CONGRESS FOR VOTERS

House Roll Call 49

119th Congress · Session 2 · February 2, 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-980 — Veterans Readiness and Employment Improvement Act of 2025

This bill aims to improve various Department of Veterans Affairs services. It removes the requirement that certain on-campus educational and vocational counseling must be provided by specific Department employees. It also grants the Secretary of Veterans Affairs authority to approve non-degree flight training courses for certain veterans with service-connected disabilities. Additionally, the bill mandates the creation of dedicated contact information for vocational rehabilitation and sets a 30-day deadline for extension requests. Finally, it extends certain limits on pension payments.

The House recorded this as
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
Veterans Readiness and Employment Improvement 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: 402Nay: 2Not Voting: 27431 members
PartyYeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat D2011011
Republican R2011016
Official record
How each member voted (431)
402 yea, 2 nay, 27 not voting