119th Congress · Senate bill · Last action Feb 24, 2026
S. 2503Passed SenateTransportation and Public Works
Senate passes ROTOR Act
Sponsor: Sen. Cruz, Ted (R-TX)21 cosponsorsIntroduced Jul 29, 2025
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Introduced
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Senate committee
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Senate floor
Dec 17
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What happens next: Cleared the Senate. Now goes to the House for consideration.
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11 Democrats, 10 Republicans (of 21 shown).
Activity timeline
Feb 24
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On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 264 - 133 (Roll no. 72).
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Failed of passage/not agreed to in House On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 264 - 133 (Roll no. 72).
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Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2277)
Feb 23
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At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Feb 23
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 2503.
Feb 23
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Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2248-2257)
Feb 23
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Mr. Graves moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Dec 18
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Held at the desk.
Dec 18
Dec 18, 2025
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Received in the House.
Dec 18
Dec 18, 2025
Dec 18, 2025
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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All 20 recorded actions since introduction · Source: Congress.gov
2026
Feb 24
HOUSEOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 264 - 133 (Roll no. 72).
Feb 24
Failed of passage/not agreed to in House On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 264 - 133 (Roll no. 72).
Feb 24
HOUSEConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2277)
Feb 23
HOUSEAt the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Feb 23
HOUSEDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 2503.
Feb 23
HOUSEConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2248-2257)
Feb 23
HOUSEMr. Graves moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
2025
Dec 18
HOUSEHeld at the desk.
Dec 18
HOUSEReceived in the House.
Dec 18
SENATEMessage on Senate action sent to the House.
Dec 17
SENATEPassed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S8813-8817)
Dec 17
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Dec 17
SENATEThe committee substitute withdrawn by Unanimous Consent.
Dec 17
SENATEMeasure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S8811-8817)
Nov 18
SENATEPlaced on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 269.
Nov 18
SENATECommittee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cruz with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Nov 18
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cruz with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Oct 21
SENATECommittee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Jul 29
SENATERead twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Jul 29
Introduced in Senate
All 21 cosponsors
11 Democrats · 10 Republicans
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