17 Aug 2 Bills Passed With Strong Bipartisan Support

Past 21 days, 2026-08-17. Source: Congress.gov roll-call records.

Where the parties agreed

Headlines focus on polarization, but cross-aisle agreement isn’t extinct. These bills cleared a chamber vote with at least 70% Yea support from both Democratic and Republican caucuses:

1. HR6500: Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027 — senate on 2026-08-08: 93% of Democrats and 96% of Republicans voted Yea.
2. HR5334: Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 — senate on 2026-07-29: 76% of Democrats and 98% of Republicans voted Yea.

Why surface bipartisan votes

The structural incentives for partisan reporting are strong: party-line votes drive engagement, get retweeted, and confirm priors. Bipartisan agreement is quieter — but more representative of how most legislation actually moves through Congress. We surface both to give the full picture.

Methodology