H.Res. 957 · 118th Congress

Denouncing the Biden administration's open-borders policies, condemning the national security and public safety crisis along the southwest border, and urging President Biden to end his administration's open-borders policies.

Introduced on Jan 11, 2024 by Nathaniel Moran (R-TX-1). Latest action (Jan 17, 2024): Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Stage
Passed one chamber
Introduced
Jan 11, 2024
Cosponsors
0
Policy area
Immigration
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Progress

The furthest stage the measure reached. Simple and concurrent resolutions do not go to the President.

  1. Introduced
  2. Reported by committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. 4Passed both chambers

Subjects

  • Border security and unlawful immigration
  • Congressional-executive branch relations
  • Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents

Summary

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Sponsor and cosponsors

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Nathaniel MoranR-TX-1Sponsor

No cosponsors.

Roll calls

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  1. On Agreeing to the Resolution
    Jan 17, 2024· House· Passage· Passed 225–187

History

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  1. Jan 11, 2024Introduced in House
  2. Jan 11, 2024Introduced in House
  3. Jan 11, 2024 · HouseReferred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.
  4. Jan 11, 2024 · HouseReferred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
  5. Jan 11, 2024 · HouseReferred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
  6. Jan 17, 2024 · HouseRules Committee Resolution H. Res. 969 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 6914, H.R. 6918 and H. Res. 957. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 6914, H.R. 6918, and H. Res. 957 under a closed rule, with one hour of general debate on each measure. The resolution provides for a motion to recommit on H.R. 6914 and H.R. 6918.
  7. Jan 17, 2024 · HouseRule H. Res. 969 passed House.
  8. Jan 17, 2024 · HouseConsidered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 969. (consideration: CR H165-173)
  9. Jan 17, 2024 · HouseRule provides for consideration of H.R. 6914, H.R. 6918 and H. Res. 957. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 6914, H.R. 6918, and H. Res. 957 under a closed rule, with one hour of general debate on each measure. The resolution provides for a motion to recommit on H.R. 6914 and H.R. 6918.
  10. Jan 17, 2024 · HouseDEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 957.
  11. Jan 17, 2024 · HouseThe previous question was ordered on the resolution and preamble pursuant to the rule.
  12. Jan 17, 2024 · HousePOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 957, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the resolution and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Moran demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
  13. Jan 17, 2024 · HouseConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H176-177)
  14. Jan 17, 2024Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 225 - 187 (Roll no. 13). (text: CR H165)House · Roll call 13
  15. Jan 17, 2024 · HouseOn agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 225 - 187 (Roll no. 13). (text: CR H165)House · Roll call 13
  16. Jan 17, 2024 · HouseMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Committees

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Who lobbied on it

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  1. The Immigration Hub, LLC5 reports
    $130K reported (all issues)
  2. American Civil Liberties Union1 report
    $490K reported (all issues)
  3. Heritage Action for America1 report
    $190K reported (all issues)

Reports filed in 2024.

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