U.S. Senate · August 8, 2026
Roll call 228 · 119th Congress, session 2
H.R. 6500 — Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027
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
90 yes 6 no
The Senate said yes · recorded as “Bill Passed”
Needed three-fifths (60 of 100 senators), the bar for ending debate.
What was being voted on
119-HR-6500 — Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027
This Act provides funding and legal extensions for various government operations. Division A establishes continuing appropriations for several government departments and agencies for fiscal year 2027. Division B focuses on authorizing various legal and programmatic extensions across multiple sectors. Division C, the "Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2026," extends various surface transportation programs and trust funds. Division D provides several extensions for Department of Veterans Affairs programs and authorities.