Last Week In Congress: How Cascadia's U.S. lawmakers voted (August 31st-September 4th, 2026) - NPI's Cascadia Advocate

In its weekly roundup, NPI’s Cascadia Advocate reviews major U.S. House votes during the legislative week ending September 4, 2026, noting the Senate was in recess. The biggest item was House approval of the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act (H.R. 6500) to avert a partial shutdown in September 2026, passing 370–48. The article also covers the rejection of a proposed constitutional amendment aimed at fixing the Supreme Court at nine seats. Other featured votes include House passage on August 31 of the Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act (S. 307) by 376–8, requiring Justice Department procedures for handling prisoner-perpetrated sexual assault and harassment incidents; and the Local Access to Courts Act (S. 32), 378–10, expanding cities where two federal judicial districts must hold court. It lists Cascadia totals for each measure.