U.S. Senate · September 24, 2026
Roll call 242 · 119th Congress, session 2
S.Amdt. 6776 — In the nature of a substitute.
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
The Senate said yes · recorded as “Amendment Agreed to”
Needed a simple majority — more than half of those voting.
What was being voted on
119-SAMDT-6776 — In the nature of a substitute.
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.
