Lisa Blunt Rochester's Schedule This Week
Week of Monday, September 28, 2026
Senate: met Mon–Wed (Sep 28–30, 2026); a pro forma session Thu; next convenes Mon, Oct 5, 2026; no session days scheduled Oct 12 – Nov 6, 2026 (source)
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Week of Sep 28 – Oct 4, 2026
2 committee meetings, 12 roll-call votes, and 3 bills on the floor schedule
This week, Blunt Rochester voted with the majority of Senate Democrats on 11 roll calls and against it on 1.
Senate in session
Senate in session
Senate in session
· Business meeting
Business meeting to consider the nominations of Nicole Saphier, of New Jersey, to be Medical Director in the Regular Corps of the Public Health Service, subject to qualifications therefor as provided by law and regulations, and to be Surgeon General of the Public Health Service, Timothy Westlake, of Wisconsin, to be Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use, and Mary Lazare, of Florida, to be Assistant Secretary for Aging, all of the Department of Health and Human Services, and Loren E. Sweatt, of Virginia, and Douglas Ralph, of Kentucky, both to be a Member of the National Mediation Board.
Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee · 430 Dirksen Senate Office Building · Notice
Senate pro forma session
· Hearing
Hearings to examine the nominations of Jeremy Wiggins, of the District of Columbia, to be an Assistant Secretary of the Treasury, Matthew Jones, of Virginia, to be an Assistant Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, and David Slade, of Florida, to be First Vice President, and Michael Rigas, of Virginia, to be a Member of the Board of Directors, both of the Export-Import Bank of the United States.
Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee · 538 Dirksen Senate Office Building · Notice
On the Senate floor this week
Full Senate floor schedule →S. 4668 Protect College Sports Act of 2026
Referred to the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, where Blunt Rochester sits · Blunt Rochester's votes on it this week: 6 (4 Yea, 2 Nay) · Source
S.J.Res. 197 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services of the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, HHS Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2027; and Basic Health Program".
Referred to the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee, where Blunt Rochester sits · Blunt Rochester voted Yea · Source
S.Res. 852 A resolution requesting information on Israel's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.
Blunt Rochester is a cosponsor · Blunt Rochester voted Yea · Source
Votes, Jun 23 – Oct 2, 2026
The Senate's last 30 days in session: voted in 74 of 74 roll calls (100%).
Blunt Rochester voted with the majority of Senate Democrats on 64 roll calls and against it on 10.
Votes against the party majority (10)
| Date | Vote | Question | Result | Lisa Blunt Rochester | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 28 | No. 250 | On Passage of the Bill S. 4668S. 4668, as amended | Bill Passed | Nay | Most Senate Democrats: Yea |
| Sep 24 | No. 243 | On the Cloture Motion S. 4668Motion to Invoke Cloture: S. 4668, as Amended | Cloture Motion Agreed to | Nay | Most Senate Democrats: Yea |
| Sep 24 | No. 242 | On the Amendment S. 4668Amdt. No. 6776 | Amendment Agreed to | Nay | Most Senate Democrats: Yea |
| Sep 22 | No. 240 | On the Cloture Motion S. 4668Motion to Invoke Cloture: Cruz Amdt. No. 6776 | Cloture Motion Agreed to | Nay | Most Senate Democrats: Yea |
| Sep 17 | No. 236 | On the Motion to Proceed S. 4668Motion to Proceed to S. 4668 | Motion to Proceed Agreed to | Nay | Most Senate Democrats: Yea |
| Sep 15 | No. 235 | On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed S. 4668Motion to Invoke Cloture: Motion to Proceed to S. 4668 | Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Agreed to | Nay | Most Senate Democrats: Yea |
| Aug 8 | No. 227 | On the Motion to Table H.R. 6500Motion to Table Budd Amdt. No. 6747 | Motion to Table Agreed to | Nay | Most Senate Democrats: Yea |
| Aug 7 | No. 224 | On Passage of the Bill H.R. 5334H.R. 5334, as amended | Bill Passed | Nay | Most Senate Democrats: Yea |
| Jul 29 | No. 213 | On the Motion to Proceed H.R. 5334Motion to Proceed to H.R. 5334 | Motion to Proceed Agreed to | Nay | Most Senate Democrats: Yea |
| Jul 28 | No. 212 | On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 5334Motion to Invoke Cloture on the Motion to Proceed to H.R. 5334 | Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Agreed to | Nay | Most Senate Democrats: Yea |
Bills with new actions, Jun 23 – Oct 2, 2026
Sponsored by Blunt Rochester (12)
S. 5640 A bill to require reports on the effects of data centers on air quality and water quality, and on electricity consumption by data centers.
