NEGATIVE Immigration 119th Congress

H.R.7147 DHS Appropriations Act (ICE Funding)

DHS Appropriations Act — funds $10 billion for ICE enforcement operations (119th Congress)

Legal & Constitutional Grounding

The Refugee Convention requires access to asylum procedures; enforcement-only funding undermines this obligation.

1951 Refugee Convention & 1967 Protocol — funding enforcement over humanitarian processing is inconsistent with treaty obligations to provide access to asylum procedures

8 U.S.C. § 1158 — codifies asylum right in U.S. law

Bill activity

Introduced Jan 20, 2026 by Tom Cole (R-OK). Passed the House Jan 22, 2026, 220-207. Passed the Senate with an amendment by voice vote Mar 27, 2026. The House agreed to the Senate amendment with an amendment Mar 27, 2026, 213-203, by adopting H.Res.1142, a self-executing rule. The Senate tabled the House message (the House amendment) by voice vote Apr 2, 2026. The House receded from its amendment and concurred in the Senate amendment by voice vote under suspension of the rules Apr 30, 2026. Became Public Law 119-86 on Apr 30, 2026.

Reached the House floor under a special rule from the Rules Committee (H.Res.1014).
Reached the Senate floor by unanimous consent.

Rep. Pat Ryan (D-NY-18) is not listed among the cosponsors of this bill. Rep. Pat Ryan (D-NY-18) voted nay on the House roll call counted in grades (roll no. 42, Jan 22, 2026).

IntroducedJan 20, 2026
Passed HouseJan 22, 2026
Passed SenateMar 27, 2026
House agreed to the Senate amendmentApr 30, 2026
To PresidentApr 30, 2026
Became LawApr 30, 2026

Latest action Apr 30, 2026: Became Public Law No: 119-86.

