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The House voted to end debate on the rules for considering a government funding bill for fiscal year 2026. The procedural measure passed on a narrow party-line vote.
This vote was a procedural step regarding House Resolution 722, which establishes the rules for debating a major spending bill (H.R. 5371). The spending bill is a "continuing resolution" intended to keep the federal government funded and running for the 2026 fiscal year, as well as extending various federal programs. In House terminology, "ordering the previous question" is a motion used to end debate and prevent any further changes or amendments to the proposal currently being discussed. If this motion passes, the House moves immediately to a final vote on the matter. If it fails, the minority party usually gains the right to propose their own changes to the legislative schedule. The motion passed 213-207, strictly along party lines. This outcome allows the Republican majority to move forward with their planned debate structure for the government funding bill, bypassing potential delays or modifications from the Democratic minority.
The House will immediately proceed to a final vote on agreeing to the resolution (H. Res. 722) itself.
OPEN BILL →Democrats. All voting Democrats opposed the motion, seeking to block the majority's debate rules.
Republicans. All voting Republicans supported the motion to maintain control over the legislative calendar and move the funding bill forward.
On Ordering the Previous Question
Sep 17, 2025
The House voted to end debate on the rules for considering a government funding bill for fiscal year 2026.
The procedural measure passed on a narrow party-line vote.
Ordering the previous question is a standard House procedure used to end debate. By voting 'yes,' the majority party ensures that no further amendments can be offered and that the House proceeds directly to a final vote on the pending resolution.
The House will immediately proceed to a final vote on agreeing to the resolution (H. Res. 722) itself.
The vote followed a strict party-line pattern, typical for procedural motions in the House.
All voting Democrats opposed the motion, seeking to block the majority's debate rules.
All voting Republicans supported the motion to maintain control over the legislative calendar and move the funding bill forward.
The single independent member joined the Republicans in voting 'yea.'