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Read. Follow. Verify.Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026
Last action · November 12, 2025: Became Public Law No: 119-37.Sponsor: Tom Cole
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What This Bill Does
This law provides temporary funding to keep federal government agencies operating through January 30, 2026, while also extending various expiring agricultural, health, and veterans programs. It prevents government shutdowns by maintaining 2025 funding levels for most programs and includes specific provisions for military construction, veterans' benefits, and legislative branch operations.
This act ensures the continuity of federal services, including veterans' healthcare, agricultural support, and legislative operations, by preventing a lapse in funding through January 30, 2026, for agencies that have not yet received full-year appropriations.
Who It Affects
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Federal employees
The act prohibits reductions in force (layoffs) for federal employees through January 30, 2026.
Veterans
The act extends various healthcare, housing, and benefit programs for veterans through fiscal year 2026.
Medicare providers
The act extends specific payment adjustments and telehealth flexibilities for hospitals and other providers through January 30, 2026.
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Current status: Signed into law.
Procedural history
109 actions- Nov 12, 2025PresidentEnrolledBecame Public Law No: 119-37.
- Nov 12, 2025PresidentEnrolledSigned by President.
- Nov 12, 2025PresidentEnrolledPresented to President.
- Nov 12, 2025HouseMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Nov 12, 2025HouseOn motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 222 - 209 (Roll no. 285). (text: CR H4609-4652)
- Nov 12, 2025HouseResolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 222 - 209 (Roll no. 285).
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- Nov 12, 2025HouseThe previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
- Nov 12, 2025HousePursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 873, the House proceeded with one hour of debate on the motion to agree to the Senate amendment to H.R. 5371.
- Nov 12, 2025HouseMr. Cole moved that the House agree to the Senate amendment. (consideration: CR H4652-4664)
- Nov 12, 2025HousePursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 873, Mr. Cole moved that the House agree to the Senate amendment to H.R. 5371.
- Nov 10, 2025SenateMessage on Senate action sent to the House.
- Nov 10, 2025SenateFloorPassed Senate with an amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 60 - 40. Record Vote Number: 618.
- Nov 10, 2025SenateFloorPassed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 60 - 40. Record Vote Number: 618.
- Nov 10, 2025SenateCloture on the measure, as amended, invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 60 - 40. Record Vote Number: 617. (CR S8130)
- Nov 10, 2025SenateMotion by Senator Thune to commit to Senate Committee on Appropriations with instructions to report back forthwith with the following amendment (SA 3945) fell when cloture was invoked on amendment SA 3937 in Senate.
- Nov 10, 2025SenateCloture motion on the measure presented in Senate. (CR S8126)
- Nov 10, 2025SenateMotion by Senator Thune to commit to Senate Committee on Appropriations with instructions to report back forthwith with the following amendment (SA 3945) made in Senate. (text: CR S8125)
- Nov 10, 2025SenateMeasure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S8125-8130)
- Nov 10, 2025SenateMotion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 60 - 40. Record Vote Number: 611. (CR S8124-8125)
- Nov 10, 2025SenateMotion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (CR S8113)
- Nov 9, 2025SenateMotion by Senator Thune to reconsider the vote by which the seventh cloture on the motion to proceed to H.R. 5371 was not invoked (Record Vote No. 581) rendered moot in Senate.
- Nov 9, 2025SenateMotion by Senator Thune to reconsider the vote by which the sixth cloture on the motion to proceed to H.R. 5371 was not invoked (Record Vote No. 576) rendered moot in Senate.
- Nov 9, 2025SenateUpon reconsideration, the fifth cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 60 - 40. Record Vote Number: 610. (CR S8043)
- Nov 9, 2025SenateMotion by Senator Thune to reconsider the vote by which the fifth cloture on the motion to proceed to H.R. 5371 was not invoked (Record Vote No. 573) agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
- Nov 9, 2025SenateMotion to proceed to consideration of the motion to reconsider the vote by which the fifth cloture on the motion to proceed to H.R. 5371 was not invoked (Record Vote No. 573) agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote. (CR S8042)
- Nov 9, 2025SenateMotion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S8033)
- Nov 8, 2025SenateMotion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S8009)
- Nov 7, 2025SenateMotion to proceed to consideration of measure withdrawn in Senate. (CR S7996)
- Nov 7, 2025SenateMotion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S7969)
- Nov 6, 2025SenateMotion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S7932)
- Nov 5, 2025SenateMotion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S7907-7908)
- Nov 4, 2025SenateEighth cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 54 - 44. Record Vote Number: 603. (CR S7881)
- Nov 4, 2025SenateMotion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S7877-7878)
- Nov 3, 2025SenateMotion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S7860)
- Oct 30, 2025SenateEighth cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure presented in Senate. (CR S7847)
- Oct 30, 2025SenateMotion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S7833-7834)
- Oct 29, 2025SenateMotion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S7792)
- Oct 28, 2025SenateUpon reconsideration, the fourth cloture on the motion to proceed to H.R. 5371 not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 54 - 45. Record Vote Number: 590. (CR S7763-7764)
- Oct 28, 2025SenateMotion by Senator Thune to reconsider the vote by which the fourth cloture on the motion to proceed to H.R. 5371 was not invoked (Record Vote No. 571) agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
- Oct 28, 2025SenateMotion to proceed to consideration of the motion to reconsider the vote by which the fourth cloture on the motion to proceed to H.R. 5371 was not invoked (Record Vote No. 571) agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
- Oct 28, 2025SenateMotion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S7757)
- Oct 27, 2025SenateMotion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S7744)
- Oct 23, 2025SenateMotion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S7705)
- Oct 22, 2025SenateMotion by Senator Thune to reconsider the vote by which the seventh cloture on the motion to proceed to H.R. 5371 was not invoked (Record Vote No. 581) entered in Senate.
