SB2503Introduced in the Senate
ROTOR Act Rotorcraft Operations Transparency and Oversight Reform Act
Introduced by Ted Cruz, District TX
What does this bill do?
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Official description
A bill to require all aircraft to be equipped with Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast In, to improve aviation safety, and for other purposes.
Where it stands
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 264 - 133 (Roll no. 72).
February 24, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass RC# 72 · February 24, 2026
264
Yes
133
No
35
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| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Nicholas Begich | AK | Yes |
| Barry Moore | AL-2 | Yes |
| Shomari Figures | AL-2 | Yes |
| Mike D. Rogers | AL-3 | No |
| Robert Aderholt | AL-4 | No |
| Dale Strong | AL-5 | No |
| Gary Palmer | AL-6 | Yes |
| Terri Sewell | AL-7 | Yes |
| Eric Crawford | AR-1 | No |
| French Hill | AR-2 | Yes |
Bill history
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cruz with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 269.
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S8811-8817)
The committee substitute withdrawn by Unanimous Consent.
S.Amdt.4070 Amendment SA 4070 proposed by Senator Cruz. (consideration: CR S8813-8817) In the nature of a substitute.
S.Amdt.4070 Amendment SA 4070 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S8813-8817)
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Received in the House.
Held at the desk.
Mr. Graves moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2248-2257)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 2503.
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.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2277)
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).
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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