Summary of H. Res. 873

Bill Overview

Bill Number: H. Res. 873

Title: Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 5371) making continuing appropriations and extensions for fiscal year 2026, and for other purposes.

Status: Motion to reconsider laid on the table; Agreed to without objection.

Introduced: November 12, 2025

Classification: Resolution

Purpose and Intent

H. Res. 873 is a resolution that facilitates the consideration of the Senate amendment to H.R. 5371, which is focused on making continuing appropriations and extensions for the fiscal year 2026. The primary intent of this resolution is to streamline the legislative process for approving funding measures necessary to maintain government operations and services.

Key Provisions

• Consideration of Senate Amendment: The resolution allows the House to take up the Senate amendment to H.R. 5371 without any points of order being raised against it.
• Motion to Concur: It authorizes a motion by the chair of the Committee on Appropriations or their designee to concur with the Senate amendment.
• Debate Structure: The resolution provides for one hour of debate on the motion, equally divided between the chair and the ranking minority member of the Committee on Appropriations or their designees.
• Waivers: It waives all points of order against the consideration of the motion and the Senate amendment, including:
  • Clause 10 of rule XXI, which prohibits measures that increase mandatory spending.
  • Section 303 of the Congressional Budget Act, which restricts legislation providing new budget authority until a budget resolution is agreed upon.

Impact

The resolution impacts the legislative process by allowing for a more efficient debate and vote on the Senate's proposed amendments to the appropriations bill. It is particularly relevant for government funding, affecting various sectors that rely on federal appropriations, including agriculture, military construction, and veterans' affairs.

Legislative Actions

• November 12, 2025: The resolution was debated and agreed to by a recorded vote of 213 to 209.
• Consideration: The resolution was considered as a privileged matter and was placed on the House Calendar (Calendar No. 46).
• Committee Report: The House Committee on Rules reported the resolution with a recommendation for adoption.

Conclusion

H. Res. 873 is a procedural resolution that plays a critical role in facilitating the legislative process for continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2026. By waiving certain points of order and establishing a structured debate, it aims to ensure timely funding for essential government operations.