U.S. Senate · October 9, 2025
Roll call 570 · 119th Congress, session 1
S. 2296 — National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026
The vote on whether to pass the bill This is the real decision in this chamber. Passing here sends the bill to the other chamber, which must pass it too before it can go to the President.
Passed
77 yes 20 no
The Senate said yes · recorded as “Bill Passed”
Needed three-fifths (60 of 100 senators), the bar for ending debate.
What was being voted on
119-S-2296 — National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026
This legislation authorizes funding and personnel for the Department of Defense, the Department of Energy's national security activities, and military construction for fiscal year 2026. It includes the Intelligence Authorization Act, the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025, and the ROAD to Housing Act. The bill addresses global security, specifically countering threats from China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea, while overseeing nuclear stockpile modernization. Additionally, it provides extensive updates to military healthcare, family support, and affordable housing initiatives.
