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The House voted 219-211 to terminate a national emergency declared by the President on February 1, 2025. The measure passed narrowly, primarily along party lines.
This vote concerned House Joint Resolution 72, which aims to end a specific national emergency declaration issued by the President on February 1, 2025. When a President declares a national emergency, they gain special legal powers, such as the ability to redirect government funds or activate laws that only apply during crises. This resolution would revoke those powers and effectively declare that the emergency is no longer in effect. In the House of Representatives, a vote on "passage" is the final step to approve a bill or resolution. To pass, the measure required a simple majority, meaning more members had to vote "yes" than "no." Because it passed, the resolution moves forward in the legislative process. The outcome was decided by a narrow margin of 219 to 211, falling almost entirely along party lines. Most Democrats voted to end the emergency powers, while most Republicans voted to keep them in place. The resolution now heads to the Senate, where it must also pass before it can be sent to the President.
The resolution has been sent to the Senate, where it was referred to the Committee on Finance for further consideration.
OPEN BILL →Why it matters. This vote represents a significant effort by Congress to check executive power and limit the President's ability to act without legislative approval using emergency declarations.
Who’s affected. Executive Branch: Would lose access to specific powers and funding redirected under the February 2025 emergency order. · Federal Agencies: Operations or programs funded through the emergency declaration would likely see those funds revoked or redirected.
Democrats. The Democratic caucus was nearly unanimous in its support for ending the emergency declaration.
Republicans. The Republican caucus was nearly unanimous in its opposition, voting to maintain the President's declaration.
On Passage
Feb 11, 2026
The House voted 219-211 to terminate a national emergency declared by the President on February 1, 2025.
The measure passed narrowly, primarily along party lines.
This was the final vote in the House of Representatives to approve the resolution. As a joint resolution, it requires approval from both the House and the Senate, followed by the President's signature (or a congressional override of a veto) to become law.
The resolution has been sent to the Senate, where it was referred to the Committee on Finance for further consideration.
This vote represents a significant effort by Congress to check executive power and limit the President's ability to act without legislative approval using emergency declarations.
The vote followed strict party lines, with nearly all Democrats voting in favor and nearly all Republicans voting against.
The Democratic caucus was nearly unanimous in its support for ending the emergency declaration.
The Republican caucus was nearly unanimous in its opposition, voting to maintain the President's declaration.
One independent member voted in favor of the resolution.