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H.Res. 873 · 119th Congress

Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 5371) making continuing appropriations and extensions for fiscal year 2026, and for other purposes.

Passed HouseCongress
IntroducedNov 12, 2025
Passed HouseNov 12, 2025

Where it stands

Passed House. Latest step, Nov 12, 2025: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. The House passed it 213–209. All 4 of Iowa's representatives voted yes in the House.

What it does

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This resolution provides for House consideration of S.Amdt. 3937, a Senate amendment to H.R. 5371, Continuing Appropriations, Agriculture, Legislative Branch, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Extensions Act, 2026.

Official summary by the Congressional Research Service (Reported to House, Nov 12, 2025).

Our plain-language breakdown, with what it means for you and the case for and against, is written once a bill starts to move.

What has happened

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  1. Nov 12, 2025Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
  2. Nov 12, 2025On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 213 - 209 (Roll no. 284). (text: CR H4595) Roll call recordHouse floor actions
  3. Nov 12, 2025Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 213 - 209 (Roll no. 284). (text: CR H4595) Roll call recordLibrary of Congress
  4. Nov 12, 2025On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 216 - 213 (Roll No. 283). Roll call recordHouse floor actions
  5. Nov 12, 2025DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 873.House floor actions
  6. Nov 12, 2025Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H4595-4609)House floor actions
  7. Nov 12, 2025The resolution makes in order a motion that the House concur in the Senate amendment to H.R. 5371 and provides for one hour of debate.House floor actions
  8. Nov 12, 2025Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 46.House floor actions
  9. Nov 12, 2025The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 119-372, by Mrs. Fischbach.House floor actions
  10. Nov 12, 2025The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 119-372, by Mrs. Fischbach.Library of Congress

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Recorded votes

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  1. Nov 12, 2025 · HousePassed 213–209
    On Agreeing to the Resolution · needed a majority
    R 213 yes, 0 noD 0 yes, 209 noEach member · Record
1 other recorded vote (procedure and amendments)
  1. Nov 12, 2025 · HousePassed 216–213
    On Ordering the Previous Question · needed a majority
    R 216 yes, 0 noD 0 yes, 213 noEach member · Record