United States · Bill · HJRES
H.J.Res. 46 (116th)
Relating to a national emergency declared by the President on February 15, 2019.
Introduced
22 February 2019
Last action
26 March 2019 · Floor
Status
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.
Sponsors
Rep. Castro, Joaquin [D-TX-20], Rep. Pelosi, Nancy [D-CA-11], Rep. Hoyer, Steny H. [D-MD-5], Rep. Clyburn, James E. [D-SC-6], Sen. Luján, Ben Ray [D-NM], Rep. Jeffries, Hakeem S. [D-NY-8], Rep. Clark, Katherine M. [D-MA-5], Rep. Bustos, Cheri [D-IL-17], Rep. DeLauro, Rosa L. [D-CT-3], Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-12], Rep. Swalwell, Eric [D-CA-15], Rep. Cicilline, David N. [D-RI-1], Rep. Dingell, Debbie [D-MI-6], Rep. Lieu, Ted [D-CA-36], Rep. Cartwright, Matt [D-PA-17], Rep. Raskin, Jamie [D-MD-8], Rep. Hill, Katie [D-CA-25], Rep. Neguse, Joe [D-CO-2], Rep. DeFazio, Peter A. [D-OR-4], Rep. Lowey, Nita M. [D-NY-17], Rep. Nadler, Jerrold [D-NY-12], Rep. Smith, Adam [D-WA-9], Rep. Thompson, Bennie G. [D-MS-2], Rep. Cummings, Elijah E. [D-MD-7], Rep. Neal, Richard E. [D-MA-1], Rep. Waters, Maxine [D-CA-43], Rep. Roybal-Allard, Lucille [D-CA-40], Rep. Wasserman Schultz, Debbie [D-FL-25], Rep. Engel, Eliot L. [D-NY-16], Rep. Pallone, Frank [D-NJ-6], Rep. Takano, Mark [D-CA-39], Rep. Scott, Robert C. "Bobby" [D-VA-3], Sen. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA], Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2], Rep. Grijalva, Raúl M. [D-AZ-7], Rep. Velázquez, Nydia M. [D-NY-7], Rep. Yarmuth, John A. [D-KY-3], Rep. Lofgren, Zoe [D-CA-18], Rep. Johnson, Eddie Bernice [D-TX-30], Rep. Adams, Alma S. [D-NC-12], Rep. Aguilar, Pete [D-CA-33], Colin Allred, Rep. Amash, Justin [R-MI-3], Rep. Axne, Cynthia [D-IA-3], Rep. Bass, Karen [D-CA-37], Rep. Barragán, Nanette Diaz [D-CA-44], Rep. Beatty, Joyce [D-OH-3], Rep. Bera, Ami [D-CA-6]
Subjects
Immigration
Source updated
5 December 2025
Summary
This joint resolution terminates the national emergency related to the U.S.-Mexico border, declared by the President on February 15, 2019.
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Timeline
22 February 2019
Introduced
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Source: IntroReferral
22 February 2019
Introduced
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E193)
Source: IntroReferral
22 February 2019
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
22 February 2019
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
25 February 2019
Reported
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.
Source: Floor
25 February 2019
Referred
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
Source: Committee
26 February 2019
Passed
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Source: Floor
26 February 2019
Vote
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 245 - 182 (Roll no. 94). (text: CR H2130)
Source: Floor
26 February 2019
Vote
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 245 - 182 (Roll no. 94).(text: CR H2130)
Source: Floor
26 February 2019
Floor
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 144. (consideration: CR H2130-2141)
Source: Floor
26 February 2019
Floor
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.
Source: Floor
26 February 2019
Floor
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Source: Floor
26 February 2019
Passed
Rule H. Res. 144 passed House.
Source: Floor
27 February 2019
Introduced
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Source: IntroReferral
14 March 2019
Floor
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S1857-1882)
Source: Floor
14 March 2019
Floor
Presented to President.
Source: Floor
14 March 2019
President
Presented to President.
Source: President
14 March 2019
Vote
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 59 - 41. Record Vote Number: 49.
Source: Floor
14 March 2019
Discharge
Senate Committee on Armed Services discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Source: Discharge
14 March 2019
Committee
Senate Committee on Armed Services discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Source: Committee
15 March 2019
President
Vetoed by President.
Source: President
15 March 2019
President
Vetoed by President.
Source: President
18 March 2019
Floor
The Chair laid before the House the veto message from the President. (text: CR H2750)
Source: Floor
26 March 2019
Veto
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)
Source: Veto
26 March 2019
Vote
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).