Activity log

Source: Congress.gov actions

January 2026
Jan 20
Introduced in House
Jan 20
Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the...
Jan 22
House floor day: vote on the rule (H.Res.1014), passage (11 steps)
1. 9:03 amRules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1014 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 7148 and H.R. 7147. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 7148 under a structured rule and H.R. 7147 under a closed...
2. 11:06 amOn ordering the previous question on the amendment and the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 215-213 (Roll no. 39).
3. 11:52 amPassed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by recorded vote: 214 - 213 (Roll no. 41).
4. 11:52 amRule H. Res. 1014 passed House.
5. 1:26 pmConsidered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1014.
6. 1:26 pmRule provides for consideration of H.R. 7148 and H.R. 7147. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 7148 under a structured rule and H.R. 7147 under a closed rule. The rule provides for one hour of debate and a...
7. 1:27 pmDEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 7147.
8. 2:22 pmThe previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
9. 2:23 pmPOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - The Chair put the question on passage of the bill. Pursuant to clause 10 of rule 20, the yeas and nays are ordered. Further proceedings are postponed.
10. 4:10 pmConsidered as unfinished business.
11. 4:41 pmOn passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 220 - 207 (Roll no. 42). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H1300-1311)
Jan 22
House vote: Passage of the billCounted in grades
Passed, 220-207
Member breakdown · Official House roll call 42
Jan 22
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House
Jan 26
Received in the Senate.
Jan 30
Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.Senate
February 2026
Feb 2
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 311.Senate
Feb 9
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate.Senate
Feb 10
Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (CR S547)Senate
Feb 10
Cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure presented in Senate. (CR S557)Senate
Feb 11
Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (CR S559)Senate
Feb 12
Senate floor day: 1 recorded vote (4 steps)
Congress.gov lists Senate floor actions without times of day, so the order of steps without a roll-call number is reconstructed from the action list.
1. Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (CR S593)
2. Cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 47. Record Vote Number: 38.
3. Motion by Senator Thune to reconsider the vote by which cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure was not invoked (Record Vote No. 38) entered in Senate.
4. Second cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure presented in Senate. (CR S593)
Feb 24
Second cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 45. Record Vote Number: 39. (CR S641)Senate
Feb 24
Motion by Senator Thune to reconsider the vote by which the second cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure was not invoked (Record Vote No. 39) entered in Senate.Senate
March 2026
Mar 5
Senate floor day: 1 recorded vote (3 steps)
Congress.gov lists Senate floor actions without times of day, so the order of steps without a roll-call number is reconstructed from the action list.
1. Motion to proceed to consideration of the motion to reconsider the vote by which cloture was not invoked on the motion to proceed to the measure (Record Vote No. 38) agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote. (CR S871)
2. Motion by Senator Thune to reconsider the vote (Record Vote No. 38) by which cloture was not invoked on the motion to proceed to the measure agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote. (CR S871)
3. Upon reconsideration, cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 45. Record Vote Number: 47.
Mar 10
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S946)Senate
Mar 10
Third cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure presented in Senate. (CR S946)Senate
Mar 12
Senate floor day: 1 recorded vote (3 steps)
Congress.gov lists Senate floor actions without times of day, so the order of steps without a roll-call number is reconstructed from the action list.
1. Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (CR S1024)
2. Third cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 46. Record Vote Number: 54. (CR S1034)
3. Motion by Senator Thune to reconsider the vote by which the third cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure was not invoked (Record Vote No. 54) entered in Senate.
Mar 19
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S1311)Senate
Mar 20
Senate floor day: 1 recorded vote (4 steps)
Congress.gov lists Senate floor actions without times of day, so the order of steps without a roll-call number is reconstructed from the action list.
1. Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S1419)
2. Motion to proceed to consideration of the motion to reconsider the vote by which the second cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure was not invoked (Record Vote No. 39) agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
3. Motion by Senator Thune to reconsider the vote by which the second cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure was not invoked (Record Vote No. 39) agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
4. Upon reconsideration, second cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 37. Record Vote Number: 59. (CR S1425)
Mar 21
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S1461)Senate
Mar 22
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S1495)Senate
Mar 24
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S1561)Senate
Mar 24
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure withdrawn in Senate.Senate
Mar 24
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S1570)Senate
Mar 24
Fourth cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure presented in Senate. (CR S1577)Senate
Mar 25
Senate floor day: 1 recorded vote (5 steps)
Congress.gov lists Senate floor actions without times of day, so the order of steps without a roll-call number is reconstructed from the action list.
1. Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S1589)
2. Motion to proceed to consideration of the motion to reconsider the vote by which the third cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure was not invoked (Record Vote No. 54) agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
3. Motion by Senator Thune to reconsider the vote (Record Vote No. 54) by which the third cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure was not invoked agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
4. Upon reconsideration, third cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 54 - 46. Record Vote Number: 71. (CR S1599-1600)
5. Fifth cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure presented in Senate. (CR S1609)
Mar 26
Senate floor day: 1 recorded vote (3 steps)
Congress.gov lists Senate floor actions without times of day, so the order of steps without a roll-call number is reconstructed from the action list.
1. Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S1648)
2. Fourth cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 53 - 47. Record Vote Number: 74. (CR S1651-1652)
3. Motion by Senator Thune to reconsider the vote by which the fourth cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure was not invoked (Record Vote No. 74) entered in Senate.
Mar 27
Senate floor day: 1 amendment (7 steps)
Congress.gov lists Senate floor actions without times of day, so the order of steps without a roll-call number is reconstructed from the action list.
1. Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
2. Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.
3. Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.
4. Fifth cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure rendered moot in Senate.
5. Motion by Senator Thune to reconsider the vote by which the fourth cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure was not invoked (Record Vote No. 73) rendered moot in Senate.
6. Amendment SA 4790 proposed by Senator Thune. In the nature of a substitute. (S.Amdt.4790)
7. Amendment SA 4790 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote. (S.Amdt.4790)
Mar 27
House floor day: vote on the rule (H.Res.1142), which agreed to the Senate amendment with an amendment (4 steps)
1. 11:20 pmOn ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 209 - 206 (Roll no. 107).
2. 11:26 pmPassed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 213 - 203 (Roll no. 108).
3. 11:26 pmHouse agreed to Senate amendment with amendment pursuant to H. Res. 1142
4. 11:26 pmPursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1142, the Senate amendment to H.R. 7147 is considered as agreed to with an amendment consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 119-21.
Mar 27
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.
Mar 27
House vote: Vote on the rule (H.Res.1142), which also agreed to the Senate amendment with an amendment
Agreed to, 213-203
Member breakdown · Official House roll call 108
Mar 27
Message on Senate action sent to the House.Senate
Mar 27
House agreed to Senate amendment with amendment pursuant to H. Res. 1142
April 2026
Apr 2
Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: House amendment to Senate amendment.Senate
Apr 2
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.Senate
Apr 2
Motion to table the House message to accompany H.R. 7147 agreed to by Voice Vote.
Apr 2
Message on Senate action sent to the House.Senate
Apr 30
Mr. Alford asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker's table the bill H.R. 7147, with the House amendment to the Senate amendment thereto, to recede from the House amendment, and to concur in the Senate...House
Apr 30
Mr. Alford moved that the House suspend the rules and recede from the House amendment to the Senate amendment to H.R. 7147, and concur in the Senate amendmentHouse
Apr 30
DEBATE - The House proceeded with 40 minutes of debate on the motion to suspend the rules and recede from the House amendment to the Senate amendment to H.R. 7147, and concur in the Senate amendment.House
Apr 30
On motion that the House suspend the rules and recede from the House amendment to the Senate amendment to H.R. 7147, and concur in the Senate amendment Agreed to by voice vote.
Apr 30
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House
Apr 30
Presented to President
Apr 30
Signed by President
Apr 30
Became Public Law No: 119-86

