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Capitol Hill Briefing: June 16, 2026

Today on Capitol Hill: 2 Senate floor votes; 3 committee meetings; 15 amendments submitted. Full breakdown below.


🗳 Senate Floor Votes

Failed — 47 Yeas, 48 Nays
A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.

Failed — 46 Yeas, 48 Nays
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code…


🏢 Committee Activity

Senate Armed Services Subcommittee on Airland (Senate): MeetingHearings to examine Army force modernization in review of the Defense Authorization Request for Fiscal Year 2027 and the Future Years Defense Program.

Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Subcommittee on Education and the American Family (Senate): MeetingHearings to examine the future of K-12 education in the age of artificial intelligence.

Senate Budget (Senate): MeetingHearings to examine the nomination of Hal Duncan, of Texas, to be Deputy Director of the Office of Management and Budget.


📝 Amendments Submitted Today

SAMDT 3868
To improve the bill.

SAMDT 3867
To improve the bill.

SAMDT 3866
To improve the bill.

SAMDT 3865
To improve the bill.

SAMDT 3864
(null)

SAMDT 3427
To require the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study on casualty assistance and long-term care programs.

SAMDT 3748
In the nature of a substitute.

SAMDT 3863
To improve the bill.

SAMDT 3928
To require the Secretary of Defense to establish a pilot program for deploying microreactors.

SAMDT 3728
To require the executive branch to develop a whole-of-government strategy to disrupt growing cooperation among the People's Republic of China, the Russian Federation, the Islamic Republic of Iran, an…


📰 In the News

White House talking points claim victories in initial Iran deal but often don't meet reality – The Washington Post

Congress, out of the loop in Trump's Iran talks, wants vote on deal – USA Today

Senate fails to advance war powers resolution to halt US action against Iran – Audacy

Democrats Prep for Shrinking Southern Delegations – News of the United States – NOTUS

Bill limiting investors from buying homes set to speed through Congress – CNBC

Senate rejects latest resolution to limit Trump's Iran war powers – CBS News


📊 See how every member voted on ThePolitibase. Data from Congress.gov, senate.gov, clerk.house.gov, and the FEC.

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