H.R. 5371 · 119th Congress · House
Continuing Appropriations, Agriculture, Legislative Branch, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Extensions Act, 2026
Introduced 2025-09-16 · Sponsored by Rep. Cole, Tom [R-OK-4] (R-OK) · Last updated 2026-03-31
Last action (2025-11-12): Became Public Law No: 119-37.
Summary
The bill that ended the October 2025 government shutdown. It gave full-year funding to four areas (agriculture, military construction, veterans affairs, and the legislative branch) while keeping the rest of the government running on a temporary continuing resolution through January 30, 2026. It also extended various expiring federal programs and authorities that would have lapsed during the shutdown.
The Good
Ended the October 2025 government shutdown
Provided FY2026 continuing appropriations to reopen the federal government and full-year appropriations for agriculture, military construction, veterans affairs, and the legislative branch. Federal employees and contractors resumed work and back pay was authorized.
Full-year funding for four priority areas
Rather than a blanket CR, the bill provided complete appropriations for agriculture, military construction, VA, and the legislative branch. These sectors received detailed, purpose-specific funding instead of flat prior-year carryover.
The Bad
Most agencies still on continuing resolution funding
While four areas got full-year bills, the remaining eight appropriations categories continued at prior-year levels. This split approach means most of the federal government still operates under the inefficiencies of a CR.
Shutdown caused real economic damage before passage
The shutdown disrupted federal services, delayed payments to contractors, and cost the economy billions. Government shutdowns also erode public trust in Congress's ability to perform its basic functions.
Vote Record
Senate, 2025-11-12
Passage (Senate)
Passed
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Senate, 2025-11-10
BipartisanPassage (Senate)
Passed Congress.gov — Senate Roll Call #618
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Senate, 2025-11-09
BipartisanCloture Motion
Passed Congress.gov — Senate Roll Call #610
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Senate, 2025-11-04
Cloture Motion
Passed Congress.gov — Senate Roll Call #603
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Senate, 2025-10-28
Cloture on Motion to Proceed
Passed Congress.gov — Senate Roll Call #590
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Senate, 2025-10-22
Cloture Motion
Passed Congress.gov — Senate Roll Call #581
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