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S.J. Res. 22 114th Congress Senate

A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Corps of Engineers and the Environmental Protection Agency…

Official title: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Corps of Engineers and … Show full official titleShow less

Official title: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Corps of Engineers and the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the definition of "waters of the United States" under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act.

Introduced: September 17, 2015 Introduced by: Joni Ernst Republican · Iowa See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 30 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jan 21, 2016
Veto message indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S147)
Jan 21, 2016
Cloture on the veto message not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 40. Record Vote Number: 5. (consideration: CR S146-147; text: CR S146)
Jan 21, 2016
Veto Message considered in Senate. (consideration: CR S143-147)
Jan 20, 2016
Vetoed by President.
Jan 20, 2016
Cloture motion on the veto message presented in Senate. (consideration: CR S111-112; text: CR S111)
Jan 20, 2016
Veto Message considered in Senate. (consideration: CR S100, S111-112)
Jan 20, 2016
Veto message received in Senate. Ordered held at the desk.
Jan 19, 2016
Presented to President.
Jan 13, 2016
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jan 13, 2016
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 253 - 166 (Roll no. 45). (text: CR H335)
Jan 13, 2016
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H355-356)
Jan 13, 2016
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on S.J.Res. 22, the Chair put the question on passage, and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Gibbs demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of passage until a time to be announced.
Jan 13, 2016
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. (consideration: CR H346)
Jan 13, 2016
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on S.J. Res. 22.
Jan 13, 2016
The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 1644, S.J. Res. 22 and H.R. 3662. The resolution also provides for proceedings during the period from January 14, 2016, through January 22, 2016.
Jan 13, 2016
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 583. (consideration: CR H335-346)
Jan 11, 2016
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 583 Reported to House. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 1644, S.J. Res. 22 and H.R. 3662. The resolution also provides for proceedings during the period from January 14, 2016, through January 22, 2016.
Nov 16, 2015
Received in the House.
Nov 16, 2015
Held at the desk.
Nov 5, 2015
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Nov 4, 2015
Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 53 - 44. Record Vote Number: 297. (text: CR S7743)
Nov 4, 2015
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 53 - 44. Record Vote Number: 297.(text: CR S7743)
Nov 4, 2015
Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S7703-7715, S7735-7743)
Nov 3, 2015
Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S7703)
Nov 3, 2015
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 55 - 43. Record Vote Number: 296.
Oct 30, 2015
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 286.
Oct 30, 2015
Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works discharged by petition pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c). (consideration: CR S7675; text: CR S7675)
Oct 30, 2015
Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works discharged by petition pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).(consideration: CR S7675; text: CR S7675)
Sep 17, 2015
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Sep 17, 2015
Introduced in Senate
 Votes taken on this bill 4
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Jan 21, 2016 Senate · vote #5 On the Cloture Motion S.J.Res. 22 Rejected 52–40 See who voted →
Jan 13, 2016 House · vote #45 On Passage Passed 253–166 See who voted →
Nov 4, 2015 Senate · vote #297 On the Joint Resolution S.J.Res. 22 Passed 53–44 See who voted →
Nov 3, 2015 Senate · vote #296 On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 22 Agreed To 55–43 See who voted →
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 Latest action January 21, 2016

Veto message indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S147)

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

This joint resolution nullifies the rule submitted by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the definition of "waters of the United States" under the Clean Water Act and published on June 29, 2015.

 Related & companion bills 2
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 Bill text 4 versions

Source documents hosted by congress.gov.

 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 31
All 31 Republican 27
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Cassidy, Bill
Louisiana · Sep 21, 2015
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Barrasso, John
Wyoming · Sep 17, 2015
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Boozman, John
Arkansas · Sep 17, 2015
Burr, Richard
· Sep 17, 2015
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Capito, Shelley Moore
West Virginia · Sep 17, 2015
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Cornyn, John
Texas · Sep 17, 2015
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Cotton, Tom
Arkansas · Sep 17, 2015
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Crapo, Mike
Idaho · Sep 17, 2015
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Cruz, Ted
Texas · Sep 17, 2015
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Daines, Steve
Montana · Sep 17, 2015
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Fischer, Deb
Nebraska · Sep 17, 2015
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Graham, Lindsey
South Carolina · Sep 17, 2015
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Grassley, Chuck
Iowa · Sep 17, 2015
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Hoeven, John
North Dakota · Sep 17, 2015
Isakson, Johnny
· Sep 17, 2015
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Johnson, Ron
Wisconsin · Sep 17, 2015
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Lankford, James
Oklahoma · Sep 17, 2015
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Lee, Mike
Utah · Sep 17, 2015
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McConnell, Mitch
Kentucky · Sep 17, 2015
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Moran, Jerry
Kansas · Sep 17, 2015
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Murkowski, Lisa
Alaska · Sep 17, 2015
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Paul, Rand
Kentucky · Sep 17, 2015
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Risch, James E.
Idaho · Sep 17, 2015
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Rounds, Mike
South Dakota · Sep 17, 2015
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Scott, Tim
South Carolina · Sep 17, 2015
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Sullivan, Dan
Alaska · Sep 17, 2015
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Thune, John
South Dakota · Sep 17, 2015
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Tillis, Thomas
North Carolina · Sep 17, 2015
Toomey, Patrick
· Sep 17, 2015
Vitter, David
· Sep 17, 2015
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Wicker, Roger F.
Mississippi · Sep 17, 2015
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APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). S.J. Res. 22: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Corps of Engineers and the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the definition of "waters of the United States" under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act.. 114th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/114-SJRES-22/
MLA
"S.J. Res. 22: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Corps of Engineers and the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the definition of "waters of the United States" under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act.." 114th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/114-SJRES-22/.
Bluebook (legal)
S.J. Res. 22, 114th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/114-SJRES-22/.
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[S.J. Res. 22: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Corps of Engineers and the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the definition of "waters of the United States" under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act.](https://openamerica.io/bill/114-SJRES-22/)
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