Erica Lee Carter
Democrat · U.S. House, Texas, District 18
In office since 2024. No longer serving.
Attendance grade
A — Strong attendance
61 of 61 eligible recorded votes.
1st of 512 House members by attendance — higher than 96.7% of them.
Attendance is the only graded category so far. Four more — consistency, effectiveness, bipartisanship and responsiveness — are listed below with what each will measure. There is no overall grade until they exist.
Grades
Five categories are planned, each with its formula published. One is graded today. Readers will be able to set their own weights across the categories once there is more than one to weigh — how attendance is graded.
Attendance
Graded aboveRecorded votes cast, out of the recorded votes they were eligible for.
Consistency
Not yet gradedVotes against the priorities the member has stated publicly, with compromises accounted for.
Effectiveness
Not yet gradedHow far the bills they introduced actually moved, and how many became law.
Bipartisanship
Not yet gradedCross-aisle cosponsors on their own bills, and votes cast with the other party's majority.
Responsiveness
Not yet gradedThe share of requests for comment their office answers within 14 days.
Every recorded vote, by whose majority they sided with
- With the Democratic majority only 32 · 52.5%
- With both party majorities 29 · 47.5%
- With the Republican majority only 0 · 0%None.
- Against both party majorities 0 · 0%None.
One dot is 10 votes; the exact count is beside each line. A party's majority on a roll call is whichever of yea or nay it cast more of; on a tie that party has no majority to side with. 61 of this member's recorded votes are placed by the rule. The other 0 are not: a “present” or absent position takes no side, and some roll calls (a Speaker election, for instance) have no yea/nay totals at all. The full rule.
Attendance across the House (510 graded)
Priorities and work
Stated priorities
Not collected yet. Their own public statements — press releases, floor speeches, campaign issue pages, official social accounts — will appear here, each beside how they voted on it.
Record summary
Committees
The committee roster lists no current assignment for this member.
Bills they introduced
0None in the 118th–119th Congresses.
Bills they cosponsored
15- The original legislation awarding a historic Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to Africans and their descendants enslaved within our country from August 20, 1619, to December 6, 1865
Introduced 2024-12-20
- Stronger Communities through Better Transit Act
Introduced 2024-12-20
- Justice for Exonerees Act
Introduced 2024-12-17
- Protect Intersex Children Act
Introduced 2024-12-16
- Farmer Assistance and Revenue Mitigation Act of 2024
Introduced 2024-12-11
- Expanding the Health Care Workforce Act
Introduced 2024-12-10
- Latonya Reeves Freedom Act of 2023
Introduced 2024-12-10
- Paycheck Fairness Act
Introduced 2024-12-09
- Healthy Families Act
Introduced 2024-12-09
- FAMILY Act
Introduced 2024-12-09
The newest 10 of 15. The rest are in the activity below and on the official list.
Activity
Newest first, 61 rows in all. Recorded votes show the bill's title and the official question verbatim, and link to the official record; an absence shows the stated reason when one exists. Actions on the bills this member introduced are the government's own wording, word for word. How statements and votes are paired.
Showing all 61 on this page.
