House passes the American Water Stewardship Act
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
MAR 24, 2026 · 6:56 PM ET
Most Democrats and most Republicans voted yes. 32 members of the two parties voted no. Cleared the 274 needed by 104 votes.
What the House was voting on
The House voted on whether to pass H.R. 6422, as amended, under a fast-track procedure. The bill would reauthorize several EPA water-quality protection and restoration programs and make related changes. It passed with 104 votes more than the 274 needed.
Pass H.R. 6422, as amended, under the House’s fast-track procedure.
Do not pass H.R. 6422, as amended, under the fast-track procedure.
Extends EPA water-restoration programs and changes grants for estuaries, coastal waters, and regional restoration efforts.
Passed the House 378–32 on March 24, 2026. Now waiting in the Senate, 309 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.
274 is two-thirds of the 410 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.
Every vote on H.R. 6422, in both chambersEvery vote on H.R. 6422
- MAR 20Reported by Transportation and InfrastructureREPORTED
- MAR 24#97THIS VOTESuspend the rules and passPASSED378–32104 votes to spare over the 274 needed.
Coverage of this vote and its bill2 stories from 2 outlets
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