The following is a summary of key votes and procedural actions taken in both the U.S. House and Senate during the week of April 19-25. Lawmakers considered a range of measures involving energy …
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The following is a summary of key votes and procedural actions taken in both the U.S. House and Senate during the week of April 19-25. Lawmakers considered a range of measures involving energy policy, health care, telecommunications, rural issues and U.S. military authority, along with votes shaping floor debate. Votes by members of Alabama’s congressional delegation are listed with each measure.
Last week, the U.S. House of Representatives passed several bipartisan bills under suspension of the rules, adopted a rule governing debate on energy and environmental legislation and approved multiple measures related to energy, infrastructure and rural policy. Lawmakers also voted on motions to recommit before final passage of two bills. Baldwin County is represented in the 1st Congressional District by Republican Barry Moore, whose votes are noted below.
H.R. 1681 — Expediting Federal Broadband Deployment Reviews Act
Action: House passed the bill April 20 under suspension of the rules by a 384-9 vote. Roll call vote No. 125. The bill establishes an interagency strike force to speed federal review of broadband deployment projects on public lands.
Vote on passage: Moore — Yea
Alabama delegation: 7 yea
H.R. 5200 — Emergency Reporting Act
Action: House passed the bill April 20 under suspension of the rules by a 386-7 vote. Roll call vote No. 126. The bill requires the Federal Communications Commission to study and report on 9-1-1 outages and emergency communications disruptions.
Vote on passage: Moore — Yea
Alabama delegation: 7 yea
H.R. 5201 — Kari’s Law Reporting Act
Action: House passed the bill April 21 under suspension of the rules by a 405-5 vote. Roll call vote No. 127. The bill requires a report on compliance with Kari’s Law, which mandates direct 9-1-1 dialing from multiline phone systems.
Vote on passage: Moore — Yea
Alabama delegation: 7 yea
H.R. 2493 — Improving Care in Rural America Reauthorization Act of 2025
Action: House passed the bill April 21 under suspension of the rules by a 406-4 vote. Roll call vote No. 128. The bill reauthorizes rural health care grant programs through fiscal 2030.
Vote on passage: Moore — Yea
Alabama delegation: 7 yea
S. 1020 — Hydropower project deadline extensions
Action: House passed the bill April 21 under suspension of the rules by a 394-14 vote. Roll call vote No. 129. The bill allows extended construction deadlines for certain hydropower projects.
Vote on passage: Moore — Yea
Alabama delegation: 7 yea
H. Res. 1189 — Rule for consideration of multiple energy and environmental bills
Action: House agreed to ordering the previous question April 22 by a 180-179 vote. Roll call vote No. 130. The House later adopted the resolution April 22 by a 211-206 vote. Roll call vote No. 131. The rule provided for consideration of several bills, including H.R. 4690 and H.R. 5587, under a closed rule with limited debate and one motion to recommit.
Vote on ordering the previous question: Moore — Yea
Alabama delegation: 3 yea, 2 nay, 2 not voting
Vote on adoption of the resolution: Moore — Aye
Alabama delegation: 5 aye, 2 no
H. Res. 1182 — Resolution supporting rural communities
Action: House adopted the resolution April 22 by a 220-196 vote, with two voting present. Roll call vote No. 132. The resolution expresses support for rural communities’ role in energy, agriculture and economic stability.
Vote on adoption: Moore — Yea
Alabama delegation: 5 yea, 2 nay
H.R. 4690 — Reliable Federal Infrastructure Act
Action: House rejected a motion to recommit April 22 by a 203-214 vote. Roll call vote No. 133. The motion sought to send the bill back to committee. The House then passed the bill April 22 by a 215-202 vote. Roll call vote No. 134. The bill repeals certain federal building energy efficiency standards.
