Veterans Readiness and Employment Improvement Act

On Feb 2, 2026, the House voted 402–2 on “On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended” (HR 980). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 201–1, Democrats 201–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 2 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: 402
No: 2
Did not vote: 48
Date: Feb 2, 2026

By party

Republicans201 yes · 1 no · 25 didn’t vote
Democrats201 yes · 1 no · 22 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Keith Self R-TX voted no
Elizabeth Fletcher D-TX voted no

The bill

H.R. 980: Modernizing the Veterans On-Campus Experience Act of 2025

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Keith Self R-TX
Elizabeth Fletcher D-TX

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “Veterans Readiness and Employment…: House Vote, Feb 2, 2026,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/119-H-409/veterans-readiness-and-employment-improvement-act (accessed 2026-10-17).