The House of Representatives on Thursday passed legislation to maintain Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for roughly 350,000 Haitian nationals, with 10 Republicans joining Democrats to move the measure forward in defiance of the Trump administration’s position.

The bill, led by Reps. Ayanna Pressley and Laura Gillen, was brought to the floor through a discharge petition, allowing it to bypass leadership resistance and secure a vote. It now heads to the Senate, where its prospects remain uncertain.

The vote comes as President Donald Trump continues a legal challenge before the Supreme Court of the United States aimed at ending TPS protections for Haitian migrants.

Republican lawmakers who supported the measure included Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick of Pennsylvania, Mike Lawler of New York, Don Bacon of Nebraska, Maria Salazar of Florida, Carlos Gimenez of Florida, Nicole Malliotakis of New York, Rich McCormick of Georgia, Mike Turner of Ohio, Mike Carey of Ohio, and Mario Diaz-Balart of Florida. Many of the lawmakers represent swing districts or areas with significant immigrant populations, and several have previously taken more moderate or pragmatic positions on immigration policy, helping explain their break with party leadership on the issue.

The support of Mike Turner drew particular attention, as his district includes Springfield, Ohio, which has experienced a notable influx of Haitian migrants in recent years, placing added strain on local services and housing.

Supporters of the bill argue it provides stability for Haitian nationals currently residing in the United States under TPS, a designation granted to individuals from countries experiencing crisis conditions such as natural disasters or political instability.

Opponents, including Sen. Bernie Moreno, criticized the legislation as an expansion of what they describe as a temporary program beyond its intended scope. Moreno said the Senate is not expected to take up the measure, calling it inconsistent with the original purpose of TPS.

Rep. Brandon Gill also spoke against the bill on the House floor, arguing that TPS has evolved into a long-term immigration pathway rather than a temporary form of relief.

The TPS program has expanded significantly in recent years, particularly during the Biden administration, with more than one million migrants across multiple nationalities residing in the U.S. under the designation at its peak.

The issue remains the subject of ongoing legal and political debate, with the administration seeking to end certain TPS designations while advocacy groups challenge those efforts in court. The outcome could shape future U.S. immigration policy and the status of hundreds of thousands of migrants currently living in the country under temporary protections.