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SJRES 6 112th Congress Senate

A joint resolution disapproving the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission with respect to regulating the Internet and broadband industry practices.

Introduced: February 16, 2011 See on congress.gov
Science, Technology, Communications Administrative law and regulatory proceduresFederal Communications Commission (FCC)Internet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social media
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Nov 10, 2011
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 46 - 52. Record Vote Number: 200.
Nov 10, 2011
Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (consideration: CR S7324-7326)
Nov 9, 2011
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (consideration: CR S7239-7263)
Nov 3, 2011
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 219.
Nov 3, 2011
Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c). (consideration: CR S7141; text: CR S7141)
Nov 3, 2011
Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).(consideration: CR S7141; text: CR S7141)
Feb 16, 2011
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Feb 16, 2011
Introduced in Senate
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 Latest action November 10, 2011

Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 46 - 52. Record Vote Number: 200.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Expresses Congress's disapproval of the rule adopted by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) on December 21, 2010, relating to preserving the open Internet and broadband industry practices. Prohibits such rule from having any force or effect.

 Related & companion bills 1
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 Bill text 2 versions

Source documents hosted by congress.gov.

 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 15
All 15 Republican 15
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Barrasso, John
Wyoming · Feb 16, 2011
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Boozman, John
Arkansas · Feb 16, 2011
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Collins, Susan M.
Maine · Feb 16, 2011
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Cornyn, John
Texas · Feb 16, 2011
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Crapo, Mike
Idaho · Feb 16, 2011
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Graham, Lindsey
South Carolina · Feb 16, 2011
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Grassley, Chuck
Iowa · Feb 16, 2011
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Hoeven, John
North Dakota · Feb 16, 2011
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Johnson, Ron
Wisconsin · Feb 16, 2011
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Lee, Mike
Utah · Feb 16, 2011
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McConnell, Mitch
Kentucky · Feb 16, 2011
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Paul, Rand
Kentucky · Feb 16, 2011
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Risch, James E.
Idaho · Feb 16, 2011
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Thune, John
South Dakota · Feb 16, 2011
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Wicker, Roger F.
Mississippi · Feb 16, 2011
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APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). S.J. Res. 6: A joint resolution disapproving the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission with respect to regulating the Internet and broadband industry practices.. 112th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/112-SJRES-6/
MLA
"S.J. Res. 6: A joint resolution disapproving the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission with respect to regulating the Internet and broadband industry practices.." 112th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/112-SJRES-6/.
Bluebook (legal)
S.J. Res. 6, 112th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/112-SJRES-6/.
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