House vote: H.R. 1689 // April 16, 2026
H.R. 1689
Sponsor: Laura Gillen (D-NY)
This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security to designate Haiti for temporary protected status (TPS) for 18 months beginning August 3, 2025.
International Affairs Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.
Who won, and how much of the country was behind them
The dotted gap is 1.6% of U.S. adults whose member did not vote, voted “present,” or whose seat was vacant.
| Side | Outcome | Votes | Share of U.S. adults |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yea | Won | 224 | 50.8% |
| Nay | Lost | 204 | 47.6% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 1.6% |