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H.J.Res. 72 · 119th Congress

Relating to a national emergency by the President on February 1, 2025.

Passed HouseImmigration
IntroducedMar 6, 2025
Passed HouseFeb 11, 2026
Passed SenateNot yet
To PresidentNot yet
Became lawNot yet

Where it stands

Passed House. Latest step, Feb 12, 2026: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. The House passed it 219–211. All 4 of Iowa's representatives voted no in the House.

What it does

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What has happened

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  1. Feb 11, 2026Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 219 - 211 (Roll no. 65). Roll call recordLibrary of Congress
  2. Mar 6, 2025Introduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

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Recorded votes

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  1. Feb 11, 2026 · HousePassed 219–211
    Iowa: Randy Feenstra no, Ashley Hinson no, Mariannette Miller-Meeks no, Zachary Nunn no
    On Passage · needed a majority
    R 6 yes, 210 noD 213 yes, 1 noEach member · Record

Cosponsors

  • Joaquin Castro D-TX-20
  • Suzan K. DelBene D-WA-1
  • Sydney Kamlager-Dove D-CA-37
  • Marcy Kaptur D-OH-9
  • Rick Larsen D-WA-2
  • Richard E. Neal D-MA-1
  • Jimmy Panetta D-CA-19
  • Brad Sherman D-CA-32
  • Greg Stanton D-AZ-4
  • Lauren Underwood D-IL-14