CONGRESS FOR VOTERS

House Roll Call 216

119th Congress · Session 1 · July 22, 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-1917 — Great Lakes Mass Marking Program Act of 2025

This bill establishes the Great Lakes Mass Marking Program within the United States Fish and Wildlife Service. The program uses automated technology to tag hatchery-produced fish to help manage fish stocking rates and habitat restoration. It requires collaboration between Federal, State, and Tribal agencies. The goal is to better understand the balance between hatchery and wild fish to support the regional economy and fisheries. Funding is authorized at $2,700,000 annually from 2026 through 2030.

The House recorded this as
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
Great Lakes Mass Marking Program 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: 360Nay: 57Not Voting: 13430 members
PartyYeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat D207005
Republican R1535708
Official record
How each member voted (430)
360 yea, 57 nay, 13 not voting