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Title: Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to concur with Senate amendments and pass a bill that authorizes continuing Fiscal Year 2026 appropriations for federal agencies, provides additional funding for security for federal officials, and extends various expiring programs and authorities.

Highlights:

  • Authorizes continuing FY2026 appropriations for federal agencies, provides additional funding for security for federal officials, and extends various expiring programs and authorities (Div. A-E, Title I-IV, Sec. 2).

  • Specifies that the provisions of this bill provide continuing FY2026 appropriations to federal agencies through the earlier of November 21, 2025, or the enactment of the applicable appropriations act (Div. A-E, Title I-IV, Sec. 2).

  • Specifies that this bill is known as a continuing resolution (CR) and prevents a government shutdown that would otherwise occur if the FY2026 appropriations bills have not been enacted when FY2026 begins on October 1, 2025 (Div. A-E, Title I-IV, Sec. 2).

  • Requires that the CR fund most programs and activities at the FY2025 levels, with several exceptions that provide funding flexibility and additional appropriations for various programs (Div. A-E, Title I-IV, Sec. 2).

  • Specifies that the CR shall provide additional funding for security for Members of Congress, Supreme Court Justices, and executive branch officials (Div. A-E, Title I-IV, Sec. 2).

  • Authorizes the District of Columbia to spend local funds at the rates included in its FY2026 local budget (Div. A-E, Title I-IV, Sec. 2).

  • Extends several expiring programs and authorities, including (Div. A-E, Title I-IV, Sec. 2):

    • Several public health, Medicare, and Medicaid authorities and programs;

    • Various programs and authorities related to veterans;

    • The U.S. Grain Standards Act;

    • The Department of Agriculture livestock mandatory price reporting program;

    • Several Department of Homeland Security (DHS) programs related to cybersecurity;

    • Authorities for DHS and the Department of Justice to take actions to mitigate a credible threat from an unmanned aircraft system;

    • The special assessment on nonindigent persons or entities convicted of certain offenses involving sexual abuse or human trafficking;

    • Authorities related to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission whistleblower program; and

    • The Defense Production Act of 1950.

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Title: Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to amend and pass a bill that authorizes continuing Fiscal Year 2026 appropriations for federal agencies, provides additional funding for security for federal officials, and extends various expiring programs and authorities.

Highlights:

  • Authorizes continuing FY2026 appropriations for federal agencies, provides additional funding for security for federal officials, and extends various expiring programs and authorities (Div. A-E, Title I-IV, Sec. 2).

  • Specifies that the provisions of this bill provide continuing FY2026 appropriations to federal agencies through the earlier of November 21, 2025, or the enactment of the applicable appropriations act (Div. A-E, Title I-IV, Sec. 2).

  • Specifies that this bill is known as a continuing resolution (CR) and prevents a government shutdown that would otherwise occur if the FY2026 appropriations bills have not been enacted when FY2026 begins on October 1, 2025 (Div. A-E, Title I-IV, Sec. 2).

  • Requires that the CR fund most programs and activities at the FY2025 levels, with several exceptions that provide funding flexibility and additional appropriations for various programs (Div. A-E, Title I-IV, Sec. 2).

  • Specifies that the CR shall provide additional funding for security for Members of Congress, Supreme Court Justices, and executive branch officials (Div. A-E, Title I-IV, Sec. 2).

  • Authorizes the District of Columbia to spend local funds at the rates included in its FY2026 local budget (Div. A-E, Title I-IV, Sec. 2).

  • Extends several expiring programs and authorities, including (Div. A-E, Title I-IV, Sec. 2):

    • Several public health, Medicare, and Medicaid authorities and programs;

    • Various programs and authorities related to veterans;

    • The U.S. Grain Standards Act;

    • The Department of Agriculture livestock mandatory price reporting program;

    • Several Department of Homeland Security (DHS) programs related to cybersecurity;

    • Authorities for DHS and the Department of Justice to take actions to mitigate a credible threat from an unmanned aircraft system;

    • The special assessment on nonindigent persons or entities convicted of certain offenses involving sexual abuse or human trafficking;

    • Authorities related to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission whistleblower program; and

    • The Defense Production Act of 1950.

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Title: Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to invoke cloture and pass a bill that authorizes continuing Fiscal Year 2026 appropriations for federal agencies, provides additional funding for security for federal officials, and extends various expiring programs and authorities.

Highlights:

  • Authorizes continuing FY2026 appropriations for federal agencies, provides additional funding for security for federal officials, and extends various expiring programs and authorities (Div. A-E, Title I-IV, Sec. 2).

  • Specifies that the provisions of this bill provide continuing FY2026 appropriations to federal agencies through the earlier of November 21, 2025, or the enactment of the applicable appropriations act (Div. A-E, Title I-IV, Sec. 2).