Latest action Sep 30, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
S.Res. 930 A resolution expressing support for the recognition of October 2026, as "World Menopause Awareness Month" and for global awareness and access to care during menopausal transition and post-menopause.
Latest action Sep 30, 2026: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S. 5500 Affordable Housing Preservation and Protection Act of 2026
Latest action Sep 24, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
S. 5506 A bill to authorize Secretary of Labor to develop a comprehensive Federal Talent Strategy.
Latest action Sep 24, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S. 5536 A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide flexibility in the treatment of nonpayment of Medicare prescription drug plan premiums.
Latest action Sep 24, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S. 5424 Community Health Worker Access Act
Latest action Sep 17, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S. 5157 Reimagining Education and Skills through Unified Longitudinal Talent Systems (RESULTS) Act of 2026
Latest action Jul 29, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S. 5115 Farmers Lifeline Options for Overcoming Disasters (FLOOD) Act
Latest action Jul 23, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
S. 5050 Expanding AI Voices Act
Latest action Jul 21, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
S.Con.Res. 36 A concurrent resolution recognizing the significance of equal pay and the disparity in wages paid to men and to Black women.
Latest action Jul 21, 2026: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S4196-4197)
S. 4886 Medicare Cost Cap Act of 2026
Latest action Jun 24, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S. 4923 Food Assurance and Security Act
Latest action Jun 24, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Cosponsored by Blunt Rochester (50)
S. 5645 A bill to require the Secretary of Energy to establish a Data Center Community Assistance Program, and for other purposes.
Latest action Sep 30, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
S. 5656 A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to provide for victims of crime to be notified of firearms-related activity by the offender, and for other purposes.
Latest action Sep 30, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S. 5631 A bill to amend the Small Business Act to create a program to provide funding for organizations that support startup businesses in formation and early growth stages by providing entrepreneurs with resources and services to produce viable businesses, and for other purposes.
Latest action Sep 30, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
S. 5588 A bill to require the Secretary of the Army to issue a general ecological restoration permit under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, and for other purposes.
Latest action Sep 29, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
S.Res. 852 A resolution requesting information on Israel's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.
Latest action Sep 29, 2026: Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations rejected by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 51. Record Vote Number: 252. (consideration: CR S5158-5159)
S.Res. 924 A resolution designating October 7, 2026, as "Energy Efficiency Day" in celebration of the economic and environmental benefits that have been driven by private sector innovation and Federal energy efficiency policies.
Latest action Sep 29, 2026: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5186; text: CR S5176-5177)
S. 3923 Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Reauthorization Act of 2026
Latest action Sep 28, 2026: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 685.
S.Res. 913 A resolution relating to the death of the Honorable Nancy Kassebaum, former United States Senator for the State of Kansas.
Latest action Sep 28, 2026: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5064-5065; text: CR S5074-5075)
S. 4395 Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2026
Latest action Sep 28, 2026: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5122-5123; text: CR S5123)
S.Res. 906 A resolution supporting the designation of the week of August 24 through August 28, 2026, as the fourth annual "National Community Health Worker Awareness Week".
Latest action Sep 24, 2026: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S5009)
S. 5565 A bill to amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to authorize the use of Federal foreign assistance funds for comprehensive reproductive health care services, and for other purposes.
Latest action Sep 24, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
S. 5557 A bill to establish in the National Institute of Standards and Technology a program of measurement research, and for other purposes.
Latest action Sep 24, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
S. 5550 A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to eliminate the aggregate limitation on rollovers from a 529 program to a Roth IRA.
Latest action Sep 24, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.Res. 897 A resolution honoring the life, service, and legacy of the Honorable Jon Llewellyn Kyl, former Senator for the State of Arizona.
Latest action Sep 23, 2026: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4958; text: CR S4951-4952)
S.Res. 864 A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of September 19 through September 26, 2026, as "National Estuaries Week".
Latest action Sep 17, 2026: Referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (text: CR S4801-4802)
S.Res. 862 A resolution honoring the life and legacy of Dolly Parton, a daughter of Tennessee whose extraordinary contributions to music, philanthropy, literacy, education, health, conservation, and culture enriched the lives of countless Americans.
Latest action Sep 17, 2026: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4790; text: CR S4799-4800)
S.J.Res. 213 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement of the Department of Homeland Security relating to "Establishing a Fixed Time Period of Admission and an Extension of Stay Procedure for Nonimmigrant Academic Students, Exchange Visitors, and Representatives of Foreign Information Media".
Latest action Sep 17, 2026: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 668.
