CONGRESS FOR VOTERS

Senate Roll Call 570

119th Congress · Session 1 · October 9, 2025

The vote on whether to pass the bill

This is the real decision in this chamber. Passing here sends the bill to the other chamber, which must pass it too before it can go to the President.

What was being voted on

119-S-2296 — National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026

This legislation authorizes funding and personnel for the Department of Defense, the Department of Energy's national security activities, and military construction for fiscal year 2026. It includes the Intelligence Authorization Act, the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025, and the ROAD to Housing Act. The bill addresses global security, specifically countering threats from China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea, while overseeing nuclear stockpile modernization. Additionally, it provides extensive updates to military healthcare, family support, and affordable housing initiatives.

The Senate recorded this as
On Passage of the Bill S. 2296
An original bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2026 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes.
Result: Bill Passed
Needed three-fifths (60 of 100 senators), the bar for ending debate.
Yea: 77Nay: 20Not Voting: 3100 members
PartyYeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat D261801
Independent I1100
Republican R50102
Official record
How each member voted (100)
77 yea, 20 nay, 3 not voting