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H.J.Res. 46: Relating to a national emergency declared by the President on February 15, 2019.

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Joaquin Castro

Sponsor. Representative for Texas's 20th congressional district. Democrat.

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Last Updated: Mar 15, 2019
Length: 1 page
Introduced
Feb 22, 2019
116th Congress, 2019–2021
Status

Vetoed & Override Failed in House on Mar 26, 2019

This resolution was vetoed. The House attempted to override the veto on March 26, 2019 but failed.

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History

Feb 22, 2019
 
Introduced

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Feb 26, 2019
 
Passed House (Senate next)

The resolution was passed in a vote in the House. It goes to the Senate next.

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Mar 14, 2019
 
Passed Senate

The bill was passed by both chambers in identical form. It goes to the President next who may sign or veto the bill.

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Mar 15, 2019
 
Vetoed

The President vetoed the bill. Congress may attempt to override the veto.

Mar 26, 2019
 
House Override Failed

A vote to override the President's veto failed in the House. The bill is now dead.

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H.J.Res. 46 is a joint resolution in the United States Congress.

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