A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services of the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, HHS Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2027; and Basic Health Program".

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1. Sep 29, 2026Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 48 - 51. Record Vote Number: 251. (consideration: CR S5139-5140) Roll call recordSenate
2. Jul 14, 2026Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 456.Senate
3. Jul 14, 2026Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).Senate
4. Jul 14, 2026Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).Library of Congress
5. Jun 17, 2026Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.Senate
6. Jun 17, 2026Introduced in SenateLibrary of Congress

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1. Sep 29, 2026 · SenateMotion to Proceed Rejected 48–51
   Iowa: Joni Ernst no, Chuck Grassley no
   On the Motion to Proceed · needed a majority
   R 1 yes, 51 noI 2 yes, 0 noD 45 yes, 0 noEach member · Record

Cosponsors

• Angela D. Alsobrooks D-MD
• Michael F. Bennet D-CO
• Richard Blumenthal D-CT
• Tammy Duckworth D-IL
• John W. Hickenlooper D-CO
• Angus S. King, Jr. I-ME
• Amy Klobuchar D-MN
• Ben Ray Luján D-NM
• Edward J. Markey D-MA
• Jeff Merkley D-OR
• Patty Murray D-WA
• Charles E. Schumer D-NY