Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, Agriculture, and Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2026
USA119th CongressHR-3944| House
| Updated: 9/18/2025
John R. Carter
Republican Representative
Texas
Appropriations Committee, Appropriations Committee
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
This bill, designated as the "Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, Agriculture, and Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2026," provides comprehensive funding for the upcoming fiscal year across three major divisions of the federal government. It outlines specific appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies; agriculture, rural development, and the Food and Drug Administration; and the legislative branch. Division A focuses on Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies. It allocates substantial funds for military construction projects across all branches of the armed forces, including the Army, Navy, Air Force, and National Guard, as well as for family housing and the NATO Security Investment Program. A significant portion of this division is dedicated to the Department of Veterans Affairs, funding veterans' compensation, pensions, readjustment benefits, and various healthcare services, including a substantial $52.676 billion for the Cost of War Toxic Exposures Fund . It also supports VA medical facilities, information technology systems, and construction projects, alongside funding for the National Cemetery Administration and other related agencies. Division B addresses Agriculture, Rural Development, the Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies. This section provides appropriations for numerous Department of Agriculture offices and agencies, supporting agricultural research, statistics, marketing, and food safety initiatives. It funds farm production and conservation programs, including the Farm Service Agency and Natural Resources Conservation Service, and allocates resources for rural development in areas such as housing, business, and utilities like water and broadband. Key domestic food programs like child nutrition, the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC), and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) also receive funding. The Food and Drug Administration is funded for its salaries, expenses, and enforcement activities, with specific directives for areas like e-cigarette regulation. Division C covers the Legislative Branch, providing appropriations for the operations of the Senate, various joint committees, and the Capitol Police. It funds the Office of Congressional Workplace Rights, the Congressional Budget Office, and the Architect of the Capitol for the maintenance and operation of Capitol facilities, including the Capitol Building, Senate Office Buildings, and the Botanic Garden. The Library of Congress, Copyright Office, Congressional Research Service, and Government Publishing Office also receive allocations. Across all divisions, the bill includes numerous administrative provisions that govern fund transfers, impose spending limitations, establish reporting requirements, and outline specific prohibitions to ensure fiscal responsibility and programmatic oversight.
Amendments (75)
HAMDT 35
On agreeing to the Carter (TX) amendments (A002) Agreed to by recorded vote: 219 - 206 (Roll no. 180).
SAMDT 3411textUnder the order of 8/1/2025, having achieved 60 votes in the affirmative, amendment SA 3411, as amended, agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 87 - 9. Record Vote Number: 479.
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Under the order of 8/1/2025, having achieved 60 votes in the affirmative, amendment SA 3411, as amended, agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 87 - 9. Record Vote Number: 479.
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Amendment SA 3113, as modified, not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 15 - 81. Record Vote Number: 477.
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Amendment SA 3115 not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 42 - 53. Record Vote Number: 474.
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Notwithstanding the passage of H.R. 3944, as amended, amendment SA 3412 agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 81 - 15. Record Vote Number: 481.
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Amendment SA 3414 not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 14 - 81. Record Vote Number: 476.
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Amendment SA 3428 not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 21 - 75. Record Vote Number: 478.
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Amendment SA 3447 not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 44 - 51. Record Vote Number: 473.
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Amendment SA 3466 not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 45 - 50. Record Vote Number: 475.
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Timeline
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 128.
The House Committee on Appropriations reported an original measure, H. Rept. 119-161, by Mr. Carter (TX).
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 530 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3944, H.R. 275, H.R. 875 and H. Res. 516. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 3944 under a structured rule and H.R. 275, H.R. 875, and H.Res. 516 under a closed rule, with one hour of general debate on each measure. The resolution provides for one motion to recommit on H.R. 3944, H.R. 275, and H.R. 875.
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 530. (; consideration: CR H2937: 1; text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H2941-2951)
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 530. (consideration: CR H2937; text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H2941-2951)
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3944, H.R. 275, H.R. 875 and H. Res. 516. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 3944 under a structured rule and H.R. 275, H.R. 875, and H.Res. 516 under a closed rule, with one hour of general debate on each measure. The resolution provides for one motion to recommit on H.R. 3944, H.R. 275, and H.R. 875.
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 530 and Rule XVIII.
The Speaker designated the Honorable Barry Loudermilk to act as Chairman of the Committee.
GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 3944.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 530, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Carter (TX) amendment en bloc No. 1.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 530, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Carter (TX) amendment en bloc No. 2.
