Shelley Moore Capito
Senate · Republican · West Virginia · since Jan 2021
In plain English: this week
This week, the representative cast 14 recorded votes across several items. They voted yes on final passage of the Protect College Sports Act (S. 4668), which passed 77–22, and yes on an amendment to change how that bill relates to existing law, which passed 96–1. They voted no on several other amendments to that bill, including ones about college ticket prices, insurance for student athletes, and coaching standards. They also voted yes on a motion to advance the Stop Insider Trading Act (H.R. 7008) and the Ratepayer Protection Act (H.R. 9340), but both motions failed, and they voted no on a resolution to disapprove a federal health insurance rule (S.J.Res. 197). They also introduced a new bill, S. 5653, the Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act of 2026.
Written by AI from this week's record below; it can be wrong. How it's written
Wednesday, Sep 30
S. 5653 · Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
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 · 29
S. 5653 · Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. · Sep 30, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. · Aug 5, 2026
S. 5207 · RCORP Authorization Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. · Aug 3, 2026
S. 4949 · Water Resources Development Act of 2026
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 457. · Jul 15, 2026
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2452; text: CR S2446) · May 21, 2026
Bills they cosponsored · 360
Under authority of the order of the Senate of September 30, 2026, ordered referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. · Oct 15, 2026
S.Res. 934 · A resolution designating October 10, 2026, as "American Girls in Sports Day".
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S5267) · Sep 30, 2026
S.Res. 947 · A resolution designating September 2026 as "National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month".
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5299; text: CR S5273) · Sep 30, 2026
Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S5267) · 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 S5177-5178) · Sep 29, 2026
Committees
- Senate Committee on Appropriations Member
- Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Member
- Department of Defense Member
- Department of Homeland Security Member
- Department of Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Member
- Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Chair
- Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Member
- Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation Member
- Aviation, Space, and Innovation Member
- Consumer Protection, Technology, and Data Privacy Member
- Surface Transportation, Freight, Pipelines, and Safety Member
- Telecommunications and Media Member
- Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works Chair
- Chemical Safety, Waste Management, Environmental Justice, and Regulatory Oversight Member
- Clean Air, Climate, and Nuclear Innovation and Safety Member
- Fisheries, Water, and Wildlife Member
- Transportation and Infrastructure Member
- Senate Committee on Rules and Administration Member
Bills and committee seats from the official record.