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Important votes in Congress
What did Congress vote on—and what happened?
Explore selected laws, proposals, and other decisions. Each entry explains the issue and links to more detail and sources.
This is a selected archive, not every vote or a live feed. Some entries cover several votes on the same issue.
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Dates and totals need context
An entry’s date may mark a vote or another key action. House and Senate votes may happen on different days. Open the notes to see which votes the totals describe.
Missing does not mean zero
Some older records do not have a verified recorded tally. A voice vote may have no individual vote list. Read the notes before comparing totals.
Importance is an editorial label
“Major” and “notable” help organize the site’s selections. They are not official ratings or an endorsement. Routine votes are hidden by default; choose “All entries” to include them if available.
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