The record

LegislationLegislation· Mar 2026
HR 7744 Passed House — in Senate

Sponsored by Tom Cole (R)

Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026

Funds the for the rest of , ending the partial shutdown that began February 14.

Tradeoff

Provides to keep operating through September 30, 2026. Also authorizes back pay for employees affected by the shutdown and ratifies obligations incurred during the shutdown to protect life and property.

The House passed this 221-209 on March 5, 2026. A failed 212-217 the same day. The bill is now in the Senate.

  1. House

    Introduced

    (Mar 2, 2026)

  2. House

    Committee on (Mar 2, 2026)

    The bill went to more than one committee at the same time.

  3. House

    On

    Failed(Roll #86 · Mar 5, 2026)

    212 yeanay 217

  4. House

    Passage of the bill

    Passed(Roll #87 · Mar 5, 2026)

    221 yeanay 209

  5. Senate

    Received from the House

    on (Mar 9, 2026)

Passage votes so far· Mar 5, 2026· 119th Congress · 2025–2027