Congress Pulse

The living record of what Congress is saying, doing, and ignoring.

This dashboard tracks every floor speech from the Congressional Record and every press release from member websites — over 10,000 statements total. It reveals who talks the most, which topics dominate the conversation, who works across the aisle, who attacks, who stays silent, and who just issues press releases versus actually showing up on the floor. Use this to cut through the noise and see what your representatives are really doing with their time.

Latest Activity

Kirsten E. GillibrandDNYPress2026-04-03
Gillibrand Secures $7.4 Million To Increase MTA Safety And Security
TaxesForeign PolicyInfrastructure

This press release from Senator Kirsten E. Gillibrand (D-NY) was published on Thu Apr 02 and titled "Gillibrand Secures $7.4 Million To Increase MTA Safety And Security". It focuses on taxes and touches on foreign policy, infrastructure.

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Tammy DuckworthDILPress2026-04-03
Duckworth Demands DHS Rescind Noem’s Reckless ‘Shoes On’ Airport Screening Policy that Watchdog Says ‘Crea
ImmigrationInfrastructure

This press release from Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) was published on Thu Apr 02 and titled "Duckworth Demands DHS Rescind Noem’s Reckless ‘Shoes On’ Airport Screening Policy that ". It focuses on immigration and touches on infrastructure.

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Patty MurrayDWAPress2026-04-03
Senator Murray on President Trump’s Budget Request
HealthcareTaxesForeign Policy

This press release from Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) was published on Thu Apr 02 and titled "Senator Murray on President Trump’s Budget Request". It focuses on healthcare and touches on taxes, foreign policy.

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Tammy DuckworthDILPress2026-04-03
Are we great again yet?

This press release from Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) was published on Thu Apr 02 and titled "Are we great again yet?".

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Richard E. NealDMA-1Press2026-04-03
Neal Statement on the March 2026 Jobs Report
Economy

This press release from Representative Richard E. Neal (D-MA) was published on Thu Apr 02 and titled "Neal Statement on the March 2026 Jobs Report". It focuses on the economy.

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Patty MurrayDWAPress2026-04-03
Senator Murray on President Trump Once Again Proposing to Zero Out Funding for Howard Hanson Dam
TaxesForeign Policy

This press release from Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) was published on Thu Apr 02 and titled "Senator Murray on President Trump Once Again Proposing to Zero Out Funding for Howard Hanson Dam". It focuses on taxes and touches on foreign policy.

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Jason SmithRMO-8Press2026-04-03
He Is Risen!

This press release from Representative Jason Smith (R-MO) was published on Thu Apr 02 and titled "He Is Risen!".

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Tammy DuckworthDILPress2026-04-03
Duckworth, Collins Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Eliminate Unfair Out-of-Pocket Health Care Costs for Veterans
HealthcareVeterans

This press release from Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) was published on Thu Apr 02 and titled "Duckworth, Collins Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Eliminate Unfair Out-of-Pocket Health Care Costs for Veterans". It focuses on healthcare and touches on veterans affairs.

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Jacky RosenDNVPress2026-04-03
Rosen Demands Trump Administration Provide Data on Impacts of Rising Health Care Costs
HealthcareTaxesEnvironment

This press release from Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) was published on Thu Apr 02 and titled "Rosen Demands Trump Administration Provide Data on Impacts of Rising Health Care Costs". It focuses on healthcare and touches on taxes, the environment.

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George WhitesidesDCA-27Press2026-04-03
Rep. Whitesides Condemns the President’s Anti-Science Budget Proposal

This press release from Representative George Whitesides (D-CA) was published on Thu Apr 02 and titled "Rep. Whitesides Condemns the President’s Anti-Science Budget Proposal".

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Maggie GoodlanderDNH-2Press2026-04-03
Goodlander Helps Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Tighten Controls on Sensitive Chipmaking Equipment
TaxesTrade

This press release from Representative Maggie Goodlander (D-NH) was published on Thu Apr 02 and titled "Goodlander Helps Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Tighten Controls on Sensitive Chipmaking Equipment". It focuses on taxes and touches on trade policy.

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Josh RileyDNY-19Press2026-04-03
Riley Introduces Fertilizer Pricing Bill as Iran War Drives Up Costs for Farmers
EnvironmentForeign PolicyAgriculture

This press release from Representative Josh Riley (D-NY) was published on Thu Apr 02 and titled "Riley Introduces Fertilizer Pricing Bill as Iran War Drives Up Costs for Farmers". It focuses on the environment and touches on foreign policy, agriculture.

