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S.J.Res. 141 · 119th Congress

A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to the withdrawal of the rule relating to "Debt Collection Practices (Regulation F); Deceptive and Unfair Collection of Medical Debt".

IntroducedFinance and Financial Sector
IntroducedMar 19, 2026
Passed SenateNot yet
Passed HouseNot yet
To PresidentNot yet
Became lawNot yet

Where it stands

Introduced. Latest step, May 13, 2026: Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 50. Record Vote Number: 122. (consideration: CR S2265)

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What has happened

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  1. May 13, 2026Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 50. Record Vote Number: 122. (consideration: CR S2265) Roll call recordSenate
  2. Apr 27, 2026Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 393.Senate
  3. Apr 27, 2026Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).Senate
  4. Apr 27, 2026Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs 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 Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.Senate
  6. Mar 19, 2026Introduced in SenateLibrary of Congress

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Recorded votes

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  1. May 13, 2026 · SenateMotion to Proceed Rejected 50–50
    On the Motion to Proceed · needed a majority
    R 3 yes, 50 noI 2 yes, 0 noD 45 yes, 0 noEach member · Record