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HOUSEH.Res. 682· 119th Congress

House Approves Rules for Defense and Immigration Bills

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3838) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2026 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3486) to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to increase penalties for individuals who illegally enter and reenter the United States after being removed, and for other purposes.

Sponsor
Austin Scott (R-GA)
Introduced
Sep 9, 2025
Last Action
Sep 9, 2025
Passage
68%
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Introduced
Sep 9, 2025
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Committee
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Floor Vote
Sep 9, 2025
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Both Chambers
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5
Enacted
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01 — The Text

What.

  • This is a procedural resolution, not a law itself—it sets debate rules for two separate bills the House will consider.
  • H.R. 3838 authorizes 2026 military spending for the Pentagon, military construction, and Energy Department defense activities.
  • H.R. 3486 increases criminal penalties for people who illegally enter or re-enter the U.S. after deportation.
02 — The Stakes

So what?

  • The defense bill affects military budgets, troop levels, and Pentagon operations nationwide—impacts service members, defense contractors, and taxpayers.
  • The immigration bill targets enforcement: stricter penalties mean longer sentences for repeat illegal border crossers.
  • Passed 210-207 (razor-thin margin) shows deep partisan division—Republicans supported, Democrats largely opposed.
03 — The Path

Now what?

  • This resolution passed Sept. 9, 2025. The two actual bills can now move forward in House debate and votes.
  • Both bills still need House floor votes, then Senate approval and presidential signature to become law.
  • Contact your representative if you care about defense spending levels or immigration enforcement priorities.
Legislative History

Actions.

  • Sep 9, 2025 — On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 210 - 207 (Roll no. 243). (text: CR H3907)
  • Sep 9, 2025 — Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 210 - 207 (Roll no. 243). (text: CR H3907: 2)
  • Sep 9, 2025 — On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 213 - 207 (Roll no. 242).
  • Sep 9, 2025 — Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3914)
  • Sep 9, 2025 — POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 682, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Scanlon demanded the yeas and nays and Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
  • Sep 9, 2025 — DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 682.
  • Sep 9, 2025 — Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H3907)
  • Sep 9, 2025 — Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 43.