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Congressional Snapshot: Week of June 21, 2026

Welcome to ThePolitibase’s Congressional Snapshot for the week of June 21 – June 27. 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: 🗳 10 Senate votes (7 passed), 📋 1 bill advanced on the floor, ✏️ 1 bill amended.


🗳 Senate Floor Votes

The Senate held 10 roll call votes this week. Here is the full breakdown:

Passed — 48 Yeas, 39 Nays (Jun 18)
George Holding, of North Carolina, to be United States Director of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development

Passed — 84 Yeas, 8 Nays (Jun 18)
A bill a bill to increase the supply of housing in America, and for other purposes.

Failed — 44 Yeas, 50 Nays (Jun 17)
A resolution requesting information on Honduras’s human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.

Passed — 54 Yeas, 41 Nays (Jun 17)
George Holding, of North Carolina, to be United States Director of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development

Passed — 55 Yeas, 39 Nays (Jun 17)
Michelle Steel, of California, to be Ambassador to the Republic of Korea

Passed — 54 Yeas, 41 Nays (Jun 17)
Michelle Steel, of California, to be Ambassador to the Republic of Korea

Passed — 87 Yeas, 8 Nays (Jun 16)
A bill a bill to increase the supply of housing in America, and for other purposes.

Failed — 47 Yeas, 48 Nays (Jun 16)
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 — 46 Yeas, 48 Nays (Jun 16)
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Executive Office for Immigration Review relating to “Appellate Procedures for the Board of Immigration Appeals”.

Passed — 48 Yeas, 43 Nays (Jun 15)
Justin D. Smith, of Missouri, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Eighth Circuit

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📋 Bills That Advanced on the Floor

These bills saw floor action in the House or Senate this week:

S2585: MAP for Broadband Funding Act
Latest action: Passed senate with an amendment by voice vote. (2026-06-18)


✏️ Bills Amended This Week

The following legislation was amended or modified:

S4828: Declaration of Independence Reaffirmation Act of 2026


📰 Member News & Headlines

Here’s a roundup of recent news about members of Congress from major outlets:

Congress on verge of passing housing bill; Hill eager to accomplish ‘mutual goal’ – El Dorado News-Times

How Are Your Elected Officials Voting on Key Legislation?American Civil Liberties Union

The House Votes to Rein in Trump’s Canada TariffsCouncil on Foreign Relations

Hill calls on Congress to “complete the task,” pass housing package – The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

US Senate vote fails to rein in Trump war powers on IranBBC

2 progressive titans on Capitol Hill split over housing billPolitico

Senate fails to advance bills to fund government as shutdown looms – ABC NewsBreaking News, Latest News and Videos

Congress Challenges Trump on Vetoes, Health, War and SpendingThe New York Times

Hill looks to unite Senate, House on affordable housing, pass single legislative proposal – The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

Federal government shuts down after Senate fails to pass funding measures – ABC NewsBreaking News, Latest News and Videos


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Data sourced from Congress.gov, senate.gov, and the Federal Election Commission. Updated regularly on ThePolitibase.

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