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Peter WelchDVTPress2026-04-03
Welch Joins BETA Technologies for Event on New Bipartisan Bill to Help American Aviation Soar
Foreign Policy

This press release from Senator Peter Welch (D-VT) was published on Thu Apr 02 and titled "Welch Joins BETA Technologies for Event on New Bipartisan Bill to Help American Aviation Soar". It focuses on foreign policy.

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Jeff MerkleyDORPress2026-04-03
Merkley, Warren Question Bessent Over Plan to Add Trump Signature on U.S. Currency Amid Affordability Crisis
Taxes

This press release from Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR) was published on Thu Apr 02 and titled "Merkley, Warren Question Bessent Over Plan to Add Trump Signature on U.S. Currency Amid Affordability Crisis". It focuses on taxes.

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Jeff MerkleyDORPress2026-04-03
Merkley, Warren, Blumenthal, Duckworth, Peters, Press Hegseth on Reported Attempts to Make Investments in Defense Firms Ahead of Iran War; Slam Potent
TaxesForeign PolicyDefense

This press release from Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR) was published on Thu Apr 02 and titled "Merkley, Warren, Blumenthal, Duckworth, Peters, Press Hegseth on Reported Attempts to Make Investments in Defense Firms ". It focuses on taxes and touches on foreign policy, defense.

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Topics Dominating Congress

Mentions across all floor speeches and press releases

Taxes
3596
Environment
3335
Foreign Policy
2203
Veterans
1866
Trade
1697
Immigration
1681
Healthcare
1589
Defense
1430
Labor
1235
Infrastructure
1214
Housing
1168
Crime & Justice
1061
Agriculture
1004
Education
810
Economy
752

Working Across the Aisle

Members with the highest percentage of bipartisan-tone statements — those who talk about cooperation, compromise, and working together rather than attacking the other party.

When Both Parties Agree

Recent votes where significant numbers of both Democrats and Republicans voted the same way. These are rarer than you might think.

House2026-03-27Passed

On Passage

D: 41Y / 164NR: 205Y / 0NTotal: 247-164
House2026-03-24Passed

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended

D: 201Y / 1NR: 176Y / 31NTotal: 378-32
House2026-03-17Passed

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended

D: 192Y / 1NR: 128Y / 65NTotal: 320-66
House2026-03-17Passed

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass

D: 192Y / 1NR: 153Y / 40NTotal: 345-41
House2026-03-05Passed

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree

D: 157Y / 53NR: 215Y / 0NTotal: 372-53
House2026-03-04Passed

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass

D: 208Y / 1NR: 176Y / 39NTotal: 384-40
House2026-03-04Passed

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended

D: 208Y / 1NR: 143Y / 71NTotal: 351-72
House2026-03-04Passed

On Motion to Refer

D: 182Y / 27NR: 175Y / 38NTotal: 357-65

Quotable Moments

Peter WelchDbipartisan2026-04-03

Welch Joins BETA Technologies for Event on New Bipartisan Bill to Help American Aviation Soar SOUTH BURLINGTON, VT — U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) joined BETA Technologies, Inc. (BETA) founder and CEO Kyle Clark and the company’s employees and engineers to discuss the Sen...”

This press release from Senator Peter Welch (D-VT) was published on Thu Apr 02 and titled "Welch Joins BETA Technologies for Event on New Bipartisan Bill to Help American Aviation Soar". It focuses on foreign policy.

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Kirsten E. GillibrandDurgent2026-04-03

Gillibrand Secures $7.4 Million To Increase MTA Safety And Security Senator Gillibrand’s New Federal Program Cuts Red Tape, Allowing MTA and Large Urban Transit Authorities Nationwide to Use Federal Funding for Security Personnel and Crisis Intervention for the First Time Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten...”

This press release from Senator Kirsten E. Gillibrand (D-NY) was published on Thu Apr 02 and titled "Gillibrand Secures $7.4 Million To Increase MTA Safety And Security". It focuses on taxes and touches on foreign policy, infrastructure.

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Maggie GoodlanderDbipartisan2026-04-03

Goodlander Helps Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Tighten Controls on Sensitive Chipmaking Equipment Concord, N.H. — Today, Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander (NH-02), a member of the House Armed Services Committee, joined Congressman Michael Baumgartner (WA-05) and helped introduce the Multilateral A...”

This press release from Representative Maggie Goodlander (D-NH) was published on Thu Apr 02 and titled "Goodlander Helps Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Tighten Controls on Sensitive Chipmaking Equipment". It focuses on taxes and touches on trade policy.

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Josh RileyDbipartisan2026-04-03

Riley Introduces Fertilizer Pricing Bill as Iran War Drives Up Costs for Farmers Congressman Josh Riley (NY-19) helped introduce the bipartisan Fertilizer Transparency Act, legislation to require the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to establish a mandatory weekly reporting program for fertiliz...”

