House rejects the amendment to prohibit the use of funds for certain community funding projects
On Agreeing to the Amendment
JAN 22, 2026 · 4:51 PM ET
Republicans split 136–76; most Democrats voted no. 78 votes short of the 214 needed.
What the House was voting on
The House voted on whether to add H.Amdt. 156 to H.R. 7148, barring funds for specified community projects. H.R. 7148 would provide appropriations for several federal departments and agencies for the rest of FY2026, continue DHS funding through February 13, 2026, and extend expiring programs and authorities. The amendment failed, with 136 yes votes—78 short of the 214 needed. This vote did not pass or reject the bill itself.
Add H.Amdt. 156 to H.R. 7148, barring funds for specified community projects.
Reject H.Amdt. 156 and leave H.R. 7148’s text unchanged.
Bars funds for Community Project Funding/Congressionally Directed Spending projects specified in Division B.
Signed into law on Feb. 3, 2026 as Public Law 119-75, 14 days after it was introduced.
- TIES
- A tie fails in the House: a majority means more yeas than nays.
214 is a majority of the 427 members voting yes or no. Members voting “present” or absent don’t count.
- TIES
- A tie fails in the House: a majority means more yeas than nays.
Republicans splitRepublicans split.
Every vote on H.R. 7148, in both chambersFailed in the House. Passed the Senate.
CHAMBER CONTRASTThe House rejected it 136–291 on Jan. 22, 78 short of the 214 needed. The Senate passed it 71–29 on Jan. 30, with 22 Democrats voting yes.
- JAN 22#39Previous question on the rule (H.Res. 1014)AGREED TO215–213
- JAN 22#41On the rule (H.Res. 1014)AGREED TO214–213
- JAN 22#44THIS VOTEAmendment H.Amdt. 156FAILED136–29178 votes short of the 214 needed.
- JAN 22#45On passagePASSED341–88Both parties mostly voted yes
- JAN 27Cloture motion filedFILED
- JAN 29#13Cloture on the motion to proceedFAILED45–55
- JAN 30Cloture motion filedFILED
- JAN 30#20On passagePASSED71–2922 Democrats voted yes
- FEB 3Sent to the PresidentTO PRESIDENT
- FEB 3Signed into lawSIGNED












