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U.S. HouseH.R. 8800

Amendment (McDowell) to H.R. 8800 — National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027

Failed 214–216Party-lineClose

Amendment purpose (official): Amendment sought to authorize the Secretary of Defense to establish a school choice pilot program for members of the Armed Forces.

Bill summary: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027 This bill sets forth policies and authorities for FY2027 for Department of Defense (DOD) programs, activities, and military construction as well as the national security programs of the Department of Energy (DOE). (official summary)

Question before the chamber: On Agreeing to the Amendment

A yes vote supported an H.R. 8800 amendment that authorizes a Defense Department pilot program giving active-duty members financial help with dependents' education costs, including private, faith-based, charter or home schooling. (AI-written)

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The tally

Yes 214 · No 216 · Not voting 7

Bar: green = yes, brown = no, striped = not voting.

Votes by party
PartyYesNoNot voting
Democrats02132
Republicans21335
Other or unknown party100

Most Democrats voted no; most Republicans voted yes. 3 members voted against their party’s majority.

Voted against their party’s majority

The full roll (437)

Yes 214

No 216

Not voting 7

“Not voting” is a recorded non-vote, not a reason for the absence. Parties come from public rosters; how we count.