This press release from Representative Josh Riley (D-NY) was published on Thu Apr 02 and titled "Riley Introduces Fertilizer Pricing Bill as Iran War Drives Up Costs for Farmers". It focuses on the environment and touches on foreign policy, agriculture.

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Jeff MerkleyDurgent2026-04-03

Merkley, Warren Question Bessent Over Plan to Add Trump Signature on U.S. Currency Amid Affordability Crisis “In other words, life is becoming less, not more, affordable for Americans–and the President’s response, it seems, is to put his name on currency”  “It is entirely plausible that he...”

This press release from Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR) was published on Thu Apr 02 and titled "Merkley, Warren Question Bessent Over Plan to Add Trump Signature on U.S. Currency Amid Affordability Crisis". It focuses on taxes.

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Jacky RosenDbipartisan2026-04-02

Rosen’s Bipartisan FORGOTTEN Veterans Act Advances in Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) is announcing that her bipartisan FORGOTTEN Veterans Act has advanced out of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee. This bill officially recognizes the tox...”

This press release from Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) was published on Wed Apr 01 and titled "Rosen’s Bipartisan FORGOTTEN Veterans Act Advances in Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee". It focuses on taxes and touches on the environment, foreign policy.

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Kevin KileyRurgent2026-04-02

Rep. Kiley Urges Immediate Congressional Action to End DHS Funding Lapse WASHINGTON, D.C. – As the Department of Homeland Security funding lapse continues, Congressman Kevin Kiley (I-CA) released the following statement urging Congress to act immediately: “Congress should return to DC to take up the...”

This press release from Representative Kevin Kiley (R-CA) was published on Wed Apr 01 and titled "Rep. Kiley Urges Immediate Congressional Action to End DHS Funding Lapse". It focuses on immigration and touches on taxes, the environment.

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Partisan Attack Language

Bernie MorenoROH2026-03-12
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2026--Motion to Proceed

On Wed Mar 11, Senator Bernie Moreno (R-OH) delivered a floor speech titled "DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2026--Motion To Proceed" in the Senate. The speech addressed immigration and also covered the economy, taxes. It referenced legislation including HR7147, HR4553, S1024, among other bills.

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Susan M. CollinsRME2026-03-12
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2026--Motion to Proceed

On Wed Mar 11, Senator Susan M. Collins (R-ME) delivered a floor speech titled "DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2026--Motion To Proceed" in the Senate. The speech addressed immigration and also covered the economy, taxes. It referenced legislation including HR7147, HR4553, S1024, among other bills.

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Charles E. SchumerDNY2026-03-12
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2026--Motion to Proceed

On Wed Mar 11, Senator Charles E. Schumer (D-NY) delivered a floor speech titled "DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2026--Motion To Proceed" in the Senate. The speech addressed immigration and also covered the economy, taxes. It referenced legislation including HR7147, HR4553, S1024, among other bills.

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Roger MarshallRKS2026-03-12
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2026--Motion to Proceed

On Wed Mar 11, Senator Roger Marshall (R-KS) delivered a floor speech titled "DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2026--Motion To Proceed" in the Senate. The speech addressed immigration and also covered the economy, taxes. It referenced legislation including HR7147, HR4553, S1024, among other bills.

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Elizabeth WarrenDMA2026-03-12
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2026--Motion to Proceed

On Wed Mar 11, Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) delivered a floor speech titled "DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2026--Motion To Proceed" in the Senate. The speech addressed immigration and also covered the economy, taxes. It referenced legislation including HR7147, HR4553, S1024, among other bills.

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Ashley MoodyRFL2026-03-12
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2026--Motion to Proceed

On Wed Mar 11, Senator Ashley Moody (R-FL) delivered a floor speech titled "DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2026--Motion To Proceed" in the Senate. The speech addressed immigration and also covered the economy, taxes. It referenced legislation including HR7147, HR4553, S1024, among other bills.

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Roger MarshallRKS2026-03-12
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2026--Motion to Proceed

On Wed Mar 11, Senator Roger Marshall (R-KS) delivered a floor speech titled "DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2026--Motion To Proceed" in the Senate. The speech addressed immigration and also covered the economy, taxes. It referenced legislation including HR7147, HR4553, S1024, among other bills.

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Andy KimDNJ2026-03-12
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2026--Motion to Proceed

On Wed Mar 11, Senator Andy Kim (D-NJ) delivered a floor speech titled "DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2026--Motion To Proceed" in the Senate. The speech addressed immigration and also covered the economy, taxes. It referenced legislation including HR7147, HR4553, S1024, among other bills.

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