Fallen Servicemembers Religious Heritage Restoration Act
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1224 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 7567, H.R. 2616, S. Con. Res. 33, S. 1318 and H.R. 1346. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 7567 under a structured rule and H.R. 2616, S. Con. Res. 33, S. 1318, and H.R. 1346 under a closed rule, with one hour of general debate on each measure. The resolution provides for one motion to recommit on H.R. 7567, H.R. 2616, and H.R. 1346, and one motion to commit on S. 1318.
Apr 29, 2026
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1224. (consideration: CR H3160-3168)
Apr 29, 2026
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 7567, H.R. 2616, S. Con. Res. 33, S. 1318 and H.R. 1346. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 7567 under a structured rule and H.R. 2616, S. Con. Res. 33, S. 1318, and H.R. 1346 under a closed rule, with one hour of general debate on each measure. The resolution provides for one motion to recommit on H.R. 7567, H.R. 2616, and H.R. 1346, and one motion to commit on S. 1318.
Apr 29, 2026
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on S. 1318.
Apr 29, 2026
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Apr 29, 2026
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 235 - 191 (Roll no. 142). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H3160-3161)
Apr 29, 2026
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 235 - 191 (Roll no. 142). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H3160-3161)
Apr 29, 2026
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Apr 29, 2026
Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: House amendment to Senate bill.
Apr 29, 2026
On Passage
On Passage
The House of Representatives passed the Fallen Servicemembers Religious Heritage Restoration Act, a bill aimed at protecting or restoring religious symbols and heritage associated with members of the military who died in service. The legislation passed with 235 votes in favor and 191 against, reflecting a largely partisan divide. While the bill received overwhelming support from Republicans, who provided 192 of the 'Yea' votes, it was opposed by a majority of Democrats. The result of this vote means the House has formally approved the measure, moving it one step closer to becoming law. Because the bill carries a Senate designation (S. 1318), this passage indicates the House has acted on legislation originating in the upper chamber. If the House made no changes to the Senate's version, the bill will next head to the President's desk to be signed into law or vetoed. If there are differences between the House and Senate versions, the two chambers must reconcile those changes before the bill can be finalized.
Motion to proceed to consideration of the House message to accompany S. 1318 rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 52. Record Vote Number: 164.
Jun 5, 2026
On the Motion to Proceed
On the Motion to Proceed
The Senate rejected a motion to proceed to the Fallen Servicemembers Religious Heritage Restoration Act (S. 1318) on a mixed vote.
The Senate rejected a procedural motion to begin consideration of a House message regarding the Fallen Servicemembers Religious Heritage Restoration Act (S. 1318). The vote, which followed the House's earlier passage of an amendment to the bill, resulted in a mixed party breakdown. Because the motion fell short of the required threshold, the Senate did not proceed to formal debate on the House's proposed changes at that time.
The rejection of the motion to proceed prevents the Senate from beginning consideration of the House message regarding the Fallen Servicemembers Religious Heritage Restoration Act (S. 1318). This procedural outcome halts immediate action on the measure, as the chamber did not reach the required threshold to advance to a debate on the House's amendments. Further procedural steps on the bill would require a new motion or a different legislative path to move forward in the Senate.
