CONGRESS FOR VOTERS

House Roll Call 44

119th Congress · Session 1 · February 24, 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-832 — Small Business Advocacy Improvements Act of 2025

This bill aims to clarify the functions and duties of the Office of Advocacy within the Small Business Administration. It amends the primary functions to include the international economy and corrects a typographical error regarding service-disabled status. Additionally, the Act expands the duties of the Office. These new duties involve representing small business interests to foreign governments and international entities. This is intended to impact regulatory and trade initiatives that affect small businesses.

The House recorded this as
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
Small Business Advocacy Improvements 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: 396Nay: 15Not Voting: 21432 members
PartyYeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat D2030012
Republican R1931509
Official record
How each member voted (432)
396 yea, 15 nay, 21 not voting