A resolution terminating President Trump's national emergency declaration passed the House of Representatives by a 245-182 vote yesterday. It was originally introduced by Democratic Rep. Julian Castro of Texas.
This is also symbolic, as it serves as strong condemnation of what a majority of Americans believes is a gross misuse and abuse of presidential powers by Trump.
Yet, although there were 13 Republican House members - all moderates - who joined with the Democrats in passing this resolution, it would require a lot more Republicans voting in favor of it in order to become veto-proof. That means that, for all intents and purposes, that Trump's state of emergency is still in effect, regardless of this symbolic rebuke.
Here are the links to two related stories:
The House votes to terminate Trump's national-emergency declaration Joe Perticone, February 26, 2019:
Republican senator says he'll vote against Trump's national emergency By Katie Bernard, CNN Updated 9:06 AM ET, Tue February 26, 2019:
https://www.cnn.com/2019/02/25/politics/tillis-to-vote-against-national-emergency/index.html?no-st=1551249371
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