Combined legislative roll-call positions

Tom Cotton public records

5,555 captured recordsJanuary 3, 2013–August 8, 2026

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This combines the candidate's complete configured legislative archives: United States Senate roll calls and United States House roll calls. Every entry preserves its chamber, stable member identity, exact evidence, and direct official source. It never infers a position from attendance, silence, sponsorship, a voice vote, or an omitted name.

Procedural votes, amendments, nominations, resolutions, final-passage votes, executive actions, and official statements remain separately labeled. A statement or department announcement is not converted into a legislative vote or proof that the officeholder personally performed the underlying work.

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  1. Healthcare2 recorded events

    PN932 — Erica Schwartz, of Florida, to be Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

    Nomination · Voted yes: 1 · Cloture / procedural · Voted yes: 1 · August 5, 2026–August 5, 2026

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    Erica Schwartz, of Florida, to be Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

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    1. August 5, 2026 · Voted yesNomination

      On the Nomination PN932

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    2. August 5, 2026 · Voted yesCloture / procedural

      On the Cloture Motion PN932

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  2. Healthcare1 recorded event

    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)".

    Other procedural vote · Voted no: 1 · July 30, 2026–July 30, 2026

    What this issue meant

    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)".

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    1. July 30, 2026 · Voted noOther procedural vote

      On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 199

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  3. Healthcare1 recorded event

    S.J.Res. 198 — A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services of the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Medicare Program; Implementation of Prior Authorization for Select Services for the Wasteful and Inappropriate Services Reduction (WISeR) Model".

    Other procedural vote · Voted no: 1 · July 16, 2026–July 16, 2026

    What this issue meant

    This joint resolution prohibits the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) from testing a new Medicare payment model in certain states that involves a prior authorization process and the use of enhanced technology by third-party contractors to determine whether certain claims should be paid. Specifically, the…

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    A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services of the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Medicare Program; Implementation of Prior Authorization for Select Services for the Wasteful and Inappropriate Services Reduction (WISeR) Model".

    This joint resolution prohibits the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) from testing a new Medicare payment model in certain states that involves a prior authorization process and the use of enhanced technology by third-party contractors to determine whether certain claims should be paid. Specifically, the…

    1. July 16, 2026 · Voted noOther procedural vote

      On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 198

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  4. Healthcare7 recorded events

    H.R. 6644 — 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act

    Other procedural vote · Voted yes: 3 · Cloture / procedural · Voted yes: 2 · Final passage · Voted yes: 1 · Cloture / procedural · Not voting: 1 · March 3, 2026–June 23, 2026

    What this issue meant

    This act establishes and modifies various federal housing programs. TITLE I--OPPORTUNITIES FOR HOUSING (Sec. 101) This section requires the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to review the performance of organizations that receive grants to provide housing counseling services.

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    21st Century ROAD to Housing Act

    This act establishes and modifies various federal housing programs. TITLE I--OPPORTUNITIES FOR HOUSING (Sec. 101) This section requires the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to review the performance of organizations that receive grants to provide housing counseling services. Such review may take into…

    1. June 23, 2026 · Voted yesOther procedural vote

      On the Motion (Motion to Concur in the House Amendment to the Senate Amendment to H.R. 6644 with an Amendment (SA 5823))

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    2. June 18, 2026 · Voted yesCloture / procedural

      On the Cloture Motion H.R. 6644

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    3. June 16, 2026 · Voted yesOther procedural vote

      On the Motion to Proceed H.R. 6644

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    4. March 12, 2026 · Voted yesFinal passage

      On Passage of the Bill H.R. 6644

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    5. March 12, 2026 · Voted yesCloture / procedural

      On the Cloture Motion H.R. 6644

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    6. March 4, 2026 · Voted yesOther procedural vote

      On the Motion to Proceed H.R. 6644

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    7. March 3, 2026 · Not votingCloture / procedural

      On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 6644

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  5. Healthcare6 recorded events

    S. 2 — Secure America Act

    Other procedural vote · Voted no: 4 · Final passage · Voted yes: 1 · Other procedural vote · Voted yes: 1 · June 3, 2026–June 5, 2026

    What this issue meant

    This act provides $70 billion in funding to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) through FY2029 for immigration enforcement, border security, and related activities.

