SJRES 22
114th Congress
Senate
Environmental Protection
Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Army Corps of Engineers
Congressional oversight
Department of Defense
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Environmental regulatory procedures
Lakes and rivers
Water quality
Wetlands
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.
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31 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
Passed/agreed to in House: 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
Held at the desk.
Nov 16, 2015
Received in the House.
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
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| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 13, 2016 | House · vote #45 | On Passage | Passed | 253–166 | See who voted → |
Plain-English summary
(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.
What's happening now
Veto message indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S147)
Committees of jurisdiction
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