CONGRESS FOR VOTERS

House Roll Call 48

119th Congress · Session 1 · February 25, 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-788 — DOE and SBA Research Act

This Act directs the Secretary of Energy and the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to collaborate on research and development. The two officials are required to enter into a memorandum of understanding or other agreement to advance their respective mission requirements and priorities. The act specifically mandates the inclusion of small business concerns in these activities when appropriate. Additionally, the officials may collaborate with other Federal agencies or enter into reimbursable agreements to maximize effectiveness.

The House recorded this as
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
DOE and SBA Research 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: 427Nay: 3Not Voting: 3433 members
PartyYeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat D212003
Republican R215300
Official record
How each member voted (433)
427 yea, 3 nay, 3 not voting