Vote on motion to recommit: Moore — Nay
Alabama delegation: 5 nay, 2 yea
Vote on passage: Moore — Yea
Alabama delegation: 5 yea, 2 nay
H.R. 6387 — FIRE Act
Action: House rejected a motion to recommit April 22 by a 206-214 vote. Roll call vote No. 135. The motion sought to return the bill to committee. The House then passed the bill April 22 by a 220-198 vote. Roll call vote No. 136. The bill modifies Clean Air Act provisions related to wildfire and air quality events.
Vote on motion to recommit: Moore — Nay
Alabama delegation: 5 nay, 2 yea
Vote on passage: Moore — Yea
Alabama delegation: 5 yea, 2 nay
H.R. 5587 — HEATS Act
Action: House passed the bill April 23 by a 231-186 vote. Roll call vote No. 137. The bill streamlines permitting and environmental review requirements for certain geothermal energy projects.
Vote on passage: Moore — Yea
Alabama delegation: 5 yea, 2 nay
Information is sourced from www.Congress.gov.
The Senate voted on a judicial nomination, a fiscal 2026 budget resolution, a war powers measure involving Iran and a series of budget-related amendments. Lawmakers confirmed a federal district court nominee, advanced and adopted a budget blueprint for fiscal 2026, rejected an effort to force consideration of a resolution directing the removal of U.S. forces from hostilities against Iran and considered multiple amendments tied to the budget process. Alabama is represented in the Senate by Republicans Katie Britt and Tommy Tuberville, whose votes are noted below.
PN787-1 — Andrew B. Davis nomination to U.S. District Court
Action: Senate confirmed the nomination April 20 by a 47-46 vote. Record vote No. 86. The nomination is for Andrew B. Davis, of Texas, to serve as a U.S. District Judge for the Western District of Texas.
Confirmation vote: Yeas 47, Nays 46, not voting 7
Alabama votes: Britt — Yea; Tuberville — Yea
S.Con.Res. 33 — Fiscal 2026 budget resolution
Action: Senate agreed to the motion to proceed April 21 by a 52-46 vote. Record vote No. 87. The resolution sets federal budget levels for fiscal 2026 through 2035 and includes reconciliation instructions allowing up to $70 billion in deficit increases.
Motion to proceed vote: Yeas 52, Nays 46, not voting 2
Alabama votes: Britt — Yea; Tuberville — Yea
Action: Senate rejected an amendment April 22 by a 48-50 vote. Record vote No. 89. The amendment would create a budget point of order against legislation that does not lower out-of-pocket health care costs.
Vote on amendment: Yeas 48, Nays 50, not voting 2
Alabama votes: Britt — Nay; Tuberville — Nay
Action: Senate rejected an amendment April 22 by a 47-50 vote. Record vote No. 90. The amendment would establish a deficit-neutral reserve fund related to grocery costs.
Vote on amendment: Yeas 47, Nays 50, not voting 3
Alabama votes: Britt — Nay; Tuberville — Nay
Action: Senate rejected an amendment April 22 by a 49-49 vote. Record vote No. 91. The amendment would create a point of order against legislation that does not address insurance practices that delay or deny care.
Vote on amendment: Yeas 49, Nays 49, not voting 2
Alabama votes: Britt — Nay; Tuberville — Nay
Action: Senate agreed to an amendment April 22 by a 98-0 vote. Record vote No. 92. The amendment establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund related to deporting undocumented immigrants convicted of serious crimes.
Vote on amendment: Yeas 98, Nays 0, not voting 2
Alabama votes: Britt — Yea; Tuberville — Yea
Action: Senate rejected an amendment April 22 by a 48-50 vote. Record vote No. 93. The amendment would create a point of order against legislation that does not increase federal support for school meal programs.
Vote on amendment: Yeas 48, Nays 50, not voting 2
Alabama votes: Britt — Nay; Tuberville — Nay
Action: Senate rejected an amendment April 22 by a 47-51 vote. Record vote No. 94. The amendment would establish a deficit-neutral reserve fund to protect consumers from price increases tied to tariffs and conflict with Iran.
