Congressional Votes
Here's a look at summary stories written about each key vote in the House and Senate
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Congressional Votes for Delaware for the Week of Oct. 10-16, 2025
By Arne Christensen
WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- Here's a look at how members of Congress in Delaware voted for the week of Oct. 10-16, 2025.
There were no key votes in the House this week.
SENATE VOTES:
Senate Vote 1:
ANOTHER VOTE ON CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS: The Senate has rejected a cloture motion to end debate on the motion to consider the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act (H.R. 5371), sponsored by Rep. Tom Cole, R-Okla., to provide funding for federal government programs through November 21, and increase spending on security for government officials. A bill supporter, Senate Majority Leader John Thune,
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- Here's a look at how members of Congress in Delaware voted for the week of Oct. 10-16, 2025.
There were no key votes in the House this week.
SENATE VOTES:
Senate Vote 1:
ANOTHER VOTE ON CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS: The Senate has rejected a cloture motion to end debate on the motion to consider the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act (H.R. 5371), sponsored by Rep. Tom Cole, R-Okla., to provide funding for federal government programs through November 21, and increase spending on security for government officials. A bill supporter, Senate Majority Leader John Thune,R-S.D., said that as the government shutdown continues, "Our economy is losing billions of dollars. Federal workers, including law enforcement officers, are going without pay. Critical government programs are in jeopardy." An opponent, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., said: "Republicans remain dug in and insist that there is nothing to negotiate when it comes to healthcare, that they won't even sit down and talk with Democrats about it." The vote to end debate, on Oct. 14, was 49 yeas to 45 nays, with a three-fifths majority required.
NAYS: Coons D-DE, Blunt Rochester D-DE
Senate Vote 2:
MILITARY SPENDING: The Senate has rejected a cloture motion to end debate on the motion to proceed to the Department of Defense Appropriations Act (H.R. 4016), sponsored by Rep. Ken Calvert, R-Calif., to provide $832 billion of fiscal 2026 funding for the military, including increases in spending on building ships, and a so-called Golden Dome for America domestic missile defense effort. A supporter, Sen. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, said the bill "would provide U.S. military services with the funding needed to deter China and Russia, to support our servicemembers and their families, and to strengthen the defense industrial base. An opponent, Sen. Christopher A. Coons, D-Del., said the bill had been brought to a procedural vote with minimal input from Democrats, and had insufficient details from the Defense Department. The vote to end debate, on Oct. 16, was 50 yeas to 44 nays, with a three-fifths majority required.
NAYS: Coons D-DE, Blunt Rochester D-DE
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Congressional Votes for Connecticut for the Week of Oct. 10-16, 2025
By Arne Christensen
WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- Here's a look at how members of Congress in Connecticut voted for the week of Oct. 10-16, 2025.
There were no key votes in the House this week.
SENATE VOTES:
Senate Vote 1:
ANOTHER VOTE ON CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS: The Senate has rejected a cloture motion to end debate on the motion to consider the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act (H.R. 5371), sponsored by Rep. Tom Cole, R-Okla., to provide funding for federal government programs through November 21, and increase spending on security for government officials. A bill supporter, Senate Majority Leader John
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- Here's a look at how members of Congress in Connecticut voted for the week of Oct. 10-16, 2025.
There were no key votes in the House this week.
SENATE VOTES:
Senate Vote 1:
ANOTHER VOTE ON CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS: The Senate has rejected a cloture motion to end debate on the motion to consider the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act (H.R. 5371), sponsored by Rep. Tom Cole, R-Okla., to provide funding for federal government programs through November 21, and increase spending on security for government officials. A bill supporter, Senate Majority Leader JohnThune, R-S.D., said that as the government shutdown continues, "Our economy is losing billions of dollars. Federal workers, including law enforcement officers, are going without pay. Critical government programs are in jeopardy." An opponent, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., said: "Republicans remain dug in and insist that there is nothing to negotiate when it comes to healthcare, that they won't even sit down and talk with Democrats about it." The vote to end debate, on Oct. 14, was 49 yeas to 45 nays, with a three-fifths majority required.
