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HR 8595 · 119th CongressIntroducedVoted Jul 15, 2026

Funding for State Department and national security

The vote
217-209
+8 margin
Worked the bill
In the distance
Summary

What the bill does

This bill provides money for the State Department and national security programs for the 2027 budget year. It funds diplomatic operations, embassy security, consular services, educational exchanges, and international broadcasting. It also sets aside money for the Office of Cuba Broadcasting and requires the Secretary of State to consult with Congress on certain spending.

Why it matters

The stakes

The bill determines how much the U.S. spends on diplomacy, embassy security, and cultural exchanges. It affects Americans applying for passports or visas, and shapes U.S. outreach to other countries.

The vote

How the chamber split

217 yea · 209 nayPassed · 5 not voting
217 yes
209 no
Voted yes217
Rep 215Dem 1
Voted no209
Rep 1Dem 208
See how each member voted· all 426
Voted yes · 217
Aaron BeanR · FL
Andy BarrR · KY
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
Voted no · 209
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
Ilhan OmarD · MN
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 provides necessary funding for diplomatic operations and embassy security to protect U.S. personnel abroad.bill
  • It includes money to reduce passport backlogs and visa wait times, helping travelers.bill
  • It funds educational and cultural exchange programs like Fulbright, which promote mutual understanding.bill
Critics
  • It spends billions on foreign programs when some say the money could be used for domestic needs.report
  • It includes specific funding for Cuba broadcasting, which some see as outdated or ineffective.bill

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