Senate Proposes Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026 to Avert Government Shutdown Through October
Continuing Appropriations and Extensions and Other Matters Act, 2026
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47–53
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By preventing termination of tenant-based rental assistance and ensuring continuity of homelessness grants, renters who depend on federal housing vouchers and supportive services are protected from losing their assistance during the continuing resolution period. This is especially important for very low-income renters and those experiencing homelessness.
Motion by Senator Schumer to reconsider, under the order of 10/9/2025, not having voted on the prevailing side, the vote by which the third cloture motion on the motion to proceed to S. 2882 was not invoked (Record Vote No. 557) entered in Senate.
The Senate is voting on whether to even start debating this bill. This vote can be used to block bills before discussion begins.
Third cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 50. Record Vote Number: 557.
The Senate is voting on whether to even start debating this bill. This vote can be used to block bills before discussion begins.
Third cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 50. Record Vote Number: 557. (CR S7051)
The Senate is voting on whether to even start debating this bill. This vote can be used to block bills before discussion begins.
Upon reconsideration, the second cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 52. Record Vote Number: 550.
The Senate is voting on whether to even start debating this bill. This vote can be used to block bills before discussion begins.
Motion by Senator Schumer to reconsider the vote by which the second cloture on the motion to proceed to S. 2882 was not invoked (Record Vote No. 544) in Senate by Voice Vote.
The Senate is voting on whether to even start debating this bill. This vote can be used to block bills before discussion begins.
On Passage of the Bill
On Passage of the Bill
On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed
While the House passed a GOP-backed funding bill, Senate Democrats introduced the 'Continuing Appropriations and Extensions and Other Matters Act, 2026.' Their proposal includes critical health extenders for community health centers and a permanent fix for expiring health insurance subsidies.
Senate Democrats are centering their shutdown strategy on the 'Continuing Appropriations and Extensions and Other Matters Act, 2026,' a bill that would not only keep the government open until Halloween but also permanently extend the enhanced tax credits that have lowered health care premiums.
After a 42-day shutdown, the Senate has advanced a deal that incorporates elements of previous proposals. While it omits the permanent ACA tax credits sought in the earlier 'Continuing Appropriations and Extensions and Other Matters Act,' it secures funding for veterans and health programs.
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Continuing Appropriations and Extensions and Other Matters Act, 2026
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