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House Roll Call 319

119th Congress · Session 1 · December 10, 2025

A vote to send the measure to a committee instead of deciding it now

Usually an attempt by the side that expects to lose to change the measure or delay it. If it fails, the measure stays on the floor and the chamber goes on to decide it.

What was being voted on

119-S-1071 — National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026

This Act authorizes appropriations for fiscal year 2026 for the Department of Defense, military construction, and Department of Energy defense activities. It establishes military personnel end strengths for active and reserve forces and outlines general provisions and authorities for the Armed Forces. The legislation includes intelligence authorizations for fiscal year 2026 and provides the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025. Additionally, the Act addresses various foreign affairs matters, financial services policies, and judiciary matters.

The House recorded this as
On Motion to Commit
To require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to disinter the remains of Fernando V. Cota from Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, Texas, and for other purposes
Result: Failed
Needed a simple majority — more than half of those voting.
Yea: 209Nay: 216Not Voting: 8433 members
PartyYeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat D209004
Republican R021604
Official record
How each member voted (433)
209 yea, 216 nay, 8 not voting