HR 6938
Congress: 119th
Title: Science Appropriations Act, 2026 Original title: Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026
Updated: 2026-03-09T20:24:14Z
Latest Action: Became Public Law No: 119-74. (2026-01-23)
Recorded Votes (7)
| Vote Number | Date | Action | Vote | Final chamber vote |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2026-01-08 | On Retaining Division AOn Retaining Division A Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 375 - 47 (Roll no. 5).R: 171Y–40N (0P, 7NV) | D: 204Y–7N (0P, 2NV) | I: 0Y–0N | passed 375 - 47 | — |
| 2 | 2026-01-08 | On Retaining Divisions B and COn Retaining Divisions B and C Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 419 - 6 (Roll no. 6).R: 210Y–3N (0P, 5NV) | D: 209Y–3N (0P, 1NV) | I: 0Y–0N | passed 419 - 6 | — |
| 3 | 2026-01-08 | On PassageOn passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 397 - 28 (Roll no. 7). (text: CR H151-199)R: 191Y–22N (0P, 5NV) | D: 206Y–6N (0P, 1NV) | I: 0Y–0N | passed 397 - 28 | Yes |
| 4 | 2026-01-12 | On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 6938Cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 80 - 13. Record Vote Number: 7. (CR S128)D: 35Y–9N (0P, 1NV) | R: 44Y–3N (0P, 6NV) | I: 1Y–1N | passed 80 - 13 | — |
| 5 | 2026-01-13 | Voice VoteMotion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S141-143, S157)Democrat: 45Y–0N | Independent: 2Y–0N | Republican: 53Y–0N | passed 100 - 0 | — |
| 6 | 2026-01-15 | On the Cloture Motion H.R. 6938Cloture on the measure invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 85 - 14. Record Vote Number: 10. (CR S230)D: 35Y–9N (0P, 1NV) | R: 49Y–4N | I: 1Y–1N | passed 85 - 14 | — |
| 7 | 2026-01-15 | On Passage of the Bill H.R. 6938Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 82 - 15. Record Vote Number: 11.D: 35Y–9N (0P, 1NV) | R: 46Y–5N (0P, 2NV) | I: 1Y–1N | passed 82 - 15 | Yes |
Actions (39)
| Date | Chamber | Action | Type | Recorded Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-23 | President | Became Public Law No: 119-74. | President | N/A |
| 2026-01-23 | President | Signed by President. | President | N/A |
| 2026-01-22 | House | Presented to President. | Floor | N/A |
| 2026-01-22 | President | Presented to President. | President | N/A |
| 2026-01-15 | Senate | Message on Senate action sent to the House. | Floor | N/A |
| 2026-01-15 | Senate | Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 82 - 15. Record Vote Number: 11. | Floor | |
| 2026-01-15 | Senate | Motion by Senator Thune to commit to Senate Committee on Appropriations with instructions to report back forthwith with the following amendment (SA 4210) fell when cloture on the motion was invoked in Senate. | Floor | N/A |
| 2026-01-15 | Senate | Cloture on the measure invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 85 - 14. Record Vote Number: 10. (CR S230) | Floor | |
| 2026-01-15 | Senate | Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S227-249) | Floor | N/A |
| 2026-01-14 | Senate | Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S185-218) | Floor | N/A |
| 2026-01-13 | Senate | Cloture motion on the measure presented in Senate. | Floor | N/A |
| 2026-01-13 | Senate | Motion by Senator Thune to commit to Senate Committee on Appropriations with instructions to report back forthwith with the following amendment (SA 4210) made in Senate. | Floor | N/A |
| 2026-01-13 | Senate | Measure laid before Senate by motion. | Floor | N/A |
| 2026-01-13 | Senate | Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S141-143, S157) | Floor | |
| 2026-01-13 | Senate | Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. | Floor | N/A |
| 2026-01-12 | Senate | Cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 80 - 13. Record Vote Number: 7. (CR S128) | Floor | |
| 2026-01-12 | Senate | Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (consideration: CR S121-128) | Floor | N/A |
| 2026-01-08 | Senate | Cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure presented in Senate. (CR S119) | Floor | N/A |
| 2026-01-08 | Senate | Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S119) | Floor | N/A |
| 2026-01-08 | Senate | Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 299. | Calendars | N/A |
| 2026-01-08 | Senate | Received in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time. (Legislative Day January 7, 2026). | Calendars | N/A |
| 2026-01-0815:11:24 | House | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | Floor | N/A |
| 2026-01-0815:11:23 | House | On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 397 - 28 (Roll no. 7). (text: CR H151-199) | Floor | |
| 2026-01-0815:04:09 | House | On Retaining Divisions B and C Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 419 - 6 (Roll no. 6). | Floor | |
| 2026-01-0814:58:06 | House | Mr. Cole moved On Retaining Divisions B and C. | Floor | N/A |
| 2026-01-0814:58:00 | House | On Retaining Division A Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 375 - 47 (Roll no. 5). | Floor | |
| 2026-01-0814:31:48 | House | Mr. Cole moved On Retaining Division A. | Floor | N/A |
| 2026-01-0814:31:02 | House | Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H209-211) | Floor | N/A |
| 2026-01-0813:24:54 | House | POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - The Chair put the question on retaining Division A of H.R. 6938 and pursuant to H. Res. 977 the yeas and nays were ordered. The Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced. | Floor | N/A |
| 2026-01-0813:24:22 | House | Pursuant to section 4(a) of H. Res. 977, the Chair will put the question on retaining Division A of the bill, and then retaining Divisions B and C. | Floor | N/A |
| 2026-01-0813:24:17 | House | The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. | Floor | N/A |
| 2026-01-0812:29:46 | House | DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 6938. | Floor | N/A |
| 2026-01-0812:29:16 | House | Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4593, H.R. 5184 and H.R. 6938. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 4593, H.R. 5184, and H.R. 6938 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate and provides for one motion to recommit on each bill. | Floor | N/A |
| 2026-01-0812:29:11 | House | Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 977. (consideration: CR H151-205) | Floor | N/A |
| 2026-01-0812:28:53 | House | UNANIMOUS CONSENT REQUEST - Mr. Cole asked unanimous consent that the question of retaining a portion of the bill on H.R. 6938 may be subject to postponement, as though under clause 8 of rule 20. Agreed to without objection. | Floor | N/A |
| 2026-01-0717:33:14 | House | Rule H. Res. 977 passed House. | Floor | N/A |
| 2026-01-0709:46:42 | House | Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 977 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4593, H.R. 5184 and H.R. 6938. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 4593, H.R. 5184, and H.R. 6938 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate and provides for one motion to recommit on each bill. | Floor | N/A |
| 2026-01-06 | House | Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. | IntroReferral | N/A |
| 2026-01-06 | House | Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. | IntroReferral | N/A |