H.R. 495 · 119TH CONGRESSSenate · Mar 11, 2025
Subterranean Border Defense Act
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Subterranean Border Defense Act
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Subterranean Border Defense Act
Mr. Green (TN) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Mar 10, 2025
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1045-1046)
Mar 10, 2025
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 495.
Mar 10, 2025
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Mar 10, 2025
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1057-1058)
Mar 10, 2025
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 402 - 1 (Roll no. 63). (text: CR H1046)
Mar 10, 2025
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 402 - 1 (Roll no. 63). (text: CR H1046)
Mar 10, 2025
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Mar 10, 2025
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
The House voted 402-1 on March 10, 2025, to pass H.R. 495, the Subterranean Border Defense Act, under suspension of the rules. This expedited procedure requires a two-thirds supermajority and limits debate and amendments, making it available only for noncontroversial or broadly supported legislation. The vote demonstrates strong bipartisan consensus, with 194 Democrats and 208 Republicans voting in favor. Only one Democrat voted against the bill, while all Republicans present voted for passage. The overwhelming margin of 402-1 far exceeded the two-thirds threshold required for passage under this procedure. With passage under suspension of the rules, H.R. 495 is immediately sent to the Senate for consideration. The bill's near-unanimous support suggests it addresses border security concerns in a manner acceptable to both parties, though the specific provisions of the subterranean defense measures are not detailed in the vote record.