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California Congressional Votes for the Week ending 2026-02-06

by Arne Christensen

WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- Here's a look at how California members of Congress voted over the previous week.

HOUSE VOTES:

House Vote 1:
COLLEGE COUNSELING FOR VETERANS: The House has passed the Veterans Readiness and Employment Improvement Act (H.R. 980), sponsored by Derrick Van Orden, R-Wis., to end a stipulation that only Veterans Affairs Department (VA) counselors with a master's degree can provide job and education counseling to veterans at colleges and universities. Van Orden said a change to "requiring a bachelor's degree in the relevant field of study will get these positions filled with solid ... Show Full Article

Arkansas Congressional Votes for the Week ending 2026-02-06

by Arne Christensen

WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- Here's a look at how Arkansas members of Congress voted over the previous week.

HOUSE VOTES:

House Vote 1:
COLLEGE COUNSELING FOR VETERANS: The House has passed the Veterans Readiness and Employment Improvement Act (H.R. 980), sponsored by Derrick Van Orden, R-Wis., to end a stipulation that only Veterans Affairs Department (VA) counselors with a master's degree can provide job and education counseling to veterans at colleges and universities. Van Orden said a change to "requiring a bachelor's degree in the relevant field of study will get these positions filled with solid ... Show Full Article

Arizona Congressional Votes for the Week ending 2026-02-06

by Arne Christensen

WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- Here's a look at how Arizona members of Congress voted over the previous week.

HOUSE VOTES:

House Vote 1:
COLLEGE COUNSELING FOR VETERANS: The House has passed the Veterans Readiness and Employment Improvement Act (H.R. 980), sponsored by Derrick Van Orden, R-Wis., to end a stipulation that only Veterans Affairs Department (VA) counselors with a master's degree can provide job and education counseling to veterans at colleges and universities. Van Orden said a change to "requiring a bachelor's degree in the relevant field of study will get these positions filled with solid ... Show Full Article

Alaska Congressional Votes for the Week ending 2026-02-06

by Arne Christensen

WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- Here's a look at how Alaska members of Congress voted over the previous week.

HOUSE VOTES:

House Vote 1:
COLLEGE COUNSELING FOR VETERANS: The House has passed the Veterans Readiness and Employment Improvement Act (H.R. 980), sponsored by Derrick Van Orden, R-Wis., to end a stipulation that only Veterans Affairs Department (VA) counselors with a master's degree can provide job and education counseling to veterans at colleges and universities. Van Orden said a change to "requiring a bachelor's degree in the relevant field of study will get these positions filled with solid ... Show Full Article

Alabama Congressional Votes for the Week ending 2026-02-06

by Arne Christensen

WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- Here's a look at how Alabama members of Congress voted over the previous week.

HOUSE VOTES:

House Vote 1:
COLLEGE COUNSELING FOR VETERANS: The House has passed the Veterans Readiness and Employment Improvement Act (H.R. 980), sponsored by Derrick Van Orden, R-Wis., to end a stipulation that only Veterans Affairs Department (VA) counselors with a master's degree can provide job and education counseling to veterans at colleges and universities. Van Orden said a change to "requiring a bachelor's degree in the relevant field of study will get these positions filled with solid ... Show Full Article

California Congressional Votes for the Week ending 2026-01-30

by Arne Christensen

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- Here's a look at how California members of Congress voted over the previous week.

There were no key votes in the House this week.

SENATE VOTES:

Senate Vote 1:
COLLEGES AND PREGNANT STUDENTS: The Senate has rejected cloture on a motion to proceed to the Pregnant Students' Rights Act (H.R. 6359), sponsored by Rep. Ashley Hinson, R-Iowa. The bill would 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. A supporter, Sen. Ashley Moody, R-Fla., said: "This ... Show Full Article WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- Here's a look at how California members of Congress voted over the previous week. There were no key votes in the House this week. SENATE VOTES: Senate Vote 1: COLLEGES AND PREGNANT STUDENTS: The Senate has rejected cloture on a motion to proceed to the Pregnant Students' Rights Act (H.R. 6359), sponsored by Rep. Ashley Hinson, R-Iowa. The bill would 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. A supporter, Sen. Ashley Moody, R-Fla., said: "Thisis commonsense legislation that ensures young women know their rights as pregnant college students and have the support they need to stay in school and support their baby." An opponent, Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., said it "explicitly and intentionally excludes information on the entire range of healthcare available to students, including contraception and abortion care." The vote, on Jan. 27, was 47 yeas to 45 nays, with a three-fifths majority required for cloture.
NAYS: Padilla D-CA, Schiff D-CA

