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 Comptroller of the Currency of the Department of the Treasury relating to the review of applications under the Bank Merger Act.

Official summary by the Congressional Research Service (Public Law, Jun 20, 2025).

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1. 2025-06-20Became Public Law No: 119-19.Library of Congress
2. 2025-06-20Became Public Law No: 119-19.Library of Congress
3. 2025-06-20Signed by President.Library of Congress
4. 2025-06-20Signed by President.Library of Congress
5. 2025-06-10Presented to President.House floor actions
6. 2025-06-10Presented to President.Library of Congress
7. 2025-05-20Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
8. 2025-05-20On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 220 - 207 (Roll no. 137). Roll call recordHouse floor actions
9. 2025-05-20Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 220 - 207 (Roll no. 137). Roll call recordLibrary of Congress
10. 2025-05-20Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2177-2178)House floor actions
11. 2025-05-20POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on S.J. Res. 13, the Chair put the question on passage of the joint resolution and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Waters demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.House floor actions
12. 2025-05-20The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.House floor actions
13. 2025-05-20DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on S.J. Res. 13.House floor actions
14. 2025-05-20Rule provides for consideration of S.J. Res. 13 and S.J. Res. 31. The resolution provides for consideration of S.J. Res. 13 and S.J. Res. 31 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate on each joint resolution. The resolution also provides for a motion to commit on both joint resolutions.House floor actions
15. 2025-05-20Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 426. (consideration: CR H2168-2175)House floor actions
16. 2025-05-19Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 426 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of S.J. Res. 13 and S.J. Res. 31. The resolution provides for consideration of S.J. Res. 13 and S.J. Res. 31 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate on each joint resolution. The resolution also provides for a motion to commit on both joint resolutions.House floor actions
17. 2025-05-09Held at the desk.House floor actions
18. 2025-05-09Received in the House.House floor actions
19. 2025-05-08Message on Senate action sent to the House.Senate
20. 2025-05-07Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 47. Record Vote Number: 237. (text: CR S2793) Roll call recordSenate
21. 2025-05-07Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 47. Record Vote Number: 237. Roll call recordLibrary of Congress
22. 2025-05-07Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S2789, S2789-2796)Senate
23. 2025-05-06Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S2769)Senate
24. 2025-05-06Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 53 - 46. Record Vote Number: 233. Roll call recordSenate
25. 2025-05-06Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 69.Senate
26. 2025-05-06Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs discharged by petition pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).Senate
27. 2025-05-06Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs discharged by petition pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).Library of Congress
28. 2025-02-04Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.Senate
29. 2025-02-04Introduced in SenateLibrary of Congress

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Cosponsors

• Steve Daines R-MT
• Bill Hagerty R-TN
• Bernie Moreno R-OH
• Tim Scott R-SC
• Thom Tillis R-NC