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American Relief Act, 2025
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
Voted to pass it
What this vote decided: Suspension of the rules is a fast route for a measure: no amendments, limited debate, and two thirds of those voting must agree. This is the vote on the measure itself. A Yea passes it; a Nay blocks it. how these are written
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American Relief Act, 2025
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
Voted against passing it
What this vote decided: Suspension of the rules is a fast route for a measure: no amendments, limited debate, and two thirds of those voting must agree. This is the vote on the measure itself. A Yea passes it; a Nay blocks it. how these are written
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Beagle Brigade Act of 2023
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
Voted to pass it
What this vote decided: Suspension of the rules is a fast route for a measure: no amendments, limited debate, and two thirds of those voting must agree. This is the vote on the measure itself. A Yea passes it; a Nay blocks it. how these are written
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DETECT Fentanyl and Xylazine Act of 2024
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Concur in the Senate Amendments
Voted to pass it
What this vote decided: Suspension of the rules is a fast route for a measure: no amendments, limited debate, and two thirds of those voting must agree. This is the vote on the measure itself. A Yea passes it; a Nay blocks it. how these are written
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Jamul Indian Village Land Transfer Act
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
Voted to pass it
What this vote decided: Suspension of the rules is a fast route for a measure: no amendments, limited debate, and two thirds of those voting must agree. This is the vote on the measure itself. A Yea passes it; a Nay blocks it. how these are written
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Stop Institutional Child Abuse Act
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
Voted to pass it
What this vote decided: Suspension of the rules is a fast route for a measure: no amendments, limited debate, and two thirds of those voting must agree. This is the vote on the measure itself. A Yea passes it; a Nay blocks it. how these are written
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Lumbee Fairness Act
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
Voted to pass it
What this vote decided: Suspension of the rules is a fast route for a measure: no amendments, limited debate, and two thirds of those voting must agree. This is the vote on the measure itself. A Yea passes it; a Nay blocks it. how these are written
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Never Again Education Reauthorization Act of 2023
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
Voted to pass it
What this vote decided: Suspension of the rules is a fast route for a measure: no amendments, limited debate, and two thirds of those voting must agree. This is the vote on the measure itself. A Yea passes it; a Nay blocks it. how these are written
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Midnight Rules Relief Act
On Passage
Voted against passing it
What this vote decided: The final vote on the measure itself. A Yea passes it out of this chamber; a Nay does not. how these are written
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Midnight Rules Relief Act
On Motion to Recommit
Voted to send it back to committee
What this vote decided: A motion to recommit sends the bill back to committee instead of holding the final vote now. A Yea returns it to committee; a Nay keeps it on course for the final vote. how these are written
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Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 115) to amend chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, to provide for en bloc consideration in resolutions of disapproval for "midnight rules'', and for other purposes.
On Agreeing to the Resolution
Voted against those debate terms
What this vote decided: This resolution sets the terms for debating another bill — how long the House debates it and which amendments may be offered. A Yea adopts those terms; a Nay rejects them. how these are written
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Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 115) to amend chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, to provide for en bloc consideration in resolutions of disapproval for "midnight rules'', and for other purposes.
On Ordering the Previous Question
Voted to keep debate open
What this vote decided: Ordering the previous question ends debate and amendments and brings the pending matter to an immediate vote. A Yea ends debate; a Nay keeps it open. how these are written
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A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 180 Steuart Street in San Francisco, California, as the "Dianne Feinstein Post Office".
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
Voted to pass it
What this vote decided: Suspension of the rules is a fast route for a measure: no amendments, limited debate, and two thirds of those voting must agree. This is the vote on the measure itself. A Yea passes it; a Nay blocks it. how these are written
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Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
Voted to pass it
What this vote decided: Suspension of the rules is a fast route for a measure: no amendments, limited debate, and two thirds of those voting must agree. This is the vote on the measure itself. A Yea passes it; a Nay blocks it. how these are written
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Federal Judiciary Stabilization Act of 2024
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
Voted to pass it
What this vote decided: Suspension of the rules is a fast route for a measure: no amendments, limited debate, and two thirds of those voting must agree. This is the vote on the measure itself. A Yea passes it; a Nay blocks it. how these are written
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Autism CARES Act of 2024
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Concur in the Senate Amendment
Voted to pass it
What this vote decided: Suspension of the rules is a fast route for a measure: no amendments, limited debate, and two thirds of those voting must agree. This is the vote on the measure itself. A Yea passes it; a Nay blocks it. how these are written
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JUDGES Act of 2024
On Passage
Voted against passing it
What this vote decided: The final vote on the measure itself. A Yea passes it out of this chamber; a Nay does not. how these are written
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Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025
On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendment with an Amendment
Voted against accepting the other chamber's changes
What this vote decided: Accepts the other chamber's changes to the bill. A Yea agrees to their text; a Nay does not. how these are written
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Increasing Baseline Updates Act
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
Voted to pass it
What this vote decided: Suspension of the rules is a fast route for a measure: no amendments, limited debate, and two thirds of those voting must agree. This is the vote on the measure itself. A Yea passes it; a Nay blocks it. how these are written
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SHIELD Against CCP Act
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
Voted to pass it
What this vote decided: Suspension of the rules is a fast route for a measure: no amendments, limited debate, and two thirds of those voting must agree. This is the vote on the measure itself. A Yea passes it; a Nay blocks it. how these are written
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Liberty in Laundry Act
On Passage
Voted against passing it
What this vote decided: The final vote on the measure itself. A Yea passes it out of this chamber; a Nay does not. how these are written
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Improving Federal Building Security Act of 2024
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
Voted to pass it
What this vote decided: Suspension of the rules is a fast route for a measure: no amendments, limited debate, and two thirds of those voting must agree. This is the vote on the measure itself. A Yea passes it; a Nay blocks it. how these are written
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Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7673) to prohibit the Secretary of Energy from prescribing or enforcing energy conservation standards for clothes washers that are not cost-effective or technologically feasible, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (S. 4199) to authorize additional district judges for the district courts and convert temporary judgeships; and providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 5009) to reauthorize wildlife habitat and conservation programs, and for other purposes.
