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Resolution seeks to void new immigration appeals board rule

Floor activityS.J.Res. 190Latest action

Sponsor: Tim Kaine · Senator · VA

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Official title: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Executive Office for Immigration Review relating to "Appellate Procedures for the Board of Immigration Appeals".

119th Congress

Topics: Immigration

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This resolution would cancel a February 2026 rule that changed appellate procedures at the Board of Immigration Appeals.

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What does this do?

This resolution would use the to cancel a February 2026 EOIR rule that changed appellate procedures at the Board of Immigration Appeals. If passed and enacted, the rule is treated as never having taken effect, EOIR must revert to prior procedures, and it generally cannot issue a substantially similar rule without new congressional authorization.

Who does it affect?

Immigrants appealing immigration court decisions on deportation, asylum, or visa status, their attorneys, and the immigration court system are directly affected. Government agencies and legal aid organizations operating under these procedures could also be affected.

Why does it matter?

Depending on what the original rule changed, this could affect appeal filing deadlines, evidence submission rules, or case review procedures, altering how quickly or fairly cases move through the system.

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The last attempt failed: the Senate voted against taking it up, 46–48, on June 16, 2026.

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  1. IntroducedApr 30, 2026
  2. Senate committee
  3. Senate voteYou are here · Jun 16, 2026
  4. House
  5. The president's desk

Right now: the Senate has not agreed to take it up. The last motion to do so failed. If the House changes it, it goes back to the Senate before reaching the president.

Latest action: — Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 46 - 48. Record Vote Number: 173. (consideration: CR S2816)

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  1. Senate · · Roll call 173

    As recorded

    Question
    On the S.J.Res. 190
    Result:
    Motion to Proceed Rejected
    46
    Nay
    48
    0
    6

    Republicans 2 yes, 48 no, 3 not voting · Democrats 43 yes, 2 not voting · Independents 1 yes, 1 not voting

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