H.R. 3944 · 119TH CONGRESSResolving Differences · Sep 18, 2025

Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, Agriculture, and Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2026

Introduced

HousePassed

SenatePassed

Resolving Differences

President

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Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, Agriculture, and Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2026

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Aug 1, 2025

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Reported to Senate

Jul 17, 2025

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Referred in Senate

Jun 30, 2025

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Jun 25, 2025

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Jun 12, 2025

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Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S5189-5200)

Aug 1, 2025

The committee substitute withdrawn by Unanimous Consent.

Aug 1, 2025

Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate under the order of 8/1/2025, having achieved 60 votes in the affirmative, with an amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 87 - 9. Record Vote Number: 480.

Aug 1, 2025

Passed Senate under the order of 8/1/2025, having achieved 60 votes in the affirmative, with an amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 87 - 9. Record Vote Number: 480.

Aug 1, 2025

Aug 1, 2025, 7:26 PM ET

SenatePassed

On Passage of the Bill

87 Yes

9 No

VotePassageSenateBipartisan

The Senate passed a multi-agency 2026 appropriations bill with broad coalition support, advancing the measure to resolve differences.

Analysis

The Senate passed this appropriations bill for fiscal year 2026, which funds military construction, veterans affairs, agriculture, and the legislative branch. The measure was approved by a broad coalition of senators after the chamber withdrew a committee substitute and proceeded to a final vote. Following this passage, the legislation moves to the stage of resolving differences between the House and Senate versions.

Implications

The bill passed the Senate with a broad coalition of support, meeting the required three-fifths threshold for passage under the chamber's order. The legislation now moves to the stage of resolving differences between the House and Senate versions before it can be sent to the President.

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Aug 1, 2025, 7:47 PM ET

SenateAgreed To

On the Amendment

81 Yes

15 No

VoteAmendmentSenateBipartisan

The Senate adopted Mullin Amendment No. 3412 with support from a broad coalition of members.

Analysis

The Senate adopted an amendment offered by Senator Mullin following a floor vote on the measure. The amendment was agreed to by a broad coalition of members from both parties. Further procedural steps on the underlying matter proceed independently of this amendment vote.

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Aug 1, 2025, 6:13 PM ET

SenateRejected

On the Amendment

14 Yes

81 No

VoteAmendmentSenateBipartisan

The Senate rejected the Kennedy amendment in a mixed vote, with further action on the underlying matter proceeding independently.

Analysis

The Senate rejected a proposed amendment during floor consideration. The decision followed a mixed vote where the majority of the chamber opposed the measure. Further procedural steps on the underlying matter proceed independently of this amendment vote.

Implications

The amendment was rejected on a mixed vote, meaning it will not be incorporated into the pending matter. Further procedural steps on the underlying legislation proceed independently of this amendment vote.

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Aug 1, 2025, 5:34 PM ET

SenateRejected

On the Amendment

42 Yes

53 No

VoteAmendmentSenate

The Senate rejected the Van Hollen amendment on a party-line vote; further action on the underlying matter proceeds independently.

Analysis

The Senate rejected a proposed amendment from Senator Van Hollen on a party-line vote. This procedural step was a direct vote on whether to adopt the amendment into a pending matter. Further procedural steps on the underlying business proceed independently of this rejected amendment.

Implications

The amendment was rejected on a party-line vote, meaning its proposed changes will not be incorporated into the pending matter. Further procedural steps on the underlying legislation proceed independently of this amendment vote.

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Aug 1, 2025, 5:10 PM ET

SenateRejected

On the Amendment

44 Yes

51 No

VoteAmendmentSenate

The Senate rejected the Murphy amendment on a party-line vote, with further action on the underlying matter proceeding independently.

Analysis

The Senate rejected a proposed amendment during floor proceedings on a party-line vote. This procedural step was a direct vote on whether to adopt Murphy Amendment No. 3447. Further procedural steps on any underlying legislative matter proceed independently of this rejected amendment.

Implications

The amendment was rejected on a party-line vote and will not be incorporated into the pending matter. Further procedural steps on the underlying legislation proceed independently of this amendment vote.

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Aug 1, 2025, 4:28 PM ET

SenateRejected

On the Motion

44 Yes

51 No

VoteSenate

The Senate rejected a motion to waive budgetary rules for a Merkley amendment on a party-line vote, failing to reach the 3/5 threshold.

Analysis

The Senate rejected a procedural motion to waive all applicable budgetary points of order regarding an amendment to the pending business. The motion failed to reach the required three-fifths threshold on a party-line vote. Because the motion was not agreed to, the budgetary restrictions remained in place for the consideration of the amendment.

Implications

The motion to waive budgetary points of order for the Merkley amendment was rejected on a party-line vote, as it failed to reach the required three-fifths threshold. Because the waiver was not granted, the amendment remains subject to budgetary challenges that can prevent its further consideration. This procedural outcome is specific to the amendment and does not determine the final status of any broader legislative package.

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Aug 1, 2025, 5:53 PM ET

SenateRejected

On the Amendment

45 Yes

50 No

VoteAmendmentSenate

The Senate rejected the Duckworth amendment on a party-line vote; further action on the underlying matter proceeds independently.

