Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026
Senate Proposes Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026 to Avert Government Shutdown Through October
Continuing Appropriations and Extensions and Other Matters Act, 2026
Stalled
No legislative action in over 90 days.
Legislative Progress
47–53
Key Points
Impact Analysis
Personal Impact
Life & Work
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.
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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.
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.
Motion to proceed to consideration of the motion to reconsider the vote by which the second cloture on the motion to proceed to the S. 2882 was not invoked (Record Vote No. 544) agreed to 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.
Vote Results
7 votesOn Passage of the Bill
On Passage of the Bill
On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed
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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.
Shutdown Showdown: Democrats push for ACA subsidies in funding bill
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.
What's in the Senate deal to reopen government?
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.
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Congressional Bill
Official Title
Continuing Appropriations and Extensions and Other Matters Act, 2026
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