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proceduralJun 5, 2025 · House roll call · procedural · Result: Failed

On Motion to Recommit — H R 2987 — CEASE Act

This was a procedural vote — a decision about process (such as ending debate or handling a motion), not a direct vote on a bill, amendment, or nominee.

CEASE Act of 2025

In plain language

  • House bill in the 119th Congress.
  • Limits the number of for-profit small business lending companies that are authorized make 7(a) loans to not more.
  • House passed it on Jun 5, 2025 (substantive).
Official summary (Congressional Research Service)

Capping Excessive Awarding of SBLC Entrants Act or the CEASE Act This bill limits the number of for-profit small business lending companies that are authorized make 7(a) loans to not more than 16 at any time.

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Roll-call breakdown

Yea201

Democrat: 201

Nay212

Independent: 1 · Republican: 211

Present0

Not Voting19

Democrat: 11 · Republican: 8

How each member voted (432)

Yea (201)

Nay (212)

Not Voting (19)

Party labels reflect each member’s most recent affiliation on record.