CONGRESS FOR VOTERS

Senate Roll Call 648

119th Congress · Session 1 · December 17, 2025

A vote to accept the other chamber's changes

The House and Senate passed different versions. This votes on accepting the other chamber's wording, which is the last step before the bill goes to the President.

What was being voted on

119-S-1071 — National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026

This Act authorizes appropriations for fiscal year 2026 for the Department of Defense, military construction, and Department of Energy defense activities. It establishes military personnel end strengths for active and reserve forces and outlines general provisions and authorities for the Armed Forces. The legislation includes intelligence authorizations for fiscal year 2026 and provides the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025. Additionally, the Act addresses various foreign affairs matters, financial services policies, and judiciary matters.

The Senate recorded this as
On the Motion (Motion to Concur in the House Amendment to S. 1071)
A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to disinter the remains of Fernando V. Cota from Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, Texas, and for other purposes.
Result: Motion Agreed to
Needed a simple majority — more than half of those voting.
Yea: 77Nay: 20Not Voting: 3100 members
PartyYeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat D271701
Independent I1100
Republican R49202
Official record
How each member voted (100)
77 yea, 20 nay, 3 not voting