Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7006) making further consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes.
Rules for Debating a New Government Funding Bill
Stalled
No legislative action in over 90 days.
Legislative Progress
Key Points
- This action sets the ground rules for how the House of Representatives will discuss and vote on a major government funding plan. It acts like a meeting agenda, deciding how long lawmakers can talk and what specific changes they can propose.
- The rules limit the main debate to just one hour, divided equally between both parties. This is designed to keep the process moving quickly so the government can finalize its budget for the upcoming year.
- Lawmakers are only allowed to suggest changes that were previously reviewed and approved by a specific committee. This prevents people from adding unrelated or surprise topics to the funding bill during the final debate.
- This is a procedural step that must happen before the House can pass the actual spending bill, which will pay for various government programs and services through September 2026.
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 the Yeas and Nays: 213 - 210 (Roll no. 25). (text: CR H728)
Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 213 - 210 (Roll no. 25). (text: CR H728)
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 - 209 (Roll no. 24).
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H733-734)
Vote Results
2 votesOn Ordering the Previous Question
On Agreeing to the Resolution
News
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7006) making further consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes.
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