Hook had been an assistant U.S. attorney in the district since 1999, then was its acting U.S. attorney from January to September 2025. The vote, on Jan. 8, was 53 yeas to 40 nays.
YEAS: Murkowski R-AK, Sullivan R-AK
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Alabama Congressional Votes for the Week ending 2026-01-23
by Arne Christensen
WASHINGTON, Jan. 25 -- Here's a look at how Alabama members of Congress voted over the previous week.HOUSE VOTES:
House Vote 1:
LOANS TO SMALL BUSINESSES: The House has passed the Main Street Parity Act (H.R. 5763), sponsored by Rep. Roger Williams, R-Texas, to reduce the amount of equity required to be posted by a borrower seeking a loan from the Small Business Administration for a limited-purpose expansion, such as building a medical facility. Williams said: "It is time to bring parity to Main Street and remove the unnecessary lender barriers based on outdated assumptions." The vote, on Jan. ... Show Full Article WASHINGTON, Jan. 25 -- Here's a look at how Alabama members of Congress voted over the previous week. HOUSE VOTES: House Vote 1: LOANS TO SMALL BUSINESSES: The House has passed the Main Street Parity Act (H.R. 5763), sponsored by Rep. Roger Williams, R-Texas, to reduce the amount of equity required to be posted by a borrower seeking a loan from the Small Business Administration for a limited-purpose expansion, such as building a medical facility. Williams said: "It is time to bring parity to Main Street and remove the unnecessary lender barriers based on outdated assumptions." The vote, on Jan.20, was 383 yeas to 8 nays.
YEAS: Aderholt R-AL (4th), Palmer R-AL (6th), Moore (AL) R-AL (1st), Sewell D-AL (7th), Figures D-AL (2nd), Strong R-AL (5th)
NOT VOTING: Rogers (AL) R-AL (3rd)
House Vote 2:
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND SMALL BUSINESSES: The House has passed the AI for Main Street Act (H.R. 5764), sponsored by Rep. Mark Alford, R-Mo., to require the Small Business Administration's Small Business Development Centers to offer guidance and best practices for ways to use artificial intelligence (AI). Alford said the requirement "ensures that AI support is consistent, accessible, and nationwide. It is not just in major metro areas but in rural towns, manufacturing hubs, and agricultural communities." The vote, on Jan. 20, was 395 yeas to 14 nays.
YEAS: Aderholt R-AL (4th), Palmer R-AL (6th), Moore (AL) R-AL (1st), Sewell D-AL (7th), Rogers (AL) R-AL (3rd), Figures D-AL (2nd), Strong R-AL (5th)
House Vote 3:
PREGNANCY CENTERS: The House has passed the Supporting Pregnant and Parenting Women and Families Act (H.R. 6945), sponsored by Rep. Michelle Fischbach, R-Minn., to authorize states to use funds from the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program to support pregnancy centers. Fischbach said the bill worked "to ensure this funding stream remains focused on its mission, helping needy families and children, rather than serving as a tool for ideological gatekeeping." An opponent, Rep. Judy Chu, D-Calif., said the pregnancy centers "have a proven track record of intentionally lying to, misleading, and endangering women." The vote, on Jan. 21, was 215 yeas to 209 nays.
YEAS: Aderholt R-AL (4th), Palmer R-AL (6th), Moore (AL) R-AL (1st), Rogers (AL) R-AL (3rd), Strong R-AL (5th)
NAYS: Sewell D-AL (7th), Figures D-AL (2nd)
House Vote 4:
MINING IN MINNESOTA FORESTS: The House has passed a bill (H.J.Res.140), sponsored by Rep. Pete Stauber, R-Minn., that would nullify a public land order issued by the Bureau of Land Management in 2023 that barred mining for copper, nickel, and other minerals in a zone of national forests in northern Minnesota. Stauber said the order did not comply with a law requiring notification to Congress of public land orders, and that it "hinders access to American resources and is wholly detrimental to our nation's national and mineral security." A bill opponent, Rep. Betty McCollum, D-Minn., said that if "the mineral withdrawal is overturned, toxic sulfide-ore copper mining will contaminate the water and the habitat in this priceless wilderness." The vote, on Jan. 21, was 214 yeas to 208 nays.