  • Specifies that this bill is known as a continuing resolution (CR) and prevents a government shutdown that would otherwise occur if the FY2026 appropriations bills have not been enacted when FY2026 begins on October 1, 2025 (Div. A-E, Title I-IV, Sec. 2).

  • Requires that the CR fund most programs and activities at the FY2025 levels, with several exceptions that provide funding flexibility and additional appropriations for various programs (Div. A-E, Title I-IV, Sec. 2).

  • Specifies that the CR shall provide additional funding for security for Members of Congress, Supreme Court Justices, and executive branch officials (Div. A-E, Title I-IV, Sec. 2).

  • Authorizes the District of Columbia to spend local funds at the rates included in its FY2026 local budget (Div. A-E, Title I-IV, Sec. 2).

  • Extends several expiring programs and authorities, including (Div. A-E, Title I-IV, Sec. 2):

    • Several public health, Medicare, and Medicaid authorities and programs;

    • Various programs and authorities related to veterans;

    • The U.S. Grain Standards Act;

    • The Department of Agriculture livestock mandatory price reporting program;

    • Several Department of Homeland Security (DHS) programs related to cybersecurity;

    • Authorities for DHS and the Department of Justice to take actions to mitigate a credible threat from an unmanned aircraft system;

    • The special assessment on nonindigent persons or entities convicted of certain offenses involving sexual abuse or human trafficking;

    • Authorities related to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission whistleblower program; and

    • The Defense Production Act of 1950.

NOTE: THIS IS A VOTE TO INVOKE CLOTURE ON A MOTION TO PROCEED, WHICH SENDS THE LEGISLATION TO THE FLOOR OF THE SENATE FOR DEBATE AND AMENDMENT. A MOTION TO PROCEED ALONE REQUIRES A MAJORITY FOR APPROVAL. HOWEVER, THE MOTION CAN BE FILIBUSTERED, AND WHEN THIS OCCURS, A CLOTURE VOTE IS NECESSARY TO VOTE ON THE MOTION TO PROCEED. A THREE-FIFTHS MAJORITY OF THE SENATE IS NECESSARY TO INVOKE CLOTURE.

NOTE: THIS VOTE RECONSIDERS A PREVIOUS VOTE.

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Title: Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote on a motion to proceed to invoke cloture and pass a bill that authorizes continuing Fiscal Year 2026 appropriations for federal agencies, provides additional funding for security for federal officials, and extends various expiring programs and authorities.

Highlights:

  • Authorizes continuing FY2026 appropriations for federal agencies, provides additional funding for security for federal officials, and extends various expiring programs and authorities (Div. A-E, Title I-IV, Sec. 2).

  • Specifies that the provisions of this bill provide continuing FY2026 appropriations to federal agencies through the earlier of November 21, 2025, or the enactment of the applicable appropriations act (Div. A-E, Title I-IV, Sec. 2).

  • Specifies that this bill is known as a continuing resolution (CR) and prevents a government shutdown that would otherwise occur if the FY2026 appropriations bills have not been enacted when FY2026 begins on October 1, 2025 (Div. A-E, Title I-IV, Sec. 2).

  • Requires that the CR fund most programs and activities at the FY2025 levels, with several exceptions that provide funding flexibility and additional appropriations for various programs (Div. A-E, Title I-IV, Sec. 2).

  • Specifies that the CR shall provide additional funding for security for Members of Congress, Supreme Court Justices, and executive branch officials (Div. A-E, Title I-IV, Sec. 2).

  • Authorizes the District of Columbia to spend local funds at the rates included in its FY2026 local budget (Div. A-E, Title I-IV, Sec. 2).

  • Extends several expiring programs and authorities, including (Div. A-E, Title I-IV, Sec. 2):

    • Several public health, Medicare, and Medicaid authorities and programs;

    • Various programs and authorities related to veterans;

    • The U.S. Grain Standards Act;

    • The Department of Agriculture livestock mandatory price reporting program;

    • Several Department of Homeland Security (DHS) programs related to cybersecurity;

    • Authorities for DHS and the Department of Justice to take actions to mitigate a credible threat from an unmanned aircraft system;

    • The special assessment on nonindigent persons or entities convicted of certain offenses involving sexual abuse or human trafficking;

    • Authorities related to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission whistleblower program; and

    • The Defense Production Act of 1950.

NOTE: THIS VOTE IS SUBJECT TO A SPECIAL ORDER REQUIRING A 3/5 MAJORITY FOR PASSAGE.

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Title: Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote on a motion to proceed to invoke cloture and pass a bill that authorizes continuing Fiscal Year 2026 appropriations for federal agencies, provides additional funding for security for federal officials, and extends various expiring programs and authorities.

