S.J. Res. 82
119th Congress
Senate
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…
Official title: 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… 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 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".
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9 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Dec 18, 2025
Failed of passage in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 50. Record Vote Number: 654.
Dec 18, 2025
Failed of passage/not agreed to in Senate: Failed of passage in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 50. Record Vote Number: 654.
Dec 18, 2025
Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S8888)
Dec 10, 2025
Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S8591-8593)
Dec 10, 2025
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 49. Record Vote Number: 641. (CR S8591)
Oct 22, 2025
Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by petition pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).
Oct 22, 2025
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 203.
Sep 18, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Sep 18, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Votes taken on this bill
2
| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 18, 2025 | Senate · vote #654 | On the Joint Resolution S.J.Res. 82 | Failed | 50–50 | See who voted → |
| Dec 10, 2025 | Senate · vote #641 | On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 82 | Agreed To | 50–49 | See who voted → |
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Failed of passage in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 50. Record Vote Number: 654.
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Lobbying activity
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Cosponsors
37
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Coons, Christopher A.
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Bennet, Michael F.
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Hickenlooper, John W.
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Kaine, Tim
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Padilla, Alex
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Peters, Gary C.
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Alsobrooks, Angela D.
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Baldwin, Tammy
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Blumenthal, Richard
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Blunt Rochester, Lisa
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Booker, Cory A.
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Cortez Masto, Catherine
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Duckworth, Tammy
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Durbin, Richard J.
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Gallego, Ruben
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Gillibrand, Kirsten E.
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Heinrich, Martin
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Hirono, Mazie K.
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Klobuchar, Amy
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Luján, Ben Ray
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Markey, Edward J.
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Merkley, Jeff
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Murphy, Christopher
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Murray, Patty
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Reed, Jack
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Rosen, Jacky
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Schatz, Brian
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Schiff, Adam B.
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Schumer, Charles E.
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Shaheen, Jeanne
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Smith, Tina
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Van Hollen, Chris
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Warner, Mark R.
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Warren, Elizabeth
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Welch, Peter
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Whitehouse, Sheldon
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Wyden, Ron
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U.S. Congress. (2026). S.J. Res. 82: 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".. 119th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/119-SJRES-82/
"S.J. Res. 82: 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".." 119th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/119-SJRES-82/.
S.J. Res. 82, 119th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/119-SJRES-82/.
[S.J. Res. 82: 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".](https://openamerica.io/bill/119-SJRES-82/)