Senate · Roll call 570 · Oct. 9, 2025

A vote to pass S. 2296, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026, which sets defense policies and authorizes funding for military activities.

Bill Passed77–20 Passage
Question
On Passage of the Bill
Bill
S. 2296, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026
← 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 26 · No 18 · Did not vote 1
Republicans
Yes 50 · No 1 · Did not vote 2
Independent
Yes 1 · No 1

Most Democrats voted Yes (26 of 45).

Most Republicans voted Yes (50 of 53).

About this vote

The bill authorizes FY2026 appropriations for Defense Department military activities, military construction, and Energy Department defense activities, sets military personnel levels, and sets related policies. The Senate passed the bill.

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Summary by the Congressional Research Service

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 This bill sets forth policies and authorities for FY2026 for Department of Defense (DOD) programs and activities, military construction, and the national security programs of the Department of Energy (DOE).

How each member voted

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