Summary
Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026
This bill provides continuing FY2026 appropriations to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) through May 22, 2026. It is known as a continuing resolution (CR) and ends the partial DHS shutdown that began on February 14, 2026, due to a lapse in appropriations for DHS.
The CR generally funds most DHS agencies and programs at the FY2025 levels through the earlier of May 22, 2026, or the enactment of the FY2026 DHS appropriations act.
The bill also authorizes back pay, in accordance with current law, for federal employees who were affected by the partial DHS shutdown.
Finally, the bill ratifies and approves certain obligations that were incurred during the partial DHS shutdown, including obligations incurred to maintain the essential level of activity to protect life and property and bring about an orderly termination of government functions.
Legislative Journey
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
SenateMotion to table the House message to accompany H.R. 7147 agreed to by Voice Vote.
SenateMeasure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S1696)
SenateMessage on House action received in Senate and at desk: House amendment to Senate amendment.
SenatePursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1142, the Senate amendment to H.R. 7147 is considered as agreed to with an amendment consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 119-21.
HouseHouse agreed to Senate amendment with amendment pursuant to H. Res. 1142
HouseResolving differences -- House actions: House agreed to Senate amendment with amendment pursuant to H. Res. 1142
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
SenateMotion by Senator Thune to reconsider the vote by which the fourth cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure was not invoked (Record Vote No. 73) rendered moot in Senate.
SenateFifth cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure rendered moot in Senate.
SenatePassed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.
SenatePassed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S1660)
SenateMotion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
SenateMotion by Senator Thune to reconsider the vote by which the fourth cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure was not invoked (Record Vote No. 74) entered in Senate.
SenateFourth cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 53 - 47. Record Vote Number: 74. (CR S1651-1652)
SenateMotion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S1648)
SenateFifth cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure presented in Senate. (CR S1609)
SenateUpon reconsideration, third cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 54 - 46. Record Vote Number: 71. (CR S1599-1600)
SenateMotion by Senator Thune to reconsider the vote (Record Vote No. 54) by which the third cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure was not invoked agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
SenateMotion to proceed to consideration of the motion to reconsider the vote by which the third cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure was not invoked (Record Vote No. 54) agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
SenateMotion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S1589)
SenateFourth cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure presented in Senate. (CR S1577)
SenateMotion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S1570)
SenateMotion to proceed to consideration of measure withdrawn in Senate.
SenateMotion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S1561)
SenateMotion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S1495)
SenateMotion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S1461)
SenateUpon reconsideration, second cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 37. Record Vote Number: 59. (CR S1425)
SenateMotion by Senator Thune to reconsider the vote by which the second cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure was not invoked (Record Vote No. 39) agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
SenateMotion to proceed to consideration of the motion to reconsider the vote by which the second cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure was not invoked (Record Vote No. 39) agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
SenateMotion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S1419)
SenateMotion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S1311)
SenateMotion by Senator Thune to reconsider the vote by which the third cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure was not invoked (Record Vote No. 54) entered in Senate.
SenateThird cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 46. Record Vote Number: 54. (CR S1034)
SenateMotion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (CR S1024)
SenateThird cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure presented in Senate. (CR S946)
SenateMotion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S946)
SenateUpon reconsideration, cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 45. Record Vote Number: 47.
SenateMotion by Senator Thune to reconsider the vote (Record Vote No. 38) by which cloture was not invoked on the motion to proceed to the measure agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote. (CR S871)
SenateMotion to proceed to consideration of the motion to reconsider the vote by which cloture was not invoked on the motion to proceed to the measure (Record Vote No. 38) agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote. (CR S871)
SenateMotion by Senator Thune to reconsider the vote by which the second cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure was not invoked (Record Vote No. 39) entered in Senate.
SenateSecond cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 45. Record Vote Number: 39. (CR S641)
SenateSecond cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure presented in Senate. (CR S593)
SenateMotion by Senator Thune to reconsider the vote by which cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure was not invoked (Record Vote No. 38) entered in Senate.
SenateCloture on the motion to proceed to the measure not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 47. Record Vote Number: 38.
SenateMotion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (CR S593)
SenateMotion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (CR S559)
SenateCloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure presented in Senate. (CR S557)
SenateMotion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (CR S547)
SenateMotion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate.
SenateRead the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 311.
SenateRead the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
SenateReceived in the Senate.
SenateMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
HouseOn passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 220 - 207 (Roll no. 42). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H1300-1311)
HousePassed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 220 - 207 (Roll no. 42). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H1300-1311)
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1330)
HousePOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - The Chair put the question on passage of the bill. Pursuant to clause 10 of rule 20, the yeas and nays are ordered. Further proceedings are postponed.
HouseThe previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
HouseDEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 7147.
HouseRule provides for consideration of H.R. 7148 and H.R. 7147. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 7148 under a structured rule and H.R. 7147 under a closed rule. The rule provides for one hour of debate and a motion to recommit on each bill.
HouseConsidered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1014. (consideration: CR H1299-1317)
HouseRule H. Res. 1014 passed House.
HouseRules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1014 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 7148 and H.R. 7147. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 7148 under a structured rule and H.R. 7147 under a closed rule. The rule provides for one hour of debate and a motion to recommit on each bill.
HouseReferred 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.
HouseReferred 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.
HouseIntroduced in House
Introduced in House