Jon Husted
Senate · Republican · Ohio · since Jan 2025
In plain English: this week
This week the representative cast 13 recorded votes and introduced one bill, S. 5638, the Protecting American Workers Through H–1B Modernization Act. Among the votes, they supported passing S. 4668, the Protect College Sports Act of 2026, which passed 77–22, and voted for confirming Keith Sonderling as Secretary of Labor, which passed 47–41. They also voted against proceeding with S.J.Res. 197, a resolution to disapprove a health insurance rule, which failed 48–51.
Written by AI from this week's record below; it can be wrong. How it's written
Wednesday, Sep 30
S. 5638 · Protecting American Workers Through H–1B Modernization Act.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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 · 57
S. 5638 · Protecting American Workers Through H–1B Modernization Act.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. · Sep 30, 2026
S. 5523 · Measuring Illicit Fentanyl Trafficking Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. · Sep 24, 2026
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S4803) · Sep 17, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. · Sep 16, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. · Sep 14, 2026
Bills they cosponsored · 166
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
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4958; text: CR S4951-4952) · Sep 23, 2026
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. · Aug 6, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. · Aug 5, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. · Aug 5, 2026
Committees
- Senate Committee on Appropriations Member
- Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Member
- Department of Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Member
- Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Member
- Financial Services and General Government Member
- Legislative Branch Member
- State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Member
- Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works Member
- Chemical Safety, Waste Management, Environmental Justice, and Regulatory Oversight Member
- Clean Air, Climate, and Nuclear Innovation and Safety Member
- Fisheries, Water, and Wildlife Member
- Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Member
- Education and the American Family Member
- Employment and Workplace Safety Member
- Primary Health and Retirement Security Member
- Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship Member
- Senate Special Committee on Aging Member
Bills and committee seats from the official record.