H.R. 6500
HouseContinuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027
Sponsor: Rep. Tom Cole (R-OK)
The President signed this bill. It is now law.
In brief
This act provides temporary funding for federal agencies through a specific future date to prevent a government shutdown. It extends the spending levels established in the previous fiscal year's appropriations acts and includes emergency extensions for various expiring health and agricultural programs. The funding applies to all executive branch agencies nationwide. It was passed by both chambers and signed into law by the President to ensure continued government operations.
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
- Passed 90-6Senate · August 8, 2026Roll call
- Passed 230-195House · August 9, 2026Roll call
- Passed 370-48House · September 1, 2026Roll call
- Passed 370-48House · September 1, 2026Roll call
- Passed House 341-82House · September 13, 2026Roll call
Timeline
Every recorded action, oldest first.
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.
SourceAugust 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.
SourceAugust 8, 2026 · Senate
Vote recorded
The Senate passed the bill by a vote of 90-6 after tabling Senate Amendment 6747.
Passed 90-6
Next: Heads to the President's desk.
SourceAugust 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.
SourceAugust 9, 2026 · House
Vote recorded
Provides temporary funding for federal operations and extends several expiring programs through 2027. Passed the House 230-195.
Passed 230-195
Next: Awaits Senate consideration.
SourceSeptember 1, 2026 · House
Vote recorded
The House concurred in Senate amendments to the AGOA Extension Act in a 370-48 vote.
Passed 370-48
Next: Heads to the President's desk.
SourceSeptember 1, 2026 · House
Passed the House
The House voted to concur in Senate amendments to the AGOA Extension Act, clearing the bill for the President.
Passed 370-48
Next: Heads to the President's desk.
SourceSeptember 6, 2026 · House
Introduced
Provides stopgap funding for federal agencies and extends various legislative authorities through 2027.
Next: Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations.
SourceSeptember 13, 2026 · House
Introduced
The Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027 was the sixth most-viewed bill for the week of September 13, 2026.
Next: Referred to House committee.
SourceSeptember 13, 2026 · House
Debated
Provides short-term funding to maintain government operations.
Next: Awaits Senate consideration.
SourceSeptember 13, 2026 · House
Signed into law
A continuing resolution that provides temporary funding for federal agencies; signed into law.
Passed House 341-82
Next: Became Public Law No: 119-XX.
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