House passes the Remote Access Security Act
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
JAN 12, 2026 · 6:56 PM ET
Most Democrats and most Republicans voted yes. 22 members of the two parties voted no. Cleared the 261 needed by 108 votes.
What the House was voting on
The House voted on whether to pass H.R. 2683, as amended, under a fast-track procedure requiring two-thirds support. The bill would broaden U.S. export controls to cover certain remote access to items under U.S. jurisdiction. It passed by 108 votes more than the 261 needed.
Pass H.R. 2683, as amended, in the House under two-thirds fast-track rules; send it to the Senate.
Do not pass H.R. 2683, as amended, under the fast-track procedure.
Extends export controls to certain foreign remote access of U.S.-jurisdiction items and requires briefings to Congress about anticipated regulations.
Passed the House 369–22 on Jan. 12, 2026. Now waiting in the Senate, 554 days after it was introduced.
- SUSPENSION
- Suspending the rules lets the House pass a bill fast, with no amendments and 40 minutes of debate, if two-thirds agree.
261 is two-thirds of the 391 members voting yes or no. Members voting “present” or absent don’t count.
- SUSPENSION
- Suspending the rules lets the House pass a bill fast, with no amendments and 40 minutes of debate, if two-thirds agree.
Most of both parties voted yesBoth parties mostly voted yes.
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