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The Senate voted 89-10 to pass H.R. 6644, a bill that now moves forward with overwhelming bipartisan support.
This was a final vote on the passage of H.R. 6644 in the Senate. A vote for "passage" is the last step in the chamber's process for a bill, occurring after members have had the chance to debate the text and propose changes. By approving this measure, the Senate has officially signaled its support for the bill's contents. In the Senate, most bills require a simple majority of those present to pass. Because 89 senators voted in favor and only 10 opposed, the bill passed easily. This result shows a rare level of broad agreement, with the vast majority of both Democrats and Republicans voting together. Now that the Senate has passed H.R. 6644, its next step depends on the House of Representatives. If the House has already passed this exact version, the bill will go to the President to be signed into law. If there are differences between the House and Senate versions, the two chambers must resolve them before the bill can move to the President's desk.
The bill will be sent to the House of Representatives for consideration, or if already passed by the House in this form, to the President for a signature.
Why it matters. The overwhelming 89-vote majority suggests this legislation addresses a high-priority issue with significant national agreement.
Who’s affected. The General Public: Will be affected by the new policies and regulations established by H.R. 6644 once it is enacted.
Democrats. The Democratic caucus was nearly unanimous in support, with 41 senators voting in favor.
Republicans. The Republican caucus provided the largest block of support, with 45 senators voting in favor.
On Passage of the Bill H.R. 6644
Mar 12, 2026
The Senate voted 89-10 to pass H.R.
6644, a bill that now moves forward with overwhelming bipartisan support.