H.R. 7147 // March 26, 2026Senate: Needed 60 votes to end debate
Homeland Security and Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026.
Sponsor: Tom Cole (R-OK)
This bill provides continuing FY2026 appropriations to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) through May 22, 2026. It is known as a continuing resolution (CR) and ends the partial DHS shutdown that began on February 14, 2026, due to a lapse in appropriations for DHS. The CR generally funds most DHS agencies and programs at the FY2025 levels through the earlier of May 22, 2026, or the enactment of the FY2026 DHS appropriations act.
Economics and Public Finance Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.
Who won, and how much of the country was behind them
| Side | Outcome | Votes | Share of U.S. adults |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nay | Won | 47 | 52.1% |
| Yea | Lost | 53 | 47.9% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 0.0% |
Senate This vote needed 60 yes votes to pass, more than the usual majority. It's called cloture, and it means a side with a majority of votes can still lose.