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S2193: Kate's Law

114th Congress (2015–2017) · Senate bill · Sponsor: Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX]

This page covers S2193 in the 114th Congress. Bill numbers start over every Congress, so S2193 in another Congress is a different bill.


Key facts

Item Detail
Roll-call votes 1
Chamber Senate
Latest vote 2016-07-06: Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (55-42, 3/5 majority required)
Latest action 2016-07-06: Cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 55 – 42. Record Vote Number: 120. (consideration: CR S4799; text: CR S4799)
Policy area Immigration
Official record Congress.gov

What the bill does

Stop Illegal Reentry Act or Kate's Law This bill amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to increase from two years to five years the maximum prison term for an alien who reenters after being denied admission, excluded, deported, or removed. It establishes: a 10-year maximum prison term for an alien who reenters after being denied admission, excluded, deported, or removed on 3 or more prior occasions; and a 5-year mandatory minimum prison term for an alien who reenters after being removed following a conviction for an aggravated felony or following 2 or more prior convictions for illegal reentry.

Subjects: Border security and unlawful immigration, Immigration status and procedures


Roll-call votes on S2193 (114th Congress)

Every recorded vote on this bill, newest first, with a link to the official tally. Member-by-member positions are on each member’s profile.

Date Chamber Question Result Yea Nay Not voting Record
2016-07-06 Senate On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed S. 2193 Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (55-42, 3/5 majority required) 27 28 3 Official tally

Frequently asked

What is S2193 in the 114th Congress?

S2193 (Kate's Law) was introduced in the 114th Congress (2015–2017) by Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX].

What is the latest action on S2193?

On 2016-07-06: Cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 55 – 42. Record Vote Number: 120. (consideration: CR S4799; text: CR S4799)

How many roll-call votes were held on S2193?

1 recorded vote in the 114th Congress. The most recent, on 2016-07-06, was "On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed S. 2193": Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (55-42, 3/5 majority required).