S. 2882 · 119th Congress · Senate
Continuing Appropriations and Extensions and Other Matters Act, 2026
Introduced 2025-09-18 · Sponsored by Sen. Murray, Patty [D-WA] (D-WA) · Last updated 2026-03-31
Last action (2025-10-09): Motion by Senator Schumer to reconsider, under the order of 10/9/2025, not having voted on the prevailing side, the vote by which the third cloture motion on the motion to proceed to S. 2882 was not invoked (Record Vote No. 557) entered in Senate.
Summary
A stopgap spending bill that kept the government running through October 31, 2025, while Congress worked on full-year budgets. Beyond the basic funding extension, it permanently locks in the expanded health insurance premium tax credits from the ACA marketplace, adds Medicaid funding, and extends several other expiring programs.
The Good
Permanently extends expanded health insurance premium tax credits
The expanded premium tax credits from the American Rescue Plan and Inflation Reduction Act were set to expire. This bill makes them permanent, keeping health insurance premiums lower for millions of Americans who buy coverage on ACA marketplaces.
Provides continuing appropriations to prevent a shutdown
Beyond the health insurance provisions, the bill provides bridge funding to keep the government operating while full-year appropriations are negotiated, avoiding disruption to federal services.
The Bad
Permanent premium credits increase long-term federal spending
Making the expanded tax credits permanent adds hundreds of billions to projected federal spending over the next decade. Critics argue the country cannot afford this expansion without offsetting revenue or spending cuts.
Still relies on a CR rather than proper appropriations
The continuing appropriations portion maintains the cycle of short-term funding that prevents agencies from planning and budgeting effectively. Attaching permanent policy changes to a stopgap measure bypasses the normal legislative process.
Vote Record
Senate, 2025-10-09
Cloture Motion
Failed Congress.gov — Senate Roll Call #557
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Senate, 2025-10-08
Cloture on Motion to Proceed
Failed Congress.gov — Senate Roll Call #550
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Senate, 2025-10-06
Cloture on Motion to Proceed
Failed Congress.gov — Senate Roll Call #544
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Senate, 2025-10-03
Cloture on Motion to Proceed
Failed Congress.gov — Senate Roll Call #542
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Senate, 2025-10-01
Cloture on Motion to Proceed
Failed Congress.gov — Senate Roll Call #536
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Senate, 2025-09-30
Senate Vote
Failed Congress.gov — Senate Roll Call #534
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Senate, 2025-09-19
Senate Vote
Passed Congress.gov — Senate Roll Call #527
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