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    Secure America Act

    This act provides $70 billion in funding to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) through FY2029 for immigration enforcement, border security, and related activities. It is known as a reconciliation bill and includes…

    1. June 5, 2026 · Voted noOther procedural vote

      On the Motion (Wyden Motion to Commit S. 2 to the Committee on the Judiciary with Instructions)

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    2. June 5, 2026 · Voted yesFinal passage

      On Passage of the Bill S. 2

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    3. June 5, 2026 · Voted noOther procedural vote

      On the Motion (Warnock Motion to Commit S. 2 to the Committee on the Judiciary with Instructions)

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    4. June 4, 2026 · Voted noOther procedural vote

      On the Motion (Ossoff Motion to Commit S. 2 to the Committee on the Judiciary with Instructions)

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    5. June 4, 2026 · Voted noOther procedural vote

      On the Motion (Schumer motion to commit S.2 to the Committee on the Judiciary with instructions)

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    6. June 3, 2026 · Voted yesOther procedural vote

      On the Motion to Proceed S. 2

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  6. Healthcare1 recorded event

    S.J.Res. 141 — A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to the withdrawal of the rule relating to "Debt Collection Practices (Regulation F); Deceptive and Unfair Collection of Medical Debt".

    Other procedural vote · Voted no: 1 · May 13, 2026–May 13, 2026

    What this issue meant

    A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to the withdrawal of the rule relating to "Debt Collection Practices (Regulation F); Deceptive and Unfair Collection of Medical Debt".

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    1. May 13, 2026 · Voted noOther procedural vote

      On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 141

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  7. Healthcare1 recorded event

    S.J.Res. 103 — A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Veterans Affairs relating to "Reproductive Health Services".

    Other procedural vote · Voted no: 1 · March 26, 2026–March 26, 2026

    What this issue meant

    A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Veterans Affairs relating to "Reproductive Health Services".

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    1. March 26, 2026 · Voted noOther procedural vote

      On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 103

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  8. Healthcare3 recorded events

    H.R. 6938 — Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026

    Final passage · Voted yes: 1 · Cloture / procedural · Voted yes: 2 · January 13, 2026–January 15, 2026

    What this issue meant

    This bill provides FY2026 appropriations to several federal departments and agencies for activities and programs related to commerce, law enforcement, science, energy and water development, public lands, and the environment. Specifically, the bill includes 3 of the 12 regular FY2026 appropriations bills: the Commerce,…

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    Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026

    This bill provides FY2026 appropriations to several federal departments and agencies for activities and programs related to commerce, law enforcement, science, energy and water development, public lands, and the environment. Specifically, the bill includes 3 of the 12 regular FY2026 appropriations bills: the Commerce,…

    1. January 15, 2026 · Voted yesFinal passage

      On Passage of the Bill H.R. 6938

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    2. January 15, 2026 · Voted yesCloture / procedural

      On the Cloture Motion H.R. 6938

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    3. January 13, 2026 · Voted yesCloture / procedural

      On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 6938

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  9. Healthcare1 recorded event

    S.J.Res. 84 — A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services relating to "Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; Market Integrity and Affordability".

    Other procedural vote · Voted no: 1 · January 13, 2026–January 13, 2026

    What this issue meant

    A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services relating to "Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; Market Integrity and Affordability".

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    1. January 13, 2026 · Voted noOther procedural vote

      On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 84

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  10. Healthcare2 recorded events

    PN373 — Sara Bailey, of Texas, to be Director of National Drug Control Policy

    Nomination · Voted yes: 1 · Cloture / procedural · Voted yes: 1 · December 19, 2025–January 6, 2026

    What this issue meant

    Sara Bailey, of Texas, to be Director of National Drug Control Policy

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    1. January 6, 2026 · Voted yesNomination

      On the Nomination PN373

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    2. December 19, 2025 · Voted yesCloture / procedural

      On the Cloture Motion PN373

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  11. Healthcare2 recorded events

    S.J.Res. 82 — A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Office of the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Policy on Adhering to the Text of the Administrative Procedure Act".

