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Vote Smart provides easy access to congressional and state voting records and maintains a collection of key votes grouped by issue. Vote Smart uses the following criteria to select key votes:

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  4. The vote was passed or defeated by a very close margin
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Date State Bill No. Title Outcome
Aug. 19, 2026 NH HB 2026 Increases Toll Rates Beginning in 2027 Veto Override Passed - Senate (24 - 0)
Aug. 19, 2026 NH SB 434 Requires Local School Boards to Adopt Policies to Address Complaints About School Materials Veto Override Passed - Senate (16 - 8)
Aug. 7, 2026 National HR 5334 Supporting Early-childhood Educators' Deductions (SEED) Act of 2025 Bill Passed - Senate (86 - 11)
Aug. 5, 2026 National PN 932 Nomination of Erica Schwartz, of Florida, to be Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, vice Susan Monarez Nomination Confirmed - Senate (51 - 44)
July 30, 2026 National S J Res 181 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 Motion Rejected - Senate (49 - 50)
July 30, 2026 National S J Res 199 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Restoring Flexibility in the Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF)" Motion Rejected - Senate (47 - 52)
July 29, 2026 NC SB 445 Amends Various Municipal and Residential Development Regulations Conference Report Adopted - Senate (37 - 0)
July 29, 2026 NC HB 562 Appropriates Certain Funds to the Department of Health and Human Services Conference Report Adopted - Senate (34 - 3)
July 29, 2026 NC SB 445 Amends Various Municipal and Residential Development Regulations Conference Report Adopted - Senate (37 - 0)
July 29, 2026 National HR 5334 Supporting Early-childhood Educators' Deductions (SEED) Act of 2025 Motion Agreed - Senate (84 - 12)
July 28, 2026 National HR 5334 Supporting Early-childhood Educators' Deductions (SEED) Act of 2025 Cloture Invoked - Senate (86 - 12)
July 23, 2026 National S J Res 180 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 Motion Rejected - Senate (47 - 49)
July 14, 2026 National S 4784 An original bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2027 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes Cloture Not Invoked - Senate (50 - 46)
July 12, 2026 PA HB 2017 Expands Regulations on Nuclear Microreactors and Small Modular Reactors Bill Passed - Senate (46 - 4)
July 12, 2026 PA HB 1851 Authorizes Midwives to Certify Deaths and Fetal Deaths Bill Passed - Senate (49 - 1)
July 3, 2026 MI HB 6074 Restricts the Purchase of Single-Family Homes by Large Institutional Investors Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 7)
July 2, 2026 CA AB 1781 Expands Agreements Between Insurers and Federal Home Loan Banks Bill Passed - Senate (37 - 0)
July 2, 2026 CA AB 1781 Expands Agreements Between Insurers and Federal Home Loan Banks Bill Passed - Senate (37 - 0)
June 30, 2026 NJ A 3497 Prohibits the Use of Algorithmic Devices to Coordinate Rent Prices Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 4)
June 30, 2026 DE HB 439 Requires Disclosure of Motor Vehicle Classification and Legal Requirements When Selling Electric Mopeds and Motorcycles Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 0)
June 30, 2026 NJ A 3497 Prohibits the Use of Algorithmic Devices to Coordinate Rent Prices Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 4)
June 29, 2026 CA SB 168 Establishes a Rebate on the Purchase of Electric Vehicles Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (30 - 9)
June 29, 2026 CA SB 172 Establishes the California Farm to School Program as a Permanent Program Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (29 - 2)
June 29, 2026 CA SB 172 Establishes the California Farm to School Program as a Permanent Program Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (29 - 2)
June 25, 2026 CA SB 417 Authorizes $11.25 Billion in Bonds to fund Affordable Housing Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (29 - 2)
June 24, 2026 National S J Res 185 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 Motion Rejected - Senate (47 - 50)
June 24, 2026 NC HB 437 Prohibits Public Camping and Expands Drug Offenses Near Homeless Services Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 16)
June 24, 2026 National S J Res 196 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to "Reimagining and Improving Student Education-Federal Student Loan Program Final Regulations" Motion Rejected - Senate (45 - 52)
June 24, 2026 PA SB 482 Amends Public Information Requirements for the Living Independence for the Elderly Program Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 23)