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Carter (TX) amendment en bloc No. 2, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Wasserman Schultz demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed proceedings until a time to be announced.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 530, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Correa amendment No. 8.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 530, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Joyce (OH) amendment No. 21.
Mr. Carter (TX) moved that the committee rise.
On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 3944 as unfinished business.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2957-2959: 1)
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2957)
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
On Agreeing to the Amendment: Agreed to
View VoteThe House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 3944.
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
The House adopted the amendments en gros as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
Ms. Kaptur moved to recommit to the Committee on Appropriations. (CR H2958)
The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 208 - 216 (Roll no. 181).
View VoteOn passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 218 - 206 (Roll no. 182).
View VoteMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
Committee on Appropriations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Committee on Appropriations. Reported by Senator Boozman with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 119-43.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 121.
Cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure presented in Senate.
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate.
Cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure presented in Senate. (CR S4449)
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S4449: 1)
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S4449)
Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (CR S4515)
Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (CR S4515: 6)
Cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 91 - 7. Record Vote Number: 423. (CR S4520)
View VoteOn the Motion to Proceed H.R. 3944: Motion to Proceed Agreed to
View VoteMotion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (CR S4577)
Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S4588: 1; text: CR S4588-4598)
Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (CR S4577: 6)
Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S4588; text: CR S4588-4598)
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 90 - 8. Record Vote Number: 428.
View VotePassed Senate under the order of 8/1/2025, having achieved 60 votes in the affirmative, with an amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 87 - 9. Record Vote Number: 480.
View VoteThe committee substitute withdrawn by Unanimous Consent.
Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S5189-5200)
On the Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Points of Order Re: Merkley Amdt. No. 3114): Motion Rejected
View VoteOn the Amendment S.Amdt. 3447 to S.Amdt. 3411 to H.R. 3944 (No short title on file): Amendment Rejected
View VoteOn the Amendment S.Amdt. 3115 to S.Amdt. 3411 to H.R. 3944 (No short title on file): Amendment Rejected
View VoteOn the Amendment S.Amdt. 3466 to S.Amdt. 3411 to H.R. 3944 (No short title on file): Amendment Rejected
View VoteOn the Amendment S.Amdt. 3414 to S.Amdt. 3411 to H.R. 3944 (No short title on file): Amendment Rejected
View VoteOn the Amendment S.Amdt. 3113 to S.Amdt. 3411 to H.R. 3944 (No short title on file): Amendment Rejected
View VoteOn the Amendment S.Amdt. 3428 to S.Amdt. 3411 to H.R. 3944 (No short title on file): Amendment Rejected
View VoteOn the Amendment S.Amdt. 3412 to S.Amdt. 3411 to H.R. 3944 (No short title on file): Amendment Agreed to
View VoteMessage on Senate action sent to the House.
Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House disagree to the Senate amendment, and request a conference Agreed to by voice vote.
Mr. Cole moved to take from the Speaker's table the bill H.R. 3944, with the Senate amendment thereto, disagree to the Senate amendment and request a conference.
Mr. Cole moved that the House disagree to the Senate amendment, and request a conference.
On motion that the House disagree to the Senate amendment, and request a conference Agreed to by voice vote.
Ms. DeLauro moved that the House instruct conferees.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the DeLauro motion to instruct conferees.
The previous question was ordered without objection.
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the DeLauro motion to instruct conferees on H.R. 3944, the Chair put the question on motion to instruct conferees and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Ms. DeLauro demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
On motion that the House instruct conferees Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 211 - 213 (Roll no. 263). (consideration: CR H4249)
View VoteMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
The Speaker appointed conferees: Cole, Aderholt, Carter of Texas, Harris of Maryland, Valadao, Newhouse, Moolenaar, Rutherford, Cline, Hinson, Letlow, Guest, Zinke, Bice, Scott Franklin of Florida, LaLota, Strong, Maloy, Moore of West Virginia, DeLauro, Hoyer, Kaptur, Bishop, Wasserman Schultz, Cuellar, Pingree, Quigley, Espaillat, Underwood, Levin, Escobar, and Perez.
Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: House requests a conference.
