Congressional Action Digest
WASHINGTON (D10/11) — The Senate confirmed Colin McDonald of California to be an assistant attorney general on Tuesday by a 52–47 vote. Sens. Cory Booker and Andy Kim, New Jersey Democrats, voted against the nomination, according to GovTrack.
Earlier Tuesday, the Senate voted 51–47 to proceed to consideration of two Coast Guard nominations. Booker and Kim again voted no. The Senate later voted twice, 53–47, to table the SAVE America Act, with both senators opposing the motions, GovTrack records show.
That evening, the Senate rejected 47–53 a motion to discharge a resolution that would have directed the removal of U.S. forces from unauthorized hostilities involving Iran. Booker and Kim voted in favor of the measure. On Wednesday, both senators also voted yes on unsuccessful motions to proceed on resolutions disapproving federal rules related to the Internal Revenue Service and the Department of Veterans Affairs, according to GovTrack.
In the House, lawmakers passed the American Water Stewardship Act by a vote of 378–32, reauthorizing certain Environmental Protection Agency programs. Rep. LaMonica McIver, D‑N.J., voted yes.
The House also narrowly approved a resolution governing debate on the Department of Homeland Security funding bill, 214–210, with McIver voting no. Later Wednesday, the House passed the Make the District of Columbia Safe and Beautiful Act of 2026 by a vote of 218–206. McIver again voted against the bill, GovTrack shows.
New Jersey Energy
TRENTON, N.J. (D10/11) — Gov. Mikie Sherrill on Wednesday signed legislation aimed at accelerating clean energy storage development in New Jersey, according to GovNews from the governor’s desk.
The law modifies requirements in the state’s transmission‑scale energy storage incentive program and extends key approval deadlines through the end of 2026. The administration said the changes are expected to expand competition among bidders, protect ratepayers, and advance up to 500 megawatts of additional storage capacity.
No Kings Marches
NEW YORK (AP) — Organizers held “No Kings” marches across the United States over the weekend as part of a coordinated series of demonstrations emphasizing opposition to expanded executive power and calling for protection of democratic norms. Events were reported in dozens of cities nationwide and were largely peaceful, organizers said.
