What This Bill Does · Plain English
Summary · Congress.gov
This bill prohibits a non-U.S. citizen from voting in a District of Columbia (DC) election and repeals relevant provisions of DC law. Federal law prohibits noncitizens from voting in a federal election; however, in 2022, DC enacted a law allowing noncitizens who meet residency and other requirements to vote in local elections. This bill repeals the DC law, which went into effect on February 23, 2023.
Vote Breakdown · How Congress voted on HR.884
House
266-148
PASSED
Democrats
56 yea
148 nay
1 present
Republicans
208 yea
0 nay
Independents
2 yea
0 nay
⚠️ 12 members broke with party on this vote
Brendan F. Boyle
voted yea
Nikki Budzinski
voted yea
Janelle S. Bynum
voted yea
Kathy Castor
voted yea
Gilbert Ray Cisneros
voted yea
Herbert C. Conaway
voted yea
Jim Costa
voted yea
Henry Cuellar
voted yea
Sharice Davids
voted yea
Donald G. Davis
voted yea
Shomari Figures
voted yea
Laura Gillen
voted yea
Action Timeline
2025-06-11
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
2025-06-10
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2025-06-10
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 266 - 148, 1 Present (Roll no. 163). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H2594)
2025-06-10
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 266 - 148, 1 Present (Roll no. 163). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H2594)
2025-06-10
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2601-2602)
2025-06-10
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 884, the Chair put the question on passage of the bill and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Frost demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed furthe
2025-06-10
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
2025-06-10
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 884.
2025-06-10
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 884, H.R. 2056, H.R. 2096 and S. 331. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 884, H.R. 2056, H.R. 2096, and S. 331 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate for each bill. The res
2025-06-10
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 489. (consideration: CR H2594-2600)
Frequently Asked Questions
Did HR.884 pass?
HR.884 is still alive. Current stage: PASSED_ONE. Pass likelihood: 89%.
What does HR.884 do?
This bill prohibits a non-U.S. citizen from voting in a District of Columbia (DC) election and repeals relevant provisions of DC law. Federal law prohibits noncitizens from voting in a federal election; however, in 2022, DC enacted a law allowing noncitizens who meet residency and other requirements to vote in local elections. This bill repeals the DC law, which went into effect on February 23, 2023.
Who sponsored HR.884?
HR.884 was sponsored by August Pfluger (R-Texas).
Who voted against HR.884?
12 members broke with their party on this vote. Notably, Brendan F. Boyle (D) voted yea.
Full Bill Text
119 HR 884 EH: To prohibit individuals who are not citizens of the United States from voting in elections in the District of Columbia and to repeal the Local Resident Voting Rights Amendment Act of 2022. U.S. House of Representatives text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IB 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 884 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To prohibit individuals who are not citizens of the United States from voting in elections in the District of Columbia and to repeal the Local Resident Voting Rights Amendment Act of 2022. 1. Prohibit voting by noncitizens in District of Columbia Elections An individual who is not a citizen of the United States may not vote in an election for public office in the District of Columbia or in any ballot initiative or referendum in the District of Columbia. 2. Repeal of the Local Resident Voting Rights Amendment Act of 2022 The Local Resident Voting Rights Amendment Act of 2022 (D.C. Law 24–242) is repealed, and any provision of law amended or repealed by such Act shall be restored or revived as if such Act had not been enacted into law. Passed the House of Representatives June 10, 2025. Kevin F. McCumber, Clerk.
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