Government Funding: House Sets Vote to Prevent Shutdown
Legislative Progress
Key Points
- This resolution is a procedural step that allows the House of Representatives to vote on a plan to keep the federal government funded. It sets the rules for debating a bill that extends current spending levels into the 2026 fiscal year.
- The main goal of the underlying funding bill is to prevent a government shutdown. This ensures that federal agencies can continue to operate and that public services, such as national parks and veterans' benefits, remain available without interruption.
- This specific action limits debate on the Senate's version of the funding bill to one hour. It also prevents lawmakers from using certain technical objections to delay or stop the vote from happening.
- While this is a routine administrative move, it is a necessary step for Congress to pass a temporary funding measure. This keeps the government running when a full yearly budget has not yet been agreed upon.
Milestones
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 213 - 209 (Roll no. 284). (text: CR H4595)
Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 213 - 209 (Roll no. 284). (text: CR H4595)
On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 216 - 213 (Roll No. 283).
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 873.
Vote Results
2 votesOn Ordering the Previous Question
On Agreeing to the Resolution
Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 5371) making continuing appropriations and extensions for fiscal year 2026, and for other purposes.
Sponsor
Data Sources
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