Senate · Roll call 199 · 1st session · May 20, 2021 A vote to adopt an amendment to S. 1260 on contracts for border barriers and border security.

How each party voted

Party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides.

About this vote

The Senate was considering S. 1260, the United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021 when this amendment was offered. The amendment's official description says it would prohibit the cancellation of contracts for physical barriers and other border security measures for which funds already have been obligated and for which penalties will be incurred in the case of such cancellation, and prohibit the use of funds for payment of such penalties. A Yes vote supports adopting the amendment into the bill.

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Summary by the Congressional Research Service

United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021 This bill addresses U.S. technology and communications, foreign relations and national security, domestic manufacturing, education, trade, and other matters. Among other provisions, the bill provides funding for FY2022-FY2026 to support U.S.