S.J.Res. 54: Relating to a National Emergency
On 09/27/19, the U.S. House of Representatives passed S.J.Res. 54 on a 236 to 174 vote, with eleven Republicans joining the Democrats. The president is expected to veto this resolution.
On 9/25/19, the Senate voted in favor of S.J.Res.54 on a 54-41 vote. The following eleven Republicans voted in favor of the resolution:
- Senator Alexander (R-TN)
- Senator Blunt (R-MO)
- Senator Collins (R-ME)
- Senator Lee (R-UT)
- Senator Moran (R-KS)
- Senator Murkowski (R-AK)
- Senator Paul (R-KY)
- Senator Portman (R-OH)
- Senator Romney (R-UT)
- Senator Toomey (R-PA)
- Senator Wicker (R-MS)
On 9/10/19, Senators Tom Udall (D-NM), Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Susan Collins (R-ME) introduced S.J.Res.54, a joint resolution that would terminate the national emergency declared by the President of February 15, 2019.
Cite as AILA Doc. No. 19092530.
Related Resources
- H.J.Res. 46: Relating to a National Emergency Declared by the President on February 15, 2019
- AILA Statement: After Congress Refuses to Fund Border Wall to His Liking, President Trump Attempts End Run Around Constitution
- Presidential Proclamation on Declaring a National Emergency Concerning the Southern Border of the United States