Votes by Issue
Key Defense & National Security Votes of the 119th Congress
Congress Vote Tracker lists 10 defense votes from the 119th Congress, covering military, homeland security, and veterans measures. 5 passed and 5 failed. 6 roll calls took place in the House and 4 in the Senate. Every roll call below links to the official record, newest first.
Pass and fail at a glance
10 recorded roll-call votes: 5 passed, 5 failed.
Closest margin: S.J.Res. 172 · Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 172; A joint resolution to direct the removal…, which failed 47 to 48 (1 vote) in the Senate on Jun 16, 2026.
Every defense and national security roll call
| Date | Chamber | Bill / Resolution | Result | Vote | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 24, 2026 | Senate | S.J.Res. 185 · Motion to Proceed to S. J. Res. 185; A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress. On the Motion to Proceed |
✗ Failed | 47–50 |
Vote #00192 |
| Jun 23, 2026 | Senate | H.Con.Res. 86 · H. Con. Res. 86; A concurrent resolution directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran. On the Concurrent Resolution |
✓ Passed | 50–48 |
Vote #00184 |
| Jun 16, 2026 | Senate | S.J.Res. 172 · Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 172; A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress. On the Motion to Discharge |
✗ Failed | 47–48 |
Vote #00174 |
| Jun 05, 2026 | Senate | S. 1318 · Motion to Proceed to the House Message to Accompany S. 1318; A bill to direct the American Battle Monuments Commission to establish a program to identify American-Jewish servicemembers buried in United States military cemeteries overseas under markers that incorrectly represent their religion and heritage, and for other purposes. On the Motion to Proceed |
✗ Failed | 47–52 |
Vote #00164 |
| Apr 16, 2026 | House | H R 1689 To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to designate Haiti for temporary protected status |
✓ Passed | 10–204 |
Roll #120 |
| Apr 16, 2026 | House | H RES 965 Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1689) to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to designate Haiti for temporary protected status |
✓ Passed | 7–207 |
Roll #119 |
| Apr 16, 2026 | House | H CON RES 40 Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran |
✗ Failed | 1–212 |
Roll #114 |
| Apr 15, 2026 | House | H RES 965 Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1689) to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to designate Haiti for temporary protected status |
✓ Passed | 6–209 |
Roll #113 |
| Mar 05, 2026 | House | H CON RES 38 Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from unauthorized hostilities in the Islamic Republic of Iran |
✗ Failed | 2–215 |
Roll #85 |
| Jan 12, 2026 | House | H R 2683 Remote Access Security Act |
✓ Passed | 167–22 |
Roll #13 |
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Members who broke ranks
On the key defense and national security votes we track member by member, these members voted against the position taken by most of their own party. Each position links to the official roll-call record.
- Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) voted Yea on S.J.Res. 185 · Motion to Proceed to S. J. Res… (Jun 24, 2026); most Republicans voted Nay.
- Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) voted Nay on S.J.Res. 185 · Motion to Proceed to S. J. Res… (Jun 24, 2026); most Democrats voted Yea.
- Sen. Susan M. Collins (R-ME) voted Yea on S.J.Res. 185 · Motion to Proceed to S. J. Res… (Jun 24, 2026); most Republicans voted Nay.