Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5371) making continuing appropriations and extensions for fiscal year 2026, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 719) honoring the life and legacy of Charles Charlie James Kirk; and for other purposes.

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1. Sep 17, 2025Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
2. Sep 17, 2025On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 216 - 210, 1 Present (Roll no. 273). (text: CR H4386) Roll call recordHouse floor actions
3. Sep 17, 2025Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 216 - 210, 1 Present (Roll no. 273). (text: CR H4386: 3) Roll call recordLibrary of Congress
4. Sep 17, 2025On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 213 - 207 (Roll no. 272). (consideration: CR H4393) Roll call recordHouse floor actions
5. Sep 17, 2025Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4393)House floor actions
6. Sep 17, 2025POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 722, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question and by voice vote announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. McGovern demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.House floor actions
7. Sep 17, 2025DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 722.House floor actions
8. Sep 17, 2025Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H4386)House floor actions
9. Sep 16, 2025The 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.House floor actions
10. Sep 16, 2025Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 45.House floor actions
11. Sep 16, 2025The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 119-299, by Mrs. Houchin.House floor actions
12. Sep 16, 2025The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 119-299, by Mrs. Houchin.Library of Congress

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1. Sep 17, 2025 · HousePassed 216–210
   Iowa: Randy Feenstra yes, Ashley Hinson yes, Mariannette Miller-Meeks yes, Zachary Nunn yes
   On Agreeing to the Resolution · needed a majority
   R 216 yes, 0 noD 0 yes, 210 noEach member · Record