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HR335
To provide for an exception to a limitation against appointment of persons as Secretary of Defense within seven years of

2
Roll Calls
222
Yea (latest vote)
53
Nay (latest vote)
Both Chambers
2021-01-21 – 2021-01-21

About HR335

To provide for an exception to a limitation against appointment of persons as Secretary of Defense within seven years of relief from active duty as a regular commissioned officer of the Armed Forces.

Policy Area: Armed Forces and National Security

Sponsor: Rep. Smith, Adam [D-WA-9] (D-WA)

Latest Action (2021-01-22): Became Public Law No: 117-1.

Summary

This bill allows the first person nominated and appointed as Secretary of Defense after 12 p.m. (Eastern Standard Time) on January 20, 2021, to be a person who is, on the date of appointment, at least four years after relief from active duty as a commissioned officer of a regular component of the Armed Forces. Under current law, an individual may not be appointed as Secretary of Defense within seven years after relief from such active duty.

Subjects: Department of Defense, Federal officials, Military command and structure, Military personnel and dependents, Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents

Who Voted How on HR335

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Vote Breakdown — HR335

How members voted on HR335. 1882 total positions across all roll calls for this bill.

Member Date Question Vote Result
Robert B. Aderholt (R-Alabama) 2025-07-23 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Jake Auchincloss (D-Massachusetts) 2025-07-23 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Mark E. Amodei (R-Nevada) 2025-07-23 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Alma S. Adams (D-North Carolina) 2025-07-23 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Pete Aguilar (D-California) 2025-07-23 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Rick W. Allen (R-Georgia) 2025-07-23 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Jodey C. Arrington (R-Texas) 2025-07-23 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Mark Alford (R-Missouri) 2025-07-23 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Gabe Amo (D-Rhode Island) 2025-07-23 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Yassamin Ansari (D-Arizona) 2025-07-23 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Sanford D. Bishop (D-Georgia) 2025-07-23 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Cliff Bentz (R-Oregon) 2025-07-23 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Stephanie I. Bice (R-Oklahoma) 2025-07-23 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Lauren Boebert (R-Colorado) 2025-07-23 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Not Voting Passed
Gus M. Bilirakis (R-Florida) 2025-07-23 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Vern Buchanan (R-Florida) 2025-07-23 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Suzanne Bonamici (D-Oregon) 2025-07-23 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Joyce Beatty (D-Ohio) 2025-07-23 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Andy Barr (R-Kentucky) 2025-07-23 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Julia Brownley (D-California) 2025-07-23 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Ami Bera (D-California) 2025-07-23 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Brian Babin (R-Texas) 2025-07-23 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Donald S. Beyer (D-Virginia) 2025-07-23 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Mike Bost (R-Illinois) 2025-07-23 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Brendan F. Boyle (D-Pennsylvania) 2025-07-23 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Don Bacon (R-Nebraska) 2025-07-23 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Nanette Diaz Barragán (D-California) 2025-07-23 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Jack Bergman (R-Michigan) 2025-07-23 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Andy Biggs (R-Arizona) 2025-07-23 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Nay Passed
Troy Balderson (R-Ohio) 2025-07-23 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
James R. Baird (R-Indiana) 2025-07-23 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Tim Burchett (R-Tennessee) 2025-07-23 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Nay Passed
Shontel M. Brown (D-Ohio) 2025-07-23 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Aaron Bean (R-Florida) 2025-07-23 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Nay Passed
Nikki Budzinski (D-Illinois) 2025-07-23 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Eric Burlison (R-Missouri) 2025-07-23 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Not Voting Passed
Josh Brecheen (R-Oklahoma) 2025-07-23 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Nay Passed
Becca Balint (D-Vermont) 2025-07-23 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Tom Barrett (R-Michigan) 2025-07-23 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Nay Passed
Michael Baumgartner (R-Washington) 2025-07-23 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Nicholas J. Begich (R-Alaska) 2025-07-23 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Wesley Bell (D-Missouri) 2025-07-23 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Sheri Biggs (R-South Carolina) 2025-07-23 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Nay Passed
Janelle S. Bynum (D-Oregon) 2025-07-23 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Robert P. Bresnahan (R-Pennsylvania) 2025-07-23 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Ken Calvert (R-California) 2025-07-23 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
James E. Clyburn (D-South Carolina) 2025-07-23 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Kat Cammack (R-Florida) 2025-07-23 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
John R. Carter (R-Texas) 2025-07-23 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Tom Cole (R-Oklahoma) 2025-07-23 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed

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Frequently Asked

What is HR335?

HR335 is the To provide for an exception to a limitation against appointment of persons as Secretary of Defense within seven years of relief from active duty as a regular commissioned officer of the Armed Forces., introduced in the House of the 119th U.S. Congress by Rep. Smith, Adam [D-WA-9] (D-WA). This bill allows the first person nominated and appointed as Secretary of Defense after 12 p.m. (Eastern Standard Time) on January 20, 2021, to be a person who is, on the date of appointment, at least four years after relief from active duty as a commissioned officer of a regular component of the Armed Forces.

Who sponsored HR335?

HR335 was sponsored by Rep. Smith, Adam [D-WA-9] (D-WA). Cosponsors and roll-call positions are listed on this page.

What is the current status of HR335?

As of 2021-01-22, HR335 Became Public Law No: 117-1..

How did Congress vote on HR335?

HR335 has had 2 roll-call votes on record. The most recent: 2021-01-21 — Yea-and-Nay (Passed).

What policy area does HR335 cover?

HR335 is categorized under "Armed Forces and National Security." Browse other bills in this area at /topic-armed-forces-and-national-security/.

Where can I see all member positions on HR335?

Each member’s vote is shown on this page, with party affiliation, state, and the official vote question. Click any member to see their full voting record.