House vote: H.R. 980 // February 2, 2026Needed two-thirds to pass
Veterans Readiness and Employment Improvement Act of 2025
Sponsor: Derrick Van Orden (R-WI)
This bill removes the requirement that educational and vocational counseling services provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) on campus at institutions of higher learning must be provided by VA counselors.
Armed Forces and National Security Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.
Who won, and how much of the country was behind them
The dotted gap is 7.2% 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 | 402 | 92.3% |
| Nay | Lost | 2 | 0.5% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 7.2% |