House and Senate Agendas and Resources

The House of Representatives and the Senate make up the two “chambers” of the Legislative Branch of the United States federal government. Their daily agendas of legislative business are determined by their presiding officers.

In the House of Representatives, the Speaker of the House sets the daily agenda, while the Senate’s legislative calendar is set by the Senate majority leader in consultation with the chairmen and ranking members of the various Senate committees.

Note: Agenda items listed here are those published in the Daily Digest of the Congressional Record. The agendas are subject to change at any time at the discretion of the presiding officers.

House of Representatives Agenda

House Agenda for September 26, 2017: Consideration of H.R. 2824--Increasing Opportunity and Success for Children and Parents through Evidence-Based Home Visiting Act (Subject to a Rule). Consideration of H.R. 2792--Control Unlawful Fugitive Felons Act of 2017 

ote: The rules of suspensions is a shortcut in the legislative process allowing bills with little or no opposition to be grouped together on a "Suspensions Calendar" and passed en-masse by a voice vote without debate. There is no corresponding rule of suspensions in the Senate.

House Roll Call Votes as compiled and reported by the Clerk of the House.

Political Makeup of the House

238 Republicans - 193 Democrats - 0 Independents - 4 vacancies 

Senate Agenda

Senate Agenda for September 26, 2017: Senate will continue consideration of the motion to proceed to consideration of S. 1519, National Defense Authorization Act.

Senate Roll Call Votes as compiled and reported by the Senate Bill Clerk under the direction of the Secretary of the Senate.

Political Makeup of the Senate

52 Republicans - 48 Democrats - 0 Independents

Also See:

Quick Study Guide to the US Congress
What is a Pro Forma Session of Congress?
The Supermajority Vote in Congress