Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7148) making further consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7147) making further consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes; and for other purposes.
Rules for Debating 2026 Government Spending Bills
Stalled
No legislative action in over 90 days.
Legislative Progress
Key Points
- This resolution sets the ground rules for how the House of Representatives will debate and vote on two major bills that fund the government through September 30, 2026.
- It limits the main debate to one hour, divided between both parties, and lists exactly which changes or additions (amendments) lawmakers are allowed to propose during the process.
- The resolution also provides instructions on how to combine several different pieces of legislation into one large package before it is sent to the Senate for a final vote.
- One specific part of this rule cancels a previous requirement that the Senate be notified when legal requests are made for Senate-related data.
- Passing this rule is a standard but necessary step that allows the House to move forward with the actual votes needed to keep government agencies open and running.
Impact Analysis
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Milestones
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On agreeing to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by recorded vote: 214 - 213 (Roll no. 41).
Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by recorded vote: 214 - 213 (Roll no. 41).
The House of Representatives voted to approve this bill. It now goes to the Senate.
On ordering the previous question on the amendment and the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 215-213 (Roll no. 39).
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1183-1185)
Vote Results
3 votesOn Ordering the Previous Question
On Agreeing to the Amendment
An amendment to elect officers of the House.
On Agreeing to the Resolution, as Amended
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Congressional Bill
Official Title
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7148) making further consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7147) making further consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes; and for other purposes.
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