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U.S. HouseH.R. 4795

Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act

Passed 237–169Crossed party lines

What it does: Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act of 2026 This bill prohibits institutions of higher education (IHEs) that participate in federal student aid programs from engaging in boycotts against Israel. (official summary)

Question before the chamber: On Passage

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The tally

Yes 237 · No 169 · Not voting 27

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

Votes by party
PartyYesNoNot voting
Democrats3316714
Republicans203213
Other or unknown party100

Most Democrats voted no; most Republicans voted yes. 35 members voted against their party’s majority.

Voted against their party’s majority

The full roll (433)

Yes 237

No 169

Not voting 27

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