Votes on this bill

21 votes: 12 recorded roll calls and 9 decided without a recorded vote, 1 of them on amendments. Votes counted in grades are marked.

Jan 22, 202611:06 amHouseVote to end debate on the rule (ordering the previous question)
H.Res.1014On ordering the previous question on the amendment and the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 215-213 (Roll no. 39).Agreed to215-213Nay

Party	Yea	Nay	Not voting
Democratic	0	213	0
Republican	215	0	3
Independent	0	0	0
Total	215	213	3

Official House roll call

Jan 22, 202611:52 amHouseVote on the rule (H.Res.1014)On agreeing to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by recorded vote: 214 - 213 (Roll no. 41).Agreed to214-213Nay

Party	Yea	Nay	Not voting
Democratic	0	213	0
Republican	214	0	4
Independent	0	0	0
Total	214	213	4

Official House roll call

Jan 22, 20264:41 pmHousePassage of the billCounted in gradesOn passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 220 - 207 (Roll no. 42). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H1300-1311)Passed220-207Nay

Counted in grades

Party	Yea	Nay	Not voting
Democratic	7	206	0
Republican	213	1	4
Independent	0	0	0
Total	220	207	4

Official House roll call

Feb 12, 2026SenateCloture on the motion to proceed (vote to end debate; three-fifths of senators duly chosen and sworn required)Cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 47. Record Vote Number: 38.Not invoked52-47n/a

Party	Yea	Nay	Not voting
Democratic	1	44	0
Republican	51	1	1
Independent	0	2	0
Total	52	47	1

Official Senate roll call

Feb 24, 2026SenateCloture on the motion to proceed (vote to end debate; three-fifths of senators duly chosen and sworn required)Second cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 45. Record Vote Number: 39. (CR S641)Not invoked50-45n/a

Party	Yea	Nay	Not voting
Democratic	1	42	2
Republican	49	1	3
Independent	0	2	0
Total	50	45	5

Official Senate roll call

Mar 5, 2026SenateMotion to proceed to consideration of the motion to reconsider the vote by which cloture was not invoked on the motion to proceed to the measure (Record Vote No. 38)Motion to proceed to consideration of the motion to reconsider the vote by which cloture was not invoked on the motion to proceed to the measure (Record Vote No. 38) agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote. (CR S871)Agreed toVoice vote or unanimous consent, no tallyno roll call

