Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026
Rule H. Res. 1095 passed House.
Mar 4, 2026
On Agreeing to the Resolution
On Agreeing to the Resolution
The House passed H.Res. 1095 on a party-line vote, setting the rules for debating a Homeland Security appropriations bill.
The House agreed to a resolution providing for the consideration of a Department of Homeland Security appropriations bill following one hour of floor debate. The resolution passed on a party-line vote, serving as a procedural step to establish the rules for debating the underlying funding legislation. This action followed a separate successful vote earlier in the day to order the previous question on the matter.
The adoption of this resolution on a party-line vote establishes the procedural framework for the House to begin consideration of H.R. 7744, the Department of Homeland Security appropriations bill. With the rule now passed, the House may proceed to formal debate and potential amendment votes on the underlying spending measure. The resolution's passage is a necessary step before the chamber can hold a final vote on the funding bill itself.
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1095. (consideration: CR H2432-2448)
Mar 5, 2026
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 7744 with 1 hour of general debate. Motion to recommit allowed. Bill is closed to amendments.
Mar 5, 2026
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 7744.
Mar 5, 2026
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Mar 5, 2026
Ms. DeLauro moved to recommit to the Committee on Appropriations. (text: CR H2448)
Mar 5, 2026
The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
Mar 5, 2026
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 7744, the Chair put the question on the motion to recommit 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.
Mar 5, 2026
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2449-2451)
Mar 5, 2026
On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 212 - 217 (Roll no. 86).
Mar 5, 2026
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 221 - 209 (Roll no. 87). (text: CR H2432-2444)
Mar 5, 2026
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 221 - 209 (Roll no. 87). (text: CR H2432-2444)
Mar 5, 2026
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Mar 5, 2026
The Clerk was authorized to correct section numbers, punctuation, and cross references, and to make other necessary technical and conforming corrections in the engrossment of H.R. 7744.
Mar 5, 2026
On Passage
On Passage
The House passed a Department of Homeland Security funding bill for fiscal year 2026 on a party-line vote.
The House passed the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act for fiscal year 2026 following one hour of general debate and the rejection of a motion to recommit. The measure was approved on a party-line vote and now moves to the Senate for further consideration. This final passage vote occurred under a closed rule that prevented additional amendments from being offered on the floor.
The passage of this appropriations bill on a party-line vote concludes House consideration of the measure. The legislation now moves to the Senate, where it has been referred to committee for further action.
On Motion to Recommit
On Motion to Recommit
A motion to recommit the DHS appropriations bill failed on a party-line vote, a procedural step preceding the bill's move to the Senate.
The House rejected a motion to recommit the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026, to the Committee on Appropriations. The procedural move failed on a party-line vote following one hour of general debate under a closed rule. This motion represented the final opportunity to return the bill to committee before the House proceeded toward a vote on final passage.
The motion to recommit failed on a party-line vote, preventing the bill from being sent back to the Appropriations Committee for further changes. Following the rejection of this minority-led procedural motion, the House was cleared to proceed toward a final vote on the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026. The bill has since advanced to the Senate for further consideration.