June 24, 2026 PA SB 1273 Authorizes Electronic Toll Data to be Provided to Law Enforcement in Amber Alert and Missing Endangered Persons Cases Bill Passed - Senate (48 - 2)
June 23, 2026 NC HB 133 Prohibits Acquisition of Certain Lands by Foreign Adversaries Bill Passed - Senate (42 - 3)
June 23, 2026 NC HB 133 Prohibits Acquisition of Certain Lands by Foreign Adversaries Bill Passed - Senate (42 - 3)
June 23, 2026 National H Con Res 86 Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran Joint Resolution Passed - Senate (50 - 48)
June 22, 2026 National HR 6644 Housing for the 21st Century Act Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (85 - 5)
June 22, 2026 PA SB 1183 Amends Certain Audit Requirements for Charitable Organizations Bill Passed - Senate (50 - 0)
June 18, 2026 National HR 6644 Housing for the 21st Century Act Cloture Invoked - Senate (84 - 8)
June 18, 2026 National PN 730-33 Nomination of George Holding, of North Carolina, to be United States Director of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, vice J. Steven Dowd Nomination Confirmed - Senate (48 - 39)
June 16, 2026 National HR 6644 Housing for the 21st Century Act Motion Agreed - Senate (87 - 8)
June 16, 2026 National S J Res 172 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 Motion Rejected - Senate (47 - 48)
June 11, 2026 RI H 7538 Requires Healthcare Providers to Notify Patients of Artificial Intelligence Use Bill Passed - Senate (38 - 0)
June 11, 2026 DE SB 23 Increases Municipal Requirements for Affordable Housing Development Bill Passed - Senate (14 - 6)
June 10, 2026 RI S 2906 Establishes a Commission to Study Condominium Law and Recommend Improvements Bill Passed - Senate (38 - 0)
June 9, 2026 DE HB 311 Establishes the Rights and Responsibilities Guide for the Landlords and Tenants Committee Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 0)
June 4, 2026 NH HB 1300 Establishes a Ballot Measure to Limit School District Local Taxes Conference Report Adopted - Senate (15 - 8)
June 3, 2026 PA SB 1281 Requires Rules for Expedited Approval of Residential Developments Bill Passed - Senate (50 - 0)
June 1, 2026 LA HB 414 Prohibits Those With Criminal Convictions In Another State From Being Hired As Non-licensed Health Professionals Conference Report Adopted - Senate (27 - 8)
May 31, 2026 IL SB 2524 Authorizes Intellectual Disability or Autism Designations on Driver's Licenses Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (58 - 0)
May 28, 2026 LA HB 211 Prohibits Camping on Public Property and Establishes a Homelessness Court Program Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 15)
May 28, 2026 NY S 8512 A Authorizes the Use of Portable Solar Generation Devices Without Utility Approval or Fees Bill Passed - Senate (59 - 1)
May 28, 2026 NJ S 2260 Establishes Protections for Reproductive and Gender-Affirming Healthcare Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 12)
Date No. Title Outcome
8/19 HB 2026 Increases Toll Rates Beginning in 2027 Veto Override Passed - Senate (24 - 0)
8/19 SB 434 Requires Local School Boards to Adopt Policies to Address Complaints About School Materials Veto Override Passed - Senate (16 - 8)
8/07 HR 5334 Supporting Early-childhood Educators' Deductions (SEED) Act of 2025 Bill Passed - Senate (86 - 11)
8/05 PN 932 Nomination of Erica Schwartz, of Florida, to be Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, vice Susan Monarez Nomination Confirmed - Senate (51 - 44)
7/30 S J Res 181 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 Motion Rejected - Senate (49 - 50)
7/30 S J Res 199 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Restoring Flexibility in the Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF)" Motion Rejected - Senate (47 - 52)
7/29 SB 445 Amends Various Municipal and Residential Development Regulations Conference Report Adopted - Senate (37 - 0)
7/29 HB 562 Appropriates Certain Funds to the Department of Health and Human Services Conference Report Adopted - Senate (34 - 3)
7/29 SB 445 Amends Various Municipal and Residential Development Regulations Conference Report Adopted - Senate (37 - 0)
7/29 HR 5334 Supporting Early-childhood Educators' Deductions (SEED) Act of 2025 Motion Agreed - Senate (84 - 12)
7/28 HR 5334 Supporting Early-childhood Educators' Deductions (SEED) Act of 2025 Cloture Invoked - Senate (86 - 12)
7/23 S J Res 180 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 Motion Rejected - Senate (47 - 49)
7/14 S 4784 An original bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2027 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes Cloture Not Invoked - Senate (50 - 46)
7/12 HB 2017 Expands Regulations on Nuclear Microreactors and Small Modular Reactors Bill Passed - Senate (46 - 4)
