Capitol Hill Briefing: July 30, 2026

The Senate advanced a bipartisan infrastructure bill through floor votes this week, with amendments targeting broadband funding and rural water systems drawing the most debate during committee sessions. Fifteen proposed amendments remain pending as lawmakers work through implementation details, with four committee meetings focused specifically on funding mechanisms and oversight provisions.

🗳 Senate Floor Votes

✅ Passed — 50 Yeas, 47 Nays
An executive resolution authorizing the en bloc consideration in Executive Session of certain nominations on the Executive Calendar.

❌ Failed — 49 Yeas, 50 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 — 47 Yeas, 52 Nays
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code…

🏢 Committee Activity

Foreign RelationsSENATE

Meeting

Hearings to examine the nominations of Sarah B. Rogers, of New York, to be Chief Executive Officer of the United States Agency for Global Media, Rebekah Jurata, of Calif…

FinanceSENATE

Meeting

Business meeting to consider an original bill entitled, "Taxpayer Assistance and Service Act".

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Subcommittee on Telecommunications and MediaSENATE

Meeting

Hearings to examine intelligent networks, focusing on powering artificial intelligence and transforming communications.

Health, Education, Labor, and PensionsSENATE

Meeting · 10 measures