U.S. Senate · January 15, 2026
Roll call 11 · 119th Congress, session 2
H.R. 6938 — Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026
The vote on whether to pass the bill This is the real decision in this chamber. Passing here sends the bill to the other chamber, which must pass it too before it can go to the President.
Passed
82 yes 15 no
The Senate said yes · recorded as “Bill Passed”
Needed a simple majority — more than half of those voting.
What was being voted on
119-HR-6938 — Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026
This Act establishes consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, covering various government divisions including Commerce, Energy, the Interior, and the EPA. It provides significant funding for scientific research through NASA and the National Science Foundation, as well as for STEM education and human resources. The legislation allocates resources for water infrastructure, flood control, and the maintenance of National Parks and the Smithsonian Institution.