NAYS: Murphy D-CT, Blumenthal D-CT
Senate Vote 2:
MILITARY SPENDING: The Senate has rejected a cloture motion to end debate on the motion to proceed to the Department of Defense Appropriations Act (H.R. 4016), sponsored by Rep. Ken Calvert, R-Calif., to provide $832 billion of fiscal 2026 funding for the military, including increases in spending on building ships, and a so-called Golden Dome for America domestic missile defense effort. A supporter, Sen. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, said the bill "would provide U.S. military services with the funding needed to deter China and Russia, to support our servicemembers and their families, and to strengthen the defense industrial base. An opponent, Sen. Christopher A. Coons, D-Del., said the bill had been brought to a procedural vote with minimal input from Democrats, and had insufficient details from the Defense Department. The vote to end debate, on Oct. 16, was 50 yeas to 44 nays, with a three-fifths majority required.
NAYS: Murphy D-CT, Blumenthal D-CT
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Congressional Votes for Colorado for the Week of Oct. 10-16, 2025
By Arne Christensen
WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- Here's a look at how members of Congress in Colorado voted for the week of Oct. 10-16, 2025.
There were no key votes in the House this week.
SENATE VOTES:
Senate Vote 1:
ANOTHER VOTE ON CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS: The Senate has rejected a cloture motion to end debate on the motion to consider the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act (H.R. 5371), sponsored by Rep. Tom Cole, R-Okla., to provide funding for federal government programs through November 21, and increase spending on security for government officials. A bill supporter, Senate Majority Leader John Thune,
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- Here's a look at how members of Congress in Colorado voted for the week of Oct. 10-16, 2025.
There were no key votes in the House this week.
SENATE VOTES:
Senate Vote 1:
ANOTHER VOTE ON CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS: The Senate has rejected a cloture motion to end debate on the motion to consider the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act (H.R. 5371), sponsored by Rep. Tom Cole, R-Okla., to provide funding for federal government programs through November 21, and increase spending on security for government officials. A bill supporter, Senate Majority Leader John Thune,R-S.D., said that as the government shutdown continues, "Our economy is losing billions of dollars. Federal workers, including law enforcement officers, are going without pay. Critical government programs are in jeopardy." An opponent, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., said: "Republicans remain dug in and insist that there is nothing to negotiate when it comes to healthcare, that they won't even sit down and talk with Democrats about it." The vote to end debate, on Oct. 14, was 49 yeas to 45 nays, with a three-fifths majority required.
NAYS: Bennet D-CO, Hickenlooper D-CO
Senate Vote 2:
MILITARY SPENDING: The Senate has rejected a cloture motion to end debate on the motion to proceed to the Department of Defense Appropriations Act (H.R. 4016), sponsored by Rep. Ken Calvert, R-Calif., to provide $832 billion of fiscal 2026 funding for the military, including increases in spending on building ships, and a so-called Golden Dome for America domestic missile defense effort. A supporter, Sen. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, said the bill "would provide U.S. military services with the funding needed to deter China and Russia, to support our servicemembers and their families, and to strengthen the defense industrial base. An opponent, Sen. Christopher A. Coons, D-Del., said the bill had been brought to a procedural vote with minimal input from Democrats, and had insufficient details from the Defense Department. The vote to end debate, on Oct. 16, was 50 yeas to 44 nays, with a three-fifths majority required.
NAYS: Bennet D-CO, Hickenlooper D-CO
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Congressional Votes for California for the Week of Oct. 10-16, 2025
By Arne Christensen
WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- Here's a look at how members of Congress in California voted for the week of Oct. 10-16, 2025.
There were no key votes in the House this week.
