Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5371) making continuing appropriations and extensions for fiscal year 2026, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 719) honoring the life and legacy of Charles Charlie James Kirk; and for other purposes.
Latest action (Sep 17, 2025) — Motion to reconsider Agreed to without objection.
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House · Sep 17, 2025
Whether to adopt the resolution itself.
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