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The House passed a legislative measure under a fast-track procedure known as suspension of the rules, which requires a two-thirds majority.
This vote was to pass a legislative measure that had been previously amended. Because it was considered under a special procedure called 'suspension of the rules,' the House bypassed the usual lengthy debate and amendment process in favor of a quick vote. This method is typically used for legislation that has significant support from both political parties. In the House of Representatives, suspending the rules is a way to move through the legislative calendar faster. To ensure this process isn't used to force through controversial laws, the rules require a 'supermajority'—two-thirds of the members present must vote in favor for the bill to pass, rather than the standard simple majority. The measure passed with a wide margin of 346 votes, which was 108 votes more than the 238 required. This outcome indicates strong bipartisan agreement, as the vast majority of both Democrats and Republicans supported the proposal. The bill will now move forward to the next stage of the legislative process.
Following House approval, the measure is sent to the Senate for further consideration and a potential vote.
Democrats. The Democratic caucus was almost entirely unified in support, with 183 members voting yes and only one voting no.
Republicans. The Republican caucus provided strong support, with 162 members voting yes and nine members voting no.
Apr 27, 2026
The House passed a legislative measure under a fast-track procedure known as suspension of the rules, which requires a two-thirds majority.
A 'motion to suspend the rules' is a fast-track way to pass bills in the House. It limits debate and prevents new amendments from being added, but requires a two-thirds supermajority to pass instead of a simple majority.
Following House approval, the measure is sent to the Senate for further consideration and a potential vote.
The vote demonstrated high bipartisan cooperation, with nearly all participating members from both parties voting in favor.
The Democratic caucus was almost entirely unified in support, with 183 members voting yes and only one voting no.
The Republican caucus provided strong support, with 162 members voting yes and nine members voting no.
The single independent member participating in the vote supported the measure.