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H.R. 6500

House

Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027

Sponsor: Representative (Not specified on page)

Passed the Senate

The Senate has passed this bill. It now moves to the House.

In brief

This bill provides temporary funding for federal agencies and programs to prevent a government shutdown when regular appropriations bills have not been enacted. It extends funding at current levels for a specified period and includes technical extensions for various expiring government authorities. The legislation affects all federal departments and nationwide programs through the end of the extension period. It was introduced in the House and appeared as a top-viewed bill during August 2026.

Votes recorded

Tallies as reported by the House Clerk and the Senate. Individual member votes are available on the linked source page.

  • Agreed to 89-4Senate · August 3, 2026Roll call
  • Passed 90-6Senate · August 8, 2026Roll call

Timeline

Every recorded action, oldest first.

  1. August 3, 2026 · Senate

    Vote recorded

    The Senate voted 89-4 to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to the bill.

    Agreed to 89-4

    Next: Awaits further consideration on the Senate floor.

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  2. August 8, 2026 · Senate

    Passed the Senate

    The Senate passed the bill by a vote of 90-6 after tabling Senate Amendment 6747.

    Passed 90-6

    Next: Sent to the House for concurrence or to the President.

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  3. August 9, 2026 · House

    Introduced

    The Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027, is a stopgap funding measure for the federal government. It was the eighth most-viewed bill for the week ending August 9, 2026.

    Next: Awaits House floor consideration.

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