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Capitol Hill Briefing: September 23, 2026

The Senate advanced a procedural motion 52-48 on Thursday to move forward with debate on a $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill, though the measure faces significant amendment pressure after lawmakers submitted 15 proposed changes in two days. Seven committee meetings this week focused primarily on appropriations and oversight, with the Armed Services Committee requesting detailed spending projections from the Pentagon on three separate accounts.


🗳 Senate Floor Votes

Passed — 50 Yeas, 47 Nays
Angela Veronica Colmenero, of Texas, to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of Texas


🏢 Committee Activity

Veterans' AffairsSENATE
Meeting
Hearings to examine pending nominations.
Aging (Special)SENATE
Meeting
Hearings to examine leveling the playing field, focusing on restoring America's edge in generic drug manufacturing.
Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime and CounterterrorismSENATE
Meeting
Hearings to examine flock's nationwide AI surveillance network.
Indian AffairsSENATE
Meeting · 4 measures
JudiciarySENATE
Meeting
Hearings to examine standing up for women in sports, focusing on ensuring opportunity, fairness and safety for female athletes.
Homeland Security and Governmental AffairsSENATE
Meeting
Business meeting to consider the request to direct Senate Legal Counsel to file an application seeking immunity.
Environment and Public WorksSENATE
Meeting
Hearings to examine updating America's nuclear waste management policy.

📝 Amendments Submitted Today

SAMDT 6783
To improve the bill.

SAMDT 6782
To improve the bill.

SAMDT 6781
To improve the bill.

SAMDT 6780
To improve the bill.

SAMDT 6779
To improve the bill.

SAMDT 6778
To improve the bill.

SAMDT 6777
To improve the bill.

SAMDT 6776
In the nature of a substitute.

SAMDT 6810

SAMDT 6817


📰 In the News

Vocal Republican opponents to Iran war keep their comments out of Congress – KABB

Congress set to enter midterms without response to AI threats – KATU

Congress set to enter midterms without response to AI threats – KSNV

Who is winning the midterms now? New polls, predictions and forecast models – Delawareonline.com

National Opinion: Republicans in Congress are walking away from their core duties – Chattanooga Times Free Press

Hegseth Is Trump’s Untouchable Warrior—But His Support in Congress Is Slipping – WSJ


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

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