CONGRESS FOR VOTERS

House Roll Call 196

119th Congress · Session 1 · July 15, 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-1717 — Communications Security Act

This bill directs the Federal Communications Commission to create a council or designate an existing advisory committee. The purpose of this group is to provide advice on increasing the security, reliability, and interoperability of communications networks. The council members are appointed by the Chair and include representatives from the communications industry, public interest or academic groups, and various levels of government. Members are required to have relevant knowledge and experience for their roles.

The House recorded this as
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
Communications Security 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: 380Nay: 33Not Voting: 19432 members
PartyYeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat D205106
Republican R17532013
Official record
How each member voted (432)
380 yea, 33 nay, 19 not voting