From Study XVII, Exhibit 30

Seven 2026 measures failed with more yeas than nays; top 57–43

Source. Senate.gov, roll call votes, 119th Congress, 2nd session

Method and data

Method. Each measure's highest-yea failed tally in 2026, read from its roll-call record and checked against the Senate cloture page. Each vote printed a three-fifths requirement. Most are cloture votes on motions to proceed; the SAVE Act vehicle vote was on an amendment.

MeasureShort titleYeas, best failed voteNaysRoll callVote dateFailed cloture tallies in 2026
H.R.9340Ratepayer Protection Act5743254September 30, 20261
H.R.7147DHS appropriations, FY2026544671March 25, 20267
S.1383SAVE Act vehicle534773March 26, 20263
H.R.7008Stop Insider Trading Act5347253September 30, 20261
S.5271Voter ID5246231August 8, 20261
S.4784FY2027 defense authorization5046195July 14, 20261
S.3627Pregnant Students' Rights Act474512January 27, 20261

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