The initiative, which also called for the repeal of the extraordinary regularization of migrants, was dismissed by the majority of parliamentary groups. Only Santiago Abascal's party voted in favor of its own proposal, leaving it isolated in the vote.

During the debate, several spokespersons from other parties described VOX's proposal as "Nazi," "inhumane," "racist," and "xenophobic." The motion failed to pass in its original terms, despite attempts at amendment by the Partido Popular.

VOX's text included the repatriation of all irregular immigrants, the implementation of "national priority" for Spanish citizens in social aid, public services, and housing programs, and the exclusion of irregular migrants from public healthcare, except in emergencies. It also called for the repeal of the royal decree on extraordinary regularization.

A VOX deputy defended the initiative, arguing that Spaniards should have preference in public benefits and resources. He criticized Spain for being, in his words, "the hospital of Africa and America," and demanded the repeal of both the decree extending healthcare coverage to undocumented immigrants and what he called "migratory amnesty."

The Partido Popular, for its part, found it difficult to distance itself from VOX without breaking common ground on immigration. A PP deputy defended an amendment that, she explained, literally reflected the agreement reached with the Government of Extremadura and appealed to "priority for rootedness" within the constitutional and legal framework.

The popular deputy criticized the Government for, in her opinion, rewarding irregularity and encouraging a pull effect with the extraordinary regularization. She insisted that her group's stance is based on "common sense" and the protection of public resources, not xenophobia.