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John Cornyn and Ted Cruz: How Your Senators Voted This Week

Melissa, Texas delegation recorded six votes this period, including a 50-47 confirmation for a federal judge.

Dexter LindgrenSeptember 26, 20262 min read

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How Melissa's Representative and Senators Voted on the Nation's New Housing Law
The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act is now law. Rep. Self voted NO. Sen. Cornyn: YES, Sen. Cruz: DID NOT VOTE.
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Rep. Keith Self Votes Nay on the Kids Internet and Digital Safety Act (KIDS Act)
Melissa's U.S. House representative, Keith Self, voted Nay (against) on the KIDS Act, which the House passed 267-117 on June 29, 2026.
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House KIDS Act Vote: What Melissa Families Should Know
The House passed the KIDS Act 267-117, advancing a youth online-safety package to the Senate. Rep. Keith Self voted Nay for the district mapped to Melissa.
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Keith Self: How Your Representative Voted This Week
Rep. Keith Self cast six recorded votes in the House this week, including support for H RES 1399 and opposition to H CON RES 108.

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File photo: Three children pose with frozen treats at the fair.

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