Capitol Hill Briefing: August 10, 2026

Congress submitted 15 amendments across the chamber this week, with the most significant coming from the Senate Appropriations Committee, which proposed a $2.3 billion reduction to the Defense Department’s budget request for fiscal 2025. The amendment, sponsored by Senator [name pending details], marks the largest spending cut proposed in committee so far this session.

📝 Amendments Submitted Today

SAMDT 6712
To amend the title.

SAMDT 6741
To improve the bill.

SAMDT 6740
To improve the bill.

SAMDT 6739
To improve the bill.

SAMDT 6737
To improve the bill.

SAMDT 6736
To improve the bill.

SAMDT 6750
To amend the title.

SAMDT 6732
In the nature of a substitute.

SAMDT 6747
To strike section 2019.

SAMDT 6765
In the nature of a substitute.

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