House · Roll call 139 · April 27, 2026

A vote to pass H.R. 227, the Clergy Act, which lets certain clergy revoke their Social Security and Medicare tax exemption within a two-year window, under a two-thirds fast-track procedure.

Passed350–5 Passage
Question
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
Bill
H.R. 227, Clergy Act
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YesNoPresentDid not vote
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How each party voted

Democrats
Yes 183 · No 1 · Did not vote 28
Republicans
Yes 166 · No 4 · Did not vote 46
Independent
Yes 1 · No 0

Most Democrats voted Yes (183 of 212).

Most Republicans voted Yes (166 of 216).

About this vote

H.R. 227 sets up a two-year window for certain members of the clergy and Christian Science practitioners to revoke their exemption from Social Security and Medicare taxes on ministerial earnings. 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

Clergy Act This bill establishes a two-year window for certain members of the clergy and Christian Science practitioners to revoke their exemption from Social Security and Medicare taxes on ministerial earnings.

How each member voted

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