IRS Whistleblower Program Improvement Act

On Apr 27, 2026, the House voted 346–10 on “On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended” (HR 7959). Result: Passed. By party: Democrats 183–1, Republicans 162–9, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 10 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: 346
No: 10
Did not vote: 96
Date: Apr 27, 2026

By party

Republicans162 yes · 9 no · 56 didn’t vote
Democrats183 yes · 1 no · 40 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Randy Fine R-FL voted no
Thomas Massie R-KY voted no
Clay Higgins R-LA voted no
Andy Harris R-MD voted no
Eric Burlison R-MO voted no
Josh Brecheen R-OK voted no
Ralph Norman R-SC voted no
Keith Self R-TX voted no
Elizabeth Fletcher D-TX voted no
Charles Roy R-TX voted no

The bill

H.R. 7959: IRS Whistleblower Program Improvement Act

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, “IRS Whistleblower Program Improvement Act: House Vote, Apr 27, 2026,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/119-H-498/irs-whistleblower-program-improvement-act (accessed 2026-10-14).