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 · Aug 5 – Oct 7, 2026

Tariffs

68Members · 57 D · 11 R
114Actions · 96 D · 18 R
35States & territories · NY · NV · MI · MA lead
$3.6MFunding announced

How the conversation moved

Democrat Republican · one dot = one action
Action typeWk ofJul 10Wk ofJul 17Wk ofJul 24Wk ofJul 316Wk ofAug 79Wk ofAug 147Wk ofAug 2120Wk ofAug 2818Wk ofSep 415Wk ofSep 1122Wk ofSep 188Wk ofSep 257Wk ofOct 22Total
Requested actionDeclarations, investigations, decisions 1
Sent lettersTo agencies, companies, officials 15
StatementsResponses to news 15
CriticizedA policy, decision or person +244
PraisedCredit for a decision or person 3
Visits and eventsTours, town halls, site visits 10
Announced fundingGrants and approvals 1
Filed or pushed billsNew, reintroduced or passed 24
Other 1

Developing stories

3 threads · 76 of 114 actions

Trump Canada Tariffs

39 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.

67 actions →

Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia Act

7 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.

7 actions →

Iran War Cost Accounting

2 members

  1. Aug 11Hassan criticized Trump's tariffs and Iran war for raising costs for New Hampshire families.
  2. Aug 28Baldwin toured Wisconsin to highlight efforts lowering costs and opposing Trump tariffs and Iran war.

2 actions →

Where they stand

Support · 9

  • 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
  • RScott FLIntroduced bill to codify Trump's America First trade agenda
  • DWarnock GASecured guardrails on Trump tariff authority in Russia sanctions legislation

Oppose · 55

  • 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
  • DBoyle PAOpposes tariffs on school supplies and educational materials
  • DGallego AZCriticized trade war effects on Arizona-Canada economic integration
  • DBynum ORIntroduced bill exempting school supplies from tariff taxes
  • DKaine VAIntroduced bill to revoke Trump's tariffs and limit authority
  • DWarner VAIntroduced bill to revoke Trump's tariffs and limit presidential tariff authority
  • DSánchez CAOpposes Trump's tariffs and Iran policy
  • DCantwell WAIntroduced bill to revoke 50% Canadian tariffs and restrict trade war authority
  • DGoodlander NHUrged Trump to reverse escalating tariffs against Canada
  • DKaptur OHOpposes Trump's escalating tariffs and adversarial rhetoric toward Canada
  • DHorsford NVOpposed Trump tariffs that cost Nevada $2.5 billion and harmed small businesses
  • DPanetta CAOpposes 50% Canada tariffs, introduced bill to repeal Section 338
  • DSchumer NYOpposed tariffs and criticized administration's distraction from affordability crisis
  • DFigures ALOpposes tariff-free foreign beef imports harming American cattle farmers
  • IKing MEOpposes tariffs on Maine lobster exports to Canada
  • RLawler NYUrged exemption for Chilean rock salt from Section 301 tariffs
  • DBeyer VAOpposes Trump's tariffs on Canada as economically harmful
  • DLarsen WAOpposes tariffs and called for renegotiation of USMCA
  • DPettersen COCriticized Trump tariffs driving up school supply costs 11 percent
  • DWalkinshaw VAOpposes Trump tariffs increasing back-to-school costs.
  • DVasquez NMDemanded corporations return tariff refunds to consumers
  • DPadilla CAOpposes using Russia sanctions bill to expand Trump's tariff powers
  • DAlsobrooks MDIntroduced bill to exempt school supplies from tariffs
  • DDavids KSOpposes tariffs; pushing for automatic refunds for small businesses

What each party did · Democrats 96 · Republicans 18

  • 1Requested action0
  • 6Sent letters9
  • 12Statements3
  • 43Criticized1
  • 1Praised2
  • 10Visits and events0
  • 1Announced funding0
  • 21Filed or pushed bills3
  • 1Other0

By state

  • NY13
  • NV11
  • MI8
  • MA7
  • WA6
  • CA6
  • NH6
  • VA6

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Every action

114 actions · 120 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.

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  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.

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  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
  18. Sep 4, 2026
  19. Sep 3, 2026
  20. Sep 2, 2026
  21. Sep 1, 2026
  22. Aug 31, 2026
  23. Aug 28, 2026
  24. Aug 27, 2026
  25. Aug 25, 2026
  26. Aug 24, 2026
  27. Aug 22, 2026
  28. Aug 20, 2026
    • Praise

      DHorsford NV $2.9B

      Praised Walmart's $2.9 billion tariff refund to consumers and pushed automatic refund legislation.

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    • Criticism

      DPettersen CO

      Criticized Trump's tariffs for raising back-to-school supply costs for families.

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    • Visit

      DHassan NH

      Met with small business owners to discuss impact of Trump tariffs and Iran war on costs.

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  29. Aug 19, 2026
  30. Aug 18, 2026
  31. Aug 13, 2026
  32. Aug 12, 2026
    • Letter

      RMoreno OH

      Pressed DHS to crack down on illegal Chinese transshipment schemes evading U.S. tariffs.

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  33. Aug 11, 2026
  34. Aug 10, 2026
  35. Aug 7, 2026
    • Criticism

      DReed RI

      Criticized Trump's tariffs and economic policies for raising back-to-school costs by 11 percent.

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    • Statement

      DPadilla CA

      Opposed Russia sanctions bill that expands Trump's tariff authorities while supporting Ukraine aid.

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    • Criticism

      DNeal MA

      Criticized Senate vote to expand Trump's tariff authority, citing job losses.

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    • Bill

      DRosen NV

      Introduced bill to exempt back-to-school supplies from Trump's tariffs.

      Release ↗

  36. Aug 6, 2026
  37. Aug 5, 2026

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