Senate — June 18, 2026
The Senate’s most consequential floor action centered on H.R. 6644, the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act. Senators invoked cloture by an 84-8 vote on the motion to concur in the House amendment with the Scott-Warren substitute, setting up a final vote for Monday, June 22. The strong cloture vote suggests broad bipartisan momentum behind a housing-supply package, though final passage remained pending at adjournment. The chamber also secured a future debate and vote on H. Con. Res. 86, a War Powers Resolution measure directing the removal of U.S. forces from hostilities with Iran. That agreement guarantees six hours of debate and a vote no later than June 25, elevating a major constitutional and foreign policy issue. In executive business, the Senate confirmed George Holding to an international finance post by a divided roll call vote and cleared numerous senior military nominations en bloc. Committee and legislative activity continued across several policy areas.