Senate Vote 2:
CONSOLIDATED APPROPRIATIONS: The Senate has rejected cloture on a motion to proceed to the Consolidated Appropriations Act (H.R. 7148), sponsored by Rep. Tom Cole, R-Okla., to fund fiscal 2026 spending at the Defense Department, State Department, Transportation, Labor, and Education Departments; Homeland Security Department; and Health and Human Services and Housing and Urban Development Departments. Defense would receive $841 billion, while $11.7 billion of funding for the Internal Revenue Service would be rescinded. A motion supporter, Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., said the bill was needed "to avoid a shutdown, to keep the government open, to make America safer." An opponent, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., said before proceeding to bill debate, "Republicans must work with Democrats on legislative fixes to ensure ICE [Immigration and Customs Enforcement] is reined in and overhauled to protect public safety." The vote, on Jan. 29, was 45 yeas to 55 nays.
NAYS: Padilla D-CA, Schiff D-CA

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Arkansas Congressional Votes for the Week ending 2026-01-30

by Arne Christensen

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- Here's a look at how Arkansas members of Congress voted over the previous week.

There were no key votes in the House this week.

SENATE VOTES:

Senate Vote 1:
COLLEGES AND PREGNANT STUDENTS: The Senate has rejected cloture on a motion to proceed to the Pregnant Students' Rights Act (H.R. 6359), sponsored by Rep. Ashley Hinson, R-Iowa. The bill would 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. A supporter, Sen. Ashley Moody, R-Fla., said: "This ... Show Full Article WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- Here's a look at how Arkansas members of Congress voted over the previous week. There were no key votes in the House this week. SENATE VOTES: Senate Vote 1: COLLEGES AND PREGNANT STUDENTS: The Senate has rejected cloture on a motion to proceed to the Pregnant Students' Rights Act (H.R. 6359), sponsored by Rep. Ashley Hinson, R-Iowa. The bill would 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. A supporter, Sen. Ashley Moody, R-Fla., said: "Thisis commonsense legislation that ensures young women know their rights as pregnant college students and have the support they need to stay in school and support their baby." An opponent, Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., said it "explicitly and intentionally excludes information on the entire range of healthcare available to students, including contraception and abortion care." The vote, on Jan. 27, was 47 yeas to 45 nays, with a three-fifths majority required for cloture.
YEAS: Cotton R-AR, Boozman R-AR

Senate Vote 2:
CONSOLIDATED APPROPRIATIONS: The Senate has rejected cloture on a motion to proceed to the Consolidated Appropriations Act (H.R. 7148), sponsored by Rep. Tom Cole, R-Okla., to fund fiscal 2026 spending at the Defense Department, State Department, Transportation, Labor, and Education Departments; Homeland Security Department; and Health and Human Services and Housing and Urban Development Departments. Defense would receive $841 billion, while $11.7 billion of funding for the Internal Revenue Service would be rescinded. A motion supporter, Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., said the bill was needed "to avoid a shutdown, to keep the government open, to make America safer." An opponent, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., said before proceeding to bill debate, "Republicans must work with Democrats on legislative fixes to ensure ICE [Immigration and Customs Enforcement] is reined in and overhauled to protect public safety." The vote, on Jan. 29, was 45 yeas to 55 nays.
YEAS: Cotton R-AR, Boozman R-AR

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Colorado Congressional Votes for the Week ending 2026-01-30

by Arne Christensen

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- Here's a look at how Colorado members of Congress voted over the previous week.

There were no key votes in the House this week.

