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Introduced, doneJune 12, 2025
Committee, doneJune 12, 2025
Floor Vote, doneAugust 1, 2025
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96members of the Senate voted

87 Yea, 9 Nay, 0 Present

4 Not Voting

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Senate votes by party
Party	Yea	Nay	Not Voting
Republican	49	2	2
Democrat	37	6	2
Independent	1	1	0
Total	87	9	4

Republican
Yea
49
Nay
2
Present
0
Not Voting
2
Democrat
Yea
37
Nay
6
Present
0
Not Voting
2
Independent
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1
Nay
1
Present
0
Not Voting
0

Senate roll call vote, August 1, 2025

What This Bill Does

This bill provides FY2026 appropriations to several federal departments and agencies for activities and programs related to military construction, veterans, agriculture, and the legislative branch.

Specifically, the bill includes 3 of the 12 regular FY2026 appropriations bills:

the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026;
the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026; and
the Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2026.

The departments, agencies, and activities funded in the bill include

Department of Defense military construction and family housing activities,
the Department of Veterans Affairs,
the Department of Agriculture,
the Food and Drug Administration,
the Senate,
various agencies that support Congress, and
several related and independent agencies.

(Pursuant to the longstanding practice of each chamber of Congress determining its own requirements, funds for the House of Representatives are not included in the Senate bill.)

The bill also sets forth requirements and restrictions for using funds provided by this and other appropriations acts.

What Congress Said

Members who spoke about this bill on the floor, in their own words from the Congressional Record.

Republicans17 spoke

If this was a momentary setback, I would feel less concerned, less emotional, less connected to the desire of having this bill see consideration on the Senate floor in this package. Our appropriations process, which I have bragged about tonight--our appropriations process is fragile.
Jerry MoranR-KS, Senate, July 31, 2025
During consideration of this resolution, all time yielded is for the purpose of debate only.
Austin ScottR-GA, House, June 24, 2025
The Commerce-Justice-Science bill supports programs that enjoy overwhelming bipartisan support and are critically important to communities in every single one of our States, including the State of Maryland. The State of Maryland, for example, has the Goddard Space Flight Center.
Susan M. CollinsR-ME, Senate, July 31, 2025

14 more speakers

He could have had a vote on the floor on the amendment last year, but, oh, that is right, we didn't do an appropriations bill last year.
John ThuneR-SD, Senate, July 31, 2025
I am here to speak on my amendment No. 21. This is something that we have dealt with here in Congress before. Specifically it relates to veterans' access to cannabis.
Brian J. MastR-FL, House, June 25, 2025
That is why I rise in strong support of this amendment that would direct a little over $4 million to enhance gate security at military installations set to receive the B-21 Raider, including Dyess Air Force Base in the key city of Abilene, Texas.
Jodey C. ArringtonR-TX, House, June 25, 2025
I acknowledge and ask my colleagues to support the fiscal year 2026 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act.
John R. CarterR-TX, House, June 25, 2025
I rise in strong support of this amendment, which directs the Veterans Administration to begin preparing for the rollout of breakthrough treatments for veterans battling PTSD, depression, and substance abuse disorders.
Jack BergmanR-MI, House, June 25, 2025
I am honored to present the fiscal year 2026 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill to the House today. This bill supports our troops, their families, and our Nation's veterans.
Mark AlfordR-MO, House, June 25, 2025
I rise today with deep respect and unwavering gratitude for the brave men and women who have worn the uniform of the United States of America.
Lauren BoebertR-CO, House, June 25, 2025
I rise today in support of this important piece of legislation. Prioritizing veterans and troops says everything about our values, and that is exactly what this first fiscal year 2026 appropriations bill does.
Tom ColeR-OK, House, June 25, 2025
I rise today in strong support of my amendment urging the Department of Veterans Affairs to develop a comprehensive plan to relocate the VA regional office from Manila to Guam.
James C. MoylanR-GU, House, June 25, 2025
Today I rise in grateful support of H.R. 3944, the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act for fiscal year 2026.
Gregory F. MurphyR-NC, House, June 25, 2025
My amendment provides $55 million to build a new aviation maintenance hangar and operations building and renovate the existing hangar space at our Shelbyville, Indiana, Army Aviation Support Facility.
Jefferson ShreveR-IN, House, June 25, 2025
I rise in support of the fiscal year 2026 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act.
Ken CalvertR-CA, House, June 25, 2025
What else can I say after hearing the true story of a true American hero and why it should be important for all people--Floridians, every veteran--to be able to access cannabis if, in fact, it is necessary and prescribed by a doctor and if it helps them treat whatever they have come home with?
David P. JoyceR-OH, House, June 25, 2025
had I been present, I would have voted AYE on Roll Call No. 180.
Robert J. WittmanR-VA, House, June 25, 2025

Democrats17 spoke

That was riveting. I thank the gentleman from Georgia (Mr. Austin Scott) for yielding me the customary 30 minutes, and I yield myself such time as I may consume.
James P. McGovernD-MA, House, June 24, 2025
That is an amendment that we should include in this bill, and that is why I am here right now objecting to the proposal that is being put forward, because while we put an even stronger version of that amendment at one point in our bill in the Appropriations Committee, that action was then reversed.
Chris Van HollenD-MD, Senate, July 31, 2025
I, unfortunately, could not possibly disagree with the gentleman from Missouri (Mr. Alford), my friend, more on the description of this bill, which is why I rise in strong opposition to H.R. 3944, the fiscal year 2026 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies bill.
Debbie Wasserman SchultzD-FL, House, June 25, 2025

