Legislative developments, congressional hearings, bill tracking, and political analysis of the United States Congress and House representatives.
The House voted 215-208 to pass a Democrat-led resolution rebuking President Trump over his war with Iran. Four Republicans joined all Democrats in support. Polls show low public support for the war, and Republicans fear rising fuel costs will hurt them in the November midterm elections.
The U.S. House will vote on a measure directing President Trump to withdraw forces from Iran or seek congressional approval. Two Democrats who missed the previous vote are expected to be present, while some Republicans may shift positions. The previous War Powers Act resolution failed in a deadlock.
The House voted 218-204 in a procedural motion to advance the Ukraine Support Act, a military aid package providing $8 billion in loans. Six Republicans joined Democrats, defying President Trump's opposition. The bill, authored by Rep. Gregory Meeks, had been stalled since April 2025 before a discharge petition forced the vote.
The House adopted an Iran war powers resolution in a 215-208 bipartisan vote, with four Republicans joining all Democrats. The White House called the resolution unconstitutional and symbolic, but the vote marks a political setback for President Trump. The Senate has not approved a similar measure.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune plans to bring a $72 billion budget reconciliation bill to the floor Wednesday, funding ICE and Border Patrol through 2029. The reconciliation process allows passage with a simple majority, bypassing the 60-vote threshold.
Senators Ted Cruz and Maria Cantwell introduced the 'Protect College Sports' Act to overhaul college athletics rules, backed by Nick Saban. Saban testified before the Senate Commerce Committee, revealing Alabama's NIL spending grew from $2.7 million to $24 million and warning of potential loss of Olympic sports.
Federal authorities are investigating former Rep. George Santos for alleged insider trading on the prediction market Kalshi, involving bets on his own attendance at President Trump's 2025 State of the Union address. Santos was expelled from the House in December 2023 and is permanently barred from the floor.
The Senate voted 53-45 to advance a roughly $72 billion immigration spending bill after Republicans removed $1 billion for President Trump's new White House ballroom. The bill funds ICE and Border Patrol. Debate and amendments will continue, with a final vote possibly extending into Thursday.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent accused Senator Ron Wyden's son Adam of meeting with Jeffrey Epstein during a Senate hearing. The accusation came after Wyden criticized the Treasury for covering up Epstein's financial records. Wyden retaliated by calling Bessent a 'capo in the most corrupt regime in American history.'
California state Sen. Scott Wiener and San Francisco Supervisor Connie Chan are projected to advance to the November general election for retiring Rep. Nancy Pelosi's House seat. Tech millionaire Saikat Chakrabarti, who self-funded nearly $10 million, finished third in the primary. Pelosi, 86, announced her retirement in November 2025 after serving since 1987.