D10/11 Last Call. Our daily round up of what happened in the 6th, 7th, and 8th boroughs!

Jersey City Aide Reassigned After DUI Body-Cam Footage

Body‑camera video from a September DUI arrestshows former Fulop deputy chief of staff Phillip Orphanidis slurring his words, citing his government role, and alleging political motivation in his arrest. Mayor James Solomon has since reassigned him following public release of the footage. [https://www.politico.com/news/2026/03/03/jersey-city-mayor-aide-police-body-cam-00809025]

NJ’s New Flood-Resilience Rules Take Effect July 20

New construction in flood‑risk zones will soon need to be elevated 4 feet above existing FEMA flood‑elevation standards when the state’s R.E.A.L. rule takes effect July 20. Renovations exceeding 50% of a home’s value will also trigger the new requirements, but existing homes or those already under construction are not affected. [https://l.nj.com/8rt8yd]

Gov. Mikie Sherrill Endorses Joe DiVincenzo for 7th Term

Governor Mikie Sherrill has endorsed Essex County Executive Joe DiVincenzo as he seeks his seventh term, praising his hands‑on leadership during COVID and food‑distribution efforts. Sherrill said DiVincenzo “leads from the front” and focuses on “what is right for the people of Essex County.” Release: [https://www.insidernj.com/press-release/essex-county-executive-divincenzo-endorsed-by-governor-mikie-sherrill/]

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Congress Tracking

1. March 4, 2026, 11:01 a.m. — Vote

Motion to Proceed on H.R. 6644: Housing for the 21st Century Act

Motion to Proceed Agreed to 90/8

Sen. Booker [D-NJ]: Present

Sen. Kim [D-NJ]: Yea

2. March 4, 2026, 1:59 p.m. — Vote

On Ordering the Previous Question: H.Res. 1095: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7744) making appropriations for the Department …

Passed 213/208

Rep. McIver [D-NJ10]: Nay

March 4, 2026, 2:06 p.m. — Vote

H.Res. 1095: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7744) making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes.

Passed 211/209

Rep. McIver [D-NJ10]: No

3. March 4, 2026, 2:13 p.m. — Vote

S. 723: Tribal Trust Land Homeownership Act of 2025

Passed 384/40

Rep. McIver [D-NJ10]: Yea

4. March 4, 2026, 2:20 p.m. — Vote

H.R. 6472: Territorial Student Access to Higher Education Act

Passed 351/72

Rep. McIver [D-NJ10]: Yea

5. March 4, 2026, 2:33 p.m. — Vote

On Motion to Refer: H RES 1100 Directing the Committee on Ethics to preserve and publicly release records of the Committee’s review of violations or alleged violations of clause 9 (as it pertains to acts of sexual harassment) and clause 18 of rule XXIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives.

Passed 357/65

Rep. McIver [D-NJ10]: Yea

6. March 4, 2026, 4:08 p.m. — Vote

On the Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 104

Motion to Discharge Rejected 47/53

Sen. Booker [D-NJ]: Yea

Sen. Kim [D-NJ]: Yea

7. March 5, 2026, 1:53 p.m. — Vote

Upon Reconsideration, Motion to Invoke Cloture: Motion to Proceed to H.R. 7147

Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected 51/45

Sen. Booker [D-NJ]: Nay

Sen. Kim [D-NJ]: Nay