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 provides 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 debate time and the process for voting. It streamlines the process by waiving points of order and considering the amendment as read.
Expected Effects
The resolution will allow the House to efficiently consider and vote on the Senate's changes to the appropriations bill. This could lead to the enactment of continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2026. The specific effects depend on the content of the underlying appropriations bill (H.R. 5371) and the Senate amendment.
Potential Benefits
- Streamlined legislative process for appropriations.
- Potential for timely funding of government operations.
- Allows for debate and consideration of the Senate's perspective.
- Avoids potential government shutdowns due to lack of funding.
- Ensures continued government services and programs.
Potential Disadvantages
- Limited information on the specific content of H.R. 5371 and the Senate amendment makes it difficult to assess the actual impact.
- Expedited process may limit thorough scrutiny of the appropriations.
- Potential for disagreements between House and Senate on funding priorities.
- Continuing resolutions are often seen as a sign of budgetary dysfunction.
- May perpetuate existing spending levels without addressing underlying issues.
Constitutional Alignment
The resolution aligns with Article I, Section 5 of the Constitution, which grants each House the power to determine the rules of its proceedings. It also relates to Article I, Section 7, which outlines the process for bills to become law, including amendments between the House and Senate. The process described in the resolution is a standard legislative procedure.
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).