House passes the Haiti Economic Lift Program Extension Act
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
JAN 12, 2026 · 7:11 PM ET
Most Democrats and most Republicans voted yes. 45 members of the two parties voted no. Cleared the 260 needed by 85 votes.
What the House was voting on
The House voted on whether to pass H.R. 6504 under a fast-track procedure requiring two-thirds of members voting. The bill would extend through December 31, 2028, special duty-free treatment for certain apparel from Haiti, restore eligibility for some products, and allow refunds of qualifying duties. It passed with 85 votes more than the 260 needed.
Pass H.R. 6504 under the House fast-track procedure requiring two-thirds of members voting.
Do not pass H.R. 6504 under the fast-track procedure.
Extends duty-free treatment for certain Haitian apparel, restores eligibility for some articles and provides refunds for qualifying recent imports.
Passed the House 345–45 on Jan. 12, 2026. Now waiting in the Senate, 308 days after it was introduced.
- SUSPENSION
- Suspending the rules lets the House pass a bill fast, with no amendments and 40 minutes of debate, if two-thirds agree.
260 is two-thirds of the 390 members voting yes or no. Members voting “present” or absent don’t count.
- SUSPENSION
- Suspending the rules lets the House pass a bill fast, with no amendments and 40 minutes of debate, if two-thirds agree.
Most of both parties voted yesBoth parties mostly voted yes.
Every vote on H.R. 6504, in both chambersEvery vote on H.R. 6504
- DEC 30Reported by Ways and MeansREPORTED41–0
- JAN 12#15THIS VOTESuspend the rules and passPASSED345–4585 votes to spare over the 260 needed.
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