How they voted: Ryan, Riley on Homeland Security, water quality
Riley voted with Ryan on several House measures and supported a Homeland Security resolution that Ryan opposed.

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A weekly voting roundup reports that Reps. Patrick Ryan and Josh Riley split on a Homeland Security resolution but voted alike on several other measures, including a water-quality bill and Homeland Security funding legislation. The votes show their positions on a range of federal policy questions.
The roundup covers House and Senate votes from the previous week. Ryan and Riley voted for the American Water Stewardship Act, against the District of Columbia Safe and Beautiful Act and the Pay Our Homeland Defenders Act, and for a motion to revise that Homeland Security funding bill. They differed on a separate Homeland Security resolution: Ryan voted no and Riley voted yes.
The article also describes Senate votes on nominations and measures concerning Iran, clean-energy tax credits, abortion care for veterans, and voting requirements, among other subjects. It includes lawmakers’ explanations and opposing arguments on several of the votes.
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Ryan's version of this story ↗Supporter of Colin McDonald’s nomination
New York senator who voted on several measures
Opponent of the District of Columbia Safe and Beautiful Act
Sponsor of a resolution concerning authorization for military action against Iran
Sponsor of an amendment concerning participation in women’s sports
Opponent of Mackenzie’s Homeland Security resolution
Opponent of Cortez Masto’s resolution
Supporter of Mullin’s nomination
President mentioned in a senator’s remarks about clean-energy tax credits
Sponsor of the District of Columbia Safe and Beautiful Act
Sponsor of the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act
Senate majority leader who supported proceeding to the Homeland Security appropriations bill
Sponsor of an amendment requiring photo identification to vote in federal elections
Opponent of Colin McDonald’s nomination
Sponsor of a resolution to cancel an IRS clean-energy tax-credit rule
House minority leader and opponent of the Pay Our Homeland Defenders Act
Opponent of Murphy’s Iran war authorization measure
Senate minority leader who voted on several measures and opposed the photo-ID amendment
Nominee confirmed as secretary of Homeland Security
Opponent of Mullin’s nomination
Sponsor of the American Water Stewardship Act
Sponsor of a House Homeland Security funding resolution
Sponsor of a resolution concerning VA abortion coverage
Sponsor of a motion to revise the Homeland Security funding bill
Sponsor of the Pay Our Homeland Defenders Act
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House Bill · H.R. 6422American Water Stewardship ActHouse Bill · H.R. 6427Airport Regulatory Relief Act of 2025House Bill · H.R. 6460Recreational Drone Empowerment ActHouse Bill · H.R. 8029Pay Our Homeland Defenders ActSenate Bill · S. 629Emergency Conservation Program Improvement Act of 2025Riley voted Yes · Passage (suspension) · Jun 23, 2026Senate Bill · S. 921Tyler’s LawSenate Bill · S. 1383Veterans Accessibility Advisory Committee Act of 2025Riley voted No · Passage · Feb 11, 2026Senate Joint Resolution · S.J.Res. 116A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.House Simple Resolution · H.Res. 1128Expressing the support of the House of Representatives for the Department of Homeland Security.House vote · Roll call 104 · Mar 26, 2026HR 8029: Pay Our Homeland Defenders ActPassage · Passed · 218–206Riley voted NoHouse vote · Roll call 102 · Mar 26, 2026HRES 1128: Expressing the support of the House of Representatives for the Department of Homeland Security.Resolution · Passed · 225–187Riley voted YesHouse vote · Roll call 101 · Mar 25, 2026HR 5103: Make the District of Columbia Safe and Beautiful Act of 2025Passage · Passed · 218–206Riley voted NoHouse vote · Roll call 97 · Mar 24, 2026HR 6422: American Water Stewardship ActSuspension · Passed · 378–32Riley voted YesAmendment · S.Amdt. 4399S.Amdt. 4399Amendment · S.Amdt. 4421To protect women and girls in athletics.Amendment · S.Amdt. 4732To require voters to provide photo identification.Nomination · PN786-9Colin McDonald, of California, to be an Assistant Attorney GeneralNomination · PN858Markwayne Mullin, of Oklahoma, to be Secretary of Homeland SecurityDiscussion · 0
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