YEAS: Aderholt R-AL (4th), Palmer R-AL (6th), Moore (AL) R-AL (1st), Rogers (AL) R-AL (3rd), Strong R-AL (5th)
NAYS: Sewell D-AL (7th), Figures D-AL (2nd)
House Vote 5:
HOMELAND SECURITY BUDGET: The House has passed the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act (H.R. 7147), sponsored by Rep. Tom Cole, R-Okla., to provide $101 billion of fiscal 2026 funding for the Homeland Security Department. Cole said the bill "delivers the personnel, training, and technology needed to reinforce our defenses and confront those who wish us harm. It also prioritizes strong and resilient communities by bolstering disaster preparedness, response, and recovery efforts." An opponent, Rep. Rosa L. DeLauro, D-Conn., criticized the funding of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, "an agency that has shown itself to be lawless, vindictive, aggressive, cruel, and, thus far, unaccountable both to Congress and the American people." The vote, on Jan. 22, was 220 yeas to 207 nays.
YEAS: Aderholt R-AL (4th), Palmer R-AL (6th), Moore (AL) R-AL (1st), Rogers (AL) R-AL (3rd), Strong R-AL (5th)
NAYS: Sewell D-AL (7th), Figures D-AL (2nd)
House Vote 6:
CONSOLIDATED APPROPRIATIONS: The House has passed the Consolidated Appropriations Act (H.R. 7148), sponsored by Rep. Tom Cole, R-Okla., to provide $1.29 trillion for fiscal 2026 spending at the Defense Department, Transportation, Labor, and Education Departments; and Health and Human Services and Housing and Urban Development Departments. Defense would receive $841 billion. Cole said: "This package reflects a nation that is strong, prepared, and ready for the future. These are real deliverables and real wins." The vote, on Jan. 22, was 341 yeas to 88 nays.
YEAS: Aderholt R-AL (4th), Palmer R-AL (6th), Moore (AL) R-AL (1st), Sewell D-AL (7th), Rogers (AL) R-AL (3rd), Figures D-AL (2nd), Strong R-AL (5th)
House Vote 7:
PREGNANT COLLEGE STUDENTS: The House has passed the Pregnant Students' Rights Act (H.R. 6359), sponsored by Rep. Ashley Hinson, R-Iowa, to require colleges and universities that take part in federal student aid programs to inform students about rights and resources associated with being pregnant while enrolled. Hinson called the bill "a step in the right direction to creating a culture of life in our society." A bill opponent, Rep. Emily Randall, D-Wash., said it "claims to protect pregnant students but actually mandates that they get less, not more information about their rights." The vote, on Jan. 22, was 217 yeas to 211 nays.
YEAS: Aderholt R-AL (4th), Palmer R-AL (6th), Moore (AL) R-AL (1st), Rogers (AL) R-AL (3rd), Strong R-AL (5th)
NAYS: Sewell D-AL (7th), Figures D-AL (2nd)
House Vote 8:
VENEZUELA: The House has rejected a bill (H. Con. Res. 68), sponsored by Rep. Jim McGovern, D-Mass., that would have required the cessation of U.S. military force against Venezuela in the absence of Congressional authorization or a declaration of war. McGovern said: "We can't be asleep at the switch. There is no oversight, no hearings, and no votes. It is just blind obedience to the executive." A bill opponent, Rep. Rick Crawford, R-Ark., claimed the bill was a political maneuver from Democrats who should be "celebrating President Trump's historic leadership on this issue and the unmatched operational excellence of the United States military, law enforcement officers, and the intelligence community." The vote, on Jan. 22, was 215 yeas to 215 nays.
NAYS: Aderholt R-AL (4th), Palmer R-AL (6th), Moore (AL) R-AL (1st), Rogers (AL) R-AL (3rd), Strong R-AL (5th)
YEAS: Sewell D-AL (7th), Figures D-AL (2nd)
There were no key votes in the Senate this week.
