H.R. 6500

House

Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027

Passed both chambers

The House and Senate have both passed this bill. Any differences must be reconciled before it goes to the President.

In brief

This law provides temporary funding for federal agencies through December 11, 2026, to prevent a government shutdown at the start of the new fiscal year. It maintains most programs at their previous spending levels while authorizing additional funding for the Disaster Relief Fund, the Indian Health Service, and nutrition assistance for women, infants, and children. The legislation also extends trade preferences for Haiti, maintains a pay freeze for Members of Congress, and continues various agricultural and transportation programs. Introduced by Representative Jason Smith of Missouri, the bill was signed into law in September 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
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

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.
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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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August 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.
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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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August 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.
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September 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.
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September 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.
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September 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.
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September 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.
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