GovTrack.us

GovTrack.us

@govtrack.us

At https://www.GovTrack.us, we're tracking the United States Congress and the White House. Research & track the bills, votes, and members in the 🇺🇸 Congress, executive orders, etc. Civic engagement & government accountability project since 2004. #opengov

5K followers87 following2.9K posts

Pinned

GovTrack.us
@govtrack.us

Replying to @theladyinglasses.bsky.social

After former Rep. Granger missed six straight months of votes and we didn’t realize, we set up this alert. It’s for us as much as our users. We can’t know if someone is missing votes until it’s happened. _Then_ we find out why (if we can; sometimes legislators won’t say) and update the page.

GovTrack.us reposted

Daniel Schuman
@americalabs.org

Professor @mattngreen.bsky.social is an expert how political parties in Congress choose their leaders. @nehls.bsky.social and I spoke with him on the First Branch Podcast about what will happen between the election and the 120th Congress. Listen here firstbranchforecast.substack.com/p/interview-...

firstbranchforecast.substack.comInterview: Matthew GreenWe discuss how House and Senate leadership are chosen between the election and the next Congress, the opacity of caucus rules, and potential leverage for members in the process.

GovTrack.us reposted

Chris Nehls
@nehls.bsky.social

Politico's Inside Congress has the first look at AGI's House rules proposals for the 120th Congress. More to come

GovTrack.us
@govtrack.us

If Democrats win control of one or both chambers of Congress in the upcoming election, that will likely have some kind of effect on what Republicans decide to do in their remaining two months of control. So many bills have not been able to pass so far that there’s a lot to choose from.

The Washington Sun@washingtonsun.com

Republicans have already passed two reconciliation bills. But the prospect of a divided government in 2027 has added a sense of urgency for Republicans looking to pass GOP priorities before the end of the year.

washingtonsun.comRepublicans Have Big Post-Election Plans - And Big Fears About What's Doable“I think our appetite's definitely going to be bigger than what our stomach can hold on this one,” one senior Republican aide said.
GovTrack.us
@govtrack.us

This is after National Guard soldiers were photographed standing in front of at least one ballot drop box in Washington D.C. recently. wtop.com/dc/2026/10/r...

wtop.comReports of National Guard troops near DC ballot drop boxes raise legal, voter intimidation questions – WTOP NewsNational Guard troops have been spotted standing near ballot drop boxes around the District, potentially in violation of federal election laws, a Howard University law professor said.
The Washington Sun@washingtonsun.com

Federal agents have been spotted outside polling locations in two Florida counties this week during early voting, a presence that local election officials say is intimidating and illegal.

washingtonsun.comTwo Florida Counties Report Federal Agents Outside Early Voting SitesOne election official said they lodged a complaint with the FBI, adding: “to their credit, they are taking this seriously.”
GovTrack.us
@govtrack.us

This is odd & folks interviewed for the piece all think it could mean that Sen. Marshall is illegally using his office staff on his campaign. It could also mean that all his campaign staff are volunteers or that he didn’t think he had to try hard until the end and so expenses aren’t reported yet.

ms.nowWeeks before Election Day, Sen. Roger Marshall’s campaign still had no one on payrollAn MS NOW analysis of FEC filings finds the Kansas Republican reported no payroll last quarter, unlike most Senate incumbents of both parties.

GovTrack.us reposted

Mona Burns
@monaburns.bsky.social

"Mike Johnson has yet to weigh in on how the House’s legal team may defend Omar. But GOP leaders will be forced to take a side soon .. and the BLAG's [House's legal advisory group] speech-or-debate decisions have a way of unifying political foes" Interesting read: www.politico.com/news/2026/10...

politico.comThe House GOP’s imminent decision on the Omar raidSpeaker Mike Johnson has yet to weigh in on the speech-or-debate implications of the raid, though the House has sometimes taken weeks to articulate a position in other investigations.
GovTrack.us
@govtrack.us

We don’t cover elections so we too often need help understanding who’s running and what the issues are in our respective states/districts. Bolts’ guide is _invaluable_. Can’t recommend it highly enough.

Taniel@taniel.bsky.social

NEW: It's that time of year: time to launch my annual guide to November's elections! I guide you through over *650* interesting elections, & why they matter. Judges, AGs, govs, mayors, lawmakers, AGs, county & school boards—plus many (many) ballot measures. Oh, & Congress. Explore & bookmark!

boltsmag.orgYour Cheat Sheet to the 2026 General Elections - BoltsCongressional races will take center stage on Nov. 3, but they’re just the tip of what to watch. Prosecutors and governors, attorneys general and sheriffs, school boards and mayors, utility... Read Mo...
GovTrack.us
@govtrack.us

The US government has always given itself wide latitude to classify information, so this is probably legal. But even if it is, it’s an incredibly cynical and obviously political move to prevent any pushback on whatever they’re doing (or not doing) with Congressionally appropriated funds.

The Washington Sun@washingtonsun.com

The Trump administration has classified its accounting of what happened to $300 million in military aid Congress provided for Taiwan, just days after President Donald Trump hosted Chinese President Xi Jinping at the White House.

washingtonsun.comWhat Happened to $300 Million in Taiwan Aid? It’s Classified.The Trump administration’s secrecy over the funding comes days after the president’s summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping.