House Sends Bill to President Trump’s Desk, Averts Partisan October Shutdown
Washington, D.C. – Today, the House of Representatives met to consider the Senate Amendments to H.R. 6500 – The Continuing Appropriations Act, 2027. The measure was approved by a vote of 370–48 and will now be sent to President Trump's desk for signature.
Chairman Tom Cole (R-OK) said, “Today’s vote is the culmination of House Republicans moving proactively, decisively, and strategically earlier this summer. The action we took paved the way for the Senate to promptly engage in the process, and I am proud to say we are now sending this funding extension to President Trump without waiting for the clock to run out. Responsible governance means putting the well-being and stability of the nation first, and this legislation does just that. It protects our national security, preserves critical services, and denies partisan shutdown agitators the leverage they have repeatedly sought. The bill is simple by design – no poison pills, no divisive wish lists, and no political gimmicks. Just a clean, straightforward measure that keeps the government working, provides more time to address full-year bills, and trades the familiar cycle of Senate Democrat brinkmanship for something far more useful: certainty.”
Chairman Cole's prepared floor remarks are available here.
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