U.S. House of Representatives

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Passed repeal bill in December 2025; bill stalled in the Senate at 49 of 60 votes needed

Donald Trump's March 2025 order stripping collective bargaining rights from most of the federal workforce has largely survived in court. By April 2026, agencies across the government had begun canceling union contracts, including the entire Defense Department.

Updated 4 hours ago

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Passed war powers resolution 215-208 on June 3 — first chamber to do so on a final vote

The House voted 215-208 on June 3 to order President Trump to end military operations in Iran, the first time either chamber passed such a measure on a final vote since the conflict began February 28. Four Republicans broke with their leadership: Tom Barrett of Michigan, Warren Davidson of Ohio, Brian Fitzpatrick of Pennsylvania, and Thomas Massie of Kentucky. The Senate advanced a parallel resolution 50-47 in May but has not scheduled a final vote.

Updated 12 hours ago

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Passed SAVE America Act

Since 1993, Americans have registered to vote by attesting to their citizenship under penalty of perjury, with no proof required. The House passed the SAVE America Act 218-213 on February 11, 2026, mandating in-person documentary proof (a passport, birth certificate, or naturalization papers) for federal election registration.

Updated May 27

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Under scrutiny for P540B in budget insertions and leadership turnover

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. signed a $115 billion budget on January 5, 2026, while vetoing $1.6 billion in unprogrammed appropriations—slashing discretionary funds to their lowest level since 2019. The veto follows scandal over phantom flood control projects: former lawmaker Zaldy Co admitted to inserting $1.69 billion into the 2025 budget, implicating Marcos's cousin, then-House Speaker Martin Romualdez, in an alleged kickback scheme.

Updated May 19

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Passed the SPEED Act and kicked the fight to the Senate

Washington keeps saying it wants to "build faster." On December 18, 2025, the House passed the SPEED Act—a blunt instrument designed to squeeze environmental reviews and make lawsuits harder to use as a brake.

Updated May 15

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Passed three-year subsidy extension 230-196 on January 8 via rare discharge petition, defying Speaker Johnson

Enhanced premium tax credits expired January 1, 2026. By late January, 1.2 to 1.4 million fewer Americans had enrolled for marketplace coverage, with total 2026 enrollment at 22.8–22.9 million.

Updated May 11

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Passed both its own NDAA and the final compromise bill with bipartisan majorities.

President Trump signed a nearly $901 billion defense bill into law on December 18, 2025, cementing the 65th consecutive year Congress has passed a National Defense Authorization Act. It delivers troops a 3.8% pay raise and locks in $800 million for Ukraine weapons over two years.

Updated May 10

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Originated the FY2026 NDAA and defense appropriations aligned closely with Trump’s topline and culture-war priorities

Congress passed the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act in December 2025, authorizing a record $901 billion in national security spending. The House approved the final compromise 312–112 on December 10, and Trump signed it December 18 without an Oval Office ceremony.

Updated May 10