Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7006) making further consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes.

Last action on Jan 14, 2026House: On Agreeing to the Resolution

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H.Res. 992 is a procedural resolution that would establish the rules for the House to consider H.R. 7006, a consolidated appropriations bill for fiscal year 2026. This type of resolution, known as a rule, sets the parameters for debate and amendments when the full House considers the spending legislation. The resolution itself does not appropriate funds or create policy; rather, it governs how the legislative process would proceed for the underlying appropriations bill.

The appropriations bill that this resolution addresses would provide funding for various federal government operations and programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026. Consolidated appropriations bills typically bundle funding for multiple federal agencies and departments into a single piece of legislation rather than passing separate bills for each. Citizens would be affected by this bill depending on which federal programs and agencies receive funding through the final appropriations measure.

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Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H728-732)

Jan 14, 2026

DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 992.

Jan 14, 2026

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate H.Res. 992, the Chair put the ordering the previous question and announced the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Scanlon demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.

Jan 14, 2026

Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H733-734)

Jan 14, 2026

On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 213 - 209 (Roll no. 24).

Jan 14, 2026

Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 213 - 210 (Roll no. 25). (text: CR H728)

Jan 14, 2026

On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 213 - 210 (Roll no. 25). (text: CR H728)

Jan 14, 2026

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Jan 14, 2026

HousePassed

On Ordering the Previous Question

213 Yes

209 No

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On January 14, 2026, the House voted 213-209 to order the previous question on H.Res. 992, a special rule governing floor consideration of H.R. 7006, a consolidated appropriations bill for fiscal year 2026. The previous question motion is a procedural step that, when passed, prevents further debate on the rule itself and moves the House toward a final vote on adopting the rule. This vote was entirely along party lines, with all 213 Republicans voting yes and all 209 Democrats voting no. The narrow margin reflects deep partisan disagreement over the terms under which the spending bill will be debated. By passing the previous question, Republicans blocked the opportunity for Democrats to offer amendments to the rule or extend debate on its terms. The previous question motion does not directly pass or reject the underlying spending bill. Instead, it advances the procedural process toward a final vote on whether to adopt the rule itself. Once the rule is adopted, the House will then debate and vote on H.R. 7006, the actual appropriations legislation. The next step is a vote on final adoption of H.Res. 992.

Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 7006 with 1 hour of general debate. Motion to recommit allowed. Specified amendments are in order.

Jan 13, 2026

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Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7006) making further consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes.

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