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S.J.Res. 82 · Government Operations and Politics

A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Office of the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Policy on Adhering to the Text of the Administrative Procedure Act".

Introduced Sep 18, 2025 · Failed of passage in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 50. Record Vote Number: 654.

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Introduced in Senate

Sep 18, 2025

Referred to Committee

Sep 18, 2025

Full action history (9)

Sep 18, 2025Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Sep 18, 2025Introduced in Senate

Oct 22, 2025Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 203.

Oct 22, 2025Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by petition pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).

Dec 10, 2025Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S8591-8593)

Dec 10, 2025Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 49. Record Vote Number: 641. (CR S8591)