CONGRESS FOR VOTERS

House Roll Call 284

119th Congress · Session 2 · August 31, 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-S-307 — Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act

This bill addresses the sexual harassment and sexual assault of Bureau of Prisons staff committed by inmates. The text highlights a 2023 Inspector General report that found widespread inmate-on-staff sexual misconduct and inadequate data collection by the Bureau. To fix this, section 3 requires the Bureau to fully implement the recommendations from the Inspector General's report within 90 days. It also directs the Inspector General to analyze updated data and provide reports to Congress and the Attorney General.

The House recorded this as
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
Prison Staff Safety Enhancement 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: 376Nay: 8Not Voting: 46430 members
PartyYeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat D1890023
Independent I0001
Republican R1878022
Official record
How each member voted (430)
376 yea, 8 nay, 46 not voting