Deb Fischer
Senate · Republican · Nebraska · since Jan 2019
Wednesday, Sep 30
S.Res. 944 · A resolution designating September 2026 as "School Bus Safety Month".
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
What it would change
No official summary yet.
S.Res. 944 · A resolution designating September 2026 as "School Bus Safety Month".
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5299; text: CR S5271-5272)
Keith Sonderling, of Florida, to be Secretary of Labor
On the Nomination. Nomination Confirmed, 47–41.
What is a nomination vote?
A vote on whether to confirm a person nominated to a public office, such as a judge or an agency head.
Keith Sonderling, of Florida, to be Secretary of Labor
On the Cloture Motion. Cloture Motion Agreed to, 53–47.
What is cloture?
A cloture vote decides whether to end debate on a matter so it can move to a final vote.
H.R. 9340 · Ratepayer Protection Act
A bill to amend the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to establish a Federal standard relating to the recovery of the full, incremental costs of upgrades that serve large-load customers, and for other purposes.
Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected, 57–43.
What is cloture?
A cloture vote decides whether to end debate on a matter so it can move to a final vote.
H.R. 7008 · Stop Insider Trading Act
A bill to amend chapter 131 of title 5 to require certain restrictions on stocks for Members of Congress and their spouses and dependents, and for other purposes.
Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected, 53–47.
What is cloture?
A cloture vote decides whether to end debate on a matter so it can move to a final vote.
Tuesday, Sep 29
A resolution requesting information on Israel's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.
On the Motion to Discharge. Motion to Discharge Rejected, 47–51.
What is a motion to discharge?
A vote to take a measure away from a committee and bring it to the full chamber.
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".
On the Motion to Proceed. Motion to Proceed Rejected, 48–51.
What is a motion to proceed?
A vote on whether to start debating a bill or other measure.
Monday, Sep 28
S. 4668 · Protect College Sports Act of 2026
On Passage of the Bill. Bill Passed, 77–22.
S. 4668 · Protect College Sports Act of 2026
To establish certain standards with respect to coaches of varsity sports teams. Official page ›
On the Amendment. Amendment Rejected, 47–52.
S. 4668 · Protect College Sports Act of 2026
To increase the limitation on funding for post-eligibility insurance and catastrophic injury for student athletes. Official page ›
On the Amendment. Amendment Rejected, 49–50.
S. 4668 · Protect College Sports Act of 2026
To limit price increases for college athletics tickets. Official page ›
On the Amendment. Amendment Rejected, 42–54.
S. 4668 · Protect College Sports Act of 2026
To improve the bill. Official page ›
On the Amendment. Amendment Rejected, 1–94.
S. 4668 · Protect College Sports Act of 2026
To modify the provision relating to the relationship of this Act to existing law. Official page ›
On the Amendment. Amendment Agreed to, 96–1.
Votes and bills from the official record; every item links to its source.
Bills they sponsored · 35
S.Res. 944 · A resolution designating September 2026 as "School Bus Safety Month".
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5299; text: CR S5271-5272) · Sep 30, 2026
S. 5336 · Uniform Vehicle Safety Standards Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. · Aug 6, 2026
S. 4815 · CHIP IN for Veterans Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. · Jun 17, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. · Jun 3, 2026
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2480) · Jun 1, 2026
Bills they cosponsored · 208
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5299; text: CR S5268-5269) · Sep 30, 2026
S.Res. 943 · A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of a National Move Over Law Day.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5299; text: CR S5271) · Sep 30, 2026
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5186; text: CR S5176) · Sep 29, 2026
Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (consideration: CR S5074) · 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) · Sep 28, 2026
Committees
- Joint Committee of Congress on the Library Member
- Joint Committee on Printing Member
- Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Member
- Livestock, Dairy, Poultry, and Food Safety Member
- Rural Development, Energy, and Credit Member
- Senate Committee on Appropriations Member
- Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Member
- Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Member
- Department of Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Member
- Financial Services and General Government Member
- Legislative Branch Chair
- Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Member
- Senate Committee on Armed Services Member
- Airland Member
- Readiness and Management Support Member
- Strategic Forces Chair
- Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation Member
- Consumer Protection, Technology, and Data Privacy Member
- Surface Transportation, Freight, Pipelines, and Safety Member
- Telecommunications and Media Chair
- Senate Committee on Rules and Administration Member
- Senate Select Committee on Ethics Member
Bills and committee seats from the official record.