To lower the age at which a minor may be tried as an adult for certain criminal offenses in the District of Columbia to 14 years of age

On Sep 16, 2025, the House voted 225–203 on “On Passage” (HR 5140). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 217–1, Democrats 8–202. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 9 members voted against their own party.

During the 119th Congress (2025–2026), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Result: Passed
Yes: 225
No: 203
Did not vote: 24
Date: Sep 16, 2025

By party

Republicans217 yes · 1 no · 9 didn’t vote
Democrats8 yes · 202 no · 14 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Dave Min D-CA voted yes
Thomas Massie R-KY voted no
Jared Golden D-ME voted yes
Don Davis D-NC voted yes
Susie Lee D-NV voted yes
Laura Gillen D-NY voted yes
Henry Cuellar D-TX voted yes
Eugene Simon Vindman D-VA voted yes
Marie Gluesenkamp Perez D-WA voted yes

The bill

H.R. 5140: To lower the age at which a minor may be tried as an adult for certain criminal offenses in the District of Columbia to 14 years of age.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To lower the age at which a minor may be…: House Vote, Sep 16, 2025,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/119-H-270/to-lower-the-age-at-which-a-minor-may (accessed 2026-10-17).