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Alabama Congressional Votes for the Week ending 2026-01-16
by Arne Christensen
WASHINGTON, Jan. 25 -- Here's a look at how Alabama members of Congress voted over the previous week.HOUSE VOTES:
House Vote 1:
ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND MANUFACTURED HOMES: The House has passed the Affordable Housing Over Mandating Efficiency Standards Act (H.R. 5184), sponsored by Rep. Erin Houchin, R-Ind., to cancel a May 2022 Energy Department rule setting out energy efficiency standards for manufactured homes. Houchin said the rule duplicated existing home regulations from the Department of Housing and Urban Development and "raised costs by $5,000 to $10,000 per door, with little to no environmental ... Show Full Article WASHINGTON, Jan. 25 -- Here's a look at how Alabama members of Congress voted over the previous week. HOUSE VOTES: House Vote 1: ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND MANUFACTURED HOMES: The House has passed the Affordable Housing Over Mandating Efficiency Standards Act (H.R. 5184), sponsored by Rep. Erin Houchin, R-Ind., to cancel a May 2022 Energy Department rule setting out energy efficiency standards for manufactured homes. Houchin said the rule duplicated existing home regulations from the Department of Housing and Urban Development and "raised costs by $5,000 to $10,000 per door, with little to no environmentalbenefit." A bill opponent, Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-N.J., said: "Given the recent trends in energy costs, it is more important now than ever that we maintain the Department of Energy's standard to protect these residents from even higher energy bills." The vote, on Jan. 9, was 263 yeas to 147 nays.
YEAS: Aderholt R-AL (4th), Palmer R-AL (6th), Moore (AL) R-AL (1st), Sewell D-AL (7th), Rogers (AL) R-AL (3rd), Figures D-AL (2nd), Strong R-AL (5th)
House Vote 2:
TRADE IN REMOTE ACCESS PRODUCTS: The House has passed the Remote Access Security Act (H.R. 2683), sponsored by Rep. Mike Lawler, R-N.Y., to establish that exports of products that enable remote access to objects located in the U.S. are subject to federal controls. Lawler said: "It is imperative that we as a Congress act with urgency to update our laws and ensure that China, Russia, Iran, and others do not have access to sensitive technology remotely." The vote, on Jan. 12, was 369 yeas to 22 nays.
YEAS: Aderholt R-AL (4th), Palmer R-AL (6th), Sewell D-AL (7th), Rogers (AL) R-AL (3rd), Figures D-AL (2nd), Strong R-AL (5th)
NAYS: Moore (AL) R-AL (1st)
House Vote 3:
TRADE WITH AFRICA: The House has passed the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) Extension Act (H.R. 6500), sponsored by Rep. Jason Smith, R-Mo., to extend through 2028 duty-free treatment of most exports from an array of countries in sub-Saharan Africa. Smith said U.S. "economic, strategic, and national security interests are front and center in AGOA. Think about it: This program strengthens our critical supply chains and helps us counter the harmful global influence of nations like China and Russia." The vote, on Jan. 12, was 340 yeas to 54 nays.
YEAS: Aderholt R-AL (4th), Palmer R-AL (6th), Moore (AL) R-AL (1st), Sewell D-AL (7th), Rogers (AL) R-AL (3rd), Figures D-AL (2nd), Strong R-AL (5th)
House Vote 4:
CLOTHES FROM HAITI: The House has passed the Haiti Economic Lift Program Extension Act (H.R. 6504), sponsored by Rep. Gregory F. Murphy, R-N.C., to extend through 2028 duty-free status for apparel imports from Haiti. A supporter, Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-N.Y., said: "We simply cannot afford to abandon the thousands of Haitian families who depend on this program, nor the economic lift to our region that it will provide." The vote, on Jan. 12, was 345 yeas to 45 nays.
YEAS: Aderholt R-AL (4th), Palmer R-AL (6th), Moore (AL) R-AL (1st), Sewell D-AL (7th), Rogers (AL) R-AL (3rd), Figures D-AL (2nd), Strong R-AL (5th)
House Vote 5:
FEDERAL LABOR STANDARDS: The House has rejected the Flexibility for Workers Education Act (H.R. 2262), sponsored by Rep. Ashley Hinson, R-Iowa. The bill would have excluded some types of voluntary employee training, done outside of working hours, from a federal definition of hours worked. The vote, on Jan. 13, was 209 yeas to 215 nays.