SENATE VOTES:

Senate Vote 1:
COLLEGES AND PREGNANT STUDENTS: The Senate has rejected cloture on a motion to proceed to the Pregnant Students' Rights Act (H.R. 6359), sponsored by Rep. Ashley Hinson, R-Iowa. The bill would 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. A supporter, Sen. Ashley Moody, R-Fla., said: "This ... Show Full Article WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- Here's a look at how Colorado members of Congress voted over the previous week. There were no key votes in the House this week. SENATE VOTES: Senate Vote 1: COLLEGES AND PREGNANT STUDENTS: The Senate has rejected cloture on a motion to proceed to the Pregnant Students' Rights Act (H.R. 6359), sponsored by Rep. Ashley Hinson, R-Iowa. The bill would 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. A supporter, Sen. Ashley Moody, R-Fla., said: "Thisis commonsense legislation that ensures young women know their rights as pregnant college students and have the support they need to stay in school and support their baby." An opponent, Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., said it "explicitly and intentionally excludes information on the entire range of healthcare available to students, including contraception and abortion care." The vote, on Jan. 27, was 47 yeas to 45 nays, with a three-fifths majority required for cloture.
NAYS: Bennet D-CO, Hickenlooper D-CO

Senate Vote 2:
CONSOLIDATED APPROPRIATIONS: The Senate has rejected cloture on a motion to proceed to the Consolidated Appropriations Act (H.R. 7148), sponsored by Rep. Tom Cole, R-Okla., to fund fiscal 2026 spending at the Defense Department, State Department, Transportation, Labor, and Education Departments; Homeland Security Department; and Health and Human Services and Housing and Urban Development Departments. Defense would receive $841 billion, while $11.7 billion of funding for the Internal Revenue Service would be rescinded. A motion supporter, Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., said the bill was needed "to avoid a shutdown, to keep the government open, to make America safer." An opponent, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., said before proceeding to bill debate, "Republicans must work with Democrats on legislative fixes to ensure ICE [Immigration and Customs Enforcement] is reined in and overhauled to protect public safety." The vote, on Jan. 29, was 45 yeas to 55 nays.
NAYS: Bennet D-CO, Hickenlooper D-CO

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Arizona Congressional Votes for the Week ending 2026-01-30

by Arne Christensen

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- Here's a look at how Arizona members of Congress voted over the previous week.

There were no key votes in the House this week.

SENATE VOTES:

Senate Vote 1:
COLLEGES AND PREGNANT STUDENTS: The Senate has rejected cloture on a motion to proceed to the Pregnant Students' Rights Act (H.R. 6359), sponsored by Rep. Ashley Hinson, R-Iowa. The bill would 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. A supporter, Sen. Ashley Moody, R-Fla., said: "This ... Show Full Article WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- Here's a look at how Arizona members of Congress voted over the previous week. There were no key votes in the House this week. SENATE VOTES: Senate Vote 1: COLLEGES AND PREGNANT STUDENTS: The Senate has rejected cloture on a motion to proceed to the Pregnant Students' Rights Act (H.R. 6359), sponsored by Rep. Ashley Hinson, R-Iowa. The bill would 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. A supporter, Sen. Ashley Moody, R-Fla., said: "Thisis commonsense legislation that ensures young women know their rights as pregnant college students and have the support they need to stay in school and support their baby." An opponent, Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., said it "explicitly and intentionally excludes information on the entire range of healthcare available to students, including contraception and abortion care." The vote, on Jan. 27, was 47 yeas to 45 nays, with a three-fifths majority required for cloture.
NAYS: Gallego D-AZ, Kelly D-AZ

Senate Vote 2:
CONSOLIDATED APPROPRIATIONS: The Senate has rejected cloture on a motion to proceed to the Consolidated Appropriations Act (H.R. 7148), sponsored by Rep. Tom Cole, R-Okla., to fund fiscal 2026 spending at the Defense Department, State Department, Transportation, Labor, and Education Departments; Homeland Security Department; and Health and Human Services and Housing and Urban Development Departments. Defense would receive $841 billion, while $11.7 billion of funding for the Internal Revenue Service would be rescinded. A motion supporter, Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., said the bill was needed "to avoid a shutdown, to keep the government open, to make America safer." An opponent, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., said before proceeding to bill debate, "Republicans must work with Democrats on legislative fixes to ensure ICE [Immigration and Customs Enforcement] is reined in and overhauled to protect public safety." The vote, on Jan. 29, was 45 yeas to 55 nays.
NAYS: Gallego D-AZ, Kelly D-AZ

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Alaska Congressional Votes for the Week ending 2026-01-30

by Arne Christensen

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- Here's a look at how Alaska members of Congress voted over the previous week.

There were no key votes in the House this week.

