H.R. 6500
HouseContinuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027
Sponsor: Representative (Not specified on page)
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.
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 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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