YEAS: Aderholt R-AL (4th), Palmer R-AL (6th), Moore (AL) R-AL (1st), Rogers (AL) R-AL (3rd), Strong R-AL (5th)
NAYS: Sewell D-AL (7th), Figures D-AL (2nd)
House Vote 6:
REGULATING SHOWERHEADS: The House has passed the Saving Homeowners from Overregulation With Exceptional Rinsing Act (H.R. 4593), sponsored by Rep. Russell Fry, R-S.C. The bill would use the definition of a showerhead from the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) to make federal water efficiency regulations. Fry said: "Congress set the efficiency standards in 1975, and if Congress wants to address those, that is Congress' prerogative, not some unelected, unaccountable bureaucrat in Washington, D.C." An opponent, Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-N.J., said reverting to the ASME standard would "increase utility bills." The vote, on Jan. 13, was 226 yeas to 197 nays.
YEAS: Aderholt R-AL (4th), Palmer R-AL (6th), Moore (AL) R-AL (1st), Rogers (AL) R-AL (3rd), Strong R-AL (5th)
NAYS: Sewell D-AL (7th), Figures D-AL (2nd)
House Vote 7:
ENDOWMENT FOR DEMOCRACY: The House has rejected an amendment sponsored by Rep. Elijah Crane, R-Ariz., to the Financial Services and General Government and National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act (H.R. 7006) that would have eliminated funding for the National Endowment for Democracy from the bill. Crane said "this organization has engaged in global censorship, domestic propaganda, and regime-change politics. It has worked to crush populous movements, fuel color revolutions, and run off-the-books operations with plausible deniability." An amendment opponent, Rep. Lois Frankel, D-Fla., said: "For decades, these programs have supported free and fair elections, independent journalism, civic participation, and access to truthful information." The vote, on Jan. 14, was 127 yeas to 291 nays.
NAYS: Aderholt R-AL (4th), Sewell D-AL (7th), Rogers (AL) R-AL (3rd), Figures D-AL (2nd), Strong R-AL (5th)
YEAS: Palmer R-AL (6th), Moore (AL) R-AL (1st)
House Vote 8:
STATE, TREASURY BUDGETS: The House has passed the Financial Services and General Government and National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act (H.R. 7006), sponsored by Rep. Tom Cole, R-Okla. The bill would provide $90 billion of fiscal 2026 funding for the State and Treasury Departments, the judiciary branch, and various security and foreign affairs agencies. Cole said: "Just as this package strengthens economic security and accountability, it also reinforces America's security and leadership at home and abroad. The National Security-Department of State measures champion an America-first policy agenda." The vote, on Jan. 14, was 341 yeas to 79 nays.
YEAS: Aderholt R-AL (4th), Palmer R-AL (6th), Moore (AL) R-AL (1st), Sewell D-AL (7th), Rogers (AL) R-AL (3rd), Figures D-AL (2nd), Strong R-AL (5th)
House Vote 9:
EMPLOYER RETIREMENT PLANS: The House has passed the Protecting Prudent Investment of Retirement Savings Act (H.R. 2988), sponsored by Rep. Rick W. Allen, R-Ga., to change federal regulation of fiduciaries for employer-sponsored retirement investment plans. Changes include anti-discrimination measures, and requiring fiduciaries to use only financial concerns to shape investment actions. Allen said the bill would help ensure fiduciaries fulfill their "duty to prioritize financial returns, ensuring Americans' hard-earned savings are invested in a sensible manner." A bill opponent, Rep. Sean Casten, D-Ill., said: "It simply assumes that a handful of paternalistic legislators know more about the interests of America's businessowners than they do." The vote, on Jan. 15, was 213 yeas to 205 nays.
YEAS: Aderholt R-AL (4th), Palmer R-AL (6th), Moore (AL) R-AL (1st), Rogers (AL) R-AL (3rd), Strong R-AL (5th)
NAYS: Sewell D-AL (7th), Figures D-AL (2nd)
SENATE VOTES:
Senate Vote 1:
HEALTH INSURANCE EXCHANGES: The Senate has rejected a motion to proceed to a bill (S.J. Res. 84), sponsored by Sen. Mark Warner, D-Va., that would have canceled a Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services rule issued last June governing enrollment on individual health insurance exchanges, including by requiring verification of eligibility to buy insurance on the exchanges. The vote, on Jan. 13, was 47 yeas to 52 nays.
