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HR 8469 · 119th CongressIntroducedVoted May 15, 2026

Funding for military construction and veterans

Sponsored by John R. Carter

The vote
400-15
+385 margin
Worked the bill
In the distance
Summary

What the bill does

This bill provides money for building and upgrading military bases, housing, and other facilities for the Army, Navy, Air Force, National Guard, and reserves. It also funds the Department of Veterans Affairs for the 2027 budget year. The bill sets specific amounts for each branch and allows some funds to be moved between accounts if needed.

Why it matters

The stakes

This bill affects military personnel and veterans by funding the places where they live, train, and receive care. The amount of money allocated could determine whether bases are modernized or repairs are delayed.

The vote

How the chamber split

400 yea · 15 nayPassed · 15 not voting
400 yes
15 no
Voted yes400
Rep 210Dem 189
Voted no15
Rep 0Dem 15
See how each member voted· all 415
Voted yes · 400
Aaron BeanR · FL
Andy BiggsR · AZ
Ann WagnerR · MO
Ben ClineR · VA
Brad KnottR · NC
Brian JackR · GA
Chip RoyR · TX
Cory MillsR · FL
Don BaconR · NE
Gabe EvansR · CO
Jeff CrankR · CO
Jeff HurdR · CO
Jim JordanR · OH
Joe WilsonR · SC
John JamesR · MI
John JoyceR · PA
Keith SelfR · TX
Kevin HernR · OK
Mike BostR · IL
Mike CareyR · OH
Mike EzellR · MS
Mike FloodR · NE
Mike KellyR · PA
Nancy MaceR · SC
Pat FallonR · TX
Randy FineR · FL
Ron EstesR · KS
Sam GravesR · MO
Tim MooreR · NC
Tom ColeR · OK
Tom EmmerR · MN
Tony WiedR · WI
Vince FongR · CA
Young KimR · CA
Adam GrayD · CA
Adam SmithD · WA
Al GreenD · TX
Ami BeraD · CA
Dave MinD · CA
Derek TranD · CA
Dina TitusD · NV
Ed CaseD · HI
Gabe AmoD · RI
Glenn IveyD · MD
Grace MengD · NY
Greg CasarD · TX
Gwen MooreD · WI
Jason CrowD · CO
Jim CostaD · CA
Joe NeguseD · CO
Josh RileyD · NY
Judy ChuD · CA
Mark PocanD · WI
Mike LevinD · CA
Nellie PouD · NJ
Paul TonkoD · NY
Raul RuizD · CA
Ro KhannaD · CA
Susie LeeD · NV
Ted LieuD · CA
The debate

What each side says

Supporters
  • It ensures that military bases and facilities are kept in good condition for training and operations.bill
  • It provides necessary funding for the Department of Veterans Affairs to serve veterans.bill
  • The bill allows flexibility to move money between accounts to meet urgent needs.bill
Critics
  • The bill spends a large amount of money that could increase the national debt.report
  • Some projects may not be the highest priority and could waste taxpayer dollars.report

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Lobbying filings, contributions, and votes are public records shown side by side. The further down the chain, the further the money is from this bill. This page does not assert that money caused any vote.