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Washington, DC – U.S. Rep. Brian Babin (TX-36) voted today to allow the Speaker of the House to file an amicus brief in the upcoming Supreme Court case United States v. Texas, which questions the constitutionality of President Obama’s executive actions on immigration. The resolution (H. Res. 639), which marks the first of its kind, allows the majority of the House to express its opposition to President Obama's executive amnesty.  

“Today’s vote is a historic and much-needed step to stop President Obama’s unlawful and unconstitutional executive actions on immigration,” said Babin. “The President’s decision to grant amnesty through executive action makes a mockery of our laws and the U.S. Constitution.  This resolution makes clear that the majority of the House believes the President’s actions are a gross overreach of executive authority – and must be struck down by the Supreme Court.  It’s critical that Congress takes a stand in defense of its Article I powers and this resolution is an important step in that direction.”