Congress is out of session until Monday, November 9 for the midterm campaign. No new roll-call votes until then; the last were the House on Sep 16 and the Senate on Sep 30.

Issues / Issue · Sep 8 – Oct 7, 2026

Tariffs

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41Members · 34 D · 7 R
53Actions · 45 D · 8 R
27States & territories · NY · NV · MA · MI lead
5Bills named

How the conversation moved

Democrat Republican · one dot = one action
Action typeWk ofSep 814Wk ofSep 1524Wk ofSep 229Wk ofSep 294Wk ofOct 62Total
Requested actionDeclarations, investigations, decisions 1
Sent lettersTo agencies, companies, officials 6
StatementsResponses to news 11
CriticizedA policy, decision or person 22
PraisedCredit for a decision or person 1
Visits and eventsTours, town halls, site visits 2
Filed or pushed billsNew, reintroduced or passed 10

Developing stories

2 threads · 36 of 53 actions

Trump Canada Tariffs

21 members

  1. Sep 28Neal criticized Trump administration for lowering China tariffs and abandoning trade enforcement.
  2. Sep 29Gillibrand criticized Republicans for blocking her bill to repeal Trump's tariffs and refund costs to families.
  3. Sep 29Welch Republicans blocked BAD DEAL Act to repeal Trump's tariffs on Canada.
  4. Sep 30Rosen criticized Trump's tariffs on Canadian products and pushed for their removal.
  5. Oct 7Cortez Masto released report detailing Trump administration policies' negative economic impact on Nevada Latino families.

30 actions →

Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia Act

6 members

  1. Sep 16McCollum, Fletcher voted against bill granting expanded tariff powers to the president.
  2. Sep 16McCaul (R) delivered opening remarks supporting bill to sanction Russia and Iran.
  3. Sep 16McCaul (R) Spoke in support of bill imposing sanctions on Russia and Iran.
  4. Sep 16Scholten opposed Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act, citing tariff concerns.
  5. Sep 16Schneider opposed Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act, citing tariff authority concerns.

6 actions →

Where they stand

Support · 7

  • RDaines MTUrged ITC to provide relief to domestic sheep producers from import competition
  • RHyde-Smith MSIntroduced Ecuador Shrimp Tariff Act to protect domestic producers
  • RRicketts NEUrged USTR to hold China accountable on soybean and beef trade agreements
  • DDingell MIUrged Trump to maintain auto industry protections from Chinese imports
  • RMcCaul TXSupports sanctions bill to counter Russia and Iran threats
  • RMoran KSPraised exemption protecting Kansas salt businesses
  • RCollins MEPraised Administration exemption of road salt and cement from tariffs

Oppose · 32

  • DCortez Masto NVCriticized Trump tariffs and Iran war for raising costs for Latino families
  • DRosen NVOpposed Trump's 50 percent tariffs on Canadian products harming Nevada economy
  • DWelch VTPushed bill to repeal Trump's tariffs on Canadian goods
  • DGillibrand NYPushed bill to repeal tariffs and refund costs to American families
  • DNeal MAOpposes Trump's capitulation to China on tariffs
  • DBennet COIntroduced bill to revoke Canada tariffs and limit Trump's tariff authority
  • DPressley MAUrged exemption on baby products and car seats from tariffs
  • DKennedy NYOpposes escalating tariffs raising costs for regional manufacturers
  • DHickenlooper COCriticized Trump tariffs and policies for raising costs on Colorado families
  • DFoushee NCIntroduced bill to provide tax rebates offsetting tariff costs for families
  • DSchneider ILOpposed bill for granting President broader tariff authority without Congressional approval
  • DScholten MIOpposed bill for expanding presidential tariff authority without Congressional oversight
  • DPou NJOpposes pairing Russia sanctions with expansive tariff powers
  • DMurray WAOpposes Trump's tariffs; urged Republicans to pass bill ending trade war
  • DBera CAOpposes bill granting Trump unchecked tariff authority
  • DChu CAOpposes bill expanding presidential tariff powers without oversight
  • DDeluzio PARefuses to grant tariff authority to Trump
  • DMcCollum MNOpposes expanded tariff authority in sanctions bill
  • DPappas NHOpposes bill giving president expansive tariff powers
  • DCorrea CAOpposes expanding Trump's tariff power, citing cost-of-living concerns
  • DMcClellan VAOpposes tariff authority expansion despite supporting Russia sanctions
  • DFletcher TXOpposed bill for expanding presidential tariff authorities despite sanctions intent
  • DJeffries NYOpposed tariff expansion while supporting Ukraine against fascism
  • DHoyer MDOpposed Trump tariff policies; urged bill passage for international relations
  • DReed RIIntroduced bill to repeal tariffs and refund $3,288 per Rhode Island household
  • DKim NJDiscussed tariff impact on Hunterdon community
  • DCoons DEOpposes Canada tariffs as economically harmful
  • DStevens MIDemanded CBP address delays preventing tariff refunds for businesses
  • DSlotkin MIOpposed 50% tariffs on Canadian goods as economically damaging
  • DKlobuchar MNOpposed tariffs as pointless trade war harming businesses
  • DBaldwin WIOpposed Trump's tariffs on Canada harming Wisconsin dairy and paper exports
  • DHassan NHOpposes Trump's tariffs on businesses and families

What each party did · Democrats 45 · Republicans 8

  • 1Requested action0
  • 3Sent letters3
  • 8Statements3
  • 22Criticized0
  • 0Praised1
  • 2Visits and events0
  • 9Filed or pushed bills1

Most active

  1. DGillibrand NY5
  2. DRosen NV4
  3. DNeal MA4
  4. DMurray WA2
  5. RMcCaul TX2
  6. DKlobuchar MN2
  7. DSlotkin MI2
  8. DCortez Masto NV1

By state

  • NY7
  • NV5
  • MA5
  • MI5
  • TX3
  • CA3
  • MN3
  • CO2

+19 more with fewer actions

Every action

53 actions · 55 releases
  1. Oct 7, 2026
  2. Oct 6, 2026
    • Letter

      RDaines MT

      Led letter to International Trade Commission urging relief for U.S. sheep producers from imports.

      Release ↗

  3. Sep 30, 2026
  4. Sep 29, 2026
  5. Sep 28, 2026
  6. Sep 25, 2026
  7. Sep 24, 2026
  8. Sep 23, 2026
  9. Sep 22, 2026
  10. Sep 21, 2026
    • Letter

      DDingell MI

      Urged Trump to maintain protections against Chinese automobiles and protect American auto workers.

      Release ↗

  11. Sep 18, 2026
  12. Sep 17, 2026
  13. Sep 16, 2026
  14. Sep 15, 2026
  15. Sep 10, 2026
  16. Sep 9, 2026
  17. Sep 8, 2026

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