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HJRES 46 116th Congress House Immigration Border security and unlawful immigration Congressional oversight Latin America Mexico Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents War and emergency powers

Relating to a national emergency declared by the President on February 15, 2019.

Introduced: February 22, 2019 Introduced by: Castro, Joaquin Democratic · Texas See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 31 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Mar 26, 2019
On passage, the objections of the President to the contrary notwithstanding Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 248 - 181 (Roll no. 127).
Mar 26, 2019
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2814-2815)
Mar 26, 2019
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - Pursuant to rule 8, rule 20, the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of passage of H.J.Res. 46, the objections of the President to the contrary notwithstanding, until later in the legislative day.
Mar 26, 2019
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the question of passage of H.J.Res. 46, the objections of the President to the contrary, notwithstanding.
Mar 26, 2019
The Chair announced that the bill and accompanying veto message were referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The Chair directed the Clerk to notify the Senate of the action of the House.
Mar 26, 2019
Pursuant to the order of the House of March 18, 2019, the Chair announced that the unfinished business was the further consideration of the veto message of the President on H.J.Res. 46. (consideration: CR H2806-2812)
Mar 18, 2019
The Chair announced that without objection, further consideration of the veto message and the joint resolution, H.J. Res. 46, would be postponed until the legislative day of March 26, 2019.
Mar 18, 2019
The Chair announced that the objections of the President to H.J. Res. 46 would be spread at large upon the Journal and the veto message would be printed as a House document (116-22).
Mar 18, 2019
The Chair laid before the House the veto message from the President. (text: CR H2750)
Mar 15, 2019
Vetoed by President.
Mar 14, 2019
Senate Committee on Armed Services discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Mar 14, 2019
Presented to President.
Mar 14, 2019
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Mar 14, 2019
Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 59 - 41. Record Vote Number: 49.
Mar 14, 2019
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 59 - 41. Record Vote Number: 49.
Mar 14, 2019
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S1857-1882)
Feb 27, 2019
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Feb 26, 2019
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Feb 26, 2019
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 245 - 182 (Roll no. 94). (text: CR H2130)
Feb 26, 2019
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2217-2218)
Feb 26, 2019
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.J. Res. 46, the Chair put the question on passage of the joint resolution, and announced by voice vote, that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Graves (MO) demanded the yeas and nays, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until later in the legislative day.
Feb 26, 2019
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Feb 26, 2019
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.J. Res. 46.
Feb 26, 2019
Rule provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 46 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments.
Feb 26, 2019
Rule H. Res. 144 passed House.
Feb 26, 2019
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 144. (consideration: CR H2130-2141)
Feb 25, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
Feb 25, 2019
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 144 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 46 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments.
Feb 22, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Feb 22, 2019
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E193)
Feb 22, 2019
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 2
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Mar 26, 2019 House · vote #127 On Passage, Objections of the President to the Contrary Notwithstanding Failed 248–181 See who voted →
Feb 26, 2019 House · vote #94 On Passage Passed 245–182 See who voted →
 Amendments to this bill 1

Amendments propose changes to this bill. Members vote on amendments separately before the final bill vote. An agreed amendment becomes part of the bill; a failed amendment does not.

AmendmentSponsorPurposeStatusLatest action
SAMDT 200 — — Pending —
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

This joint resolution terminates the national emergency related to the U.S.-Mexico border, declared by the President on February 15, 2019.

What's happening now March 26, 2019

The Chair announced that the bill and accompanying veto message were referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The Chair directed the Clerk to notify the Senate of the action of the House.

 Related & companion bills 4
  • HJRES 75 Identical bill Relating to a national emergency declared by the President on February 15, 2019.
  • HRES 144 Procedurally related Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 46) relating to a national emergency declared by the Pre…
  • HJRES 85 Identical bill Relating to a national emergency declared by the President on February 15, 2019.
  • SJRES 10 Identical bill A joint resolution relating to a national emergency declared by the President on February 15, 2019.
 Bill text 4 versions

Source documents hosted by congress.gov.

 Committees of jurisdiction 3
 Cosponsors 154
All 154 Democratic 136 Republican 1
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Gottheimer, Josh
New Jersey · Feb 25, 2019
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Kim, Andy
New Jersey · Feb 25, 2019
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Pappas, Chris
New Hampshire · Feb 25, 2019
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Van Drew, Jefferson
New Jersey · Feb 25, 2019
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Adams, Alma S.
North Carolina · Feb 22, 2019
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Aguilar, Pete
California · Feb 22, 2019
Amash, Justin
· Feb 22, 2019
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Barragán, Nanette Diaz
California · Feb 22, 2019
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Beatty, Joyce
Ohio · Feb 22, 2019
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Bera, Ami
California · Feb 22, 2019
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Beyer, Donald S.
Virginia · Feb 22, 2019
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Bishop, Sanford D.
Georgia · Feb 22, 2019
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Blunt Rochester, Lisa
Delaware · Feb 22, 2019
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Bonamici, Suzanne
Oregon · Feb 22, 2019
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Boyle, Brendan F.
Pennsylvania · Feb 22, 2019
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Brownley, Julia
California · Feb 22, 2019
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Carbajal, Salud O.
California · Feb 22, 2019
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Carson, André
Indiana · Feb 22, 2019
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Case, Ed
Hawaii · Feb 22, 2019
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Casten, Sean
Illinois · Feb 22, 2019
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Castor, Kathy
Florida · Feb 22, 2019
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Chu, Judy
California · Feb 22, 2019
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Cisneros, Gilbert Ray
California · Feb 22, 2019
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Clark, Katherine M.
Massachusetts · Feb 22, 2019
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Clarke, Yvette D.
New York · Feb 22, 2019
CLAY, WM.
· Feb 22, 2019
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Cleaver, Emanuel
Missouri · Feb 22, 2019
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Clyburn, James E.
South Carolina · Feb 22, 2019
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Cohen, Steve
Tennessee · Feb 22, 2019
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Correa, J. Luis
California · Feb 22, 2019
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Costa, Jim
California · Feb 22, 2019
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Courtney, Joe
Connecticut · Feb 22, 2019
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Craig, Angie
Minnesota · Feb 22, 2019
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Crow, Jason
Colorado · Feb 22, 2019
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Cuellar, Henry
Texas · Feb 22, 2019
CUMMINGS, ELIJAH
· Feb 22, 2019
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Davis, Danny K.
Illinois · Feb 22, 2019
DAVIS, SUSAN
· Feb 22, 2019
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Dean, Madeleine
Pennsylvania · Feb 22, 2019
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DeGette, Diana
Colorado · Feb 22, 2019
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DeLauro, Rosa L.
Connecticut · Feb 22, 2019
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DelBene, Suzan K.
Washington · Feb 22, 2019
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DeSaulnier, Mark
California · Feb 22, 2019
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Dingell, Debbie
Michigan · Feb 22, 2019
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Doggett, Lloyd
Texas · Feb 22, 2019
ENGEL, ELIOT
· Feb 22, 2019
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Escobar, Veronica
Texas · Feb 22, 2019
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Espaillat, Adriano
New York · Feb 22, 2019
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Evans, Dwight
Pennsylvania · Feb 22, 2019
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Fletcher, Lizzie
Texas · Feb 22, 2019
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.J. Res. 46: Relating to a national emergency declared by the President on February 15, 2019.. 116th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HJRES-46/
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