Analysis

The Senate rejected an amendment offered by Senator Duckworth on a party-line vote. This procedural action occurred during floor consideration, where the proposal failed to reach the simple majority threshold required for adoption. Further procedural steps on the underlying matter proceed independently of this amendment vote.

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Aug 1, 2025, 6:52 PM ET

SenateRejected

On the Amendment

21 Yes

75 No

VoteAmendmentSenateBipartisan

The Senate rejected the Johnson amendment on a mixed vote, with further action on the underlying matter proceeding independently.

Analysis

The Senate rejected a proposed amendment to a pending matter during floor proceedings. The vote resulted in a mixed breakdown across party lines, failing to reach the simple majority threshold required for adoption. Further procedural steps on the underlying business proceed independently of this amendment vote.

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Aug 1, 2025, 6:31 PM ET

SenateRejected

On the Amendment

15 Yes

81 No

VoteAmendmentSenateBipartisan

The Senate rejected an amendment from Senator Scott of Florida on a mixed vote, with further action on the underlying matter independent.

Analysis

The Senate rejected a modified amendment offered by Senator Scott of Florida. The proposal failed to reach the required majority threshold on a mixed vote. Further procedural steps on the underlying matter proceed independently of this amendment vote.

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Aug 1, 2025, 7:10 PM ET

SenateAgreed To

On the Amendment

87 Yes

9 No

VoteAmendmentSenateBipartisan

The Senate adopted the Collins amendment with broad coalition support, meeting the three-fifths threshold required for approval.

Analysis

The Senate adopted an amendment to a pending matter following a vote that met the required three-fifths threshold for approval. The measure was agreed to by a broad coalition of senators from both parties. Further procedural steps on the underlying matter proceed independently of this amendment vote.

Implications

The amendment was adopted by a broad coalition, meeting the required three-fifths threshold for approval. Because there is no underlying bill or resolution linked to this specific action in the record, further procedural steps on the broader legislative matter proceed independently of this amendment vote.

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S.Amdt.3411Agreed To

Substitute amendment

In the nature of a substitute.

Collins, Susan M.·Aug 1, 2025

Message on Senate action sent to the House.

Aug 8, 2025

Mr. Cole moved to take from the Speaker's table the bill H.R. 3944, with the Senate amendment thereto, disagree to the Senate amendment and request a conference.

Sep 10, 2025

Mr. Cole moved that the House disagree to the Senate amendment, and request a conference.

Sep 10, 2025

The previous question was ordered without objection.

Sep 10, 2025

Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House disagree to the Senate amendment, and request a conference Agreed to by voice vote.

Sep 10, 2025

On motion that the House disagree to the Senate amendment, and request a conference Agreed to by voice vote.

Sep 10, 2025

Ms. DeLauro moved that the House instruct conferees.

Sep 10, 2025

DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the DeLauro motion to instruct conferees.

Sep 10, 2025

The previous question was ordered without objection.

Sep 10, 2025

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the DeLauro motion to instruct conferees on H.R. 3944, the Chair put the question on motion to instruct conferees and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Ms. DeLauro demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.

Sep 10, 2025

Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House instruct conferees Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 211 - 213 (Roll no. 263). (consideration: CR H4249-4250: 2)

Sep 11, 2025

On motion that the House instruct conferees Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 211 - 213 (Roll no. 263). (consideration: CR H4249)

Sep 11, 2025

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Sep 11, 2025

The Speaker appointed conferees: Cole, Aderholt, Carter of Texas, Harris of Maryland, Valadao, Newhouse, Moolenaar, Rutherford, Cline, Hinson, Letlow, Guest, Zinke, Bice, Scott Franklin of Florida, LaLota, Strong, Maloy, Moore of West Virginia, DeLauro, Hoyer, Kaptur, Bishop, Wasserman Schultz, Cuellar, Pingree, Quigley, Espaillat, Underwood, Levin, Escobar, and Perez.

Sep 11, 2025

HouseFailed

On Motion to Instruct Conferees

211 Yes

213 No

VoteHouse

The House failed to approve a motion to instruct conferees on H.R. 3944 following a party-line vote.

Analysis

The House failed to approve a motion to instruct conferees regarding the Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, Agriculture, and Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2026. This procedural step occurred on a party-line vote as the House moved to resolve differences with the Senate following the appointment of conference committee members. The underlying appropriations bill remains in the resolving differences stage of the legislative process.

Implications

The failure of this motion to instruct conferees on a party-line vote means the House will not provide specific formal directives to its representatives during the conference committee process. However, the underlying appropriations bill remains in the stage of resolving differences, and the Speaker has already appointed conferees to negotiate the final text with the Senate. These negotiations between the two chambers will continue as they work toward a unified version of the legislation.

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Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: House requests a conference.

Sep 18, 2025

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IntroducedJun 30, 2025

Passed HouseJun 23, 2025

Passed SenatePassedJul 30, 2025

Resolving DifferencesPassedSep 18, 2025

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IntroducedJun 30, 2025

Passed HouseJun 23, 2025

Passed SenatePassedJul 30, 2025

Resolving DifferencesPassedSep 18, 2025

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