Capitol Hill Briefing: June 18, 2026

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

🗳 Senate Floor Votes

✅ Passed — 48 Yeas, 39 Nays
George Holding, of North Carolina, to be United States Director of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development

✅ Passed — 84 Yeas, 8 Nays
A bill a bill to increase the supply of housing in America, and for other purposes.

📝 Amendments Submitted Today

SAMDT 5512
To provide a clarification relating to, and to prohibit the use of funds for, the White House Ballroom.

SAMDT 5452
To reallocate funds that would have been used for the Anti-Weaponization Fund to fraud enforcement.

SAMDT 5830

SAMDT 5832

SAMDT 5834

SAMDT 5831

SAMDT 5853

SAMDT 5850

SAMDT 5852

SAMDT 5851

📰 In the News

• Rep. Kean to return to Congress after mysterious absence, spokesman says – The Washington Post

• Democrats say money from Trump’s tax cuts bill is paying for White House ballroom project – WHEC.com

• Congress Receives Iran Deal and Some Senate Republicans Immediately Criticize It – Talking Points Memo

• Maddie Rusenko Named House Small Business Counsel – Legis1

• Senate Blocks Honduras Human Rights Vote – Legis1

• Trump DNI pick Pulte poised to get access to U.S. intelligence despite congressional bid to thwart – CNBC

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