Thirteen House Republicans joined their Democratic colleagues to oppose the president's national emergency declaration, signaling that Congress will not ultimately have the veto-proof margin required to override Trump.
Central American migrant artist Robenz creates an installation on the Mexico-U.S. border fence in Playas de Tijuana, Baja California state, Mexico, on Feb. 24.Central American migrant artist Robenz creates an installation on the Mexico-U.S. border fence in Playas de Tijuana, Baja California state, Mexico, on Feb. 24.The Democratic-led House approved by a 245-182 vote a resolution on Tuesday that would terminate President Trump's declaration of a national emergency at the U.S.
The resolution now heads to the Senate. It is a privileged measure, which means it is not subject to a filibuster, needs only a simply majority and is required to come to the floor for a vote within weeks. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., told reporters on Tuesday that he expects the Senate will vote on it before March 18.
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