Highlights:

  • Authorizes continuing FY2026 appropriations for federal agencies, provides additional funding for security for federal officials, and extends various expiring programs and authorities (Div. A-E, Title I-IV, Sec. 2).

  • Specifies that the provisions of this bill provide continuing FY2026 appropriations to federal agencies through the earlier of November 21, 2025, or the enactment of the applicable appropriations act (Div. A-E, Title I-IV, Sec. 2).

  • Specifies that this bill is known as a continuing resolution (CR) and prevents a government shutdown that would otherwise occur if the FY2026 appropriations bills have not been enacted when FY2026 begins on October 1, 2025 (Div. A-E, Title I-IV, Sec. 2).

  • Requires that the CR fund most programs and activities at the FY2025 levels, with several exceptions that provide funding flexibility and additional appropriations for various programs (Div. A-E, Title I-IV, Sec. 2).

  • Specifies that the CR shall provide additional funding for security for Members of Congress, Supreme Court Justices, and executive branch officials (Div. A-E, Title I-IV, Sec. 2).

  • Authorizes the District of Columbia to spend local funds at the rates included in its FY2026 local budget (Div. A-E, Title I-IV, Sec. 2).

  • Extends several expiring programs and authorities, including (Div. A-E, Title I-IV, Sec. 2):

    • Several public health, Medicare, and Medicaid authorities and programs;

    • Various programs and authorities related to veterans;

    • The U.S. Grain Standards Act;

    • The Department of Agriculture livestock mandatory price reporting program;

    • Several Department of Homeland Security (DHS) programs related to cybersecurity;

    • Authorities for DHS and the Department of Justice to take actions to mitigate a credible threat from an unmanned aircraft system;

    • The special assessment on nonindigent persons or entities convicted of certain offenses involving sexual abuse or human trafficking;

    • Authorities related to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission whistleblower program; and

    • The Defense Production Act of 1950.

NOTE: THIS VOTE IS SUBJECT TO A SPECIAL ORDER REQUIRING A 3/5 MAJORITY FOR PASSAGE.

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Title: Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to invoke cloture and pass a bill that authorizes continuing Fiscal Year 2026 appropriations for federal agencies, provides additional funding for security for federal officials, and extends various expiring programs and authorities.

Highlights:

  • Authorizes continuing FY2026 appropriations for federal agencies, provides additional funding for security for federal officials, and extends various expiring programs and authorities (Div. A-E, Title I-IV, Sec. 2).

  • Specifies that the provisions of this bill provide continuing FY2026 appropriations to federal agencies through the earlier of November 21, 2025, or the enactment of the applicable appropriations act (Div. A-E, Title I-IV, Sec. 2).

  • Specifies that this bill is known as a continuing resolution (CR) and prevents a government shutdown that would otherwise occur if the FY2026 appropriations bills have not been enacted when FY2026 begins on October 1, 2025 (Div. A-E, Title I-IV, Sec. 2).

  • Requires that the CR fund most programs and activities at the FY2025 levels, with several exceptions that provide funding flexibility and additional appropriations for various programs (Div. A-E, Title I-IV, Sec. 2).

  • Specifies that the CR shall provide additional funding for security for Members of Congress, Supreme Court Justices, and executive branch officials (Div. A-E, Title I-IV, Sec. 2).

  • Authorizes the District of Columbia to spend local funds at the rates included in its FY2026 local budget (Div. A-E, Title I-IV, Sec. 2).

  • Extends several expiring programs and authorities, including (Div. A-E, Title I-IV, Sec. 2):

    • Several public health, Medicare, and Medicaid authorities and programs;

    • Various programs and authorities related to veterans;

    • The U.S. Grain Standards Act;

    • The Department of Agriculture livestock mandatory price reporting program;

    • Several Department of Homeland Security (DHS) programs related to cybersecurity;

    • Authorities for DHS and the Department of Justice to take actions to mitigate a credible threat from an unmanned aircraft system;

    • The special assessment on nonindigent persons or entities convicted of certain offenses involving sexual abuse or human trafficking;

    • Authorities related to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission whistleblower program; and

    • The Defense Production Act of 1950.

NOTE: THIS IS A VOTE TO INVOKE CLOTURE ON A MOTION TO PROCEED, WHICH SENDS THE LEGISLATION TO THE FLOOR OF THE SENATE FOR DEBATE AND AMENDMENT. A MOTION TO PROCEED ALONE REQUIRES A MAJORITY FOR APPROVAL. HOWEVER, THE MOTION CAN BE FILIBUSTERED, AND WHEN THIS OCCURS, A CLOTURE VOTE IS NECESSARY TO VOTE ON THE MOTION TO PROCEED. A THREE-FIFTHS MAJORITY OF THE SENATE IS NECESSARY TO INVOKE CLOTURE.