Mar 5, 2026SenateMotion by Senator Thune to reconsider the vote (Record Vote No. 38) by which cloture was not invoked on the motion to proceed to the measureMotion by Senator Thune to reconsider the vote (Record Vote No. 38) by which cloture was not invoked on the motion to proceed to the measure agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote. (CR S871)Agreed toVoice vote or unanimous consent, no tallyno roll call

Mar 5, 2026SenateCloture on the motion to proceed (vote to end debate; three-fifths of senators duly chosen and sworn required)Upon reconsideration, cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 45. Record Vote Number: 47.Not invoked51-45n/a

Party	Yea	Nay	Not voting
Democratic	1	43	1
Republican	50	0	3
Independent	0	2	0
Total	51	45	4

Official Senate roll call

Mar 12, 2026SenateCloture on the motion to proceed (vote to end debate; three-fifths of senators duly chosen and sworn required)Third cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 46. Record Vote Number: 54. (CR S1034)Not invoked51-46n/a

Party	Yea	Nay	Not voting
Democratic	1	43	1
Republican	50	1	2
Independent	0	2	0
Total	51	46	3

Official Senate roll call

Mar 20, 2026SenateMotion to proceed to consideration of the motion to reconsider the vote by which the second cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure was not invoked (Record Vote No. 39)Motion to proceed to consideration of the motion to reconsider the vote by which the second cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure was not invoked (Record Vote No. 39) agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.Agreed toVoice vote or unanimous consent, no tallyno roll call

Mar 20, 2026SenateMotion by Senator Thune to reconsider the vote by which the second cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure was not invoked (Record Vote No. 39)Motion by Senator Thune to reconsider the vote by which the second cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure was not invoked (Record Vote No. 39) agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.Agreed toVoice vote or unanimous consent, no tallyno roll call

Mar 20, 2026SenateCloture on the motion to proceed (vote to end debate; three-fifths of senators duly chosen and sworn required)Upon reconsideration, second cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 37. Record Vote Number: 59. (CR S1425)Not invoked47-37n/a

Party	Yea	Nay	Not voting
Democratic	1	35	9
Republican	46	0	7
Independent	0	2	0
Total	47	37	16

Official Senate roll call

Mar 25, 2026SenateMotion to proceed to consideration of the motion to reconsider the vote by which the third cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure was not invoked (Record Vote No. 54)Motion to proceed to consideration of the motion to reconsider the vote by which the third cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure was not invoked (Record Vote No. 54) agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.Agreed toVoice vote or unanimous consent, no tallyno roll call

Mar 25, 2026SenateMotion by Senator Thune to reconsider the vote (Record Vote No. 54) by which the third cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure was not invokedMotion by Senator Thune to reconsider the vote (Record Vote No. 54) by which the third cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure was not invoked agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.Agreed toVoice vote or unanimous consent, no tallyno roll call

Mar 25, 2026SenateCloture on the motion to proceed (vote to end debate; three-fifths of senators duly chosen and sworn required)Upon reconsideration, third cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 54 - 46. Record Vote Number: 71. (CR S1599-1600)Not invoked54-46n/a

Party	Yea	Nay
Democratic	1	44
Republican	53	0
Independent	0	2
Total	54	46

Official Senate roll call

Mar 26, 2026SenateCloture on the motion to proceed (vote to end debate; three-fifths of senators duly chosen and sworn required)Fourth cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 53 - 47. Record Vote Number: 74. (CR S1651-1652)Not invoked53-47n/a

Party	Yea	Nay
Democratic	1	44
Republican	52	1
Independent	0	2
Total	53	47

Official Senate roll call

Mar 27, 2026SenateMotion to proceed to consideration of measureMotion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.Agreed toVoice vote or unanimous consent, no tallyno roll call

Mar 27, 2026SenatePassed without a recorded votePassed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.PassedVoice vote or unanimous consent, no tallyno roll call