SENATE VOTES:
Senate Vote 1:
ANOTHER VOTE ON CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS: The Senate has rejected a cloture motion to end debate on the motion to consider the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act (H.R. 5371), sponsored by Rep. Tom Cole, R-Okla., to provide funding for federal government programs through November 21, and increase spending on security for government officials. A bill supporter, Senate Majority Leader John Thune,
... Show Full Article
WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- Here's a look at how members of Congress in California voted for the week of Oct. 10-16, 2025.
There were no key votes in the House this week.
SENATE VOTES:
Senate Vote 1:
ANOTHER VOTE ON CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS: The Senate has rejected a cloture motion to end debate on the motion to consider the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act (H.R. 5371), sponsored by Rep. Tom Cole, R-Okla., to provide funding for federal government programs through November 21, and increase spending on security for government officials. A bill supporter, Senate Majority Leader John Thune,R-S.D., said that as the government shutdown continues, "Our economy is losing billions of dollars. Federal workers, including law enforcement officers, are going without pay. Critical government programs are in jeopardy." An opponent, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., said: "Republicans remain dug in and insist that there is nothing to negotiate when it comes to healthcare, that they won't even sit down and talk with Democrats about it." The vote to end debate, on Oct. 14, was 49 yeas to 45 nays, with a three-fifths majority required.
NAYS: Padilla D-CA, Schiff D-CA
Senate Vote 2:
MILITARY SPENDING: The Senate has rejected a cloture motion to end debate on the motion to proceed to the Department of Defense Appropriations Act (H.R. 4016), sponsored by Rep. Ken Calvert, R-Calif., to provide $832 billion of fiscal 2026 funding for the military, including increases in spending on building ships, and a so-called Golden Dome for America domestic missile defense effort. A supporter, Sen. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, said the bill "would provide U.S. military services with the funding needed to deter China and Russia, to support our servicemembers and their families, and to strengthen the defense industrial base. An opponent, Sen. Christopher A. Coons, D-Del., said the bill had been brought to a procedural vote with minimal input from Democrats, and had insufficient details from the Defense Department. The vote to end debate, on Oct. 16, was 50 yeas to 44 nays, with a three-fifths majority required.
NAYS: Padilla D-CA, Schiff D-CA
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Congressional Votes for Arkansas for the Week of Oct. 10-16, 2025
By Arne Christensen
WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- Here's a look at how members of Congress in Arkansas voted for the week of Oct. 10-16, 2025.
There were no key votes in the House this week.
SENATE VOTES:
Senate Vote 1:
ANOTHER VOTE ON CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS: The Senate has rejected a cloture motion to end debate on the motion to consider the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act (H.R. 5371), sponsored by Rep. Tom Cole, R-Okla., to provide funding for federal government programs through November 21, and increase spending on security for government officials. A bill supporter, Senate Majority Leader John Thune,
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- Here's a look at how members of Congress in Arkansas voted for the week of Oct. 10-16, 2025.
There were no key votes in the House this week.
SENATE VOTES:
Senate Vote 1:
ANOTHER VOTE ON CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS: The Senate has rejected a cloture motion to end debate on the motion to consider the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act (H.R. 5371), sponsored by Rep. Tom Cole, R-Okla., to provide funding for federal government programs through November 21, and increase spending on security for government officials. A bill supporter, Senate Majority Leader John Thune,R-S.D., said that as the government shutdown continues, "Our economy is losing billions of dollars. Federal workers, including law enforcement officers, are going without pay. Critical government programs are in jeopardy." An opponent, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., said: "Republicans remain dug in and insist that there is nothing to negotiate when it comes to healthcare, that they won't even sit down and talk with Democrats about it." The vote to end debate, on Oct. 14, was 49 yeas to 45 nays, with a three-fifths majority required.
