OVERVIEW
On the evening of Nov. 12, 2025, President Trump signed H.R. 5371 – Continuing Appropriations, Agriculture, Legislative Branch, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Extensions Act, 2026, ending the record 43‑day federal government shutdown.
Earlier that night, the House of Representatives voted 222–209 to advance H.R. 5371. All Democrats voted against the measure except Reps. Henry Cuellar (D‑TX), Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (D‑WA), Don Davis (D‑NC), Tom Suozzi (D‑NY), Adam Gray (D‑CA) and Jared Golden (D‑ME). Two Republicans—Reps. Thomas Massie (R‑KY) and Greg Steube (R‑FL)—broke with their party to oppose the continuing resolution. Earlier in the week, the Senate voted 60–40, with Sens. Dick Durbin (D‑IL), Maggie Hassan (D‑NH), Catherine Cortez Masto (D‑NV), Tim Kaine (D‑VA), Jeanne Shaheen (D‑NH), John Fetterman (D‑PA), Jacky Rosen (D‑NV) and Angus King (I‑ME) joining Senate Republicans in support. Sen. Rand Paul (R‑KY) was the sole Republican “no.”
What the CR does.
- Funding window. The CR funds federal agencies through Jan. 30, 2026.
- Three‑bill package. It includes full‑year appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies (Ag‑FDA); Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies; and Legislative Branch.
- SNAP. The Ag‑FDA bill fully funds SNAP benefits for the remainder of the fiscal year, resolving uncertainty stemming from a legal dispute with the Trump administration over continued funding during the shutdown.
- Federal workforce. The CR prohibits Reduction in Force (RIF) notices until Jan. 30, 2026, reverses any RIFs implemented since Oct. 1, and requires backpay for furloughed federal employees.
- District of Columbia & security. The measure includes the long‑awaited District of Columbia budget fix and additional security funds for Congress and Supreme Court justices.
- ACA subsidies. The CR does not extend the Affordable Care Act’s enhanced Advance Premium Tax Credits (eAPTCs), which expire at year‑end. Leader Thune has committed to a vote by mid‑December; Speaker Johnson has not made a similar commitment.
LOOKING FORWARD
Appropriators now face a tight timeline—roughly two and a half months, and even fewer legislative days—to reconcile the nine remaining appropriations bills that have significant topline and policy differences between the chambers. The table below reflects the status of the remaining appropriations bills.
The House returns on Monday, Nov. 17, with Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) warning of “long days and long nights for the foreseeable future.” The Senate will return on Tuesday, Nov. 18, and is expected to begin work on a second minibus package to pair the Defense bill with the CJS, Labor-HHS, THUD and Interior appropriations bills.
Status of Remaining FY 2026 Appropriations Bills
Status of Remaining FY 2026 Appropriations Bills
| Appropriations Bill |
House Bill Text |
Senate Bill Text |
Markup Schedule |
Status |
| Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies (Ag‑FDA) |
House Ag‑FDA Text |
Senate Ag‑FDA Text |
Passed out of Full House Committee, 35–27
Passed out of the Senate, 87–9 |
Became Law |
| Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies (CJS) |
House CJS Text |
Senate CJS Text |
Passed out of Full House Committee, 34–28
Passed out of Full Senate Committee, 19–10 |
Awaiting floor votes in House and Senate |
| Defense |
House Defense Text |
Senate Defense Text |
Passed out of the House, 221–209
Passed out of Full Senate Committee, 26–3 |
Awaiting floor vote in Senate |
| Energy and Water Development |
House Energy and Water Text |
Senate Energy and Water Text |
Passed out of the House, 214–213
Passed out of Full Senate Committee, 28–0 |
Awaiting floor vote in Senate |
| Financial Services and General Government (FSGG) |
House FSGG Text |
Not available yet |
Passed out of Full House Committee, 35–28 |
Awaiting Senate markup; House floor vote |
| Homeland Security |
House Homeland Security Text |
Not available yet |
Passed out of Full House Committee, 36–27 |
Awaiting Senate markup; House floor vote |
| Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies |
House Interior Text |
Senate Interior Text |
Passed out of Full House Committee, 33–28
Passed out of Full Senate Committee, 26–2 |
Awaiting floor votes in House and Senate |
| Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies (Labor‑HHS‑Education) |
House Labor‑HHS Text |
Senate Labor‑HHS Text |
Passed out of Full House Committee, 35–28
Passed out of Full Senate Committee, 26–3 |
Awaiting floor votes in House and Senate |
| Legislative Branch |
House Leg Branch Text |
Senate Leg Branch Text |
Passed out of Full House Committee, 34–28
Passed out of the Senate, 81–15 |
Became Law |
| Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies (MilCon‑VA) |
House MilConVA Text |
Senate MilConVA Text |
Passed out of the House, 218–206
Passed out of the Senate, 87–9 |
Became Law |
| State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs |
House National Security Text |
Not available yet |
Passed out of Full House Committee, 35–27 |
Awaiting Senate markup; House floor vote |
| Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies (THUD) |
House THUD Text |
Senate THUD Text |
Passed out of Full House Committee, 35–28
Passed out of Full Senate Committee, 27–1 |
Awaiting floor votes in House and Senate |
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