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The House passed the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2026, a major bipartisan spending package that funds the military, schools, and healthcare programs through the end of the fiscal year.
H.R. 7148, the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2026, is a large-scale funding package that combines five separate annual spending bills into one. It provides the necessary budget for several major federal departments, including the Department of Defense, Health and Human Services, and Education. By providing full-year funding, the bill aims to offer financial stability for national defense and public health initiatives while temporarily extending funding for Homeland Security to avoid a partial shutdown. This was a vote on 'passage,' which is the primary hurdle for a bill in the House of Representatives. In this chamber, passing a bill generally requires a simple majority—meaning more members must vote 'yes' than 'no.' Because this measure involved government funding, it was a high-stakes vote that required coordination between party leaders to ensure the government remained operational. The bill passed with a broad bipartisan majority of 341 to 88. Following this successful House vote, the bill moved to the Senate for further consideration. It ultimately became law, ensuring that military personnel continue to receive pay and that federal grants for schools and infrastructure projects remain available through 2026.
The bill moves to the Senate; if passed there in the same form, it goes to the President to be signed into law.
OPEN BILL →Why it matters. This legislation is essential to keep the federal government running and avoid a shutdown that would halt public services and delay military pay.
Who’s affected. Military Personnel: Ensures active-duty members and their families receive their regular pay and benefits. · Students and Educators: Provides billions in federal aid to support public schools and higher education programs. · Homeowners in flood zones: Extends the National Flood Insurance Program, allowing residents to maintain federal insurance coverage.
Democrats. A majority of the Democratic caucus voted in favor of the bill.
Republicans. A majority of the Republican caucus voted in favor of the bill.
On Passage
Jan 22, 2026
The House passed the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2026, a major bipartisan spending package that funds the military, schools, and healthcare programs through the end of the fiscal year.
A vote on passage is the final step for a bill to be approved by the House. It requires a simple majority of those present to vote 'yes' for the bill to move forward to the Senate.
The bill moves to the Senate; if passed there in the same form, it goes to the President to be signed into law.
This legislation is essential to keep the federal government running and avoid a shutdown that would halt public services and delay military pay.
The bill passed with a bipartisan majority, meaning large numbers of both Democrats and Republicans supported the measure despite some opposition from both sides.
A majority of the Democratic caucus voted in favor of the bill.
A majority of the Republican caucus voted in favor of the bill.
The lone independent member voted in favor of the bill.