Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5371) making continuing appropriations and extensions for fiscal year 2026, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 719) honoring the life and legacy of Charles "Charlie" James Kirk; and for other purposes.
Government Funding: Rules for Debate and Voting
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 a bill to keep the government running for the 2026 budget year.
- It limits the debate time for the funding bill to one hour, divided between the two main political parties, before a final vote can happen.
- The resolution also schedules time for the House to officially honor the life and legacy of Charles 'Charlie' James Kirk.
- It moves up the deadlines for several other House administrative tasks from March 2026 to January 2026.
- This is a standard procedural step that must happen before the House can officially pass the actual funding bill to keep government agencies open.
Impact Analysis
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Milestones
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 216 - 210, 1 Present (Roll no. 273). (text: CR H4386)
Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 216 - 210, 1 Present (Roll no. 273). (text: CR H4386: 3)
The House of Representatives voted to approve this bill. It now goes to the Senate.
On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 213 - 207 (Roll no. 272). (consideration: CR H4393)
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4393)
Vote Results
2 votesOn Ordering the Previous Question
On Agreeing to the Resolution
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5371) making continuing appropriations and extensions for fiscal year 2026, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 719) honoring the life and legacy of Charles "Charlie" James Kirk; and for other purposes.
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