NAYS: Tuberville R-AL, Britt R-AL
Senate Vote 2:
VENEZUELA: The Senate has sustained a point of order brought by Sen. James Risch, R-Idaho, objecting to the privileged status of a bill (S.J. Res. 98) that would require the ending of U.S. military force against Venezuela in the absence of authorization from Congress. Risch said the bill was unnecessary because "the recent actions in Venezuela were limited in scope, short in duration, and done to protect U.S. interests and citizens. What President Trump has done in Venezuela is the definition of the president's article II Constitutional authorities as commander in chief." The bill sponsor, Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., said Congressional oversight was necessary because the U.S. was still taking hostile action against Venezuela, and could seize more Venezuela government officials, as it recently seized Nicolas Maduro. The vote, on Jan. 14, was 50 yeas to 50 nays, with Vice President Vance casting a 51st yea vote.
YEAS: Tuberville R-AL, Britt R-AL
Senate Vote 3:
FUNDING VARIOUS AGENCIES: The Senate has passed the Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act (H.R. 6938), sponsored by Tom Cole, R-Okla. The bill would provide $215 billion of fiscal 2026 funding for many federal agencies, including the Energy, Interior, Commerce, and Justice Departments. A supporter, Sen. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, said it "would actually reduce discretionary spending while better focusing funding on key priorities of the American people." The vote, on Jan. 15, was 82 yeas to 15 nays.
YEAS: Tuberville R-AL, Britt R-AL
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Alabama Congressional Votes for the Week ending 2026-01-09
by Arne Christensen
WASHINGTON, Jan. 25 -- Here's a look at how Alabama members of Congress voted over the previous week.HOUSE VOTES:
House Vote 1:
FUNDING VARIOUS AGENCIES: The House has passed the Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act (H.R. 6938), sponsored by Tom Cole, R-Okla. The bill would provide $215 billion of fiscal 2026 funding for many federal agencies, including the Energy, Interior, Commerce, and Justice Departments. Cole said it reduced wasteful spending, maintained environmental and energy standards, and supported law enforcement ... Show Full Article WASHINGTON, Jan. 25 -- Here's a look at how Alabama members of Congress voted over the previous week. HOUSE VOTES: House Vote 1: FUNDING VARIOUS AGENCIES: The House has passed the Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act (H.R. 6938), sponsored by Tom Cole, R-Okla. The bill would provide $215 billion of fiscal 2026 funding for many federal agencies, including the Energy, Interior, Commerce, and Justice Departments. Cole said it reduced wasteful spending, maintained environmental and energy standards, and supported law enforcementand the effort against fentanyl. The vote, on Jan. 8, was 397 yeas to 28 nays.
YEAS: Aderholt R-AL (4th), Palmer R-AL (6th), Moore (AL) R-AL (1st), Sewell D-AL (7th), Rogers (AL) R-AL (3rd), Figures D-AL (2nd), Strong R-AL (5th)
House Vote 2:
FLORIDA INDIAN RESERVATION: The House has failed to override the veto by President Trump of the Miccosukee Reserved Area Amendments Act (H.R. 504), sponsored by Rep. Carlos A. Gimenez, R-Fla. The bill would have expanded the Miccosukee tribal reservation to include land in the Everglades National Park. Gimenez said: "Including this land in the reserved area will empower the tribe to protect their community, manage water flow into the Everglades National Park, and raise structures within the camp to prevent catastrophic flooding." The vote to override, on Jan. 8, was 236 yeas to 188 nays, with a two-thirds majority required.
NAYS: Aderholt R-AL (4th), Palmer R-AL (6th), Moore (AL) R-AL (1st), Rogers (AL) R-AL (3rd), Strong R-AL (5th)
YEAS: Sewell D-AL (7th), Figures D-AL (2nd)
House Vote 3:
COLORADO WATER PIPELINE: The House has failed to override the veto by President Trump of the Finish the Arkansas Valley Conduit Act (H.R. 131), sponsored by Rep. Lauren Boebert, R-Colo. The bill would have expanded federal subsidies for a water pipeline in southeast Colorado to be built by the Bureau of Reclamation, including by reducing interest payments on a loan to communities that would be served by the pipeline. Boebert said: "Rural communities in southeastern Colorado need and deserve access to clean, reliable, and affordable water they can utilize on a daily basis." The vote to override, on Jan. 8, was 248 yeas to 177 nays, with 1 voting present, and a two-thirds majority required.
