Week ending October 3, 2026

Here is what changed in the public record of Congress from September 26 to October 3, 2026.

Votes this week

The House held no roll-call votes and the Senate held 12 roll-call votes. 83 of the 100 members who could vote cast every vote.

Most votes missed this week

1. Dan Sullivan (R, AK) missed 8 of 12
2. John Cornyn (R, TX) missed 3 of 12
3. Thom Tillis (R, NC) missed 3 of 12
4. Mike Lee (R, UT) missed 2 of 12
5. Mark R. Warner (D, VA) missed 2 of 12
6. Jim Banks (R, IN) missed 1 of 12
7. Marsha Blackburn (R, TN) missed 1 of 12
8. Richard Blumenthal (D, CT) missed 1 of 12
9. Bill Cassidy (R, LA) missed 1 of 12
10. Richard J. Durbin (D, IL) missed 1 of 12

Bills that became law

• S 2398: Kay Hagan Tick Reauthorization Act. Sponsored by Susan M. Collins (R, ME).

Grade changes

27 members moved to a different letter grade. Bill scores are ranked within each chamber, so a grade can move when other members' records change.

Biggest gains

• Jeff Merkley (D, OR): B+ to A-
• David Kustoff (R, TN-8): B- to B
• Mark Kelly (D, AZ): C to C+
• Brian Schatz (D, HI): C to C+
• Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (D, VA-3): C to C+

Biggest drops

• Dan Sullivan (R, AK): B to B-
• John Cornyn (R, TX): A- to B+
• Chuck Grassley (R, IA): B- to C+
• Kirsten E. Gillibrand (D, NY): B to B-
• Gabe Amo (D, RI-1): B to B-

See every member's grade at congressreportcard.org, or read how grades are calculated.