An original bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2026 for military activities of the… — Senate Roll Call 500
Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Agreed to in the Senate on September 2, 2025 · 83 Yea, 14 Nay, 2 Not Voting
Question: Motion to Invoke Cloture: Motion to Proceed to S. 2296
In plain English: This bill sets spending limits and outlines policies for the Department of Defense and Department of Energy's national security programs for fiscal year 2026. It also includes provisions for military construction, personnel levels, and specific defense initiatives.
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). It also authorizes the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board for FY2026. The bill authorizes appropriations but it does not provide budget authority, which is provided by appropriations legislation.
Among other elements, the bill
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Vote Breakdown by Party
Republican: 48 Yea, 2 Nay, 2 not voting/present.
Democrat: 34 Yea, 11 Nay.
Independent: 1 Yea, 1 Nay.
Members Who Voted Against Their Party
Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) voted Nay while most Democrats voted Yea.
Cory Booker (D-NJ) voted Nay while most Democrats voted Yea.
Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) voted Nay while most Democrats voted Yea.
Edward Markey (D-MA) voted Nay while most Democrats voted Yea.
Jeff Merkley (D-OR) voted Nay while most Democrats voted Yea.