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Title: Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to invoke cloture and pass a bill that authorizes continuing Fiscal Year 2026 appropriations for federal agencies, provides additional funding for security for federal officials, and extends various expiring programs and authorities.

Highlights:

  • Authorizes continuing FY2026 appropriations for federal agencies, provides additional funding for security for federal officials, and extends various expiring programs and authorities (Div. A-E, Title I-IV, Sec. 2).

  • Specifies that the provisions of this bill provide continuing FY2026 appropriations to federal agencies through the earlier of November 21, 2025, or the enactment of the applicable appropriations act (Div. A-E, Title I-IV, Sec. 2).

  • Specifies that this bill is known as a continuing resolution (CR) and prevents a government shutdown that would otherwise occur if the FY2026 appropriations bills have not been enacted when FY2026 begins on October 1, 2025 (Div. A-E, Title I-IV, Sec. 2).

  • Requires that the CR fund most programs and activities at the FY2025 levels, with several exceptions that provide funding flexibility and additional appropriations for various programs (Div. A-E, Title I-IV, Sec. 2).

  • Specifies that the CR shall provide additional funding for security for Members of Congress, Supreme Court Justices, and executive branch officials (Div. A-E, Title I-IV, Sec. 2).

  • Authorizes the District of Columbia to spend local funds at the rates included in its FY2026 local budget (Div. A-E, Title I-IV, Sec. 2).

  • Extends several expiring programs and authorities, including (Div. A-E, Title I-IV, Sec. 2):

    • Several public health, Medicare, and Medicaid authorities and programs;

    • Various programs and authorities related to veterans;

    • The U.S. Grain Standards Act;

    • The Department of Agriculture livestock mandatory price reporting program;

    • Several Department of Homeland Security (DHS) programs related to cybersecurity;

    • Authorities for DHS and the Department of Justice to take actions to mitigate a credible threat from an unmanned aircraft system;

    • The special assessment on nonindigent persons or entities convicted of certain offenses involving sexual abuse or human trafficking;

    • Authorities related to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission whistleblower program; and

    • The Defense Production Act of 1950.

NOTE: THIS VOTE IS SUBJECT TO A SPECIAL ORDER REQUIRING A 3/5 MAJORITY FOR PASSAGE.

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Title: Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to invoke cloture and pass a bill that authorizes continuing Fiscal Year 2026 appropriations for federal agencies, provides additional funding for security for federal officials, and extends various expiring programs and authorities.

Highlights:

  • Authorizes continuing FY2026 appropriations for federal agencies, provides additional funding for security for federal officials, and extends various expiring programs and authorities (Div. A-E, Title I-IV, Sec. 2).

  • Specifies that the provisions of this bill provide continuing FY2026 appropriations to federal agencies through the earlier of November 21, 2025, or the enactment of the applicable appropriations act (Div. A-E, Title I-IV, Sec. 2).

  • Specifies that this bill is known as a continuing resolution (CR) and prevents a government shutdown that would otherwise occur if the FY2026 appropriations bills have not been enacted when FY2026 begins on October 1, 2025 (Div. A-E, Title I-IV, Sec. 2).

  • Requires that the CR fund most programs and activities at the FY2025 levels, with several exceptions that provide funding flexibility and additional appropriations for various programs (Div. A-E, Title I-IV, Sec. 2).

  • Specifies that the CR shall provide additional funding for security for Members of Congress, Supreme Court Justices, and executive branch officials (Div. A-E, Title I-IV, Sec. 2).

  • Authorizes the District of Columbia to spend local funds at the rates included in its FY2026 local budget (Div. A-E, Title I-IV, Sec. 2).

  • Extends several expiring programs and authorities, including (Div. A-E, Title I-IV, Sec. 2):

    • Several public health, Medicare, and Medicaid authorities and programs;

    • Various programs and authorities related to veterans;

    • The U.S. Grain Standards Act;

    • The Department of Agriculture livestock mandatory price reporting program;

    • Several Department of Homeland Security (DHS) programs related to cybersecurity;

    • Authorities for DHS and the Department of Justice to take actions to mitigate a credible threat from an unmanned aircraft system;

    • The special assessment on nonindigent persons or entities convicted of certain offenses involving sexual abuse or human trafficking;

    • Authorities related to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission whistleblower program; and

    • The Defense Production Act of 1950.

NOTE: THIS IS A VOTE TO INVOKE CLOTURE ON A MOTION TO PROCEED, WHICH SENDS THE LEGISLATION TO THE FLOOR OF THE SENATE FOR DEBATE AND AMENDMENT. A MOTION TO PROCEED ALONE REQUIRES A MAJORITY FOR APPROVAL. HOWEVER, THE MOTION CAN BE FILIBUSTERED, AND WHEN THIS OCCURS, A CLOTURE VOTE IS NECESSARY TO VOTE ON THE MOTION TO PROCEED. A THREE-FIFTHS MAJORITY OF THE SENATE IS NECESSARY TO INVOKE CLOTURE.

