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U.S. SenateS. 2296

Van Hollen Amdt. No. 3872; To amend title 32, United States Code, to clarify certain limitations on full-time National Guard duty performed in a State, Territory, or the District of Columbia.

Rejected 47–50Party-lineClose

Amendment purpose (official): To amend title 32, United States Code, to clarify certain limitations on full-time National Guard duty performed in a State, Territory, or the District of Columbia.

Bill summary: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 This bill sets forth policies and authorities for FY2026 for Department of Defense (DOD) programs and activities, military construction, and the national security programs of the Department of Energy (DOE). (official summary)

Question before the chamber: On the Amendment S.Amdt. 3872

A yes vote adopted Van Hollen Amendment 3872 to the National Defense Authorization Act, which would clarify limits on full-time National Guard duty performed in a State, Territory, or the District of Columbia (60 votes needed). (AI-written)

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The tally

Yes 47 · No 48 · Not voting 3

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

Votes by party
PartyYesNoNot voting
Democrats4401
Republicans1482
Other or unknown party200

Most Democrats voted yes; most Republicans voted no. 1 member voted against their party’s majority.

Voted against their party’s majority

The full roll (98)

Yes 47

No 48

Not voting 3

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