08 Sep 4 Bills Passed With Strong Bipartisan Support
Past 21 days, 2026-09-08. 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:
- HRES1498: In the matter of allegations relating to Representative Chuck Edwards. — house on 2026-09-01: 100% of Democrats and 99% of Republicans voted Yea.
- HR6500: Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027 — house on 2026-09-01: 86% of Democrats and 91% of Republicans voted Yea.
- S32: LACA — house on 2026-08-31: 100% of Democrats and 95% of Republicans voted Yea.
- S307: Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act — house on 2026-08-31: 100% of Democrats and 96% 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.
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