As RedState reported on Wednesday, six House Republicans and one Independent voted with Democrats on a discharge petition that, if successful, would force a floor vote on a Democrat-pushed bill that would extend temporary protective status (TPS) for Haitians living in the United States by three years.
The vote on the actual bill was held on Thursday. This time, it was 10 Republicans and one Independent who voted with Democrats in a rare victory for the left that had Democrats cheering on the House floor:
It passed 224-204, with 10 Republicans joining all Democrats in voting yes. Rep. Kevin Kiley, a California independent who caucuses with Republicans, also voted yes.
The White House has vowed that Trump would veto the bill should it reach his desk. It next heads to the Senate, but it’s unclear if it can pass the upper chamber.
The bill would require the Homeland Security secretary to designate Haiti for temporary protected status (TPS) for three years, as Haitians here find themselves in legal limbo. The Trump administration has moved to terminate TPS for Haitians, but a federal court stepped in to block Trump’s move
BREAKING: The House just voted 224 to 204 to PASS a 3 year extension of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 350,000 Haitians living in the U.S.
— Bill Melugin (@BillMelugin_) April 16, 2026
10 House Republicans + 1 independent voted w/ Dems to pass it.
Rep. Maria Salazar (R-FL)
Rep. Don Bacon (R-NE)
Rep. Brian…
The names of those who voted with the Democrats are as follows:
Rep. Maria Salazar (R-FL), Rep. Don Bacon (R-NE), Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA), Rep. Carlos Gimenez (R-FL), Rep. Nicole Malliotakis (R-NY), Rep. Mario Diaz Balart (R-FL), Rep. Mike Lawler (R-NY), Rep. Mike Turner (R-OH), Rep. Rich McCormick (R-GA), Rep. Mike Carey (R-OH), Rep. Kevin Kiley (I-CA).
SEE ALSO: FL Haitian Who Bludgeoned a Gas Station Attendant Was Protected by Biden Under TPS
Malliotakis explained her vote in a statement posted to her congressional website, and pulled the "compassionate" card:
“We’ve heard from nursing homes in our district that will lose skilled and dedicated nursing staff if TPS is not renewed. These are Haitian immigrants who are working, paying taxes and contributing to our economy and fulfilling a healthcare need. At a time when our healthcare system continues to face workforce shortages, their role is more important than ever. To strip them of their status and deport them to a country in peril would be uncompassionate and misguided," said Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis.
Bacon explained his vote last night:
Removing TPS status for Haitians living in the United States would cost 350,000 workers their ability to work at a time when we’re already facing serious workforce shortages. I’ve heard from healthcare providers and business leaders across Nebraska, including @OmahaChamber, who are concerned about the impact this would have on patient care and our economy. I don’t see the goodness of deporting people who are here legally, working, and contributing to our country.
Democrat Rep. Ayanna Pressley (MA-07) celebrated the victory on her website:
“This is a monumental victory in a long-fought battle to protect the safety, dignity, and humanity of our Haitian neighbors. This win would not be possible without the strength and organizing power of the broad, diverse coalition to defend our Haitian siblings—a movement that has seen the humanity in the Haitian parents, workers, caregivers, faith leaders, business owners, and children who contribute so much to our communities daily.
“Democrats and Republicans alike have come together to support our Haitian neighbors not just because this is good, commonsense policy, but because it is the right, humane thing to do.
“To our Haitian neighbors in the Massachusetts 7th and across this country—this is for you. Today, we are closer than ever to getting this over the finish line, and the Senate must pick up this critical priority without delay. The lives of our Haitian families, neighbors, and friends depend on it.”
As to how the Senate will respond, this is the likely scenario of what happens next:
There is close to a 0% chance of a Haitian TPS extension being passed into law. It heads to the Senate next, where it will likely die. It may not even get a vote, if it does, it will likely fail. If it ever somehow managed to pass the Senate, President Trump would veto it. https://t.co/xwKsYrvzQ4
— Bill Melugin (@BillMelugin_) April 16, 2026
As streiff noted in his write-up, this very issue had already been winding its way through the courts, and ultimately, the Supreme Court will decide this one. They'll hear the Trump administration's case later this month, "with a decision expected over the summer." Stay tuned.
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