House vote: H.R. 5763 // January 20, 2026Needed two-thirds to pass
Main Street Parity Act
Sponsor: Roger Williams (R-TX)
This bill lessens the financing requirements for certain Small Business Administration loans to small businesses for plant acquisition, construction, conversion, or expansion, including the acquisition of land. Specifically, the bill reduces the amount of equity a borrower must provide by 5% of the total cost for loans for limited or single-purpose properties.
Commerce Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.
Who won, and how much of the country was behind them
The dotted gap is 10.3% of U.S. adults whose member did not vote, voted “present,” or whose seat was vacant.
| Side | Outcome | Votes | Share of U.S. adults |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yea | Won | 383 | 87.9% |
| Nay | Lost | 8 | 1.9% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 10.3% |