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Title: Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to invoke cloture and pass a bill that authorizes continuing Fiscal Year 2026 appropriations for federal agencies, provides additional funding for security for federal officials, and extends various expiring programs and authorities.

Highlights:

  • Authorizes continuing FY2026 appropriations for federal agencies, provides additional funding for security for federal officials, and extends various expiring programs and authorities (Div. A-E, Title I-IV, Sec. 2).

  • Specifies that the provisions of this bill provide continuing FY2026 appropriations to federal agencies through the earlier of November 21, 2025, or the enactment of the applicable appropriations act (Div. A-E, Title I-IV, Sec. 2).

  • Specifies that this bill is known as a continuing resolution (CR) and prevents a government shutdown that would otherwise occur if the FY2026 appropriations bills have not been enacted when FY2026 begins on October 1, 2025 (Div. A-E, Title I-IV, Sec. 2).

  • Requires that the CR fund most programs and activities at the FY2025 levels, with several exceptions that provide funding flexibility and additional appropriations for various programs (Div. A-E, Title I-IV, Sec. 2).

  • Specifies that the CR shall provide additional funding for security for Members of Congress, Supreme Court Justices, and executive branch officials (Div. A-E, Title I-IV, Sec. 2).

  • Authorizes the District of Columbia to spend local funds at the rates included in its FY2026 local budget (Div. A-E, Title I-IV, Sec. 2).

  • Extends several expiring programs and authorities, including (Div. A-E, Title I-IV, Sec. 2):

    • Several public health, Medicare, and Medicaid authorities and programs;

    • Various programs and authorities related to veterans;

    • The U.S. Grain Standards Act;

    • The Department of Agriculture livestock mandatory price reporting program;

    • Several Department of Homeland Security (DHS) programs related to cybersecurity;

    • Authorities for DHS and the Department of Justice to take actions to mitigate a credible threat from an unmanned aircraft system;

    • The special assessment on nonindigent persons or entities convicted of certain offenses involving sexual abuse or human trafficking;

    • Authorities related to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission whistleblower program; and

    • The Defense Production Act of 1950.

NOTE: INVOKING CLOTURE REQUIRES A 3/5 MAJORITY OF THE SENATE. IT IS NOT A VOTE ON THE PASSAGE OF THE PIECE OF LEGISLATION, BUT LIMITS FURTHER DEBATE TO 30 HOURS. CLOTURE IS TYPICALLY USED TO END A FILIBUSTER. A FAILED CLOTURE VOTE OFTEN PREVENTS THE LEGISLATION FROM EVER COMING TO A VOTE.

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Title: Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to invoke cloture and pass a bill that authorizes continuing Fiscal Year 2026 appropriations for federal agencies, provides additional funding for security for federal officials, and extends various expiring programs and authorities.

Highlights:

  • Authorizes continuing FY2026 appropriations for federal agencies, provides additional funding for security for federal officials, and extends various expiring programs and authorities (Div. A-E, Title I-IV, Sec. 2).

  • Specifies that the provisions of this bill provide continuing FY2026 appropriations to federal agencies through the earlier of November 21, 2025, or the enactment of the applicable appropriations act (Div. A-E, Title I-IV, Sec. 2).

  • Specifies that this bill is known as a continuing resolution (CR) and prevents a government shutdown that would otherwise occur if the FY2026 appropriations bills have not been enacted when FY2026 begins on October 1, 2025 (Div. A-E, Title I-IV, Sec. 2).

  • Requires that the CR fund most programs and activities at the FY2025 levels, with several exceptions that provide funding flexibility and additional appropriations for various programs (Div. A-E, Title I-IV, Sec. 2).

  • Specifies that the CR shall provide additional funding for security for Members of Congress, Supreme Court Justices, and executive branch officials (Div. A-E, Title I-IV, Sec. 2).

  • Authorizes the District of Columbia to spend local funds at the rates included in its FY2026 local budget (Div. A-E, Title I-IV, Sec. 2).

  • Extends several expiring programs and authorities, including (Div. A-E, Title I-IV, Sec. 2):

    • Several public health, Medicare, and Medicaid authorities and programs;

    • Various programs and authorities related to veterans;

    • The U.S. Grain Standards Act;

    • The Department of Agriculture livestock mandatory price reporting program;

    • Several Department of Homeland Security (DHS) programs related to cybersecurity;

    • Authorities for DHS and the Department of Justice to take actions to mitigate a credible threat from an unmanned aircraft system;

    • The special assessment on nonindigent persons or entities convicted of certain offenses involving sexual abuse or human trafficking;

    • Authorities related to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission whistleblower program; and

    • The Defense Production Act of 1950.

