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S.J.Res. 139 · 119th Congress

A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Air Plan Disapproval; Colorado; Regional Haze Plan for the Second Implementation Period".

IntroducedEnvironmental Protection
IntroducedMar 19, 2026
Passed SenateNot yet
Passed HouseNot yet
To PresidentNot yet
Became lawNot yet

Where it stands

Introduced. Latest step, Apr 29, 2026: Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 46 - 52. Record Vote Number: 110. (CR S2106)

What it does

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What has happened

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  1. Apr 29, 2026Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 46 - 52. Record Vote Number: 110. (CR S2106) Roll call recordSenate
  2. Mar 19, 2026Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 364.Senate
  3. Mar 19, 2026Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).Senate
  4. Mar 19, 2026Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).Library of Congress
  5. Mar 19, 2026Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.Senate
  6. Mar 19, 2026Introduced in SenateLibrary of Congress

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Recorded votes

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  1. Apr 29, 2026 · SenateMotion to Proceed Rejected 46–52
    On the Motion to Proceed · needed a majority
    R 0 yes, 52 noI 2 yes, 0 noD 44 yes, 0 noEach member · Record

Cosponsors

  • John W. Hickenlooper D-CO
  • Sheldon Whitehouse D-RI