CONGRESS FOR VOTERS

House Roll Call 109

119th Congress · Session 1 · April 29, 2025

A fast-track vote, needing two-thirds to pass

The House sets aside its normal procedure to move quickly: no amendments, little debate, and a two-thirds bar instead of a simple majority. It is used for measures expected to be uncontroversial, so a bill that fails here failed despite broad expectations that it would not.

What was being voted on

119-HR-859 — Informing Consumers about Smart Devices Act

This bill requires manufacturers of certain internet-connected devices to disclose if they contain a camera or microphone. This disclosure must be made clearly and conspicuously before a consumer makes a purchase. The Federal Trade Commission is tasked with enforcing these requirements and providing guidance to manufacturers. Certain devices, like telephones, laptops, and tablets, are excluded from these requirements. The Act establishes specific penalties and enforcement powers through the Federal Trade Commission Act.

The House recorded this as
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
Informing Consumers about Smart Devices Act
Result: Passed
Needed two-thirds of those voting, a higher bar than usual — reserved for fast-tracked bills, overriding a veto, and treaties.
Yea: 415Nay: 9Not Voting: 8432 members
PartyYeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat D207006
Republican R208902
Official record
How each member voted (432)
415 yea, 9 nay, 8 not voting