NOTE: INVOKING CLOTURE REQUIRES A 3/5 MAJORITY OF THE SENATE. IT IS NOT A VOTE ON THE PASSAGE OF THE PIECE OF LEGISLATION, BUT LIMITS FURTHER DEBATE TO 30 HOURS. CLOTURE IS TYPICALLY USED TO END A FILIBUSTER. A FAILED CLOTURE VOTE OFTEN PREVENTS THE LEGISLATION FROM EVER COMING TO A VOTE.

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Title: Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to invoke cloture and pass a bill that authorizes continuing Fiscal Year 2026 appropriations for federal agencies, provides additional funding for security for federal officials, and extends various expiring programs and authorities.

Highlights:

  • Authorizes continuing FY2026 appropriations for federal agencies, provides additional funding for security for federal officials, and extends various expiring programs and authorities (Div. A-E, Title I-IV, Sec. 2).

  • Specifies that the provisions of this bill provide continuing FY2026 appropriations to federal agencies through the earlier of November 21, 2025, or the enactment of the applicable appropriations act (Div. A-E, Title I-IV, Sec. 2).

  • Specifies that this bill is known as a continuing resolution (CR) and prevents a government shutdown that would otherwise occur if the FY2026 appropriations bills have not been enacted when FY2026 begins on October 1, 2025 (Div. A-E, Title I-IV, Sec. 2).

  • Requires that the CR fund most programs and activities at the FY2025 levels, with several exceptions that provide funding flexibility and additional appropriations for various programs (Div. A-E, Title I-IV, Sec. 2).

  • Specifies that the CR shall provide additional funding for security for Members of Congress, Supreme Court Justices, and executive branch officials (Div. A-E, Title I-IV, Sec. 2).

  • Authorizes the District of Columbia to spend local funds at the rates included in its FY2026 local budget (Div. A-E, Title I-IV, Sec. 2).

  • Extends several expiring programs and authorities, including (Div. A-E, Title I-IV, Sec. 2):

    • Several public health, Medicare, and Medicaid authorities and programs;

    • Various programs and authorities related to veterans;

    • The U.S. Grain Standards Act;

    • The Department of Agriculture livestock mandatory price reporting program;

    • Several Department of Homeland Security (DHS) programs related to cybersecurity;

    • Authorities for DHS and the Department of Justice to take actions to mitigate a credible threat from an unmanned aircraft system;

    • The special assessment on nonindigent persons or entities convicted of certain offenses involving sexual abuse or human trafficking;

    • Authorities related to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission whistleblower program; and

    • The Defense Production Act of 1950.

NOTE: THIS VOTE IS SUBJECT TO A SPECIAL ORDER REQUIRING A 3/5 MAJORITY FOR PASSAGE.

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Title: Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to invoke cloture and pass a bill that authorizes continuing Fiscal Year 2026 appropriations for federal agencies, provides additional funding for security for federal officials, and extends various expiring programs and authorities.

Highlights:

  • Authorizes continuing FY2026 appropriations for federal agencies, provides additional funding for security for federal officials, and extends various expiring programs and authorities (Div. A-E, Title I-IV, Sec. 2).

  • Specifies that the provisions of this bill provide continuing FY2026 appropriations to federal agencies through the earlier of November 21, 2025, or the enactment of the applicable appropriations act (Div. A-E, Title I-IV, Sec. 2).

  • Specifies that this bill is known as a continuing resolution (CR) and prevents a government shutdown that would otherwise occur if the FY2026 appropriations bills have not been enacted when FY2026 begins on October 1, 2025 (Div. A-E, Title I-IV, Sec. 2).

  • Requires that the CR fund most programs and activities at the FY2025 levels, with several exceptions that provide funding flexibility and additional appropriations for various programs (Div. A-E, Title I-IV, Sec. 2).

  • Specifies that the CR shall provide additional funding for security for Members of Congress, Supreme Court Justices, and executive branch officials (Div. A-E, Title I-IV, Sec. 2).

  • Authorizes the District of Columbia to spend local funds at the rates included in its FY2026 local budget (Div. A-E, Title I-IV, Sec. 2).

  • Extends several expiring programs and authorities, including (Div. A-E, Title I-IV, Sec. 2):

    • Several public health, Medicare, and Medicaid authorities and programs;

    • Various programs and authorities related to veterans;

    • The U.S. Grain Standards Act;

    • The Department of Agriculture livestock mandatory price reporting program;

    • Several Department of Homeland Security (DHS) programs related to cybersecurity;

    • Authorities for DHS and the Department of Justice to take actions to mitigate a credible threat from an unmanned aircraft system;

    • The special assessment on nonindigent persons or entities convicted of certain offenses involving sexual abuse or human trafficking;

    • Authorities related to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission whistleblower program; and

    • The Defense Production Act of 1950.

