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Congress·Passed House·H.Res. 992

Rules for Debating a New Government Funding Bill

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.

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

Legislative Progress

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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.

Political Response

Milestones

11 actions
Jan 14, 2026House

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

Jan 14, 2026House

On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 213 - 210 (Roll no. 25). (text: CR H728)

Jan 14, 2026

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)

Jan 14, 2026House

On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 213 - 209 (Roll no. 24).

Jan 14, 2026House

Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H733-734)

Vote Results

2 votes
HousePassedProceduralJan 14, 2026

On Ordering the Previous Question

213
209
Democrat
0 – 209 · 4
Republican
213 – 0 · 5
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HousePassedJan 14, 2026

On Agreeing to the Resolution

213
210
Democrat
0 – 210 · 3
Republican
213 – 0 · 5
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Related Bills

1 bill
H.R. 7006Procedurally related

Financial Services and General Government and National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2026

Jan 15 — Received in the Senate.

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.

Bill NumberHRES 992
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

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