14 more speakers

I rise today to express my continued and resolute opposition to the fiscal year 2026 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act in its current form.
Sanford D. Bishop, Jr.D-GA, House, June 25, 2025
I rise today in opposition to H.R. 3944, the fiscal year 2026 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act. Unfortunately, I must ask my colleagues to oppose this fundamentally flawed legislation as well.
Mark TakanoD-CA, House, June 25, 2025
I rise today to speak on the critical importance of both SNAP and Medicaid, not just to Alabama's Second District but in every congressional district across this country.
Shomari FiguresD-AL, House, June 24, 2025
It is with deep regret and strong conviction that I oppose this proposal because it fails our veterans. It fails to meet the obligations we owe those who answered the call of duty.
Frank J. MrvanD-IN, House, June 25, 2025
This bill punishes our veterans by pushing out professionals from the Department of Veterans Affairs. It promotes premature retirements, and it paves the way for private equity takeovers, leaving care delayed, denied, and diminished.
Marcy KapturD-OH, House, June 25, 2025
As the Representative of California's 12th Congressional District, representing the East Bay, I rise today in opposition to H. Res. 516. This resolution is a partisan, disproportionate response to the ICE protest in Los Angeles. Republicans are intentionally misleading the public on the scale of the
Lateefah SimonD-CA, House, June 24, 2025
I rise in strong support of amendment No. 8 directing the Department of Veterans Affairs to make recommendations on changes that are needed to its existing healthcare infrastructure so veterans can receive psychedelic-assisted therapies upon FDA approval.
J. Luis CorreaD-CA, House, June 25, 2025
We know also that there are additional firings that are coming. There are 80,000 VA employees slated to be fired. The cuts to healthcare in the reconciliation bill will impact veterans' families, which is why I was hoping we could mitigate much of that through this bill.
Veronica EscobarD-TX, House, June 25, 2025
I rise in support of the en bloc package which includes three amendments I offered to the FY 2026 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill.
Josh GottheimerD-NJ, House, June 25, 2025
The theme for congressional Republicans in Congress is putting corporations over people. That is exactly what they are doing in this bill.
Maxwell FrostD-FL, House, June 25, 2025
I am opposed to this bill, which will transfer billions of taxpayer dollars to private hospitals and clinics, leading to longer wait lines, poorer communication and coordination, a diminished quality of care for our veterans, and higher costs for taxpayers.
Rosa L. DeLauroD-CT, House, June 25, 2025
I rise today in strong support of Congresswoman Kiggans' amendment No. 79, which ensures sufficient VA medical care for veterans in the U.S. territories, Commonwealths, and Freely Associated States.
Pablo José HernándezD-PR, House, June 25, 2025
There are 48 States here in the continental United States, and my home State of New Hampshire is the only one without a full-service VA hospital. My amendment before the House today would change that.
Maggie GoodlanderD-NH, House, June 25, 2025
Had I been present, I would have voted: YEA on Roll Call No. 179, NO on Roll Call No. 180, YEA on Roll Call No. 181, and NAY on Roll Call No. 182.
Jonathan L. JacksonD-IL, House, June 25, 2025

Timeline

Sep 18, 2025SenateMessage on House action received in Senate and at desk: House requests a conference.
Sep 11, 2025Library of CongressResolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House instruct conferees Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 211 - 213 (Roll no. 263). (consideration: CR H4249-4250: 2)
Sep 11, 2025House floor actionsOn motion that the House instruct conferees Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 211 - 213 (Roll no. 263). (consideration: CR H4249)
Sep 10, 2025House floor actionsMr. Cole moved to take from the Speaker's table the bill H.R. 3944, with the Senate amendment thereto, disagree to the Senate amendment and request a conference.
Sep 10, 2025Library of CongressResolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House disagree to the Senate amendment, and request a conference Agreed to by voice vote.
Sep 10, 2025Passed Congress
Aug 8, 2025SenateMessage on Senate action sent to the House.
Aug 1, 2025SenateConsidered by Senate. (consideration: CR S5189-5200)
Aug 1, 2025Floor Vote
Jul 23, 2025SenateMotion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (CR S4577)
Jul 22, 2025SenateMotion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (CR S4515)
Jul 17, 2025SenateCommittee on Appropriations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Jun 30, 2025SenateReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
Jun 25, 2025House floor actionsConsidered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 530. (consideration: CR H2937; text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H2941-2951)
Jun 23, 2025House floor actionsRules Committee Resolution H. Res. 530 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3944, H.R. 275, H.R. 875 and H. Res. 516. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 3944 under a structured rule and H.R. 275, H.R. 875, and H.Res. 516 under a closed rule, with one hour of general debate on each measure. The resolution provides for one motion to recommit on H.R. 3944, H.R. 275, and H.R. 875.
Jun 12, 2025House floor actionsThe House Committee on Appropriations reported an original measure, H. Rept. 119-161, by Mr. Carter (TX).
Jun 12, 2025Introduced
Jun 12, 2025Committee

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Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, Agriculture, and Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2026

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