Vote on amendment: Yeas 47, Nays 51, not voting 2
Alabama votes: Britt — Nay; Tuberville — Nay
Action: Senate rejected an amendment April 22 by a 47-51 vote. Record vote No. 95. The amendment would establish a deficit-neutral reserve fund to increase child care funding.
Vote on amendment: Yeas 47, Nays 51, not voting 2
Alabama votes: Britt — Nay; Tuberville — Nay
Action: Senate rejected an amendment April 23 by a 48-50 vote. Record vote No. 96. The amendment would establish election-related requirements including voter identification provisions.
Vote on amendment: Yeas 48, Nays 50, not voting 2
Alabama votes: Britt — Yea; Tuberville — Yea
Action: Senate rejected an amendment April 23 by a 50-48 vote. Record vote No. 97. The amendment would establish a deficit-neutral reserve fund related to extending restrictions on Medicaid payments to abortion providers.
Vote on amendment: Yeas 50, Nays 48, not voting 2
Alabama votes: Britt — Yea; Tuberville — Yea
Action: Senate rejected an amendment April 23 by a 48-50 vote. Record vote No. 98. The amendment would create a point of order against legislation that does not reduce home electricity costs.
Vote on amendment: Yeas 48, Nays 50, not voting 2
Alabama votes: Britt — Nay; Tuberville — Nay
Action: Senate rejected an amendment April 23 by a 25-73 vote. Record vote No. 99. The amendment would offset new spending by cutting foreign aid, education funding and other programs.
Vote on amendment: Yeas 25, Nays 73, not voting 2
Alabama votes: Britt — Yea; Tuberville — Nay
Action: Senate rejected an amendment April 23 by a 46-52 vote. Record vote No. 100. The amendment would establish a deficit-neutral reserve fund related to hedge fund ownership of single-family homes and rent prices.
Vote on amendment: Yeas 46, Nays 52, not voting 2
Alabama votes: Britt — Nay; Tuberville — Nay
Action: Senate rejected an amendment April 23 by a 49-49 vote. Record vote No. 101. The amendment would reduce prescription drug prices through a most-favored-nation policy.
Vote on amendment: Yeas 49, Nays 49, not voting 2
Alabama votes: Britt — Nay; Tuberville — Nay
Action: Senate rejected an amendment April 23 by a 46-52 vote. Record vote No. 102. The amendment would restrict funding to agencies with unobligated funds from prior reconciliation bills.
Vote on amendment: Yeas 46, Nays 52, not voting 2
Alabama votes: Britt — Nay; Tuberville — Nay
Action: Senate rejected an amendment April 23 by a 48-50 vote. Record vote No. 103. The amendment would require a study on economic effects of confidential drug pricing agreements.
Vote on amendment: Yeas 48, Nays 50, not voting 2
Alabama votes: Britt — Nay; Tuberville — Nay
Action: Senate rejected an amendment April 23 by a 49-49 vote. Record vote No. 104. The amendment would establish a reserve fund related to FEMA public assistance and hazard mitigation funding.
Vote on amendment: Yeas 49, Nays 49, not voting 2
Alabama votes: Britt — Nay; Tuberville — Nay
Action: Senate adopted the resolution April 23 by a 50-48 vote. Record vote No. 105. The measure establishes spending and revenue targets and enforcement procedures for the federal budget.
Final passage vote: Yeas 50, Nays 48, not voting 2
Alabama votes: Britt — Yea; Tuberville — Yea
S.J. Res. 114 — Removal of U.S. forces from hostilities against Iran
Action: Senate rejected a motion to discharge the Foreign Relations Committee April 22 by a 46-51 vote. Record vote No. 88. The resolution would direct the president to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities involving Iran unless authorized by Congress.
Motion to discharge vote: Yeas 46, Nays 51, not voting 3
Alabama votes: Britt — Nay; Tuberville — Nay
Information is sourced from www.Senate.gov.