    Resolution · Voted no: 1 · Other procedural vote · Voted no: 1 · December 10, 2025–December 18, 2025

    What this issue meant

    A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Office of the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Policy on Adhering to the Text of the Administrative Procedure Act".

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    1. December 18, 2025 · Voted noResolution

      On the Joint Resolution S.J.Res. 82

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    2. December 10, 2025 · Voted noOther procedural vote

      On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 82

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  12. Healthcare1 recorded event

    S. 3385 — A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the enhancement of the health care premium tax credit.

    Cloture / procedural · Voted no: 1 · December 11, 2025–December 11, 2025

    What this issue meant

    A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the enhancement of the health care premium tax credit.

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    1. December 11, 2025 · Voted noCloture / procedural

      On the Cloture Motion S. 3385

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  13. Healthcare1 recorded event

    S. 3386 — A bill to provide a health savings account contribution to certain enrollees, to reduce health care costs, and for other purposes.

    Cloture / procedural · Voted yes: 1 · December 11, 2025–December 11, 2025

    What this issue meant

    A bill to provide a health savings account contribution to certain enrollees, to reduce health care costs, and for other purposes.

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    1. December 11, 2025 · Voted yesCloture / procedural

      On the Cloture Motion S. 3386

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  14. Healthcare2 recorded events

    PN60-14 — Susan Monarez, of Wisconsin, to be Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

    Nomination · Voted yes: 1 · Cloture / procedural · Voted yes: 1 · July 29, 2025–July 30, 2025

    What this issue meant

    Susan Monarez, of Wisconsin, to be Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

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    1. July 30, 2025 · Voted yesNomination

      On the Nomination PN60-14

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    2. July 29, 2025 · Voted yesCloture / procedural

      On the Cloture Motion PN60-14

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  15. Healthcare2 recorded events

    PN26-11 — Terrance Cole, of Virginia, to be Administrator of Drug Enforcement

    Nomination · Voted yes: 1 · Cloture / procedural · Voted yes: 1 · July 22, 2025–July 22, 2025

    What this issue meant

    Terrance Cole, of Virginia, to be Administrator of Drug Enforcement

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    1. July 22, 2025 · Voted yesNomination

      On the Nomination PN26-11

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    2. July 22, 2025 · Voted yesCloture / procedural

      On the Cloture Motion PN26-11

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  16. Healthcare2 recorded events

    PN25-1 — Gary Andres, of Virginia, to be an Assistant Secretary of Health and Human Services

    Nomination · Not voting: 1 · Cloture / procedural · Voted yes: 1 · June 17, 2025–June 17, 2025

    What this issue meant

    Gary Andres, of Virginia, to be an Assistant Secretary of Health and Human Services

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    1. June 17, 2025 · Not votingNomination

      On the Nomination PN25-1

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    2. June 17, 2025 · Voted yesCloture / procedural

      On the Cloture Motion PN25-1

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  17. Healthcare2 recorded events

    PN12-33 — James O'Neill, of California, to be Deputy Secretary of Health and Human Services

    Nomination · Voted yes: 1 · Cloture / procedural · Voted yes: 1 · June 4, 2025–June 5, 2025

    What this issue meant

    James O'Neill, of California, to be Deputy Secretary of Health and Human Services

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    1. June 5, 2025 · Voted yesNomination

      On the Nomination PN12-33

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    2. June 4, 2025 · Voted yesCloture / procedural

      On the Cloture Motion PN12-33

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  18. Healthcare2 recorded events

    PN12-34 — Mehmet Oz, of Pennsylvania, to be Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services

    Nomination · Voted yes: 1 · Cloture / procedural · Voted yes: 1 · April 3, 2025–April 3, 2025

    What this issue meant

    Mehmet Oz, of Pennsylvania, to be Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services

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    1. April 3, 2025 · Voted yesNomination

      On the Nomination PN12-34

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    2. April 3, 2025 · Voted yesCloture / procedural