On Agreeing to the Resolution
Voted against those debate terms
What this vote decided: This resolution sets the terms for debating another bill — how long the House debates it and which amendments may be offered. A Yea adopts those terms; a Nay rejects them. how these are written
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Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7673) to prohibit the Secretary of Energy from prescribing or enforcing energy conservation standards for clothes washers that are not cost-effective or technologically feasible, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (S. 4199) to authorize additional district judges for the district courts and convert temporary judgeships; and providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 5009) to reauthorize wildlife habitat and conservation programs, and for other purposes.
On Ordering the Previous Question
Voted to keep debate open
What this vote decided: Ordering the previous question ends debate and amendments and brings the pending matter to an immediate vote. A Yea ends debate; a Nay keeps it open. how these are written
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Thomas R. Carper Water Resources Development Act of 2024
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
Voted to pass it
What this vote decided: Suspension of the rules is a fast route for a measure: no amendments, limited debate, and two thirds of those voting must agree. This is the vote on the measure itself. A Yea passes it; a Nay blocks it. how these are written
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Crucial Communism Teaching Act
On Passage
Voted to pass it
What this vote decided: The final vote on the measure itself. A Yea passes it out of this chamber; a Nay does not. how these are written
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Directing the Committee on Ethics to preserve and release records of the Committee's review of the alleged misconduct of Matthew Louis Gaetz II of Florida while serving as a Member of the House of Representatives.
On Motion to Refer
Voted to keep it on the floor
What this vote decided: Hands the measure to a committee rather than voting on it now. A Yea sends it to committee; a Nay keeps it on the floor. how these are written
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Directing the Committee on Ethics of the House of Representatives to release to the public the committee's report on its investigation into allegations against former Representative Matt Gaetz.
On Motion to Refer
Voted to keep it on the floor
What this vote decided: Hands the measure to a committee rather than voting on it now. A Yea sends it to committee; a Nay keeps it on the floor. how these are written
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Prove It Act of 2024
On Passage
Voted against passing it
What this vote decided: The final vote on the measure itself. A Yea passes it out of this chamber; a Nay does not. how these are written
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Prove It Act of 2024
On Motion to Recommit
Voted to send it back to committee
What this vote decided: A motion to recommit sends the bill back to committee instead of holding the final vote now. A Yea returns it to committee; a Nay keeps it on course for the final vote. how these are written
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Prove It Act of 2024
On Agreeing to the Amendment
Amendment: Velazquez of New York Part B Amendment No. 1
Voted to change the text
What this vote decided: A vote to change the text of the measure, not a vote on the measure itself. A Yea makes the change; a Nay leaves the text as it stands. how these are written
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To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 119 Main Street in Plains, Georgia, as the "Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Post Office".
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
Voted to pass it
What this vote decided: Suspension of the rules is a fast route for a measure: no amendments, limited debate, and two thirds of those voting must agree. This is the vote on the measure itself. A Yea passes it; a Nay blocks it. how these are written
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Office of National Drug Control Policy Reauthorization Act of 2024
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
Voted to pass it
What this vote decided: Suspension of the rules is a fast route for a measure: no amendments, limited debate, and two thirds of those voting must agree. This is the vote on the measure itself. A Yea passes it; a Nay blocks it. how these are written
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Federal Agency Performance Act of 2024
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
Voted to pass it
What this vote decided: Suspension of the rules is a fast route for a measure: no amendments, limited debate, and two thirds of those voting must agree. This is the vote on the measure itself. A Yea passes it; a Nay blocks it. how these are written
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Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5349) to develop and disseminate a civic education curriculum and oral history resources regarding certain political ideologies, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7198) to amend title 5, United States Code, to require greater transparency for Federal regulatory decisions that impact small businesses, and for other purposes.
