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Congress·Passed House·H.Res. 873

Government Funding: House Sets Vote to Prevent Shutdown

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.

4 months ago·View on Congress.gov
Part of: House Establishes Procedural Rules for Policy and Fentanyl Debates
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Stalled

No legislative action in over 90 days.

Legislative Progress

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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.

Political Response

Milestones

9 actions
Nov 12, 2025House

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Nov 12, 2025House

On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 213 - 209 (Roll no. 284). (text: CR H4595)

Nov 12, 2025

Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 213 - 209 (Roll no. 284). (text: CR H4595)

Nov 12, 2025House

On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 216 - 213 (Roll No. 283).

Nov 12, 2025House

DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 873.

Vote Results

2 votes
HousePassedProceduralNov 12, 2025

On Ordering the Previous Question

216
213
Democrat
0 – 213 · 1
Republican
216 – 0 · 3
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HousePassedNov 12, 2025

On Agreeing to the Resolution

213
209
Democrat
0 – 209 · 5
Republican
213 – 0 · 6
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Related Bills

1 bill
H.R. 5371Related bill

Continuing Appropriations, Agriculture, Legislative Branch, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Extensions Act, 2026

Nov 12 — Became Public Law No: 119-37.

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.

Bill NumberHRES 873
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

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