NAYS: Aderholt R-AL (4th), Palmer R-AL (6th), Moore (AL) R-AL (1st), Rogers (AL) R-AL (3rd), Strong R-AL (5th)
YEAS: Sewell D-AL (7th), Figures D-AL (2nd)
House Vote 4:
HEALTH INSURANCE SUBSIDIES: The House has passed the Breaking the Gridlock Act (H.R. 1834), sponsored by Rep. James P. McGovern, D-Mass. The bill would extend, through 2028, individual health insurance tax credits that were enacted in 2021 and 2022 and expired at the close of 2025. McGovern said: "It is unconscionable that anyone in the richest country in history should not have access to good, quality healthcare." An opponent, Rep. Jason Smith, R-Mo., called the bill "subsidizing insurance plans for wealthy people," given that families making up to $600,000 a year would benefit. The vote, on Jan. 8, was 230 yeas to 196 nays.
NAYS: Aderholt R-AL (4th), Palmer R-AL (6th), Moore (AL) R-AL (1st), Rogers (AL) R-AL (3rd), Strong R-AL (5th)
YEAS: Sewell D-AL (7th), Figures D-AL (2nd)
SENATE VOTES:
Senate Vote 1:
MILITARY HEALTH OFFICIAL: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Keith Bass to be Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs. Bass was a Navy sailor and officer for two decades, then a medical director at the Central Intelligence Agency, private health care executive, and most recently a hospital administrator at the Veterans Affairs Department. The vote, on Jan. 5, was 50 yeas to 35 nays.
YEAS: Tuberville R-AL, Britt R-AL
Senate Vote 2:
CIA GENERAL COUNSEL: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Joshua Simmons to be general counsel at the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). A legal adviser at the State Department since May 2025, Simmons was formerly a private practice lawyer specializing in international litigation. The vote, on Jan. 6, was 53 yeas to 47 nays.
YEAS: Tuberville R-AL, Britt R-AL
Senate Vote 3:
DRUG CONTROL OFFICIAL: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Sara Carter Bailey to be the Director of National Drug Control Policy, a White House post with responsibility for coordinating anti-drug efforts at 16 different agencies. A former reporter and contributor to Fox News, Carter Bailey also hosted a podcast until last April. An opponent, Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., said she "lacks any serious qualifications for this role. She is not a physician or addiction specialist. She has never been a prosecutor or law enforcement official." The vote, on Jan. 6, was 52 yeas to 48 nays.
YEAS: Tuberville R-AL, Britt R-AL
Senate Vote 4:
SOUTH DAKOTA AIR QUALITY: The Senate has rejected a motion to proceed to consideration of a bill (S.J. Res. 86), sponsored by Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., that would have voided an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule issued last August that approved South Dakota's revision of its plan for implementing the EPA's rule governing regional haze levels and visibility at national parks such as Mount Rushmore. Whitehouse said the approval was part of a Trump administration effort "to tear down the protections of Americans' health and safety and our environment." An opponent, Sen. Mike Rounds, R-S.D., said: "Overturning EPA's approval would force the state to adopt unnecessary pollution control measures, despite clear evidence that they would not meaningfully improve visibility." The vote, on Jan. 7, was 43 yeas to 50 nays.
NAYS: Tuberville R-AL
NOT VOTING: Britt R-AL
Senate Vote 5:
VENEZUELA: The Senate has agreed to a motion to discharge from the Senate Foreign Relations Committee a bill (S.J. Res. 98), sponsored by Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., that would require the ending of U.S. military force against Venezuela in the absence of authorization from Congress. Kaine said Congressional oversight of military actions in Venezuela was necessary because of signs "that this will go on for a long period of time. The seizure of oil, the dictation of terms about elections and the politics of Venezuela will go on for years." A bill opponent, Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., cited various examples of past presidential use of military power overseas without prior authorization in saying President Trump has "constitutional authority" to act in Venezuela. The vote to discharge, on Jan. 8, was 52 yeas to 47 nays.
NAYS: Tuberville R-AL, Britt R-AL
Senate Vote 6:
LOUSIANA JUDGE: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Alexander Van Hook to be a judge on the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Louisiana. Van Hook had been an assistant U.S. attorney in the district since 1999, then was its acting U.S. attorney from January to September 2025. The vote, on Jan. 8, was 53 yeas to 40 nays.
NOT VOTING: Tuberville R-AL
YEAS: Britt R-AL
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