Skip to main content
EnglishEspañol

All bills

Massive spending package would fund defense and civilian agencies through 2026

Signed into lawH.R. 7148Latest action

Sponsor: Tom Cole · Representative · OK

AIDecoded by AI · checked against the record
Read the official text

Official title: Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026

119th Congress

Topics: Jobs & the economy

Introduced:

Read the official bill on Congress.gov

In plain words

The plain-language version comes first. The official text is always the reference.

HR 7148 bundles multiple funding bills to run the Defense Department and several civilian agencies through September 30, 2026.

55-second read · 5 questions answered below

What does this do?

This bill consolidates several federal spending bills into one law funding the government through the end of 2026. It covers Defense, Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, Transportation, HUD, Treasury, the courts, and State Department/foreign aid programs. The largest section funds military personnel, operations, equipment, research, health care, and environmental cleanup, with rules on transferring funds and restrictions like banning foreign shipyard construction.

Who does it affect?

Military service members, National Guard, reserves, and defense contractors are directly affected by the Defense funding. Federal employees and Americans who rely on health, education, housing, and transportation programs are affected by the civilian agency funding.

Why does it matter?

Because this is a consolidated funding bill, it determines whether major federal agencies and military operations continue running normally through 2026. Restrictions on fund transfers and specific spending rules limit how agencies can use the money.

What does it cost, and who pays?

  • Funds military pay and equipment
  • Funds civilian agencies through FY2026
  • Includes routine widow's payment

AI-drafted summary. Check it against the official text before you act on it.

Read the official bill on Congress.gov

No call to make

This is law.

Where does it stand?

  1. IntroducedJan 20, 2026
  2. House committee
  3. House vote
  4. Senate
  5. The president's desk

Right now: the president signed it. It's law.Now law

Latest action: — Became Public Law No: 119-75.

Data as of October 20, 2026

Recorded votes

Roll-call votes recorded since January 3, 2025.

  1. House · · Roll call 53

    As recorded

    Question
    On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendments
    Result:
    Passed
    217
    Nay
    214
    0
    1

    Republicans 196 yes, 21 no, 1 not voting · Democrats 21 yes, 193 no

    Official record
    How members voted

    The official record lists how each member voted.Official record

  2. Senate · · Roll call 20

    As recorded

    Question
    On Passage of the Bill H.R. 7148
    Result:
    Bill Passed
    71
    Nay
    29
    0
    0

    Republicans 48 yes, 5 no · Democrats 22 yes, 23 no · Independents 1 yes, 1 no

    Official record
    How members voted

    The official record lists how each member voted.Official record

  3. Senate · · Roll call 19

    As recorded

    Question
    On the Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Merkley Amdt. No. 4287)
    Result:
    Motion Rejected
    47
    Nay
    52
    0
    1

    Republicans 52 no, 1 not voting · Democrats 45 yes · Independents 2 yes

    Official record
    How members voted

    The official record lists how each member voted.Official record

7 earlier votes

  1. Senate · · Roll call 18

    As recorded

    Question
    On the Amendment S.Amdt. 4290 to H.R. 7148 (No short title on file)
    Result:
    Amendment Rejected
    49
    Nay
    51
    0
    0

    Republicans 2 yes, 51 no · Democrats 45 yes · Independents 2 yes

    Official record
    How members voted

    The official record lists how each member voted.Official record

  2. Senate · · Roll call 17

    As recorded

    Question
    On the S.Amdt. 4286 to H.R. 7148 (No short title on file)
    Result:
    Motion to Table Agreed to
    58
    Nay
    42
    0
    0

    Republicans 11 yes, 42 no · Democrats 45 yes · Independents 2 yes

    Official record
    How members voted

    The official record lists how each member voted.Official record

  3. Senate · · Roll call 16

    As recorded

    Question
    On the S.Amdt. 4234 to H.R. 7148 (No short title on file)
    Result:
    Motion to Table Agreed to
    58
    Nay
    42
    0
    0

    Republicans 11 yes, 42 no · Democrats 45 yes · Independents 2 yes

    Official record
    How members voted

    The official record lists how each member voted.Official record

  4. Senate · · Roll call 15

    As recorded

    Question
    On the S.Amdt. 4236 to H.R. 7148 (No short title on file)
    Result:
    Motion to Table Agreed to
    67
    Nay
    33
    0
    0

    Republicans 20 yes, 33 no · Democrats 45 yes · Independents 2 yes

    Official record
    How members voted

    The official record lists how each member voted.Official record

  5. Senate · · Roll call 14

    As recorded

    Question
    On the Amendment S.Amdt. 4272 to H.R. 7148 (No short title on file)
    Result:
    Amendment Rejected
    32
    Nay
    67
    0
    1

    Republicans 32 yes, 20 no, 1 not voting · Democrats 45 no · Independents 2 no

    Official record
    How members voted

    The official record lists how each member voted.Official record

  6. Senate · · Roll call 13

    As recorded

    Question
    On H.R. 7148
    Result:
    Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected
    45
    Nay
    55
    0
    0

    Republicans 45 yes, 8 no · Democrats 45 no · Independents 2 no

    Official record
    How members voted

    The official record lists how each member voted.Official record

  7. House · · Roll call 45

    As recorded

    Question
    On Passage
    Result:
    Passed
    341
    Nay
    88
    0
    2

    Republicans 192 yes, 24 no, 2 not voting · Democrats 149 yes, 64 no

    Official record
    How members voted

    The official record lists how each member voted.Official record

Share this bill

Share on WhatsApp