Welcome to ThePolitibase’s Congressional Snapshot for the week of April 19 – April 25. Here’s everything that moved in Washington this week — bills voted on, legislation introduced, committee actions, and news from Capitol Hill. All data is sourced directly from Congress.gov and the Federal Election Commission. This week at a glance: ✅ 1 bill signed into law, 🗳 11 Senate votes (0 passed), ✏️ 2 bills amended.
✅ Signed Into Law
The following legislation was signed by the President and became public law this week:
HR1: An act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14.
🗳 Senate Floor Votes
The Senate held 11 roll call votes this week. Here is the full breakdown:
❌ Failed — 49 Yeas, 48 Nays (Apr 16)
Andrew B. Davis, of Texas, to be United States District Judge for the Western District of Texas
❌ Failed — 50 Yeas, 49 Nays (Apr 16)
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to Public Land Order No. 7917 for Withdrawal of Federal Lands; Cook, Lake, and Saint Louis Counties, MN.
❌ Failed — 51 Yeas, 49 Nays (Apr 15)
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to Public Land Order No. 7917 for Withdrawal of Federal Lands; Cook, Lake, and Saint Louis Counties, MN.
❌ Failed — 51 Yeas, 48 Nays (Apr 15)
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to Public Land Order No. 7917 for Withdrawal of Federal Lands; Cook, Lake, and Saint Louis Counties, MN.
❌ Failed — 36 Yeas, 63 Nays (Apr 15)
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Israel of certain defense articles and services.
❌ Failed — 40 Yeas, 59 Nays (Apr 15)
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Israel of certain defense articles and services.
❌ Failed — 47 Yeas, 52 Nays (Apr 15)
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 — 53 Yeas, 47 Nays (Apr 14)
Christopher R. Wolfe, of Texas, to be United States District Judge for the Western District of Texas
❌ Failed — 53 Yeas, 45 Nays (Apr 14)
Christopher R. Wolfe, of Texas, to be United States District Judge for the Western District of Texas
❌ Failed — 53 Yeas, 46 Nays (Apr 14)
John Thomas Shepherd, of Arkansas, to be United States District Judge for the Western District of Arkansas
❌ Failed — 50 Yeas, 44 Nays (Apr 13)
John Thomas Shepherd, of Arkansas, to be United States District Judge for the Western District of Arkansas
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✏️ Bills Amended This Week
The following legislation was amended or modified:
SRES673: A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Safe Digging Month.
SRES679: A resolution recognizing April 14, 2026, as “World Quantum Day”, and commemorating and supporting the goals of World Quantum Day.
📰 Member News & Headlines
Here’s a roundup of recent news about members of Congress from major outlets:
• US Senate vote fails to rein in Trump war powers on Iran — BBC
• House Votes to Strip Senators of New Avenue to Sue Government — The New York Times
• The House Votes to Rein in Trump’s Canada Tariffs — Council on Foreign Relations
• WATCH: Senate Republicans defeat Venezuela war powers resolution, bowing to Trump pressure — PBS
• Democrats Vow Not to Fund ICE After Shooting, Imperiling Spending Deal — The New York Times
• Senate Resoundingly Passes Housing Bill, but Challenges Lie Ahead — The New York Times
• House Passes Spending Package Over Democratic Revolt on ICE — The New York Times
• House Republicans barely defeat war powers resolution to check Trump’s military actions in Venezuela — PBS
• With an upcoming vote in the House, an end to the shutdown is in sight — NPR
• Epstein files: Congress votes to send bill to Trump — BBC
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