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The State of Play

Bills tracked
7
Became law
2
Passed a chamber
2
Still in committee
3

Who Has Put Their Name to It

88 members have sponsored or cosponsored at least one of these bills.

60 Republican 28 Democratic

The Bills

S-307
Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act
Became law
Became Public Law No: 119-110.
S-32
LACA
Became law
Became Public Law No: 119-109.
HR-8352
Criminal History Access Act of 2026
Agreed to / passed
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5299)
HR-4307
Enhancing Detection of Human Trafficking Act
Agreed to / passed
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5299)
SRES-912
A resolution recognizing the 50th anniversary of the Hyde Amendment and its enduring legacy of saving the lives of more than 2,600,000 unborn children and respecting the conscience rights of the American people.
In committee
Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (consideration: CR S5074)
HRES-1584
Recognizing the 50th anniversary of the Hyde Amendment and its enduring legacy of saving the lives of more than 2,600,000 unborn children and respecting the conscience rights of the American people.
In committee
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
HR-6172
Ending Forced Arbitration of Race Discrimination Act of 2025
In committee
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

How the Chambers Voted

House · Roll call 285 Aug 31, 2026
S 32
PartyYeaNayPresentNot voting
Republican 18610021
Democrat 1910021
Independent 1000

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House · Roll call 284 Aug 31, 2026
S 307
PartyYeaNayPresentNot voting
Republican 1878022
Democrat 1890023
Independent 0001

The chamber's own party totals. See how each member voted →

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