On Agreeing to the Resolution
Voted against those debate terms
What this vote decided: This resolution sets the terms for debating another bill — how long the House debates it and which amendments may be offered. A Yea adopts those terms; a Nay rejects them. how these are written
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Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5349) to develop and disseminate a civic education curriculum and oral history resources regarding certain political ideologies, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7198) to amend title 5, United States Code, to require greater transparency for Federal regulatory decisions that impact small businesses, and for other purposes.
On Ordering the Previous Question
Voted to keep debate open
What this vote decided: Ordering the previous question ends debate and amendments and brings the pending matter to an immediate vote. A Yea ends debate; a Nay keeps it open. how these are written
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Lahaina National Heritage Area Study Act
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
Voted to pass it
What this vote decided: Suspension of the rules is a fast route for a measure: no amendments, limited debate, and two thirds of those voting must agree. This is the vote on the measure itself. A Yea passes it; a Nay blocks it. how these are written
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Maurice D. Hinchey Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area Enhancement Act
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
Voted to pass it
What this vote decided: Suspension of the rules is a fast route for a measure: no amendments, limited debate, and two thirds of those voting must agree. This is the vote on the measure itself. A Yea passes it; a Nay blocks it. how these are written
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America’s Conservation Enhancement Reauthorization Act of 2024
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
Voted to pass it
What this vote decided: Suspension of the rules is a fast route for a measure: no amendments, limited debate, and two thirds of those voting must agree. This is the vote on the measure itself. A Yea passes it; a Nay blocks it. how these are written
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Urging the Government of Ukraine to review and modify its decision to suspend adoption by foreign nationals with a view to resuming such adoptions, particularly in cases where the mutual concerns of the Governments of Ukraine and of the United States can be substantially addressed.
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree
Voted to pass it
What this vote decided: Suspension of the rules is a fast route for a measure: no amendments, limited debate, and two thirds of those voting must agree. This is the vote on the measure itself. A Yea passes it; a Nay blocks it. how these are written
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Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act
On Passage
Voted against passing it
What this vote decided: The final vote on the measure itself. A Yea passes it out of this chamber; a Nay does not. how these are written
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Condemning the global rise of antisemitism and calling upon countries and international bodies to counter antisemitism.
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree
Voted to pass it
What this vote decided: Suspension of the rules is a fast route for a measure: no amendments, limited debate, and two thirds of those voting must agree. This is the vote on the measure itself. A Yea passes it; a Nay blocks it. how these are written
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Coordinator for Afghan Relocation Efforts Authorization Act of 2024
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
Voted to pass it
What this vote decided: Suspension of the rules is a fast route for a measure: no amendments, limited debate, and two thirds of those voting must agree. This is the vote on the measure itself. A Yea passes it; a Nay blocks it. how these are written
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North Korean Human Rights Reauthorization Act of 2023
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
Voted to pass it
What this vote decided: Suspension of the rules is a fast route for a measure: no amendments, limited debate, and two thirds of those voting must agree. This is the vote on the measure itself. A Yea passes it; a Nay blocks it. how these are written
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CLEAN Act
On Passage
Voted against passing it
What this vote decided: The final vote on the measure itself. A Yea passes it out of this chamber; a Nay does not. how these are written
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CLEAN Act
On Motion to Recommit
Voted to send it back to committee
What this vote decided: A motion to recommit sends the bill back to committee instead of holding the final vote now. A Yea returns it to committee; a Nay keeps it on course for the final vote. how these are written
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CLEAN Act
On Agreeing to the Amendment
Amendment: Grijalva of Arizona Amendment No. 2
Voted to change the text
What this vote decided: A vote to change the text of the measure, not a vote on the measure itself. A Yea makes the change; a Nay leaves the text as it stands. how these are written
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CLEAN Act
On Agreeing to the Amendment
Amendment: Grijalva of Arizona Amendment No. 1
Voted to change the text
What this vote decided: A vote to change the text of the measure, not a vote on the measure itself. A Yea makes the change; a Nay leaves the text as it stands. how these are written
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Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1449) to amend the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970 to increase the frequency of lease sales, to require replacement sales, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 9495) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to postpone tax deadlines and reimburse paid late fees for United States nationals who are unlawfully or wrongfully detained or held hostage abroad, to terminate the tax-exempt status of terrorist supporting organizations, and for other purposes.
