CONGRESS FOR VOTERS

House Roll Call 50

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-3123 — Ernest Peltz Accrued Veterans Benefits Act

This bill aims to improve laws regarding the payment of certain benefits administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs. It specifically addresses how pensions are handled when a veteran dies after being awarded entitlement but before payment is made. The Act establishes a priority list for receiving these unpaid funds, including spouses, children, dependent parents, or the veteran's estate. Additionally, the bill extends certain limits on pension payments. These changes apply to veteran deaths occurring on or after the date the Act is enacted.

The House recorded this as
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
Ernest Peltz Accrued Veterans Benefits 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: 405Nay: 1Not Voting: 26432 members
PartyYeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat D2011012
Republican R2040014
Official record
How each member voted (432)
405 yea, 1 nay, 26 not voting