Congress typically considers 12 distinct appropriations measures on an annual basis to fund federal programs and activities. Since FY2008, one of these measures has been the Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs (SFOPS) appropriations bill, which has included funding for U.S. diplomatic activit…
National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2026
Received in the Senate.
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This report compiles congressional votes on legislation, including amendments and resolutions, related to the Israel-Hamas conflict that began on October 7, 2023. CRS compiled the information presented in this report from the Congress.gov, ProQuest Congressional, and CQ (Congressional Quarterly) databases.
The United States and the Republic of the Philippines have a deep relationship that includes a bilateral security alliance, extensive military cooperation, close people-to-people ties, and many shared strategic and economic interests. The Philippines, a diverse and democratic island nation situated east of the South C…
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Amendment sought to eliminate funding for the National Endowment for Democracy.
Latest action: On agreeing to the Crane amendment (A002) Failed by recorded vote: 127 - 291 (Roll no. 27).
Amendment sought to reduce the District of Columbia District and Appeals Court funding by 20% and to strike the salary and expense funding for Judges Boasberg's and Judge Boardman's staffs.
Latest action: On agreeing to the Roy amendment (A001) Failed by recorded vote: 163 - 257, 1 Present (Roll no. 26).