Secure the Border Act

On May 11, 2023, the House voted 219–213 on “On Passage” (HR 2). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 219–2, Democrats 0–211. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 2 members voted against their own party.

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

Result: Passed
Yes: 219
No: 213
Did not vote: 19
Date: May 11, 2023

By party

Democrats0 yes · 211 no · 10 didn’t vote
Republicans219 yes · 2 no · 9 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

John Duarte R-CA voted no
Thomas Massie R-KY voted no

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-208/secure-the-border-act (accessed 2026-10-13).