House Republicans have passed a blockbuster bill this week, leaving Democrats powerless to stop it from making its way to President Donald Trump’s desk for signature.
The U.S. House of Representatives on Tuesday passed H.R. 9770, a continuing resolution that will fund the full federal government through December 4, 2026.
The measure passed by a vote of 220-205.
Republicans provided overwhelming support with 213 yes votes against just one no, while six Democrats joined in support and one Independent voted yes.
Four Republicans and two Democrats did not vote.
The single Republican “no” vote came from a fiscal conservative who has consistently opposed short-term funding extensions on principle.
The vote came under the gavel of Rep. Kat Cammack (R-FL) serving as Speaker Pro Tempore.
Passage clears a key hurdle to prevent a government funding lapse that could disrupt operations across federal agencies.
H.R. 9770 is a clean continuing resolution that extends current funding levels and authorities for federal programs and agencies through December 4.
It maintains operations at the rates and conditions set in prior appropriations, avoiding the need for a full-year spending package at this time while Congress continues its work on longer-term measures.
The bill ensures continuity for critical functions, including national security, law enforcement, veterans’ services, and infrastructure.
By extending funding into early December, it provides stability through the fall and into the holiday period, avoiding the uncertainty of a potential shutdown.
The measure carries particular significance for border security and immigration enforcement.
It prevents Democrats from leveraging a funding gap to restrict resources for the Department of Homeland Security and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), a tactic observers note was attempted in prior cycles.
With stable funding in place, DHS can proceed without interruption in its core missions, including the ramp-up of interior enforcement and deportations under the Trump administration’s priorities.
Conservatives have long argued that repeated Democratic threats to withhold or condition DHS funding amount to holding border security hostage for unrelated policy demands.
Tuesday’s vote removes that leverage in the near term and keeps resources flowing to agents and officers tasked with enforcing immigration law.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) signaled he will move the measure through the upper chamber expeditiously.
With Republican control of the Senate, Thune is expected to bring H.R. 9770 to the floor quickly, likely with limited debate, and send it to President Trump’s desk for signature in short order.
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The rapid timeline reflects GOP leadership’s determination to deliver stable funding and avoid any disruption to ongoing enforcement operations.
This action aligns with the broader Republican strategy of maintaining government functions while advancing America First priorities.
By securing funding without major concessions, House Republicans have protected the operational capacity of agencies responsible for border control and interior enforcement at a time when the administration is accelerating deportations of individuals unlawfully present in the United States.
The handful of Democrats who crossed the aisle represent moderates or members from competitive districts who recognized the practical need to keep essential services running.
The passage of H.R. 9770 underscores a key difference in governing philosophy.
