To amend the Controlled Substances Act with respect to the scheduling of fentanyl-related… — House Roll Call 33

Passed in the House on February 6, 2025 · 312 Yea, 108 Nay, 13 Not Voting

Question: On Passage: H R 27 HALT Fentanyl Act

In plain English: This bill permanently classifies fentanyl-related substances as Schedule I drugs, meaning they have a high potential for abuse and no accepted medical use. It also sets penalties for related offenses based on the same amounts as fentanyl, and creates a new registration process for research involving these substances.

Halt All Lethal Trafficking of Fentanyl Act or the HALT Fentanyl Act This bill permanently places fentanyl-related substances as a class into schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act. A schedule I controlled substance is a drug, substance, or chemical that has a high potential for abuse; has no currently accepted medical value; and is subject to regulatory controls and administrative, civil, and criminal penalties under the Controlled Substances Act. Under the bill, offenses involving fenta…

Vote Breakdown by Party

• Republican: 213 Yea, 1 Nay, 3 not voting/present.
• Democrat: 98 Yea, 107 Nay, 10 not voting/present.
• Independent: 1 Yea, 0 Nay.

Members Who Voted Against Their Party

• Gabe Amo (D-RI) voted Yea while most Democrats voted No.
• Jake Auchincloss (D-MA) voted Yea while most Democrats voted No.
• Sanford Bishop (D-GA) voted Yea while most Democrats voted No.
• Brendan Boyle (D-PA) voted Yea while most Democrats voted No.
• Janelle Bynum (D-OR) voted Yea while most Democrats voted No.
• Salud Carbajal (D-CA) voted Yea while most Democrats voted No.
• Troy Carter (D-LA) voted Yea while most Democrats voted No.
• Ed Case (D-HI) voted Yea while most Democrats voted No.
• Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-FL) voted Yea while most Democrats voted No.
• Steve Cohen (D-TN) voted Yea while most Democrats voted No.
• …and 89 more — see the full breakdown below.

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