CONGRESS FOR VOTERS

House Roll Call 219

119th Congress · Session 1 · September 2, 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-4216 — Made-in-America Defense Act

This bill directs the Secretary of State and the Secretary of Defense to review the list of defense articles and services currently restricted to the foreign military sales program instead of direct commercial sales. This review is to be conducted within one year of enactment and annually thereafter. The goal is to identify items that could be transferred more quickly through direct commercial sales to strengthen national security. The review must consider transfer times, workload impacts, and national security benefits.

The House recorded this as
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
Made-in-America Defense 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: 395Nay: 20Not Voting: 15430 members
PartyYeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat D1842008
Republican R211007
Official record
How each member voted (430)
395 yea, 20 nay, 15 not voting