House · Roll call 67 · Feb. 11, 2026
A vote to pass H.R. 261, the Undersea Cable Protection Act of 2025, which bars enforcing certain permit requirements for undersea fiber optic cables in national marine sanctuaries.
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- Question
- On Passage
- Bill
- H.R. 261, Undersea Cable Protection Act of 2025
How each party voted
Most Democrats voted No (211 of 214).
Most Republicans voted Yes (215 of 218).
Party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides.
President's positions
The President's position: wanted a Yes vote
“The Administration supports passage of H.R. 261, the Undersea Cable Protection Act of 2025, which would eliminate duplicative permitting laws and strengthen national security and global connectivity by safeguarding the United States’ submarine cable infrastructure.”
Source: White House statement on the bill · Checked against the statement (AI-assisted)
About this vote
H.R. 261 bars the Department of Commerce from enforcing certain permit requirements for activities related to undersea fiber optic cables in national marine sanctuaries. The bill passed the House.
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Summary by the Congressional Research Service
Undersea Cable Protection Act of 2025 This bill prohibits the Department of Commerce from enforcing certain permit requirements for activities related to undersea fiber optic cables in national marine sanctuaries.
How each member voted
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