YEAS: Cotton R-AR, Boozman R-AR
Senate Vote 2:
MILITARY SPENDING: The Senate has rejected a cloture motion to end debate on the motion to proceed to the Department of Defense Appropriations Act (H.R. 4016), sponsored by Rep. Ken Calvert, R-Calif., to provide $832 billion of fiscal 2026 funding for the military, including increases in spending on building ships, and a so-called Golden Dome for America domestic missile defense effort. A supporter, Sen. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, said the bill "would provide U.S. military services with the funding needed to deter China and Russia, to support our servicemembers and their families, and to strengthen the defense industrial base. An opponent, Sen. Christopher A. Coons, D-Del., said the bill had been brought to a procedural vote with minimal input from Democrats, and had insufficient details from the Defense Department. The vote to end debate, on Oct. 16, was 50 yeas to 44 nays, with a three-fifths majority required.
YEAS: Cotton R-AR, Boozman R-AR
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Congressional Votes for Arizona for the Week of Oct. 10-16, 2025
By Arne Christensen
WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- Here's a look at how members of Congress in Arizona voted for the week of Oct. 10-16, 2025.
There were no key votes in the House this week.
SENATE VOTES:
Senate Vote 1:
ANOTHER VOTE ON CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS: The Senate has rejected a cloture motion to end debate on the motion to consider the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act (H.R. 5371), sponsored by Rep. Tom Cole, R-Okla., to provide funding for federal government programs through November 21, and increase spending on security for government officials. A bill supporter, Senate Majority Leader John Thune,
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- Here's a look at how members of Congress in Arizona voted for the week of Oct. 10-16, 2025.
There were no key votes in the House this week.
SENATE VOTES:
Senate Vote 1:
ANOTHER VOTE ON CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS: The Senate has rejected a cloture motion to end debate on the motion to consider the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act (H.R. 5371), sponsored by Rep. Tom Cole, R-Okla., to provide funding for federal government programs through November 21, and increase spending on security for government officials. A bill supporter, Senate Majority Leader John Thune,R-S.D., said that as the government shutdown continues, "Our economy is losing billions of dollars. Federal workers, including law enforcement officers, are going without pay. Critical government programs are in jeopardy." An opponent, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., said: "Republicans remain dug in and insist that there is nothing to negotiate when it comes to healthcare, that they won't even sit down and talk with Democrats about it." The vote to end debate, on Oct. 14, was 49 yeas to 45 nays, with a three-fifths majority required.
NAYS: Gallego D-AZ, Kelly D-AZ
Senate Vote 2:
MILITARY SPENDING: The Senate has rejected a cloture motion to end debate on the motion to proceed to the Department of Defense Appropriations Act (H.R. 4016), sponsored by Rep. Ken Calvert, R-Calif., to provide $832 billion of fiscal 2026 funding for the military, including increases in spending on building ships, and a so-called Golden Dome for America domestic missile defense effort. A supporter, Sen. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, said the bill "would provide U.S. military services with the funding needed to deter China and Russia, to support our servicemembers and their families, and to strengthen the defense industrial base. An opponent, Sen. Christopher A. Coons, D-Del., said the bill had been brought to a procedural vote with minimal input from Democrats, and had insufficient details from the Defense Department. The vote to end debate, on Oct. 16, was 50 yeas to 44 nays, with a three-fifths majority required.
NAYS: Gallego D-AZ, Kelly D-AZ
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Congressional Votes for Alaska for the Week of Oct. 10-16, 2025
By Arne Christensen
WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- Here's a look at how members of Congress in Alaska voted for the week of Oct. 10-16, 2025.
There were no key votes in the House this week.
SENATE VOTES:
Senate Vote 1:
ANOTHER VOTE ON CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS: The Senate has rejected a cloture motion to end debate on the motion to consider the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act (H.R. 5371), sponsored by Rep. Tom Cole, R-Okla., to provide funding for federal government programs through November 21, and increase spending on security for government officials. A bill supporter, Senate Majority Leader John Thune,
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- Here's a look at how members of Congress in Alaska voted for the week of Oct. 10-16, 2025.
There were no key votes in the House this week.
