JUST IN: 6 Republicans Betray MAGA, Vote To Extend Haitian TPS Days After Brutal Murder

Six House Republicans broke with President Donald Trump on Wednesday, joining Democrats to push forward a measure extending Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitian migrants.

The vote came in at 219-209, clearing the way for the legislation despite opposition from Trump and his allies, underscoring a renewed establishment GOP push to force amnesty on Americans.

The Republicans who sided with Democrats were Reps. Don Bacon of Nebraska, Brian Fitzpatrick of Pennsylvania, Mike Lawler of New York, María Elvira Salazar of Florida, Carlos Giménez of Florida, and Nicole Malliotakis of New York. California Rep. Kevin Kiley, who recently left the GOP to become an independent, also backed the move.

Their votes allowed a discharge petition led by Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Mass., to move forward, a rare maneuver that bypasses House leadership and forces consideration of legislation that would otherwise stall. The measure seeks to extend TPS protections for Haitians through April 2029, shielding recipients from deportation and allowing them to continue working legally in the United States.

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TPS is typically granted to nationals of countries facing armed conflict, natural disasters, or other extraordinary conditions. Haiti has remained on the list for years following a string of crises, including political instability, gang violence, and economic collapse.

But the vote lands at a moment when immigration enforcement is back in the spotlight, and not in Democrats’ favor.

In Florida, a Haitian migrant is accused of brutally murdering a convenience store clerk in Fort Myers in a case that has quickly become a flashpoint in the broader debate. Authorities say the victim was attacked in a violent incident that shocked the local community and drew national headlines.

The killing has been pointed to as evidence by Trump allies that the Democrats’ immigration policies are putting Americans at risk, particularly as programs like TPS continue to be extended rather than phased out.

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Critics argue the program has effectively turned into a long-term amnesty, with some recipients remaining in the U.S. for decades under repeated extensions by successive administrations. Supporters, meanwhile, say conditions in Haiti remain too dangerous to justify sending migrants back.

Wednesday’s vote highlights that split, with a small but decisive group of Republicans willing to cross party lines and side with Democrats on the issue.

The legislation still faces an uncertain path forward, but the successful discharge petition ensures it will get a full vote on the House floor, setting up a high-profile showdown over immigration policy as the 2026 political cycle heats up.

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