FENCES Act

On Apr 16, 2026, the House voted 213–215 on “On Motion to Recommit” (HR 6409). Result: Failed. By party: Republicans 0–214, Democrats 213–0, Independents 0–1. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides.

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

Result: Failed
Yes: 213
No: 215
Did not vote: 24
Date: Apr 16, 2026

By party

Republicans0 yes · 214 no · 13 didn’t vote
Democrats213 yes · 0 no · 11 didn’t vote
Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

The bill

H.R. 6409: FENCES Act

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

Cite or embed this page

Capitol Receipts, “FENCES Act: House Vote, Apr 16, 2026,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/119-H-475/fences-act (accessed 2026-10-13).