A bill making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026,

On Jul 23, 2025, the Senate voted 90–8 on “On the Motion to Proceed” (HR 3944). Result: Motion to Proceed Agreed to. By party: Republicans 49–2, Democrats 40–5, Independents 1–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 7 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: Motion to Proceed Agreed to
Yes: 90
No: 8
Did not vote: 6
Date: Jul 23, 2025

By party

Republicans49 yes · 2 no · 6 didn’t vote
Democrats40 yes · 5 no
Independents1 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

Adam Schiff D-CA voted no
Alejandro (Alex) Padilla D-CA voted no
Christopher Murphy D-CT voted no
Edward John Markey D-MA voted no
Elizabeth Warren D-MA voted no
Joshua David Hawley R-MO voted no
Mike Lee R-UT voted no

The bill

H.R. 3944: Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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