CONGRESS FOR VOTERS

House Roll Call 133

119th Congress · Session 1 · May 19, 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-1286 — Simplifying Forms for Veterans Claims Act

This bill directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to seek an agreement with a federally funded research and development center. The goal is to assess forms sent to claimants for benefits to make them clearer and better organized. The Secretary must submit this assessment to relevant House and Senate committees and implement legal recommendations within two years. Additionally, the bill extends certain limits on payments of pension by moving a specific date from November 30, 2031, to December 31, 2031.

The House recorded this as
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
Simplifying Forms for Veterans Claims 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: 386Nay: 1Not Voting: 45432 members
PartyYeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat D1920021
Republican R1941024
Official record
How each member voted (432)
386 yea, 1 nay, 45 not voting