Protect College Sports Act passed the Senate. Here's how it voted.

On September 28, the U.S. Senate approved the Protect College Sports Act with a 77-22 vote, sending the legislation to the House for further consideration. The bill, authored by Senators Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), would grant the NCAA a limited antitrust exemption to regulate athlete eligibility, transfers, and compensation.

This exemption would supersede conflicting state laws and allow the NCAA to set rules regarding player eligibility, transfers, and pay. The bill also increases the revenue-sharing cap for student-athletes from $21.3 million to $48.8 million, includes a $22.5 million fund for current and future players, and restricts transfers to a single move per season.

The Senate's decision was largely bipartisan, with only five Republicans opposing the bill. The Democrats, however, were more divided, with 27 voting in favor and 20 against. The independent senators split their votes, with Angus King of Maine supporting the bill and Bernie Sanders of Vermont opposing it. If the House approves the bill, it will move to the desk of President Trump, who has indicated his support for the legislation.