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119 · HRES 1014 Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7148) making further consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7147) making further consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes; and for other purposes.

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A narrow House rules measure (H.Res. 1014) set the terms for debating and voting on two FY2026 funding bills—using a structured process for H.R. 7148 and a closed process for H.R. 7147—passed 214–213 on January 22, 2026, enabling final House votes; the funding bills have now passed the House and head to the Senate. (congress.gov)

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23 Jan 2026
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23 Jan 2026
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Headline Summary

House rule H.Res. 1014 narrowly passed, setting how the House debated and amended two FY2026 funding bills and clearing the way for their final House votes. (repcloakroom.house.gov)

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What It Does

In plain terms, this is a scheduling and ground-rules measure. It set a structured process for H.R. 7148 (the big multi‑agency funding bill): one hour of debate, a specified amendment automatically adopted, and only a pre‑listed set of additional amendments allowed. It set a closed process for H.R. 7147 (the Homeland Security bill): one hour of debate, no floor amendments, and a motion to recommit. It also directed how the Clerk should stitch together divisions of the bills in the final paperwork and withheld transmission of H.R. 7148 to the Senate until H.R. 7147 also passed. (congress.gov)

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Who’s For It

  • House Republican leadership and the Rules Committee majority said the package was negotiated, member‑driven, and part of “regular order.” (rules.house.gov)
  • Appropriations Chair Tom Cole and Republican appropriators argued the approach finished FY2026 funding, kept spending in check compared with a continuing resolution, and prioritized defense and border security. (appropriations.house.gov)
  • Final House passage announcements from Appropriations Republicans emphasized completing all 12 appropriations bills for FY2026. (appropriations.house.gov)
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Who’s Against It

  • House Democrats opposed the rule, citing limits on debate and amendments; the vote split was 214–213 with Republicans in favor and Democrats opposed. (repcloakroom.house.gov)
  • Rules Committee Ranking Member Jim McGovern and Democrats sought to make additional amendments in order—including an en bloc set for the DHS bill—underscoring objections to the closed/limited process. (congress.gov)
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What’s Next

After the rule passed, the House approved both funding bills on January 22, 2026. The measures now move to the Senate for consideration. (appropriations.house.gov)

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Neutral, factual, and accessible—aimed at giving a quick, clear picture without insider jargon.

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