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HR6500: Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027

119th Congress (2025–2027) · House bill · Sponsor: Rep. Smith, Jason [R-MO-8]


Key facts

Item Detail
Roll-call votes 4
Chamber House and Senate
Latest vote 2026-09-01: Passed
Latest action 2026-09-02: Became Public Law No: 119-103.
Policy area Economics and Public Finance
Official record Congress.gov

What the bill does

Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027This bill provides continuing FY2027 appropriations for federal agencies and extends various expiring programs and authorities. Specifically, the bill provides continuing FY2027 appropriations to federal agencies through the earlier of December 11, 2026, or the enactment of the applicable appropriations act. It is known as a continuing resolution (CR) and prevents a government shutdown that would otherwise occur if the FY2027 appropriations bills have not been enacted when FY2027 begins on October 1, 2026. The CR funds most programs and activities at the FY2026 levels with several exceptions that provide funding flexibility or additional appropriations for various programs. For example, the CR includes exceptions for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC); Small Business Administration loans;the Disaster Relief Fund; the Indian Health Service; the Department of Justice; andwildfire suppression activities. In addition, the bill extends several expiring authorizations, including authorities and programs related to agriculture, flood insurance,cybersecurity,surface transportation, veterans benefits, housing,defense production, andtrade preferences for Haiti and certain countries in sub-Saharan Africa. The bill also includes provisions that temporarily prohibit the implementation of a regulation that revises guidance for federal financial assistance,delay the implementation of certain changes to the statutory definition of hemp,extend the freeze on cost-of-living adjustments for Members…

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Roll-call votes on HR6500 (119th Congress)

Every recorded vote on this bill, newest first, with a link to the official tally. Member-by-member positions are on each member’s profile.

Date Chamber Question Result Yea Nay Not voting Record
2026-09-01 House 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Passed 369 48 14 Official tally
2026-08-08 Senate On Passage of the Bill H. R. 6500 Bill Passed (90-6, 3/5 majority required) 88 6 4 Official tally
2026-08-03 Senate On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H. R. 6500 Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Agreed to (89-4, 3/5 majority required) 87 4 7 Official tally
2026-01-12 House 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Passed 340 54 37 Official tally

Frequently asked

What is HR6500 in the 119th Congress?

HR6500 (Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027) was introduced in the 119th Congress (2025–2027) by Rep. Smith, Jason [R-MO-8].

What is the latest action on HR6500?

On 2026-09-02: Became Public Law No: 119-103.

How many roll-call votes were held on HR6500?

4 recorded votes in the 119th Congress. The most recent, on 2026-09-01, was "2/3 Yea-And-Nay": Passed.