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58 bills carry this term in the covered Congresses.
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A resolution commending the Chicago Cubs baseball teams as it celebrates its 150th anniversary on August 29, 2026.
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S4552-4553)
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A resolution recognizing the 1960 University of Missouri Tigers Football Team for its undefeated regular season, Orange Bowl victory, and claim to the 1960 National Championship.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
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A resolution celebrating the historic significance of the 2026 Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) World Cup and welcoming the international community to North America for the first tournament hosted by 3 nations.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4117; text: CR S4109)
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A resolution congratulating the 2025-2026 Carolina Hurricanes for winning the Stanley Cup.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4087; text: CR S3946)
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A resolution congratulating the New York Knicks on winning the 2026 National Basketball Association Finals.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2873; text: CR S2895-2896)
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A resolution congratulating the Seattle Seahawks for winning Super Bowl LX.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S616; text: CR S613)
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Miracle on Ice Congressional Gold Medal Act
Became Public Law No: 119-53.
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A resolution commending and congratulating the Las Vegas Aces professional basketball team on winning the 2025 Women's National Basketball Association championship.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8533; text: CR S8532)
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A resolution congratulating the Los Angeles Dodgers for winning the 2025 Major League Baseball World Series.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8399; text: CR S8282)
- S. 2296 (119th) Nov 12, 2025
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026
Held at the desk.
- S. 2882 (119th) Oct 9, 2025
Continuing Appropriations and Extensions and Other Matters Act, 2026
Motion by Senator Schumer to reconsider, under the order of 10/9/2025, not having voted on the prevailing side, the vote by which the third cloture motion on the motion to proceed to S. 2882 was not invoked (Record Vote No. 557) entered in Senate.
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Department of State Policy Provisions Act
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 27 - 24.
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Continuing Appropriations and Extensions and Other Matters Act, 2026
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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A resolution congratulating the Oklahoma City Thunder on winning the 2025 National Basketball Association Finals.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4856; text: CR S4831)
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Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 125.
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A resolution commending and congratulating the Florida Panthers on winning the 2025 Stanley Cup Final.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4584; text: CR S4626)
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A resolution commending the Minnesota Frost for winning the 2025 Professional Women's Hockey League Championship.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3478; text: CR S3476-3477)
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Racehorse Health and Safety Act of 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Racehorse Health and Safety Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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A resolution honoring the life and legacy of the late George Foreman.
The preamble was amended after adoption by Unanimous Consent.
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A resolution congratulating the Philadelphia Eagles on their victory in Super Bowl LIX in the successful 105th season of the National Football League.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1038; text: CR S1042-1043)
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Miracle on Ice Congressional Gold Medal Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
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Jackie Robinson Ballpark National Commemorative Site Act
Became Public Law No: 118-247.
- H.R. 5009 (118th) Dec 23, 2024
Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025
Became Public Law No: 118-159.
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A resolution congratulating the Los Angeles Galaxy for winning the 2024 Major League Soccer Cup.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7215; text: CR S7242-7243)
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Congratulating the Los Angeles Galaxy for winning the 2024 Major League Soccer Cup.
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
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FIFA World Cup 2026 Commemorative Coin Act
Became Public Law No: 118-143.
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Congratulating the Los Angeles Dodgers for winning the 2024 Major League Baseball World Series.
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
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A resolution commending and congratulating the United States Team for winning the 2024 Solheim Cup.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6697; text: CR S6690-6691)
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A resolution congratulating the Los Angeles Dodgers for winning the 2024 Major League Baseball World Series.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6734; text: CR S6731)
- S. 2861 (118th) Sep 26, 2024
Billie Jean King Congressional Gold Medal Act
Became Public Law No: 118-88.
- H.R. 9494 (118th) Sep 18, 2024
Continuing Appropriations and Other Matters Act, 2025
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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A resolution commending the Professional Women's Hockey League Minnesota for winning the inaugural Professional Women's Hockey League title on May 29, 2024.
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5658; text: 06/20/2024 CR S4188)
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A resolution commending and congratulating the Florida Panthers on winning the 2024 Stanley Cup Final.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5657; text: CR S5687)
- H.R. 8070 (118th) Jul 8, 2024
Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025
Received in the Senate.
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FIFA World Cup 2026 Commemorative Coin Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
- H.R. 2882 (118th) Mar 23, 2024
Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024
Became Public Law No: 118-47.
- H.Res. 1102 (118th) Mar 22, 2024
Providing for the concurrence by the House in the Senate amendment to H.R. 2882, with an amendment.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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A resolution congratulating the Kansas City Chiefs on their victory in Super Bowl LVIII in the successful 104th season of the National Football League.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2246; text: CR S2243-2244)
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A resolution honoring the life and legacy of George F. McGinnis.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S960; text: CR S958-959)
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A concurrent resolution recognizing and supporting the efforts of the New Heights Bid Committee to bring the 2027 Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) Women's World Cup competition to the United States and Mexico.
Held at the desk.
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Recognizing and supporting the efforts of the New Heights Bid Committee to bring the 2027 Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) Women's World Cup competition to the United States and Mexico.
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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A resolution congratulating the South Dakota State University Jackrabbits on winning the 2024 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Football Championship Subdivision title.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S81; text: CR S95)
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A resolution congratulating the Columbus Crew for winning the 2023 Major League Soccer Cup.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6077; text: CR S6078)
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A resolution congratulating the Texas Rangers for winning the 2023 Major League Baseball World Series.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5480; text: CR S5479-5480)
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A resolution congratulating Coco Gauff for her inspiring victory at this year's US Open Tennis Championships.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5219; text: CR S5218)
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Racehorse Health and Safety Act of 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Innovation, Data, and Commerce.
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BOSS and SWIFT ACT of 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
- S. 2226 (118th) Jul 27, 2023
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024
Senate ordered measure printed as passed.
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Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2024
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 131.
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A resolution commending and congratulating the Denver Nuggets on their championship victory in the 2023 National Basketball Association Finals.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2444; text: CR S2366)
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A resolution commending and congratulating the Vegas Golden Knights on winning the 2023 Stanley Cup Final.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2192; text: CR S2190)
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Congratulating the Vegas Golden Knights for winning the 2023 Stanley Cup Finals.
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
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BOSS and SWIFT ACT of 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Innovation, Data, and Commerce.
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To award a Congressional Gold Medal to Billie Jean King, an American icon, in recognition of a remarkable life devoted to championing equal rights for all, in sports and in society.
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
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A resolution congratulating the Kansas City Chiefs on their victory in Super Bowl LVII.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S436-437; text: CR S460-461)
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A resolution congratulating the Kansas City Chiefs on their victory in Super Bowl LVII in the successful 103rd season of the National Football League.
Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text: CR S355)
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Teddy Roosevelt Fair Competition and Public Trust Act of 2023
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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