- Oct 22, 2025SenateSeventh cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 54 - 46. Record Vote Number: 581. (CR S7695-7696)
- Oct 21, 2025SenateMotion to proceed to consideration of measure withdrawn in Senate.
- Oct 21, 2025SenateMotion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S7172)
- Oct 20, 2025SenateSeventh cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure presented in Senate. (CR S7166)
- Oct 20, 2025SenateMotion by Senator Thune to reconsider the vote by which the sixth cloture on the motion to proceed to H.R. 5371 was not invoked (Record Vote No. 576) made in Senate.
- Oct 20, 2025SenateSixth cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 43. Record Vote Number: 576. (CR S7165)
- Oct 20, 2025SenateMotion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S7162)
- Oct 16, 2025SenateSixth cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure presented in Senate. (CR S7155)
- Oct 16, 2025SenateMotion by Senator Thune to reconsider the vote by which the fifth cloture on the motion to proceed to H.R. 5371 was not invoked (Record Vote No. 573) entered in Senate.
- Oct 16, 2025SenateFifth cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 45. Record Vote Number: 573. (CR S7148)
- Oct 16, 2025SenateMotion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S7148)
- Oct 15, 2025SenateUpon reconsideration, the third cloture on the motion to proceed to H.R. 5371 not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 44. Record Vote Number: 572. (CR S7129)
- Oct 15, 2025SenateMotion by Senator Murkowski to reconsider the vote by which the third cloture on the motion to proceed to H.R. 5371 was not invoked (Record Vote No. 558) agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
- Oct 15, 2025SenateMotion to proceed to consideration of the motion to reconsider the vote by which the third cloture on the motion to proceed to H.R. 5371 was not invoked (Record Vote No. 558) agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
- Oct 15, 2025SenateMotion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S7119)
- Oct 14, 2025SenateMotion to proceed to consideration of measure withdrawn in Senate.
- Oct 14, 2025SenateFifth cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure presented in Senate. (CR S7113)
- Oct 14, 2025SenateMotion by Senator Thune to reconsider the vote by which the fourth cloture on the motion to proceed to H.R. 5371 was not invoked (Record Vote No. 571) entered in Senate.
- Oct 14, 2025SenateFourth cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 49 - 45. Record Vote Number: 571. (CR S7113)
- Oct 14, 2025SenateMotion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S7107)
- Oct 9, 2025SenateFourth cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure presented in Senate. (CR S7087)
- Oct 9, 2025SenateMotion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S7087)
- Oct 9, 2025SenateMotion by Senator Thune to reconsider, under the order of 10/9/2025, not having voted on the prevailing side, the vote by which the third cloture on the motion to proceed to H.R. 5371 was not invoked (Record Vote No. 558) entered in Senate.
- Oct 9, 2025SenateThird cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 54 - 45. Record Vote Number: 558. (CR S7051-7052)
- Oct 8, 2025SenateUpon reconsideration, the second cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 54 - 45. Record Vote Number: 551.
- Oct 8, 2025SenateMotion by Senator Marshall to reconsider the vote by which the second cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure was not invoked (Record Vote No. 545) agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
- Oct 8, 2025SenateMotion to proceed to consideration of the motion to reconsider the vote by which the second cloture on the motion to proceed to H.R. 5371 was not invoked (Record Vote No. 545) agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
- Oct 7, 2025SenateThird cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure presented in Senate. (CR S6989)
- Oct 7, 2025SenateMotion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S6989)
- Oct 6, 2025SenateMotion by Senator Thune to reconsider, under the order of 10/6/2025, not having voted on the prevailing side, the vote by which the second cloture on the motion to proceed to H.R. 5371 was not invoked (Record Vote No. 545) entered in Senate.
