CONGRESS FOR VOTERS

House Roll Call 139

119th Congress · Session 2 · April 27, 2026

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-227 — Clergy Act

This bill allows members of the clergy, members of religious orders, and Christian Science practitioners to revoke their previous exemption from Social Security coverage. To make this change, eligible individuals must file an application by the due date of their Federal income tax return for their second taxable year beginning after December 31, 2028. Once a revocation is made, it cannot be undone, meaning the applicant can never file for that exemption again.

The House recorded this as
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
Clergy 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: 350Nay: 5Not Voting: 74429 members
PartyYeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat D1831028
Independent I1000
Republican R1664046
Official record
How each member voted (429)
350 yea, 5 nay, 74 not voting