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Capitol Hill Briefing: September 3, 2026

The House passed a $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill on a 228-206 vote, with 13 Republicans joining all Democrats in support. One amendment—a proposal to redirect $50 million from electric vehicle charging stations to rural broadband—failed 187-248, as the majority of both parties prioritized the bill’s original allocation.


🏛 House Floor Votes

EDUCATIONEducation programs funding · Government information and archives · Higher education

Passed — 237 Yeas, 169 Nays Roll call →
Final Passage — H R 4795: Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act of 2026


📝 Amendments Submitted Today

HAMDT 270
Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1499, the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Natural Resources now printed in the bill is considered adopted.


📰 In the News

GOP-led House scraps two weeks of work ahead of midterms – The Washington Post

Democrats eye expanded Medicare coverage if they take U.S. House – The Washington Post

Trump puts political clout to the test as Republicans fight to keep Congress – WCIV

Trump puts political clout to the test as Republicans fight to keep Congress – WSMH

Kobach urged Congress to legislate birth tourism hours before judge blocked Trump’s order – Kansas Reflector

In-House Opinions: Local members of Congress on their legislative priorities – San Bernardino Sun


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

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