Economics and Public Finance
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Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, Agriculture, and Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2026
USA119th CongressHR-3944| House
| Updated: 9/18/2025
This bill, designated as the "Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, Agriculture, and Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2026," provides comprehensive funding for the upcoming fiscal year across three major divisions of the federal government. It outlines specific appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies; agriculture, rural development, and the Food and Drug Administration; and the legislative branch. Division A focuses on Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies. It allocates substantial funds for military construction projects across all branches of the armed forces, including the Army, Navy, Air Force, and National Guard, as well as for family housing and the NATO Security Investment Program. A significant portion of this division is dedicated to the Department of Veterans Affairs, funding veterans' compensation, pensions, readjustment benefits, and various healthcare services, including a substantial $52.676 billion for the Cost of War Toxic Exposures Fund . It also supports VA medical facilities, information technology systems, and construction projects, alongside funding for the National Cemetery Administration and other related agencies. Division B addresses Agriculture, Rural Development, the Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies. This section provides appropriations for numerous Department of Agriculture offices and agencies, supporting agricultural research, statistics, marketing, and food safety initiatives. It funds farm production and conservation programs, including the Farm Service Agency and Natural Resources Conservation Service, and allocates resources for rural development in areas such as housing, business, and utilities like water and broadband. Key domestic food programs like child nutrition, the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC), and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) also receive funding. The Food and Drug Administration is funded for its salaries, expenses, and enforcement activities, with specific directives for areas like e-cigarette regulation. Division C covers the Legislative Branch, providing appropriations for the operations of the Senate, various joint committees, and the Capitol Police. It funds the Office of Congressional Workplace Rights, the Congressional Budget Office, and the Architect of the Capitol for the maintenance and operation of Capitol facilities, including the Capitol Building, Senate Office Buildings, and the Botanic Garden. The Library of Congress, Copyright Office, Congressional Research Service, and Government Publishing Office also receive allocations. Across all divisions, the bill includes numerous administrative provisions that govern fund transfers, impose spending limitations, establish reporting requirements, and outline specific prohibitions to ensure fiscal responsibility and programmatic oversight.
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Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 128.
The House Committee on Appropriations reported an original measure, H. Rept. 119-161, by Mr. Carter (TX).
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 530 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3944, H.R. 275, H.R. 875 and H. Res. 516. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 3944 under a structured rule and H.R. 275, H.R. 875, and H.Res. 516 under a closed rule, with one hour of general debate on each measure. The resolution provides for one motion to recommit on H.R. 3944, H.R. 275, and H.R. 875.
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 530. (; consideration: CR H2937: 1; text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H2941-2951)
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 530. (consideration: CR H2937; text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H2941-2951)
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3944, H.R. 275, H.R. 875 and H. Res. 516. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 3944 under a structured rule and H.R. 275, H.R. 875, and H.Res. 516 under a closed rule, with one hour of general debate on each measure. The resolution provides for one motion to recommit on H.R. 3944, H.R. 275, and H.R. 875.
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 530 and Rule XVIII.
The Speaker designated the Honorable Barry Loudermilk to act as Chairman of the Committee.
GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 3944.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 530, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Carter (TX) amendment en bloc No. 1.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 530, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Carter (TX) amendment en bloc No. 2.
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Carter (TX) amendment en bloc No. 2, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Wasserman Schultz demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed proceedings until a time to be announced.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 530, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Correa amendment No. 8.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 530, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Joyce (OH) amendment No. 21.
Mr. Carter (TX) moved that the committee rise.
On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 3944 as unfinished business.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2957-2959: 1)
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2957)
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
On Agreeing to the Amendment: Agreed to
View VoteThe House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 3944.
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
The House adopted the amendments en gros as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
Ms. Kaptur moved to recommit to the Committee on Appropriations. (CR H2958)
The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 208 - 216 (Roll no. 181).
View VoteOn passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 218 - 206 (Roll no. 182).
View VoteMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
Committee on Appropriations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Committee on Appropriations. Reported by Senator Boozman with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 119-43.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 121.
Cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure presented in Senate.
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate.
Cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure presented in Senate. (CR S4449)
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S4449: 1)
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S4449)
Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (CR S4515)
Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (CR S4515: 6)
Cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 91 - 7. Record Vote Number: 423. (CR S4520)
View VoteOn the Motion to Proceed H.R. 3944: Motion to Proceed Agreed to
View VoteMotion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (CR S4577)
Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S4588: 1; text: CR S4588-4598)
Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (CR S4577: 6)
Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S4588; text: CR S4588-4598)
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 90 - 8. Record Vote Number: 428.
