House · Roll call 88 · March 17, 2026

A vote to pass H.R. 4294, the MAWS Act, which creates a pilot program to help purchase blue catfish caught in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed, under a two-thirds fast-track procedure.

Passed320–66 Passage
Question
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
Bill
H.R. 4294, MAWS Act of 2026
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YesNoPresentDid not vote
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How each party voted

Democrats
Yes 192 · No 1 · Did not vote 21
Republicans
Yes 128 · No 65 · Did not vote 24

Most Democrats voted Yes (192 of 214).

Most Republicans voted Yes (128 of 217).

About this vote

H.R. 4294 requires the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to set up a pilot program to facilitate the purchase of blue catfish caught within the Chesapeake Bay Watershed. The House voted on an amended version of the measure. Suspending the rules is a fast-track procedure that limits debate and requires a two-thirds vote to pass. The bill passed the House.

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Summary by the Congressional Research Service

Mitigation Action and Watermen Support Act of 2026 or the MAWS Act of 2026 This bill requires the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to establish a pilot program to facilitate the purchase of blue catfish caught within the Chesapeake Bay Watershed.

How each member voted

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