Mar 27, 202611:20 pmHouseVote to end debate on the rule (ordering the previous question)
H.Res.1142On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 209 - 206 (Roll no. 107).Agreed to209-206Nay

Party	Yea	Nay	Not voting
Democratic	0	206	8
Republican	208	0	9
Independent	1	0	0
Total	209	206	17

Official House roll call

Mar 27, 2026SenateVote on an amendment
S.Amdt.4790, John ThuneAmendment SA 4790 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.Agreed toVoice vote or unanimous consent, no tallyno roll call

Mar 27, 202611:26 pmHouseVote on the rule (H.Res.1142), which also agreed to the Senate amendment with an amendmentOn agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 213 - 203 (Roll no. 108).Agreed to213-203Nay

Party	Yea	Nay	Not voting
Democratic	3	203	8
Republican	209	0	8
Independent	1	0	0
Total	213	203	16

Official House roll call

Amendments

9 amendments: 2 agreed to, 7 submitted, not proposed. Show the list

Agreed to (2)

H.Amdt.157Jan 22
Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1014, the amendment specified in section 7 of H. Res. 1014 is considered adopted.Without a recorded vote

S.Amdt.4790Mar 27
John ThuneIn the nature of a substitute.Without a recorded vote

Submitted, not proposed (7)

S.Amdt.4296Feb 11
Lindsey GrahamSenate amendment submitted

S.Amdt.4297Feb 12
Alex PadillaSenate amendment submitted

S.Amdt.4298Feb 12
Alex PadillaSenate amendment submitted

S.Amdt.4299Feb 12
Alex PadillaSenate amendment submitted

S.Amdt.4300Feb 12
Raphael G. WarnockSenate amendment submitted

S.Amdt.4775Mar 24
Susan M. CollinsSenate amendment submitted

S.Amdt.4789Mar 26
Eric SchmittSenate amendment submitted

Who Lobbied on This Bill

$9.7M combined quarterly activity

14 lobbying firms

15 clients represented

2026-first_quarter–2026-second_quarter filing period

⚠ 2 lobbyists who worked this bill previously held government positions

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JOE CHATHAM — Chief Counsel, Rep. Ken Buck
SARAH MOXLEY — Staff Asst/LC, Rep. McCaul; LA, Rep. Barton; LD Reps. Bucshon and Olson; Sr Prof Staff Member, House Oversight and…

Policy Areas Covered

Aviation/Airlines/Airports Budget/Appropriations Government Issues Homeland Security Immigration Indian/Native American Affairs Medicare/Medicaid Taxation/Internal Revenue Code Transportation

Government Entities Lobbied

Agriculture, Dept of (USDA)
Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers)
Bureau of Land Management (BLM)
Bureau of Reclamation
Commerce, Dept of (DOC)
Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ)
Defense, Dept of (DOD)
Election Assistance Commission (EAC)
Energy, Dept of
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
Federal Railroad Administration
Federal Transit Administration (FTA)
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS)
Interior, Dept of (DOI)
Justice, Dept of (DOJ)
Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
Natl Security Council (NSC)
SENATE
State, Dept of (DOS)
Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
Treasury, Dept of
U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS)
U.S. Forest Service
U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)

Who Hired the Lobbyists

COMMON CAUSE
AMERICAN PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION ASSOCIATION
CENTER ON BUDGET AND POLICY PRIORITIES
AMERICAN FEDERATION OF TEACHERS
ASSOCIATION OF CALIFORNIA WATER AGENCIES
EARTHJUSTICE ACTION nonprofit advocacy organization
FEDERATION FOR AMERICAN IMMIGRATION REFORM
AMERICAN ISRAEL PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE Lobby focused on U.S. Middle East foreign policy
FWD.US
BOEING COMPANY

Source: Senate LDA filings · Dollar figures are combined quarterly totals for all lobbying by each firm, not bill-specific spend.

DHS Appropriations Act providing $10 billion for ICE enforcement. The funding prioritizes enforcement over humanitarian processing, contrary to Refugee Convention obligations.