NOTE: THIS VOTE IS SUBJECT TO A SPECIAL ORDER REQUIRING A 3/5 MAJORITY FOR PASSAGE.

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Title: Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to reconsider and pass a bill that authorizes continuing Fiscal Year 2026 appropriations for federal agencies, provides additional funding for security for federal officials, and extends various expiring programs and authorities.

Highlights:

  • Authorizes continuing FY2026 appropriations for federal agencies, provides additional funding for security for federal officials, and extends various expiring programs and authorities (Div. A-E, Title I-IV, Sec. 2).

  • Specifies that the provisions of this bill provide continuing FY2026 appropriations to federal agencies through the earlier of November 21, 2025, or the enactment of the applicable appropriations act (Div. A-E, Title I-IV, Sec. 2).

  • Specifies that this bill is known as a continuing resolution (CR) and prevents a government shutdown that would otherwise occur if the FY2026 appropriations bills have not been enacted when FY2026 begins on October 1, 2025 (Div. A-E, Title I-IV, Sec. 2).

  • Requires that the CR fund most programs and activities at the FY2025 levels, with several exceptions that provide funding flexibility and additional appropriations for various programs (Div. A-E, Title I-IV, Sec. 2).

  • Specifies that the CR shall provide additional funding for security for Members of Congress, Supreme Court Justices, and executive branch officials (Div. A-E, Title I-IV, Sec. 2).

  • Authorizes the District of Columbia to spend local funds at the rates included in its FY2026 local budget (Div. A-E, Title I-IV, Sec. 2).

  • Extends several expiring programs and authorities, including (Div. A-E, Title I-IV, Sec. 2):

    • Several public health, Medicare, and Medicaid authorities and programs;

    • Various programs and authorities related to veterans;

    • The U.S. Grain Standards Act;

    • The Department of Agriculture livestock mandatory price reporting program;

    • Several Department of Homeland Security (DHS) programs related to cybersecurity;

    • Authorities for DHS and the Department of Justice to take actions to mitigate a credible threat from an unmanned aircraft system;

    • The special assessment on nonindigent persons or entities convicted of certain offenses involving sexual abuse or human trafficking;

    • Authorities related to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission whistleblower program; and

    • The Defense Production Act of 1950.

NOTE: THIS IS A VOTE TO INVOKE CLOTURE ON A MOTION TO PROCEED, WHICH SENDS THE LEGISLATION TO THE FLOOR OF THE SENATE FOR DEBATE AND AMENDMENT. A MOTION TO PROCEED ALONE REQUIRES A MAJORITY FOR APPROVAL. HOWEVER, THE MOTION CAN BE FILIBUSTERED, AND WHEN THIS OCCURS, A CLOTURE VOTE IS NECESSARY TO VOTE ON THE MOTION TO PROCEED. A THREE-FIFTHS MAJORITY OF THE SENATE IS NECESSARY TO INVOKE CLOTURE.

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Title: Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to reconsider and pass a bill that authorizes continuing Fiscal Year 2026 appropriations for federal agencies, provides additional funding for security for federal officials, and extends various expiring programs and authorities.

Highlights:

  • Authorizes continuing FY2026 appropriations for federal agencies, provides additional funding for security for federal officials, and extends various expiring programs and authorities (Div. A-E, Title I-IV, Sec. 2).

  • Specifies that the provisions of this bill provide continuing FY2026 appropriations to federal agencies through the earlier of November 21, 2025, or the enactment of the applicable appropriations act (Div. A-E, Title I-IV, Sec. 2).

  • Specifies that this bill is known as a continuing resolution (CR) and prevents a government shutdown that would otherwise occur if the FY2026 appropriations bills have not been enacted when FY2026 begins on October 1, 2025 (Div. A-E, Title I-IV, Sec. 2).

  • Requires that the CR fund most programs and activities at the FY2025 levels, with several exceptions that provide funding flexibility and additional appropriations for various programs (Div. A-E, Title I-IV, Sec. 2).

  • Specifies that the CR shall provide additional funding for security for Members of Congress, Supreme Court Justices, and executive branch officials (Div. A-E, Title I-IV, Sec. 2).

  • Authorizes the District of Columbia to spend local funds at the rates included in its FY2026 local budget (Div. A-E, Title I-IV, Sec. 2).

