20 Republicans buck leadership to pass labor regulations bill

Published June 9, 2026 7:11pm ET | Updated June 9, 2026 7:28pm ET



Twenty House Republicans broke ranks on Tuesday and joined Democrats in voting to prevent companies from stalling union contracts.

In a 230-191 vote, the House approved the bill in defiance of House GOP leadership. All Democrats who voted supported the measure.

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