To require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to disinter the remains of Fernando V. Cota from Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, Texas, and for other purposes

On Dec 10, 2025, the House voted 209–216 on “On Motion to Commit” (S 1071). Result: Failed. By party: Republicans 0–216, Democrats 209–0. 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: 209
No: 216
Did not vote: 27
Date: Dec 10, 2025

By party

Republicans0 yes · 216 no · 11 didn’t vote
Democrats209 yes · 0 no · 15 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

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

The bill

S. 1071: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026

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 require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs…: House Vote, Dec 10…,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/119-H-318/to-require-the-secretary-of-veterans-affairs-to-disinter (accessed 2026-10-17).