Secure the Border Act

On May 11, 2023, the House voted 211–221 on “On Motion to Recommit” (HR 2). Result: Failed. By party: Republicans 0–221, Democrats 211–0. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides.

During the 118th Congress (2023–2024), Joe Biden was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.

Result: Failed
Yes: 211
No: 221
Did not vote: 19
Date: May 11, 2023

By party

Democrats211 yes · 0 no · 10 didn’t vote
Republicans0 yes · 221 no · 9 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “Secure the Border Act: House Vote, May 11, 2023,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/118-H-207/secure-the-border-act (accessed 2026-10-13).