The House of Representatives voted Wednesday to advance legislation that would reinstate temporary protections for Haitians living in the United States. The measure received bipartisan support, with six Republicans joining Democrats in the vote.

The bill would restore Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitian immigrants, a designation that provides protection from deportation and work authorization for individuals from countries experiencing ongoing armed conflict, environmental disaster, or other extraordinary circumstances. The Trump administration had previously moved to end TPS designations for several countries, including Haiti.

The vote represents a direct challenge to the administration's immigration policies, which have sought to reduce the number of immigrants eligible for temporary protections. Republicans who supported the measure broke ranks with their party leadership and the White House position on the issue.

The legislation now faces an uncertain path forward, as it would need to pass the full House and Senate before reaching the president's desk. The administration has indicated opposition to expanding temporary protection programs, making the bill's ultimate prospects unclear.

Haiti has faced ongoing political instability, natural disasters, and economic challenges that advocates argue justify continued protections for Haitian nationals living in the United States. The TPS designation has been a subject of ongoing legal and political battles throughout the current administration.