CONGRESS FOR VOTERS

House Roll Call 89

119th Congress · Session 2 · March 17, 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-3971 — Small Business Innovation and Economic Security Act

This act extends the SBIR and STTR programs through September 30, 2031. It introduces a "strategic breakthrough allocation" allowing for larger Phase II awards up to $30,000,000 to accelerate critical technology development. The bill strengthens research security by requiring agencies to evaluate security risks, including connections to entities on several specific federal lists. It also aims to reduce administrative burdens by setting limits on the number of proposals a small business can submit.

The House recorded this as
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
Small Business Innovation and Economic Security 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: 41Not Voting: 45431 members
PartyYeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat D1921021
Republican R15340024
Official record
How each member voted (431)
345 yea, 41 nay, 45 not voting