HJRES-46 : Still Just a Bill

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

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2019-03-26FloorThe 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.House floor actions
2019-03-26VoteOn passage, the objections of the President to the contrary notwithstanding Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 248 - 181 (Roll no. 127).House floor actions
2019-03-26PresidentConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2814-2815)House floor actions
2019-03-26FloorPOSTPONED 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.House floor actions
2019-03-26FloorDEBATE - 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.House floor actions
2019-03-26VetoPursuant 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)House floor actions
2019-03-18FloorThe 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.House floor actions
2019-03-18FloorThe 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).House floor actions
2019-03-18FloorThe Chair laid before the House the veto message from the President. (text: CR H2750)House floor actions
2019-03-15PresidentVetoed by President.House floor actions
2019-03-14FloorPresented to President.House floor actions
2019-03-14FloorMessage on Senate action sent to the House.Senate
2019-03-14VotePassed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 59 - 41. Record Vote Number: 49.Senate
2019-03-14FloorMeasure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S1857-1882)Senate
2019-03-14DischargeSenate Committee on Armed Services discharged by Unanimous Consent.Senate
2019-02-27IntroReferralReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.Senate
2019-02-26FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
2019-02-26VoteOn passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 245 - 182 (Roll no. 94). (text: CR H2130)House floor actions
2019-02-26FloorConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2217-2218)House floor actions
2019-02-26FloorPOSTPONED 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.House floor actions
2019-02-26FloorThe previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.House floor actions
2019-02-26FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.J. Res. 46.House floor actions
2019-02-26FloorRule 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.House floor actions
2019-02-26FloorConsidered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 144. (consideration: CR H2130-2141)House floor actions
2019-02-26FloorRule H. Res. 144 passed House.House floor actions
2019-02-25FloorRules 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.House floor actions
2019-02-25CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.House committee actions
2019-02-22IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.House floor actions
2019-02-22IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Sponsor :

Joaquin Castro [D] (TX-20)
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Policy Area :

Immigration
See Subjects
  • Border security and unlawful immigration
  • Congressional oversight
  • Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
  • War and emergency powers
  • Latin America
  • Mexico

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