CONGRESS FOR VOTERS

House Roll Call 297

119th Congress · Session 2 · September 14, 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-3276 — Local Communities & Bird Habitat Stewardship Act of 2026

This bill directs the Secretary of the Interior to establish a voluntary Urban Bird Treaty Program for conserving birds and their habitats in urban areas. The program involves protecting and restoring urban bird habitats, reducing urban hazards, and engaging communities through science and education. It also sets up a competitive grant program to help fund research, planning, workforce training, and management projects. The bill authorizes appropriations of $200,000 for each of fiscal years 2027 through 2033 to carry out these activities.

The House recorded this as
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
Local Communities & Bird Habitat Stewardship 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: 345Nay: 60Not Voting: 27432 members
PartyYeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat D206008
Independent I1000
Republican R13860019
Official record
How each member voted (432)
345 yea, 60 nay, 27 not voting