SENATE VOTES:
Senate Vote 1:
ANOTHER VOTE ON CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS: The Senate has rejected a cloture motion to end debate on the motion to consider the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act (H.R. 5371), sponsored by Rep. Tom Cole, R-Okla., to provide funding for federal government programs through November 21, and increase spending on security for government officials. A bill supporter, Senate Majority Leader John Thune,R-S.D., said that as the government shutdown continues, "Our economy is losing billions of dollars. Federal workers, including law enforcement officers, are going without pay. Critical government programs are in jeopardy." An opponent, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., said: "Republicans remain dug in and insist that there is nothing to negotiate when it comes to healthcare, that they won't even sit down and talk with Democrats about it." The vote to end debate, on Oct. 14, was 49 yeas to 45 nays, with a three-fifths majority required.
YEAS: Murkowski R-AK, Sullivan R-AK
Senate Vote 2:
MILITARY SPENDING: The Senate has rejected a cloture motion to end debate on the motion to proceed to the Department of Defense Appropriations Act (H.R. 4016), sponsored by Rep. Ken Calvert, R-Calif., to provide $832 billion of fiscal 2026 funding for the military, including increases in spending on building ships, and a so-called Golden Dome for America domestic missile defense effort. A supporter, Sen. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, said the bill "would provide U.S. military services with the funding needed to deter China and Russia, to support our servicemembers and their families, and to strengthen the defense industrial base. An opponent, Sen. Christopher A. Coons, D-Del., said the bill had been brought to a procedural vote with minimal input from Democrats, and had insufficient details from the Defense Department. The vote to end debate, on Oct. 16, was 50 yeas to 44 nays, with a three-fifths majority required.
YEAS: Murkowski R-AK, Sullivan R-AK
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Congressional Votes for Alabama for the Week of Oct. 10-16, 2025
By Arne Christensen
WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- Here's a look at how members of Congress in Alabama voted for the week of Oct. 10-16, 2025.
There were no key votes in the House this week.
SENATE VOTES:
Senate Vote 1:
ANOTHER VOTE ON CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS: The Senate has rejected a cloture motion to end debate on the motion to consider the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act (H.R. 5371), sponsored by Rep. Tom Cole, R-Okla., to provide funding for federal government programs through November 21, and increase spending on security for government officials. A bill supporter, Senate Majority Leader John Thune,
... Show Full Article
WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- Here's a look at how members of Congress in Alabama voted for the week of Oct. 10-16, 2025.
There were no key votes in the House this week.
SENATE VOTES:
Senate Vote 1:
ANOTHER VOTE ON CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS: The Senate has rejected a cloture motion to end debate on the motion to consider the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act (H.R. 5371), sponsored by Rep. Tom Cole, R-Okla., to provide funding for federal government programs through November 21, and increase spending on security for government officials. A bill supporter, Senate Majority Leader John Thune,R-S.D., said that as the government shutdown continues, "Our economy is losing billions of dollars. Federal workers, including law enforcement officers, are going without pay. Critical government programs are in jeopardy." An opponent, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., said: "Republicans remain dug in and insist that there is nothing to negotiate when it comes to healthcare, that they won't even sit down and talk with Democrats about it." The vote to end debate, on Oct. 14, was 49 yeas to 45 nays, with a three-fifths majority required.
YEAS: Tuberville R-AL, Britt R-AL
Senate Vote 2:
MILITARY SPENDING: The Senate has rejected a cloture motion to end debate on the motion to proceed to the Department of Defense Appropriations Act (H.R. 4016), sponsored by Rep. Ken Calvert, R-Calif., to provide $832 billion of fiscal 2026 funding for the military, including increases in spending on building ships, and a so-called Golden Dome for America domestic missile defense effort. A supporter, Sen. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, said the bill "would provide U.S. military services with the funding needed to deter China and Russia, to support our servicemembers and their families, and to strengthen the defense industrial base. An opponent, Sen. Christopher A. Coons, D-Del., said the bill had been brought to a procedural vote with minimal input from Democrats, and had insufficient details from the Defense Department. The vote to end debate, on Oct. 16, was 50 yeas to 44 nays, with a three-fifths majority required.
NOT VOTING: Tuberville R-AL
YEAS: Britt R-AL
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