Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 5371) making continuing appropriations and extensions for fiscal year 2026, and for other purposes.
Summary
H. Res. 873 is a resolution providing for the consideration of the Senate amendment to H.R. 5371, a bill making continuing appropriations and extensions for fiscal year 2026. The resolution outlines the procedure for the House to consider the Senate amendment, including debating time and the ordering of the previous question.
Essentially, it sets the rules for how the House will vote on the Senate's changes to the funding bill. This procedural vote is crucial for keeping the government funded.
Expected Effects
The resolution, if adopted, will allow the House to vote on whether to accept the Senate's changes to the appropriations bill. If the House concurs, the bill will proceed, ensuring continued government funding.
Failure to adopt this resolution could lead to delays in funding or even a government shutdown.
Potential Benefits
- Ensures timely consideration of critical appropriations legislation.
- Provides a structured process for debate and voting in the House.
- Avoids potential disruptions to government services by facilitating the passage of funding extensions.
- Allows the appropriations process to move forward efficiently.
- Maintains government operations by enabling the continuation of funding.
Potential Disadvantages
- Limits debate time, potentially restricting thorough discussion of the Senate amendment.
- Prevents intervening motions, potentially hindering alternative proposals or amendments.
- May expedite the legislative process without allowing sufficient scrutiny of the appropriations details.
- Could lead to a rushed decision on important funding matters.
- Potentially reduces transparency by limiting opportunities for amendments.
Constitutional Alignment
This resolution aligns with Article I, Section 5 of the U.S. Constitution, which grants each House of Congress the power to determine the rules of its proceedings. It also implicitly relates to Article I, Section 7, which outlines the process for bills to become law, including amendments between the House and Senate.
The resolution itself does not directly infringe upon any specific constitutional right or principle. It is a procedural mechanism within the legislative process.
Impact Assessment: Things You Care About ⓘ
This action has been evaluated across 19 key areas that matter to you. Scores range from 1 (highly disadvantageous) to 5 (highly beneficial).