House · Roll call 196 · July 15, 2025

A vote to pass H.R. 1717, the Communications Security Act, which gives the force of law to an FCC advisory council on communications network security, under fast-track rules.

Passed380–33 Passage
Question
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
Bill
H.R. 1717, Communications Security Act
← Most liberalThe aisleMost conservative →
YesNoPresentDid not vote
Each dot is one current member, in the same seat as on their member page, from most liberal (left) to most conservative (right). Color shows how they voted. Seats show current members. Members who have since left Congress appear in the list below.

How each party voted

Democrats
Yes 205 · No 1 · Did not vote 6
Republicans
Yes 175 · No 32 · Did not vote 13

Most Democrats voted Yes (205 of 212).

Most Republicans voted Yes (175 of 220).

About this vote

The bill provides statutory authority for a council set up by the Federal Communications Commission to give advice on the security, reliability, and interoperability of communications networks. The House voted under suspension of the rules, a fast-track procedure that limits debate, allows no floor amendments, and requires a two-thirds majority to pass.

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Summary by the Congressional Research Service

Communications Security Act This bill provides statutory authority for a council established by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to provide advice regarding the security, reliability, and interoperability of communications networks.

How each member voted

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