CONGRESS FOR VOTERS

House Roll Call 172

119th Congress · Session 1 · June 23, 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-1998 — Sanction Sea Pirates Act of 2025

This bill requires the President to impose sanctions on foreign persons determined to be knowingly engaged in piracy. These sanctions include asset blocking and restrictions on visas, admission, or parole into the United States. The act addresses a surge in Somali pirate attacks and Houthi aggression in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden. It also establishes specific exceptions for humanitarian assistance and international obligations. Additionally, the President has the authority to waive these sanctions if deemed crucial to national security.

The House recorded this as
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
Sanction Sea Pirates 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: 392Nay: 14Not Voting: 25431 members
PartyYeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat D1907015
Republican R2027010
Official record
How each member voted (431)
392 yea, 14 nay, 25 not voting