S. 5224 Runway SAFE-T Act
Latest action Sep 16, 2026: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
S.Res. 854 A resolution designating September 2026 as "National Voting Rights Month".
Latest action Sep 15, 2026: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S4737-4738)
S. 3618 No Fentanyl on Social Media Act of 2026
Latest action Sep 14, 2026: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 561.
S. 3211 Recognizing the Role of Direct Support Professionals Act
Latest action Sep 14, 2026: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 567.
S. 3791 Regional Ocean Partnerships Reauthorization Act
Latest action Sep 14, 2026: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 563.
S. 5389 Ending Presidential Corruption in Banking Act
Latest action Sep 14, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
S. 3296 Improving Access to Workers’ Compensation for Injured Federal Workers Act of 2025
Latest action Sep 14, 2026: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 568.
S. 494 National Plan for Epilepsy Act
Latest action Aug 10, 2026: Held at the desk.
S. 4189 INSULIN Act of 2026
Latest action Aug 7, 2026: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 552.
S.Res. 837 A resolution designating the week of August 22 through August 30, 2026, as "National Park Week".
Latest action Aug 6, 2026: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
S. 5339 Back-to-School Supplies Affordability Act
Latest action Aug 6, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S. 5341 Strengthening Coast Guard Communities Act of 2026
Latest action Aug 6, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
S. 5283 Momnibus Act
Latest action Aug 6, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S. 5320 Insider Trading Prohibition Act
Latest action Aug 6, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S4520-4521)
S. 1748 Kids Online Safety Act
Latest action Aug 5, 2026: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
S. 3589 RISE Act
Latest action Aug 5, 2026: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 543.
S. 5223 NO PROFIT Act
Latest action Aug 3, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
S.Res. 824 A resolution designating August 1, 2026, as "Gold Star Children's Day".
Latest action Jul 30, 2026: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4365; text: CR S4392)
S. 5189 A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, and the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1994, to codify and clarify gender neutral standards for members of certain Armed Forces, and for other purposes.
Latest action Jul 30, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
S. 1874 Title VIII Nursing Workforce Reauthorization Act of 2026
Latest action Jul 28, 2026: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 527.
S. 2355 Patients Deserve Price Tags Act
Latest action Jul 27, 2026: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 522.
S.Res. 814 A resolution recognizing the importance of independent living and economic self-sufficiency for individuals with disabilities made possible by the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and calling to protect the right of individuals with disabilities to live in their own homes and communities.
Latest action Jul 23, 2026: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S4270-4271)
S. 5108 Right to IVF Act of 2026
Latest action Jul 23, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S. 4802 Hurricane Hunter Aircraft Recapitalization Act
Latest action Jul 22, 2026: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
S. 5077 Better Jobs through Evidence and Innovation Act
Latest action Jul 22, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S. 4767 Renewing the African American Civil Rights Network Act
Latest action Jul 21, 2026: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.
S. 5059 A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to streamline the review of biosimilar biological products.
Latest action Jul 21, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S.Res. 801 A resolution honoring the life and legacy of the Honorable Lindsey Olin Graham, a Senator from the State of South Carolina.
Latest action Jul 16, 2026: Star Print ordered on the resolution.
S.Res. 794 A resolution expressing support for the designation of July 10, 2026, as Journeyman Lineworkers Recognition Day.
Latest action Jun 24, 2026: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3194; text: CR S3218)
S.Res. 796 A resolution recognizing the upcoming 250th anniversary of the United States of America and reaffirming the commitment of the Senate to the Nation's founding ideals of liberty, equality, and opportunity for all immigrant communities in the United States.
Latest action Jun 24, 2026: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S3219)
S.Res. 789 A resolution recognizing June 2026, as "LGBTQ Pride Month".
Latest action Jun 24, 2026: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S3215-3216)
S.Res. 790 A resolution recognizing and honoring the 27th anniversary of the Supreme Court decision in Olmstead v L.C.
Latest action Jun 24, 2026: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S3216-3217)
S.Res. 785 A resolution celebrating the accomplishments of title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, also known as the Patsy Takemoto Mink Equal Opportunity in Education Act, and recognizing the need to continue pursuing the goal of educational opportunities for all women and girls.
Latest action Jun 23, 2026: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S3061)
Sources
- congress-legislators (member data, CC0) · retrieved Oct 2, 2026
- Portrait: Public domain (U.S. government work)
- U.S. Senate roll-call votes (senate.gov)
- Committee meeting notices · retrieved Oct 1, 2026
- Bill status (Congress.gov / GovInfo BILLSTATUS) · retrieved Oct 1, 2026
- Senate roll-call votes this week (senate.gov)
- Senate session days and calendar