7/12 HB 1851 Authorizes Midwives to Certify Deaths and Fetal Deaths Bill Passed - Senate (49 - 1)
7/03 HB 6074 Restricts the Purchase of Single-Family Homes by Large Institutional Investors Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 7)
7/02 AB 1781 Expands Agreements Between Insurers and Federal Home Loan Banks Bill Passed - Senate (37 - 0)
7/02 AB 1781 Expands Agreements Between Insurers and Federal Home Loan Banks Bill Passed - Senate (37 - 0)
6/30 A 3497 Prohibits the Use of Algorithmic Devices to Coordinate Rent Prices Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 4)
6/30 HB 439 Requires Disclosure of Motor Vehicle Classification and Legal Requirements When Selling Electric Mopeds and Motorcycles Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 0)
6/30 A 3497 Prohibits the Use of Algorithmic Devices to Coordinate Rent Prices Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 4)
6/29 SB 168 Establishes a Rebate on the Purchase of Electric Vehicles Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (30 - 9)
6/29 SB 172 Establishes the California Farm to School Program as a Permanent Program Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (29 - 2)
6/29 SB 172 Establishes the California Farm to School Program as a Permanent Program Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (29 - 2)
6/25 SB 417 Authorizes $11.25 Billion in Bonds to fund Affordable Housing Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (29 - 2)
6/24 S J Res 185 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 Motion Rejected - Senate (47 - 50)
6/24 HB 437 Prohibits Public Camping and Expands Drug Offenses Near Homeless Services Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 16)
6/24 S J Res 196 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to "Reimagining and Improving Student Education-Federal Student Loan Program Final Regulations" Motion Rejected - Senate (45 - 52)
6/24 SB 482 Amends Public Information Requirements for the Living Independence for the Elderly Program Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 23)
6/24 SB 1273 Authorizes Electronic Toll Data to be Provided to Law Enforcement in Amber Alert and Missing Endangered Persons Cases Bill Passed - Senate (48 - 2)
6/23 HB 133 Prohibits Acquisition of Certain Lands by Foreign Adversaries Bill Passed - Senate (42 - 3)
6/23 HB 133 Prohibits Acquisition of Certain Lands by Foreign Adversaries Bill Passed - Senate (42 - 3)
6/23 H Con Res 86 Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran Joint Resolution Passed - Senate (50 - 48)
6/22 HR 6644 Housing for the 21st Century Act Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (85 - 5)
6/22 SB 1183 Amends Certain Audit Requirements for Charitable Organizations Bill Passed - Senate (50 - 0)
6/18 HR 6644 Housing for the 21st Century Act Cloture Invoked - Senate (84 - 8)
6/18 PN 730-33 Nomination of George Holding, of North Carolina, to be United States Director of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, vice J. Steven Dowd Nomination Confirmed - Senate (48 - 39)
6/16 HR 6644 Housing for the 21st Century Act Motion Agreed - Senate (87 - 8)
6/16 S J Res 172 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 Motion Rejected - Senate (47 - 48)
6/11 H 7538 Requires Healthcare Providers to Notify Patients of Artificial Intelligence Use Bill Passed - Senate (38 - 0)
6/11 SB 23 Increases Municipal Requirements for Affordable Housing Development Bill Passed - Senate (14 - 6)
6/10 S 2906 Establishes a Commission to Study Condominium Law and Recommend Improvements Bill Passed - Senate (38 - 0)
6/09 HB 311 Establishes the Rights and Responsibilities Guide for the Landlords and Tenants Committee Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 0)
6/04 HB 1300 Establishes a Ballot Measure to Limit School District Local Taxes Conference Report Adopted - Senate (15 - 8)
6/03 SB 1281 Requires Rules for Expedited Approval of Residential Developments Bill Passed - Senate (50 - 0)
6/01 HB 414 Prohibits Those With Criminal Convictions In Another State From Being Hired As Non-licensed Health Professionals Conference Report Adopted - Senate (27 - 8)
5/31 SB 2524 Authorizes Intellectual Disability or Autism Designations on Driver's Licenses Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (58 - 0)
5/28 HB 211 Prohibits Camping on Public Property and Establishes a Homelessness Court Program Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 15)
5/28 S 8512 A Authorizes the Use of Portable Solar Generation Devices Without Utility Approval or Fees Bill Passed - Senate (59 - 1)
5/28 S 2260 Establishes Protections for Reproductive and Gender-Affirming Healthcare Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 12)
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