      On the Cloture Motion PN12-34

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  19. Healthcare2 recorded events

    PN12-2 — Jayanta Bhattacharya, of California, to be Director of the National Institutes of Health

    Nomination · Voted yes: 1 · Cloture / procedural · Voted yes: 1 · March 25, 2025–March 26, 2025

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    Jayanta Bhattacharya, of California, to be Director of the National Institutes of Health

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    1. March 26, 2025 · Voted yesNomination

      On the Nomination PN12-2

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    2. March 25, 2025 · Voted yesCloture / procedural

      On the Cloture Motion PN12-2

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  20. Healthcare2 recorded events

    PN12-28 — Martin Makary, of Virginia, to be Commissioner of Food and Drugs, Department of Health and Human Services

    Nomination · Voted yes: 1 · Cloture / procedural · Voted yes: 1 · March 26, 2025–March 26, 2025

    What this issue meant

    Martin Makary, of Virginia, to be Commissioner of Food and Drugs, Department of Health and Human Services

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    1. March 26, 2025 · Voted yesNomination

      On the Nomination PN12-28

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    2. March 26, 2025 · Voted yesCloture / procedural

      On the Cloture Motion PN12-28

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    PN11-8 — Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., of California, to be Secretary of Health and Human Services

    Nomination · Voted yes: 1 · Cloture / procedural · Voted yes: 1 · Other procedural vote · Voted yes: 2 · February 7, 2025–February 13, 2025

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    Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., of California, to be Secretary of Health and Human Services

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    1. February 13, 2025 · Voted yesNomination

      On the Nomination PN11-8

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    2. February 12, 2025 · Voted yesCloture / procedural

      On the Cloture Motion PN11-8

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    3. February 7, 2025 · Voted yesOther procedural vote

      On the Motion to Proceed PN11-8

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    4. February 7, 2025 · Voted yesOther procedural vote

      On the Motion to Proceed PN11-8

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  22. Healthcare1 recorded event

    S. 6 — Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act

    Cloture / procedural · Voted yes: 1 · January 22, 2025–January 22, 2025

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    This bill establishes requirements for the degree of care a health care practitioner must provide in the case of a child born alive following an abortion or attempted abortion. Specifically, a health care practitioner who is present must (1) exercise the same degree of care as would reasonably be provided to any other…

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    Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act

    This bill establishes requirements for the degree of care a health care practitioner must provide in the case of a child born alive following an abortion or attempted abortion. Specifically, a health care practitioner who is present must (1) exercise the same degree of care as would reasonably be provided to any other…

    1. January 22, 2025 · Voted yesCloture / procedural

      On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed S. 6

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  23. Healthcare1 recorded event

    S. 4554 — A bill to express support for protecting access to reproductive health care after the Dobbs v. Jackson decision on June 24, 2022.

    Cloture / procedural · Voted no: 1 · July 10, 2024–July 10, 2024

    What this issue meant

    A bill to express support for protecting access to reproductive health care after the Dobbs v. Jackson decision on June 24, 2022.

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    1. July 10, 2024 · Voted noCloture / procedural

      On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed S. 4554

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  24. Healthcare1 recorded event

    S. 4381 — A bill to protect an individual's ability to access contraceptives and to engage in contraception and to protect a health care provider's ability to provide contraceptives, contraception, and information related to contraception.

    Cloture / procedural · Voted no: 1 · June 5, 2024–June 5, 2024

    What this issue meant

    A bill to protect an individual's ability to access contraceptives and to engage in contraception and to protect a health care provider's ability to provide contraceptives, contraception, and information related to contraception.

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    1. June 5, 2024 · Voted noCloture / procedural

      On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed S. 4381

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  25. Healthcare1 recorded event

    S.J.Res. 62 — A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service relating to "Importation of Fresh Beef From Paraguay".

    Resolution · Voted yes: 1 · March 21, 2024–March 21, 2024

    What this issue meant

    A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service relating to "Importation of Fresh Beef From Paraguay".

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    1. March 21, 2024 · Voted yesResolution

      On the Joint Resolution S.J.Res. 62

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