CONGRESS FOR VOTERS

House Roll Call 312

119th Congress · Session 2 · September 16, 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-9340 — Ratepayer Protection Act

This bill amends the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to create a new Federal standard regarding the costs of upgrades for large-load customers. Specifically, it targets non-residential electric consumers that use energy for information technology infrastructure like data storage with a peak demand of 100 megawatts or more. The bill requires that utility rates for these large-load customers cover the full, incremental cost of any necessary upgrades. It also requires these customers to provide financial assurances or contributions before upgrades are made.

The House recorded this as
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
Ratepayer Protection 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: 417Nay: 3Not Voting: 12432 members
PartyYeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat D206305
Independent I1000
Republican R210007
Official record
How each member voted (432)
417 yea, 3 nay, 12 not voting