CONGRESS FOR VOTERS

House Roll Call 116

119th Congress · Session 1 · May 5, 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-36 — MEGOBARI Act

This Act aims to counter the influence of the Chinese Communist Party, the Iranian Regime, and the Russian Federation in Georgia. It establishes policies to support Georgia's aspirations to join the European Union and NATO while responding to perceived democratic backsliding. The bill authorizes the President to impose sanctions, including property blocking and visa ineligibility, on individuals involved in blocking Euro-Atlantic integration or undermining Georgia's sovereignty. It also requires detailed reports on Russian intelligence assets and a 5-year strategy for bilateral relations.

The House recorded this as
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
MEGOBARI 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: 349Nay: 42Not Voting: 42433 members
PartyYeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat D1818024
Republican R16834018
Official record
How each member voted (433)
349 yea, 42 nay, 42 not voting