  • Extends several expiring programs and authorities, including (Div. A-E, Title I-IV, Sec. 2):

    • Several public health, Medicare, and Medicaid authorities and programs;

    • Various programs and authorities related to veterans;

    • The U.S. Grain Standards Act;

    • The Department of Agriculture livestock mandatory price reporting program;

    • Several Department of Homeland Security (DHS) programs related to cybersecurity;

    • Authorities for DHS and the Department of Justice to take actions to mitigate a credible threat from an unmanned aircraft system;

    • The special assessment on nonindigent persons or entities convicted of certain offenses involving sexual abuse or human trafficking;

    • Authorities related to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission whistleblower program; and

    • The Defense Production Act of 1950.

NOTE: THIS VOTE RECONSIDERS A PREVIOUS VOTE.

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Title: Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that authorizes continuing Fiscal Year 2026 appropriations for federal agencies, provides additional funding for security for federal officials, and extends various expiring programs and authorities.

Highlights:

  • Authorizes continuing FY2026 appropriations for federal agencies, provides additional funding for security for federal officials, and extends various expiring programs and authorities (Div. A-E, Title I-IV, Sec. 2).

  • Specifies that the provisions of this bill provide continuing FY2026 appropriations to federal agencies through the earlier of November 21, 2025, or the enactment of the applicable appropriations act (Div. A-E, Title I-IV, Sec. 2).

  • Specifies that this bill is known as a continuing resolution (CR) and prevents a government shutdown that would otherwise occur if the FY2026 appropriations bills have not been enacted when FY2026 begins on October 1, 2025 (Div. A-E, Title I-IV, Sec. 2).

  • Requires that the CR fund most programs and activities at the FY2025 levels, with several exceptions that provide funding flexibility and additional appropriations for various programs (Div. A-E, Title I-IV, Sec. 2).

  • Specifies that the CR shall provide additional funding for security for Members of Congress, Supreme Court Justices, and executive branch officials (Div. A-E, Title I-IV, Sec. 2).

  • Authorizes the District of Columbia to spend local funds at the rates included in its FY2026 local budget (Div. A-E, Title I-IV, Sec. 2).

  • Extends several expiring programs and authorities, including (Div. A-E, Title I-IV, Sec. 2):

    • Several public health, Medicare, and Medicaid authorities and programs;

    • Various programs and authorities related to veterans;

    • The U.S. Grain Standards Act;

    • The Department of Agriculture livestock mandatory price reporting program;

    • Several Department of Homeland Security (DHS) programs related to cybersecurity;

    • Authorities for DHS and the Department of Justice to take actions to mitigate a credible threat from an unmanned aircraft system;

    • The special assessment on nonindigent persons or entities convicted of certain offenses involving sexual abuse or human trafficking;

    • Authorities related to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission whistleblower program; and

    • The Defense Production Act of 1950.

NOTE: THIS VOTE IS SUBJECT TO A SPECIAL ORDER REQUIRING A 3/5 MAJORITY FOR PASSAGE.

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Title: Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that authorizes continuing Fiscal Year 2026 appropriations for federal agencies, provides additional funding for security for federal officials, and extends various expiring programs and authorities.

Highlights:

  • Authorizes continuing FY2026 appropriations for federal agencies, provides additional funding for security for federal officials, and extends various expiring programs and authorities (Div. A-E, Title I-IV, Sec. 2).

  • Specifies that the provisions of this bill provide continuing FY2026 appropriations to federal agencies through the earlier of November 21, 2025, or the enactment of the applicable appropriations act (Div. A-E, Title I-IV, Sec. 2).

  • Specifies that this bill is known as a continuing resolution (CR) and prevents a government shutdown that would otherwise occur if the FY2026 appropriations bills have not been enacted when FY2026 begins on October 1, 2025 (Div. A-E, Title I-IV, Sec. 2).

  • Requires that the CR fund most programs and activities at the FY2025 levels, with several exceptions that provide funding flexibility and additional appropriations for various programs (Div. A-E, Title I-IV, Sec. 2).

  • Specifies that the CR shall provide additional funding for security for Members of Congress, Supreme Court Justices, and executive branch officials (Div. A-E, Title I-IV, Sec. 2).

  • Authorizes the District of Columbia to spend local funds at the rates included in its FY2026 local budget (Div. A-E, Title I-IV, Sec. 2).

  • Extends several expiring programs and authorities, including (Div. A-E, Title I-IV, Sec. 2):

    • Several public health, Medicare, and Medicaid authorities and programs;

    • Various programs and authorities related to veterans;

    • The U.S. Grain Standards Act;

    • The Department of Agriculture livestock mandatory price reporting program;

    • Several Department of Homeland Security (DHS) programs related to cybersecurity;

    • Authorities for DHS and the Department of Justice to take actions to mitigate a credible threat from an unmanned aircraft system;

    • The special assessment on nonindigent persons or entities convicted of certain offenses involving sexual abuse or human trafficking;

    • Authorities related to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission whistleblower program; and

    • The Defense Production Act of 1950.

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