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119th Congress (1st) Vote 110 - A bill to amend the Controlled Substances Act with respect to the scheduling of fentanyl-related substances, and for other purposes.

3/6/2025, 3:22 PM

Congress119
Number#110
Session1

Vote Summary

S 331 - HALT Fentanyl Act

119th Congress (1st) Vote 110 is a Senate Vote on Bill S 331, HALT Fentanyl Act. S 331 was introduced on January 30, 2025 by 37 Sponsors and 129 Cosponsors.

Bill 119 s 331, also known as the Fentanyl Scheduling Act, is a proposed piece of legislation that aims to make changes to the Controlled Substances Act in regards to the scheduling of fentanyl-related substances. The main purpose of this bill is to address the growing issue of fentanyl-related overdoses and deaths in the United States.

The bill seeks to reclassify certain fentanyl-related substances as Schedule I controlled substances, which are considered to have a high potential for abuse and no accepted medical use. By doing so, the bill aims to make it more difficult for these substances to be manufactured, distributed, and abused.

In addition to the scheduling changes, the bill also includes provisions for increasing penalties for the trafficking and distribution of fentanyl-related substances. This is intended to deter individuals and organizations from engaging in the illegal production and distribution of these dangerous drugs. Overall, the Fentanyl Scheduling Act is a response to the growing public health crisis surrounding fentanyl-related overdoses and deaths. By reclassifying these substances and increasing penalties for their trafficking, the bill aims to combat the spread of fentanyl abuse and prevent further harm to individuals and communities across the country.

The vote passed with a tally of 82 For, 12 Against, 0 Present, and 6 Not Voting. When broken down by party, there were 29 Democrats, 51 Republican, and 2 Independents voting For, 12 Democrats, 0 Republican, and 0 Independents voting Against, 0 Democrats, 0 Republican, and 0 Independents voting Present, and finally, 4 Democrats, 2 Republican, and 0 Independents Not Voting.

Voting For

Democrat

Republican

Independent

82

29

51

2


Voting Against

Democrat

Republican

Independent

12

12

0

0


Voting Present

Democrat

Republican

Independent

0

0

0

0


Not Voting

Democrat

Republican

Independent

6

4

2

0


Official Vote Question

On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed S. 331 - A bill to amend the Controlled Substances Act with respect to the scheduling of fentanyl-related substances, and for other purposes.


Official Vote Result

Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Agreed to (82-12, 3/5 majority required)

Comments

Senators' Votes on A bill to amend the Controlled Substances Act with respect to the scheduling of fentanyl-related substances, and for other purposes.