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| Date | State | Bill No. | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 16, 2026 | National | S J Res 190 | A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Executive Office for Immigration Review relating to "Appellate Procedures for the Board of Immigration Appeals" | Motion Rejected - Senate (46 - 48) |
| June 5, 2026 | National | S 2 | Secure America Act | Bill Passed - Senate (52 - 47) |
| June 3, 2026 | National | S 2 | Secure America Act | Motion Agreed - Senate (53 - 46) |
| April 29, 2026 | National | S J Res 99 | A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services relating to "Removal of the Automatic Extension of Employment Authorization Documents" | Motion Agreed - Senate (47 - 50) |
| Date | No. | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6/16 | S J Res 190 | A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Executive Office for Immigration Review relating to "Appellate Procedures for the Board of Immigration Appeals" | Motion Rejected - Senate (46 - 48) |
| 6/05 | S 2 | Secure America Act | Bill Passed - Senate (52 - 47) |
| 6/03 | S 2 | Secure America Act | Motion Agreed - Senate (53 - 46) |
| 4/29 | S J Res 99 | A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services relating to "Removal of the Automatic Extension of Employment Authorization Documents" | Motion Agreed - Senate (47 - 50) |