HJRES-78 : Became Public Law


This resolution amends the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2016 to extend the continuing FY2016 appropriations for federal agencies at the current annual rate through the earlier of December 22, 2015, or enactment of FY2016 appropriations legislation. The resolution prevents a government shutdown when funding under current law expires on December 16, 2015.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2015-12-16PresidentBecame Public Law No: 114-100.House floor actions
2015-12-16PresidentSigned by President.House floor actions
2015-12-16FloorPresented to President.House floor actions
2015-12-16FloorMessage on Senate action sent to the House.Senate
2015-12-16FloorReceived in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S8723)Senate
2015-12-16FloorOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H9338)House floor actions
2015-12-16FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.J. Res. 78.House floor actions
2015-12-16FloorConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9338)House floor actions
2015-12-16FloorMr. Rogers (KY) moved to suspend the rules and pass the resolution.House floor actions
2015-12-16IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Appropriations.House floor actions
2015-12-16IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Sponsor :

Harold Rogers [R] (KY-5)
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Policy Area :

Economics and Public Finance
Related Subjects
  • Appropriations
  • Executive agency funding and structure
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