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Ted Cruz (R-TX)

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S.Amdt. 6776 · Senate amendment

A Republican amendment with 2 Democratic cosponsors · See all 3 cosponsors

Changes S. 4668 — Protect College Sports Act of 2026

Last activity — Amendment SA 6776 agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 77 - 23. Record Vote Number: 242.

Adopted

77 yes 23 no

The Senate agreed to this amendment 77–23, so its changes are part of the bill from here on.

Its path through Congress

  1. Introduced
  2. Passed Senate
  3. Adopted

What this amendment would do

This amendment proposes the Protect College Sports Act of 2026. Its purpose is to protect the name, image, and likeness (NIL) rights of student athletes, promote fair competition in intercollegiate athletics, and provide various protections and standards for student athletes across the country.

Specifically, the amendment aims to add and change federal law by establishing clear rules for student athlete compensation, agent regulations, academic protections, medical coverage, health and safety standards, and revenue sharing in college sports.

What Congress actually voted on

2 recorded votes have been taken on this amendment. One of them decided something; the rest moved it along.

  • The Senate: a vote on a proposed change to the bill A vote on one change, not on the bill. A bill can collect dozens of these, and losing one does not stop it. Passed 77 yes · 23 no

    See who voted how →

    09/24/2026 · Roll call 242 · recorded as “On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file)”