- Oct 6, 2025SenateSecond cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 42. Record Vote Number: 545. (CR S6951)
- Oct 3, 2025SenateSecond cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure presented in Senate.
- Oct 3, 2025SenateMotion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S6931)
- Oct 3, 2025SenateUpon reconsideration, cloture on the motion to proceed to H.R. 5371 not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 54 - 44. Record Vote Number: 543.
- Oct 3, 2025SenateMotion by Senator Thune to reconsider the vote by which cloture on the motion to proceed to H.R. 5371 was not invoked (Record Vote No. 537) agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
- Oct 3, 2025SenateMotion to proceed to consideration of the motion to reconsider the vote by which cloture on the motion to proceed to H.R. 5371 was not invoked (Record Vote No. 537) agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
- Oct 1, 2025SenateMotion by Senator Thune to reconsider, under the order of 10/1/2025, not having voted on the prevailing side, the vote by which cloture on the motion to proceed to H.R. 5371 was not invoked (Record Vote No. 537) entered in Senate.
- Oct 1, 2025SenateCloture on the motion to proceed to the measure not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 55 - 45. Record Vote Number: 537.
- Sep 30, 2025SenateFloorUpon reconsideration, under the order of 9/18/2025, not having achieved 60 votes in the affirmative, failed of passage in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 55 - 45. Record Vote Number: 535.
- Sep 30, 2025SenateFloorFailed of passage/not agreed to in Senate: Upon reconsideration, under the order of 9/18/2025, not having achieved 60 votes in the affirmative, failed of passage in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 55 - 45. Record Vote Number: 535.
- Sep 30, 2025SenateFloorMotion by Senator Thune to reconsider the vote by which H.R. 5371 failed of passage (Record Vote No. 528) agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
- Sep 30, 2025SenateFloorMotion to proceed to consideration of the motion to reconsider the vote by which H.R. 5371 failed of passage (Record Vote No. 528) agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
- Sep 29, 2025SenateCloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure presented in Senate. (CR S6842)
- Sep 29, 2025SenateMotion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S6842)
- Sep 19, 2025SenateOrdered placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 168.
- Sep 19, 2025SenateUnder the order of 9/19/2025, the third reading was vitiated. (CR S6785)
- Sep 19, 2025SenateFloorMotion to reconsider by Senator Thune, under the order of 9/19/2025 not having voted on the prevailing side, the vote by which H.R. 5371 failed of passage (Record Vote No. 528) entered in Senate.
- Sep 19, 2025SenateFloorUnder the order of 9/18/2025, not having achieved 60 votes in the affirmative, failed of passage in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 44 - 48. Record Vote Number: 528. (consideration: CR S6785)
- Sep 19, 2025SenateFloorFailed of passage/not agreed to in Senate: Under the order of 9/18/2025, not having achieved 60 votes in the affirmative, failed of passage in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 44 - 48. Record Vote Number: 528. (consideration: CR S6785)
- Sep 19, 2025SenateUnder the order of 9/18/2025 considered read the third time.
- Sep 19, 2025SenateConsidered read the second time.
- Sep 19, 2025SenateReceived in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
- Sep 19, 2025HouseMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Sep 19, 2025HouseFloorOn passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 217 - 212 (Roll no. 281). (text: CR H4462-4471)
- Sep 19, 2025HouseFloorPassed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 217 - 212 (Roll no. 281). (text: CR H4462-4471)
- Sep 19, 2025HouseOn motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 210 - 218 (Roll no. 280).
- Sep 19, 2025HouseThe previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
- Sep 19, 2025HouseMs. DeLauro moved to recommit to the Committee on Appropriations. (text: CR H4476)
- Sep 19, 2025HouseThe previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
- Sep 19, 2025HouseDEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 5371.
- Sep 19, 2025HouseRule provides for consideration of H.R. 5371 and H. Res. 719. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 5371 and H. Res. 719 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on H.R. 5371.
- Sep 19, 2025HouseConsidered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 722. (consideration: CR H4462-4477)
- Sep 16, 2025HouseRules Committee Resolution H. Res. 722 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 5371 and H. Res. 719. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 5371 and H. Res. 719 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on H.R. 5371.
- Sep 16, 2025HouseCommitteeReferred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- Sep 16, 2025HouseIntroducedIntroduced in House
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On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendment
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433
- Yes
- 222
- No
- 209
- Present
- 0
- Not voting
- 2
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429
- Yes
- 222
- No
- 207
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- 0
- Not voting
- 0
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- 60
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