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The House voted 217-212 to pass H.R. 5371, a temporary funding measure that keeps the Department of Agriculture, Veterans Affairs, and other agencies running until January 30, 2026. The bill passed largely along party lines to prevent a partial government shutdown.
This vote was to pass H.R. 5371, known as a 'Continuing Resolution.' This bill provides short-term funding for several federal departments, including Agriculture, Veterans Affairs, and the Legislative Branch. It also extends various health and human services programs, such as Medicare and Medicaid provisions, and maintains protections that prevent patients from receiving unexpected medical bills. In the House of Representatives, a 'Vote on Passage' is the final step for a bill in that chamber. To pass, it typically needs a simple majority—meaning more 'yes' votes than 'no' votes. This particular vote occurred on a party-line basis, with nearly all Republicans supporting the measure and nearly all Democrats opposing it. Because the bill passed the House, it moved forward in the legislative process and eventually became law (Public Law 119-37). This action was a critical step in preventing a partial government shutdown and ensuring that veterans' benefits, food safety inspections, and military construction projects continued without interruption through the end of 2025 and into early 2026.
Following this House passage, the bill was sent to the Senate for consideration before being signed into law by the President.
OPEN BILL →Why it matters. This measure was essential to prevent a partial government shutdown, ensuring that veterans received benefits and agricultural programs remained operational at the start of the fiscal year.
Who’s affected. Veterans: Ensured continued access to healthcare, housing support, and disability benefits without interruption. · Farmers: Maintained agricultural support programs and rural development initiatives through January 2026. · Healthcare Patients: Continued the implementation of the 'No Surprises Act' to protect against unexpected medical bills.
Democrats. The Democratic caucus almost entirely opposed the measure, with 210 members voting 'no' and only one member voting 'yes'.
Republicans. The Republican caucus largely supported the measure, with 215 members voting 'yes' and only two members voting 'no'.
On Passage
Sep 19, 2025
The House voted 217-212 to pass H.R.
5371, a temporary funding measure that keeps the Department of Agriculture, Veterans Affairs, and other agencies running until January 30, 2026. The bill passed largely along party lines to prevent a partial government shutdown.
This was a final vote in the House to approve the text of the bill. It required a simple majority of those present and voting to pass.
Following this House passage, the bill was sent to the Senate for consideration before being signed into law by the President.
This measure was essential to prevent a partial government shutdown, ensuring that veterans received benefits and agricultural programs remained operational at the start of the fiscal year.
The vote followed strict party lines, with Republicans providing nearly all the support needed for passage while Democrats were almost entirely opposed.
The Democratic caucus almost entirely opposed the measure, with 210 members voting 'no' and only one member voting 'yes'.
The Republican caucus largely supported the measure, with 215 members voting 'yes' and only two members voting 'no'.
The single independent member voted 'yes' in favor of the bill.