House Rejects Border Security Bill

The rejection of the legislation under suspension of the rules was unsurprising, as it would have relied on Democrat support to pass.

The U.S. Capitol building during a rainy day in Washington on April 2, 2024. Madalina Vasiliu/The Epoch Times

The House of Representatives on April 20 rejected another border security bill.

In a vote under suspension of the rules, the House voted 215–199 to block the bill. Because it was not considered under normal rules, it required a two-thirds majority to pass.