CONGRESS FOR VOTERS

House Roll Call 314

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-S-2403 — Retire through Ownership Act

This bill amends the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974. The main purpose is to provide a clear definition of adequate consideration for certain closely held stock. It allows a fiduciary of an employee stock ownership plan to rely in good faith on a valuation provided by an independent valuation expert or business appraiser. This valuation must rely on specific principles and methodologies set forth in Internal Revenue Service Revenue Ruling 59-60. The amendments apply to determinations made on or after the date of enactment of this Act.

The House recorded this as
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
Retire through Ownership 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: 401Nay: 14Not Voting: 18433 members
PartyYeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat D209005
Independent I1000
Republican R19114013
Official record
How each member voted (433)
401 yea, 14 nay, 18 not voting