View VotePassed Senate under the order of 8/1/2025, having achieved 60 votes in the affirmative, with an amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 87 - 9. Record Vote Number: 480.
View VoteThe committee substitute withdrawn by Unanimous Consent.
Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S5189-5200)
On the Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Points of Order Re: Merkley Amdt. No. 3114): Motion Rejected
View VoteOn the Amendment S.Amdt. 3447 to S.Amdt. 3411 to H.R. 3944 (No short title on file): Amendment Rejected
View VoteOn the Amendment S.Amdt. 3115 to S.Amdt. 3411 to H.R. 3944 (No short title on file): Amendment Rejected
View VoteOn the Amendment S.Amdt. 3466 to S.Amdt. 3411 to H.R. 3944 (No short title on file): Amendment Rejected
View VoteOn the Amendment S.Amdt. 3414 to S.Amdt. 3411 to H.R. 3944 (No short title on file): Amendment Rejected
View VoteOn the Amendment S.Amdt. 3113 to S.Amdt. 3411 to H.R. 3944 (No short title on file): Amendment Rejected
View VoteOn the Amendment S.Amdt. 3428 to S.Amdt. 3411 to H.R. 3944 (No short title on file): Amendment Rejected
View VoteOn the Amendment S.Amdt. 3412 to S.Amdt. 3411 to H.R. 3944 (No short title on file): Amendment Agreed to
View VoteMessage on Senate action sent to the House.
Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House disagree to the Senate amendment, and request a conference Agreed to by voice vote.
Mr. Cole moved to take from the Speaker's table the bill H.R. 3944, with the Senate amendment thereto, disagree to the Senate amendment and request a conference.
Mr. Cole moved that the House disagree to the Senate amendment, and request a conference.
On motion that the House disagree to the Senate amendment, and request a conference Agreed to by voice vote.
Ms. DeLauro moved that the House instruct conferees.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the DeLauro motion to instruct conferees.
The previous question was ordered without objection.
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the DeLauro motion to instruct conferees on H.R. 3944, the Chair put the question on motion to instruct conferees and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Ms. DeLauro demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
On motion that the House instruct conferees Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 211 - 213 (Roll no. 263). (consideration: CR H4249)
View VoteMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
The Speaker appointed conferees: Cole, Aderholt, Carter of Texas, Harris of Maryland, Valadao, Newhouse, Moolenaar, Rutherford, Cline, Hinson, Letlow, Guest, Zinke, Bice, Scott Franklin of Florida, LaLota, Strong, Maloy, Moore of West Virginia, DeLauro, Hoyer, Kaptur, Bishop, Wasserman Schultz, Cuellar, Pingree, Quigley, Espaillat, Underwood, Levin, Escobar, and Perez.
Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: House requests a conference.
John R. Carter
Republican Representative
Texas
Appropriations Committee, Appropriations Committee
Economics and Public Finance
Related Bills
- HR 119-5371: Continuing Appropriations, Agriculture, Legislative Branch, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Extensions Act, 2026
- HRES 119-530: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3944) making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 275) to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to publish on a monthly basis the number of special interest aliens encountered attempting to unlawfully enter the United States, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 875) to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide that aliens who have been convicted of or who have committed an offense for driving while intoxicated or impaired are inadmissible and deportable; and providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 516) condemning the violent June 2025 riots in Los Angeles, California.
- HR 119-4249: Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2026
- S 119-2256: Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026
- HR 119-4121: Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026
- S 119-2257: Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2026
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Amendments (75)
HAMDT 35
On agreeing to the Carter (TX) amendments (A002) Agreed to by recorded vote: 219 - 206 (Roll no. 180).
SAMDT 3411textUnder the order of 8/1/2025, having achieved 60 votes in the affirmative, amendment SA 3411, as amended, agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 87 - 9. Record Vote Number: 479.
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Under the order of 8/1/2025, having achieved 60 votes in the affirmative, amendment SA 3411, as amended, agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 87 - 9. Record Vote Number: 479.
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Amendment SA 3113, as modified, not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 15 - 81. Record Vote Number: 477.
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Amendment SA 3115 not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 42 - 53. Record Vote Number: 474.
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Notwithstanding the passage of H.R. 3944, as amended, amendment SA 3412 agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 81 - 15. Record Vote Number: 481.
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Amendment SA 3414 not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 14 - 81. Record Vote Number: 476.
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Amendment SA 3428 not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 21 - 75. Record Vote Number: 478.
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