SENATE VOTES:

Senate Vote 1:
COLLEGES AND PREGNANT STUDENTS: The Senate has rejected cloture on a motion to proceed to the Pregnant Students' Rights Act (H.R. 6359), sponsored by Rep. Ashley Hinson, R-Iowa. The bill would 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. A supporter, Sen. Ashley Moody, R-Fla., said: "This ... Show Full Article WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- Here's a look at how Alaska members of Congress voted over the previous week. There were no key votes in the House this week. SENATE VOTES: Senate Vote 1: COLLEGES AND PREGNANT STUDENTS: The Senate has rejected cloture on a motion to proceed to the Pregnant Students' Rights Act (H.R. 6359), sponsored by Rep. Ashley Hinson, R-Iowa. The bill would 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. A supporter, Sen. Ashley Moody, R-Fla., said: "Thisis commonsense legislation that ensures young women know their rights as pregnant college students and have the support they need to stay in school and support their baby." An opponent, Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., said it "explicitly and intentionally excludes information on the entire range of healthcare available to students, including contraception and abortion care." The vote, on Jan. 27, was 47 yeas to 45 nays, with a three-fifths majority required for cloture.
YEAS: Murkowski R-AK, Sullivan R-AK

Senate Vote 2:
CONSOLIDATED APPROPRIATIONS: The Senate has rejected cloture on a motion to proceed to the Consolidated Appropriations Act (H.R. 7148), sponsored by Rep. Tom Cole, R-Okla., to fund fiscal 2026 spending at the Defense Department, State Department, Transportation, Labor, and Education Departments; Homeland Security Department; and Health and Human Services and Housing and Urban Development Departments. Defense would receive $841 billion, while $11.7 billion of funding for the Internal Revenue Service would be rescinded. A motion supporter, Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., said the bill was needed "to avoid a shutdown, to keep the government open, to make America safer." An opponent, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., said before proceeding to bill debate, "Republicans must work with Democrats on legislative fixes to ensure ICE [Immigration and Customs Enforcement] is reined in and overhauled to protect public safety." The vote, on Jan. 29, was 45 yeas to 55 nays.
YEAS: Murkowski R-AK, Sullivan R-AK

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Alabama Congressional Votes for the Week ending 2026-01-30

by Arne Christensen

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- Here's a look at how Alabama members of Congress voted over the previous week.

There were no key votes in the House this week.

SENATE VOTES:

Senate Vote 1:
COLLEGES AND PREGNANT STUDENTS: The Senate has rejected cloture on a motion to proceed to the Pregnant Students' Rights Act (H.R. 6359), sponsored by Rep. Ashley Hinson, R-Iowa. The bill would 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. A supporter, Sen. Ashley Moody, R-Fla., said: "This ... Show Full Article WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- Here's a look at how Alabama members of Congress voted over the previous week. There were no key votes in the House this week. SENATE VOTES: Senate Vote 1: COLLEGES AND PREGNANT STUDENTS: The Senate has rejected cloture on a motion to proceed to the Pregnant Students' Rights Act (H.R. 6359), sponsored by Rep. Ashley Hinson, R-Iowa. The bill would 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. A supporter, Sen. Ashley Moody, R-Fla., said: "Thisis commonsense legislation that ensures young women know their rights as pregnant college students and have the support they need to stay in school and support their baby." An opponent, Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., said it "explicitly and intentionally excludes information on the entire range of healthcare available to students, including contraception and abortion care." The vote, on Jan. 27, was 47 yeas to 45 nays, with a three-fifths majority required for cloture.
YEAS: Tuberville R-AL, Britt R-AL

Senate Vote 2:
CONSOLIDATED APPROPRIATIONS: The Senate has rejected cloture on a motion to proceed to the Consolidated Appropriations Act (H.R. 7148), sponsored by Rep. Tom Cole, R-Okla., to fund fiscal 2026 spending at the Defense Department, State Department, Transportation, Labor, and Education Departments; Homeland Security Department; and Health and Human Services and Housing and Urban Development Departments. Defense would receive $841 billion, while $11.7 billion of funding for the Internal Revenue Service would be rescinded. A motion supporter, Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., said the bill was needed "to avoid a shutdown, to keep the government open, to make America safer." An opponent, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., said before proceeding to bill debate, "Republicans must work with Democrats on legislative fixes to ensure ICE [Immigration and Customs Enforcement] is reined in and overhauled to protect public safety." The vote, on Jan. 29, was 45 yeas to 55 nays.
NAYS: Tuberville R-AL
YEAS: Britt R-AL

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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