Source: Veto
26 March 2019
Vote
Failed of passage in House over veto: 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).
Source: Veto
26 March 2019
President
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2814-2815)
Source: President
26 March 2019
Floor
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.
Source: Floor
Votes
26 March 2019 · failed · On Passage, Objections of the President to the Contrary Notwithstanding · Failed · Official source
Yes 248 · No 181 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 3
- Rep. Ferguson, A. Drew, IV [R-GA-3]Nay
- Rep. McEachin, A. Donald [D-VA-4]Yea
- Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-20]Yea
- Rep. Finkenauer, Abby [D-IA-1]Yea
Showing the first 4 recorded positions. Vote totals above are complete.
14 March 2019 · Joint Resolution Passed · On the Joint Resolution H.J.Res. 46 · Joint Resolution Passed · Official source
Yes 59 · No 41 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 0
- Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN]Yea
- Sen. King, Angus S., Jr. [I-ME]Yea
- Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD]Yea
- Sen. Sasse, Ben [R-NE]Nay
Showing the first 4 recorded positions. Vote totals above are complete.
26 February 2019 · passed · On Passage · Passed · Official source
Yes 245 · No 182 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 5
- Rep. Ferguson, A. Drew, IV [R-GA-3]Nay
- Rep. McEachin, A. Donald [D-VA-4]Yea
- Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-20]Yea
- Rep. Finkenauer, Abby [D-IA-1]Yea
Showing the first 4 recorded positions. Vote totals above are complete.
Versions
- Enrolled Bill · — · Download file
- Referred in Senate · 27 February 2019 · Download file
- Engrossed in House · 26 February 2019 · Download file
- Introduced in House · 22 February 2019 · Download file
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Passed Senate
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Passed House
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Sponsors
- Rep. Castro, Joaquin [D-TX-20] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Pelosi, Nancy [D-CA-11] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Hoyer, Steny H. [D-MD-5] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Clyburn, James E. [D-SC-6] · D · Sponsor
- Sen. Luján, Ben Ray [D-NM] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Jeffries, Hakeem S. [D-NY-8] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Clark, Katherine M. [D-MA-5] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Bustos, Cheri [D-IL-17] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. DeLauro, Rosa L. [D-CT-3] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-12] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Swalwell, Eric [D-CA-15] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Cicilline, David N. [D-RI-1] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Dingell, Debbie [D-MI-6] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Lieu, Ted [D-CA-36] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Cartwright, Matt [D-PA-17] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Raskin, Jamie [D-MD-8] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Hill, Katie [D-CA-25] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Neguse, Joe [D-CO-2] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. DeFazio, Peter A. [D-OR-4] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Lowey, Nita M. [D-NY-17] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Nadler, Jerrold [D-NY-12] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Smith, Adam [D-WA-9] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Thompson, Bennie G. [D-MS-2] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Cummings, Elijah E. [D-MD-7] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Neal, Richard E. [D-MA-1] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Waters, Maxine [D-CA-43] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Roybal-Allard, Lucille [D-CA-40] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Wasserman Schultz, Debbie [D-FL-25] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Engel, Eliot L. [D-NY-16] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Pallone, Frank [D-NJ-6] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Takano, Mark [D-CA-39] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Scott, Robert C. "Bobby" [D-VA-3] · D · Sponsor
- Sen. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Grijalva, Raúl M. [D-AZ-7] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Velázquez, Nydia M. [D-NY-7] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Yarmuth, John A. [D-KY-3] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Lofgren, Zoe [D-CA-18] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Johnson, Eddie Bernice [D-TX-30] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Adams, Alma S. [D-NC-12] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Aguilar, Pete [D-CA-33] · D · Sponsor
- Colin Allred · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Amash, Justin [R-MI-3] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Axne, Cynthia [D-IA-3] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Bass, Karen [D-CA-37] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Barragán, Nanette Diaz [D-CA-44] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Beatty, Joyce [D-OH-3] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Bera, Ami [D-CA-6] · D · Sponsor
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Related records
- related to → Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 46) relating to a national emergency declared by the President on February 15, 2019.
- related to ← A joint resolution relating to a national emergency declared by the President on February 15, 2019.
- related to ← A joint resolution relating to a national emergency declared by the President on February 15, 2019.
- related to ← Relating to a national emergency declared by the President on February 15, 2019.
- related to ← Relating to a national emergency declared by the President on February 15, 2019.
- amends ← SAMDT 200
Sources
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-joint-resolution/46
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/116/hjres/46
- us · 116-hjres-46 · source updated 5 December 2025