119th Congress · introduced in the Senate · Jan 21, 2025
An original resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the President of the United States possesses legal authority under existing law to take immediate and necessary action to secure the southwest border of the United States.
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Latest action (Jan 21, 2025): Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 5.
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Congressional Research Service summary, version: Introduced in Senate (Jan 21, 2025)
This resolution (1) affirms that the President has statutory authority to secure the southern border of the United States; and (2) urges the President and the Department of Homeland Security to use available statutory authority to promote orderly and lawful entry at the border, deter illegal immigration, and protect national security.
No cosponsors.
Includes amendment, cloture, and procedural votes. Each is labeled with its exact question; only a passage question is a vote to pass the bill.
No recorded roll calls on this bill in coverage.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 5.
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Paul with a preamble. Without written report. (text: CR S281-282)
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Paul with a preamble. Without written report.
Introduced in Senate
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Border security and unlawful immigration · Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
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