Sylvester Turner
Democrat · U.S. House, Texas, District 18
In office since 2025. No longer serving.
Attendance grade
A — Strong attendance
55 of 55 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 · 58.2%
- With both party majorities 22 · 40%
- With the Republican majority only 1 · 1.8%
- 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. 55 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
20 became law.
- Due Process Continuity of Care Act
Introduced 2025-02-21
- DHS Cybersecurity On-the-Job Training Program Act
Introduced 2025-02-05
Bills they cosponsored
49- MERIT Act
Introduced 2025-03-04
- Empowering and Enforcing Environmental Justice Act of 2025
Introduced 2025-03-03
- Ethan's Law
Introduced 2025-03-03
- MEME Act
Introduced 2025-02-27
- American Dream and Promise Act of 2025
Introduced 2025-02-26
- Protect Veteran Jobs Act
Introduced 2025-02-26
- CROWN Act of 2025
Introduced 2025-02-26
- Expressing support for the Iranian people's desires for a democratic, secular, and nonnuclear Republic of Iran, and condemning the Iranian regime's terrorism, regional proxy war, internal suppression, and for other purposes.
Introduced 2025-02-26
- Expressing support for the designation of the week of February 24 through February 28, 2025, as "Public Schools Week".
Introduced 2025-02-24
- National Law Enforcement Officers Remembrance, Support, and Community Outreach Act
Introduced 2025-02-21
The newest 10 of 49. The rest are in the activity below and on the official list.
Activity
Newest first, 64 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 64 on this page.
- Bill action Nov 20, 2025 · H.R. 1034 (119th)
ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Mr. Magaziner asked unanimous consent that he may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 1034, a bill originally introduced by Representative Turner (TX), for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection.
- Bill action Sep 8, 2025 · H.R. 1510 (119th)
ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Ms. Dexter asked unanimous consent that she may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 1510, a bill originally introduced by Representative Turner (TX), for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection.
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Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 42) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Energy relating to "Energy Conservation Program for Appliance Standards: Certification Requirements, Labeling Requirements, and Enforcement Provisions for Certain Consumer Products and Commercial Equipment"; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 61) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Rubber Tire Manufacturing"; and providing for consideration of the joint resolution (S.J. Res. 11) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management relating to "Protection of Marine Archaeological Resources".
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 joint resolution (H.J. Res. 42) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Energy relating to "Energy Conservation Program for Appliance Standards: Certification Requirements, Labeling Requirements, and Enforcement Provisions for Certain Consumer Products and Commercial Equipment"; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 61) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Rubber Tire Manufacturing"; and providing for consideration of the joint resolution (S.J. Res. 11) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management relating to "Protection of Marine Archaeological Resources".
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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Mail Traffic Deaths Reporting Act of 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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Safe and Smart Federal Purchasing 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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Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Energy relating to "Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Consumer Gas-fired Instantaneous Water Heaters".
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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Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Waste Emissions Charge for Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems: Procedures for Facilitating Compliance, Including Netting and Exemptions".
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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Medal of Honor 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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Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034.
On Agreeing to the Resolution, as Amended
Voted against adopting it
What this vote decided: The vote on the resolution itself. A resolution states the chamber's position or changes its own rules; it does not become law. A Yea adopts it; a Nay does not. how these are written
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Rural Small Business Resilience 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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DOE and SBA Research 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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Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 20) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Energy relating to ‘‘Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Consumer Gas-fired Instantaneous Water Heaters’’; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 35) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to ‘‘Waste Emissions Charge for Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems: Procedures for Facilitating Compliance, Including Netting and Exemptions’’; and providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 14) establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034.
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 joint resolution (H.J. Res. 20) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Energy relating to ‘‘Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Consumer Gas-fired Instantaneous Water Heaters’’; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 35) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to ‘‘Waste Emissions Charge for Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems: Procedures for Facilitating Compliance, Including Netting and Exemptions’’; and providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 14) establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034.
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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SPUR 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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Small Business Advocacy Improvements Act of 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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Assisting Small Businesses Not Fraudsters 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
- Bill action Feb 21, 2025 · H.R. 1510 (119th)
Introduced in House
- Bill action Feb 21, 2025 · H.R. 1510 (119th)
Introduced in House
- Bill action Feb 21, 2025 · H.R. 1510 (119th)
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Energy and Commerce Committee
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Agent Raul Gonzalez Officer Safety 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 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. 77) 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. 77) 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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Protect Small Businesses from Excessive Paperwork Act of 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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China Exchange Rate Transparency Act of 2025
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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Protecting American Energy Production 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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Protecting American Energy Production 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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HALT Fentanyl 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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HALT Fentanyl Act
On Agreeing to the Amendment
Amendment: Trahan of Massachusetts Part B 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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Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 27) to amend the Controlled Substances Act with respect to the scheduling of fentanyl-related substances, 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. 27) to amend the Controlled Substances Act with respect to the scheduling of fentanyl-related substances, 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
- Bill action Feb 5, 2025 · H.R. 1034 (119th)
Introduced in House
- Bill action Feb 5, 2025 · H.R. 1034 (119th)
Introduced in House
- Bill action Feb 5, 2025 · H.R. 1034 (119th)
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Homeland Security Committee
- Bill action Feb 5, 2025 · H.R. 1034 (119th)
Referred to the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection.
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection Subcommittee
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Nutria Eradication and Control Reauthorization Act of 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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Alaska Native Village Municipal Lands Restoration Act of 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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Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection 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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Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection 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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Fix Our Forests 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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Continued Rapid Ohia Death Response Act of 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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Laken Riley 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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Wounded Knee Massacre Memorial and Sacred Site 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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Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 471) to expedite under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 and improve forest management activities on National Forest System lands, on public lands under the jurisdiction of the Bureau of Land Management, and on Tribal lands to return resilience to overgrown, fire-prone forested lands, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the bill (S. 5) to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to take into custody aliens who have been charged in the United States with theft, 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. 471) to expedite under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 and improve forest management activities on National Forest System lands, on public lands under the jurisdiction of the Bureau of Land Management, and on Tribal lands to return resilience to overgrown, fire-prone forested lands, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the bill (S. 5) to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to take into custody aliens who have been charged in the United States with theft, 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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MAPWaters Act of 2025
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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Hershel Woody Williams National Medal of Honor Monument Location 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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Preventing Violence Against Women by Illegal Aliens 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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Preventing Violence Against Women by Illegal Aliens 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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To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide special rules for the taxation of certain residents of Taiwan with income from sources within the United States.
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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Tennessee Valley Authority Salary Transparency 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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POWER Act of 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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Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act of 2025
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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Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act of 2025
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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Post-Disaster Assistance Online Accountability 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 Disaster Assistance Coordination 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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Amtrak Executive Bonus Disclosure 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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Illegitimate Court Counteraction 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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Laken Riley 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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Adopting the Rules of the House of Representatives for the One Hundred Nineteenth Congress, and for other purposes.
On Agreeing to the Resolution
Voted against adopting it
What this vote decided: The vote on the resolution itself. A resolution states the chamber's position or changes its own rules; it does not become law. A Yea adopts it; a Nay does not. how these are written
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Adopting the Rules of the House of Representatives for the One Hundred Nineteenth Congress, and for other purposes.
On Motion to Commit with Instructions
Voted to send it to committee
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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Adopting the Rules of the House of Representatives for the One Hundred Nineteenth Congress, 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