On Agreeing to the Resolution
Voted against those debate terms
What this vote decided: This resolution sets the terms for debating another bill — how long the House debates it and which amendments may be offered. A Yea adopts those terms; a Nay rejects them. how these are written
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Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1449) to amend the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970 to increase the frequency of lease sales, to require replacement sales, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 9495) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to postpone tax deadlines and reimburse paid late fees for United States nationals who are unlawfully or wrongfully detained or held hostage abroad, to terminate the tax-exempt status of terrorist supporting organizations, and for other purposes.
On Ordering the Previous Question
Voted to keep debate open
What this vote decided: Ordering the previous question ends debate and amendments and brings the pending matter to an immediate vote. A Yea ends debate; a Nay keeps it open. how these are written
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Vote by Mail Tracking Act
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
Voted to pass it
What this vote decided: Suspension of the rules is a fast route for a measure: no amendments, limited debate, and two thirds of those voting must agree. This is the vote on the measure itself. A Yea passes it; a Nay blocks it. how these are written
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Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
Voted to pass it
What this vote decided: Suspension of the rules is a fast route for a measure: no amendments, limited debate, and two thirds of those voting must agree. This is the vote on the measure itself. A Yea passes it; a Nay blocks it. how these are written
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FAFSA Deadline Act
On Passage
Voted to pass it
What this vote decided: The final vote on the measure itself. A Yea passes it out of this chamber; a Nay does not. how these are written
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HEATS Act
On Passage
Voted against passing it
What this vote decided: The final vote on the measure itself. A Yea passes it out of this chamber; a Nay does not. how these are written
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HEATS Act
On Motion to Recommit
Voted to send it back to committee
What this vote decided: A motion to recommit sends the bill back to committee instead of holding the final vote now. A Yea returns it to committee; a Nay keeps it on course for the final vote. how these are written
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Critical Mineral Consistency Act of 2024
On Passage
Voted against passing it
What this vote decided: The final vote on the measure itself. A Yea passes it out of this chamber; a Nay does not. how these are written
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Critical Mineral Consistency Act of 2024
On Motion to Recommit
Voted to send it back to committee
What this vote decided: A motion to recommit sends the bill back to committee instead of holding the final vote now. A Yea returns it to committee; a Nay keeps it on course for the final vote. how these are written
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Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8932) to establish an earlier application processing cycle for the FAFSA; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7409) to amend the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970 to waive the requirement for a Federal drilling permit for certain activities, to exempt certain activities from the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8446) to amend the Energy Act of 2020 to include critical materials in the definition of critical mineral, and for other purposes.
On Agreeing to the Resolution
Voted against those debate terms
What this vote decided: This resolution sets the terms for debating another bill — how long the House debates it and which amendments may be offered. A Yea adopts those terms; a Nay rejects them. how these are written
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Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8932) to establish an earlier application processing cycle for the FAFSA; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7409) to amend the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970 to waive the requirement for a Federal drilling permit for certain activities, to exempt certain activities from the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8446) to amend the Energy Act of 2020 to include critical materials in the definition of critical mineral, and for other purposes.
On Ordering the Previous Question
Voted to keep debate open
What this vote decided: Ordering the previous question ends debate and amendments and brings the pending matter to an immediate vote. A Yea ends debate; a Nay keeps it open. how these are written
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Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
Voted against passing it
What this vote decided: Suspension of the rules is a fast route for a measure: no amendments, limited debate, and two thirds of those voting must agree. This is the vote on the measure itself. A Yea passes it; a Nay blocks it. how these are written
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Equal Treatment of Public Servants Act of 2023
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
Voted against passing it
What this vote decided: Suspension of the rules is a fast route for a measure: no amendments, limited debate, and two thirds of those voting must agree. This is the vote on the measure itself. A Yea passes it; a Nay blocks it. how these are written