To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to prohibit an institution that participates in a… — House Roll Call 295
Passed in the House on September 3, 2026 · 237 Yea, 167 Nay, 27 Not Voting
Question: On Passage: H R 4795 Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act
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. Specifically, IHEs may not engage in a commercial action intended to limit commercial relations with Israel, or with an entity licensed by, regulated by, or organized under the laws of Israel, that is not based on a valid business reason.
Further, IHEs receiving, or applying to receive, Title VI…
Vote Breakdown by Party
Republican: 203 Yea, 2 Nay, 13 not voting/present.
Democrat: 33 Yea, 165 Nay, 14 not voting/present.
Independent: 1 Yea, 0 Nay.
Members Who Voted Against Their Party
Jake Auchincloss (D-MA) voted Yea while most Democrats voted No.
Kathy Castor (D-FL) voted Yea while most Democrats voted No.
Gilbert Cisneros (D-CA) voted Yea while most Democrats voted No.
Jim Costa (D-CA) voted Yea while most Democrats voted No.
Joe Courtney (D-CT) voted Yea while most Democrats voted No.
Henry Cuellar (D-TX) voted Yea while most Democrats voted No.
Donald Davis (D-NC) voted Yea while most Democrats voted No.
Lois Frankel (D-FL) voted Yea while most Democrats voted No.
Laura Gillen (D-NY) voted Yea while most Democrats voted No.
Jared Golden (D-ME) voted Yea while most Democrats voted No.