U.S. House Votes to Terminate Trump's Border "National Emergency," Escalating Executive-Legislative Confrontation

On December 26, 2025, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a resolution by a vote of 245 to 182 to terminate the "national emergency" declaration regarding the southern border, which was proclaimed by President Donald Trump on December 15. This move directly challenges Trump's attempt to bypass the normal congressional appropriations process to secure funding for a border wall.

The White House issued a warning the same day, stating the President would exercise his veto power if the resolution passes the Senate. This struggle over border wall funding and executive authority continues the pattern of intense conflict between the branches of government and partisan rivalry seen throughout 2025, highlighting the deep domestic divisions over immigration and security policy.