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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: September 18, 2025 Introduced by: King, Angus S., Jr. Independent · Maine See on congress.gov
 Everywhere this bill has been 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
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 203.
Oct 22, 2025
Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by petition pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).
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
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Dec 18, 2025 Senate · vote #654 On the Joint Resolution S.J.Res. 82 Other 5050 See who voted →
Dec 10, 2025 Senate · vote #641 On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 82 Agreed To 5049 See who voted →
What's happening now December 18, 2025

Failed of passage in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 50. Record Vote Number: 654.

 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 37
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Coons, Christopher A.
Delaware · Dec 1, 2025
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Bennet, Michael F.
Colorado · Nov 7, 2025
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Hickenlooper, John W.
Colorado · Oct 6, 2025
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Kaine, Tim
Virginia · Oct 3, 2025
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Padilla, Alex
California · Oct 1, 2025
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Peters, Gary C.
Michigan · Oct 1, 2025
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Alsobrooks, Angela D.
Maryland · Sep 18, 2025
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Baldwin, Tammy
Wisconsin · Sep 18, 2025
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Blumenthal, Richard
Connecticut · Sep 18, 2025
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Blunt Rochester, Lisa
Delaware · Sep 18, 2025
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Booker, Cory A.
New Jersey · Sep 18, 2025
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Cortez Masto, Catherine
Nevada · Sep 18, 2025
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Duckworth, Tammy
Illinois · Sep 18, 2025
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Durbin, Richard J.
Illinois · Sep 18, 2025
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Gallego, Ruben
Arizona · Sep 18, 2025
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Gillibrand, Kirsten E.
New York · Sep 18, 2025
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Heinrich, Martin
New Mexico · Sep 18, 2025
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Hirono, Mazie K.
Hawaii · Sep 18, 2025
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Klobuchar, Amy
Minnesota · Sep 18, 2025
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Luján, Ben Ray
New Mexico · Sep 18, 2025
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Markey, Edward J.
Massachusetts · Sep 18, 2025
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Merkley, Jeff
Oregon · Sep 18, 2025
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Murphy, Christopher
Connecticut · Sep 18, 2025
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Murray, Patty
Washington · Sep 18, 2025
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Reed, Jack
Rhode Island · Sep 18, 2025
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Rosen, Jacky
Nevada · Sep 18, 2025
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Schatz, Brian
Hawaii · Sep 18, 2025
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Schiff, Adam B.
California · Sep 18, 2025
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Schumer, Charles E.
New York · Sep 18, 2025
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Shaheen, Jeanne
New Hampshire · Sep 18, 2025
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Smith, Tina
Minnesota · Sep 18, 2025
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Van Hollen, Chris
Maryland · Sep 18, 2025
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Warner, Mark R.
Virginia · Sep 18, 2025
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Warren, Elizabeth
Massachusetts · Sep 18, 2025
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Welch, Peter
Vermont · Sep 18, 2025
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Whitehouse, Sheldon
Rhode Island · Sep 18, 2025
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Wyden, Ron
Oregon · Sep 18, 2025