HJRES-1 : Still Just a Bill


This joint resolution provides continuing FY2019 appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) through the earlier of February 8, 2019, or the enactment of the applicable appropriations legislation.

It is known as a continuing resolution (CR) and ends the partial DHS shutdown that began on December 22, 2018, because the existing CR expired and the FY2019 DHS appropriations bill has not been enacted.

The CR also

  • compensates DHS employees furloughed as a result of any lapse in appropriations that began on or about December 22, 2018, and ended upon the enactment of this joint resolution;
  • reimburses or compensates certain states, federal grantees, and furloughed state employees for the lapse in DHS appropriations; and
  • ratifies and approves certain obligations incurred in anticipation of the appropriations made and the authority granted by this joint resolution.

Additionally, the CR has the effect of extending through February 8, 2019, several immigration programs and authorities that were extended in prior CRs and expired on December 21, 2018.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2019-02-11FloorMotion to proceed to consideration of measure withdrawn in Senate.Senate
2019-02-11FloorCloture motion on the motion to proceed to the consideration of measure presented in Senate. (CR S1155)Senate
2019-02-11FloorMotion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S1152)Senate
2019-01-08CalendarsRead the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 6.Senate
2019-01-04CalendarsReceived in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.Senate
2019-01-03FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
2019-01-03VoteOn passage Passed by recorded vote: 239 - 192 (Roll no. 9). (text: CR H190)House floor actions
2019-01-03VoteOn motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 197 - 233 (Roll No. 8).House floor actions
2019-01-03FloorThe previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered without objection.House floor actions
2019-01-03FloorFloor summary: DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Granger motion to recommit.House floor actions
2019-01-03FloorMs. Granger moved to recommit to the Committee on Appropriations.House floor actions
2019-01-03FloorThe previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.House floor actions
2019-01-03FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with thirty minutes of debate on H.J. Res. 1.House floor actions
2019-01-03FloorConsidered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 5. (consideration: CR H190-196)House floor actions
2019-01-03DischargeCommittee on Appropriations discharged.House floor actions
2019-01-03IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Appropriations.House floor actions
2019-01-03IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Sponsor :

Nita M. Lowey [D] (NY-17)
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Policy Area :

Economics and Public Finance
Related Subjects
  • Appropriations
  • Executive agency funding and structure
  • Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
  • Immigration status and procedures
  • State and local finance
  • State and local government operations
Related Geographic Entities
Related Organizations
  • Department of Homeland Security

Related Bills

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