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H.R. 9770: Continuing Appropriations Act, 2027

Making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2027, and for other purposes.

Passed HouseJul 21, 2026

  1. Introduced (completed)Jul 18, 2026
  2. Passed House (completed)Jul 21, 2026, 220–205
  3. Passed Senate (not reached)
  4. To the President (not reached)
  5. Became law (not reached)

Summary

Passed House, Jul 21, 2026

This bill provides continuing FY2027 appropriations for federal agencies and extends various expiring programs and authorities.

Specifically, the bill provides continuing FY2027 appropriations to federal agencies through the earlier of December 4, 2026, or the enactment of the applicable appropriations act. It is known as a continuing resolution (CR) and prevents a government shutdown that would otherwise occur if the FY2027 appropriations bills have not been enacted when FY2027 begins on October 1, 2026.

The CR funds most programs and activities at the FY2026 levels with several exceptions that provide funding flexibility or additional appropriations for various programs. For example, the bill includes exceptions for

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  • the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC);
  • Small Business Administration loan programs;
  • the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Disaster Relief Fund;
  • the Indian Health Service; and
  • wildfire suppression activities.

In addition, the bill extends several expiring programs, authorities, and restrictions, including

  • the Department of Agriculture’s livestock mandatory price reporting program,
  • the National Flood Insurance Program,
  • limits on pay increases for the Vice President and certain senior political appointees,
  • the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program,
  • the authority to waive certain pay limitations that apply to wildland firefighters and other wildland fire personnel,
  • the authority for the District of Columbia to spend local funds, and
  • the freeze on cost-of-living adjustments for Members of Congress.

The bill also provides the customary payments to the beneficiaries of the late Representative David Scott and the late Senator Lindsey Graham.

Written by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

Key votes

House final vote, Jul 21, 2026

On Passage

Passed 220–205

Yea 220majority 213Nay 205

  • Democrats6 yea, 204 nay
  • Republicans213 yea, 1 nay
  • Independents1 yea, 0 nay

Broke with their party: Gabriel (Gabe) Vasquez (D-NM), Jared Golden (D-ME), Vicente Gonzalez (D-TX), Donald Davis (D-NC), Kathy Castor (D-FL) and Henry Cuellar (D-TX) voted Yea; Thomas Massie (R-KY) voted Nay

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Showing 431 of 431 members

Yea 220

Republicans (213)

Democrats (6) broke with their party

Independents (1)

Nay 205

Republicans (1) broke with their party

Democrats (204)

Not voting 6

Republicans (4)

Democrats (2)

Senate

Not yet voted

Passed the House Jul 21, 2026. Awaiting Senate action.

Roll calls

1 vote on this bill

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  • Jul 21, 2026HouseOn PassageFinal passagePassed, yea-nay 220–205
    Roll call 272 tally by party
    PartyYeaNayPresentNot voting
    Democrats620402
    Republicans213104
    Independents1000
    Total22020506

    House roll call 272: On Passage. Passed.

    7 crossed party lines: 6 Democrats, 1 Republican

    How each member voted (431)

Amendments

0 offered

No amendments were offered to this bill.

Who scored on this bill

72 points earned
  1. 1Tom Cole R-OK SponsorIntroduced, passed House2 events+30
  2. 2Kathy Castor D-FL1 maverick vote1 event+6
  3. 2Henry Cuellar D-TX1 maverick vote1 event+6
  4. 2Donald Davis D-NC1 maverick vote1 event+6
  5. 2Jared Golden D-ME1 maverick vote1 event+6
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Introductions and cosponsorships count toward weekly caps and show no points.

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History

  1. Jul 21, 2026Passed the House, 220–205.
  2. Jul 18, 2026Introduced in the House by Tom Cole.
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  1. Jul 22, 2026Received in the Senate.
  2. Jul 21, 2026Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1438. (consideration: CR H4731-4736)
  3. Jul 21, 2026Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5019-5020)
  4. Jul 21, 2026On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 220 - 205 (Roll no. 272). (text: CR H4731-4733)
  5. Jul 21, 2026Rule H. Res. 1438 passed House.
  6. Jul 21, 2026Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1438.
  7. Jul 21, 2026Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 8800, H.R. 8884, H. Con. Res. 113, H.R. 7008, H.R. 6955 and H.R. 9770. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 8800 under a structured rule and for consideration of H.R. 8884, H. Con. Res. 113, H.R. 7008, H.R. 6955, and H.R. 9770 under a closed rule, with one hour of debate on each measure and one motion to recommit on H.R. 8800, H.R. 8884, H.R. 7008, H.R. 6955, and H.R. 9770.
  8. Jul 21, 2026DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 9770.
  9. Jul 21, 2026The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
  10. Jul 21, 2026POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 9770, the Chair put the question on passage of the bill and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Ms. DeLauro demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
  11. Jul 21, 2026Considered as unfinished business.
  12. Jul 21, 2026Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 220 - 205 (Roll no. 272).
  13. Jul 21, 2026On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 220 - 205 (Roll no. 272).
  14. Jul 21, 2026Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  15. Jul 20, 2026Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1438 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 8800, H.R. 8884, H. Con. Res. 113, H.R. 7008, H.R. 6955 and H.R. 9770. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 8800 under a structured rule and for consideration of H.R. 8884, H. Con. Res. 113, H.R. 7008, H.R. 6955, and H.R. 9770 under a closed rule, with one hour of debate on each measure and one motion to recommit on H.R. 8800, H.R. 8884, H.R. 7008, H.R. 6955, and H.R. 9770.
  16. Jul 20, 2026Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1438 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 8800, H.R. 8884, H. Con. Res. 113, H.R. 7008, H.R. 6955 and H.R. 9770. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 8800 under a structured rule and for consideration of H.R. 8884, H. Con. Res. 113, H.R. 7008, H.R. 6955, and H.R. 9770 under a closed rule, with one hour of debate on each measure and one motion to recommit H.R. 8800, H.R. 8844, H.R. 7008, H.R. 6955, and H.R. 9770.
  17. Jul 18, 2026Introduced in House
  18. Jul 18, 2026Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.